MAYVER’S NATURAL HEALTH BARS SALTED CARAMEL PEANUT BUTTER
ReAL FOOD RATING
Price
$5.90 for 5 bars (was $6.90) | $1.18 per bar
Where to Buy
Major supermarkets, health food stores
MANDY'S TAKE
“Mayver’s has found a smart middle ground here – starting with 47% peanuts and dates for wholefood goodness, then adding functional ingredients that boost the nutrition stats. Yes, the soluble tapioca fibre and faba bean protein are processed, but they deliver impressive numbers: 17.9g protein (more than Carman’s!) and 13.1g fibre. At 21.3g sugar, it’s lower than most date-based bars. While I always prefer fibre from natural wholefood sources like nuts, seeds and fruit, the added fibre here might be too much for sensitive stomachs – start with half a bar! The ‘natural caramel flavour’ feels unnecessary, but overall this delivers on both nutrition AND taste”
RATING BREAKDOWN
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
- High peanut content (47%)
- Excellent protein (17.9g/100g)
- Very high fibre (13.1g/100g)
- Moderate sugar (21.3g/100g)
- Healthy fats from peanuts
- Functional ingredients boost nutrition
- Processed fibre may upset sensitive stomachs
- Not wholefood fibre sources
- Natural flavouring added
- Contains lecithin
- Multiple allergen warnings
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
Processed sugars: brown rice syrup and sugar
Limited whole food ingredients beyond oats
Contains glycerine additive
Fibre partly from extracted chicory root
Colours: Natural
No Artificial Colours: Win!
WHO'S IT FOR?
- Babies & Toddlers
- Kids* (watch allergens)
- Teens * (good for after sports)
- Adults* (when you need a quick energy hit)
- *Those with sensitive digestion should start with small portions due to high fibre content
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free potential
- High protein
- High fibre
- Contains peanuts
BETTER OPTIONS
- Hard to beat for protein/fibre combo!
- Homemade peanut date bars
- Fresh dates with PB
- 100% wholefood bars (gentler on digestion)
MAKE IT YOURSELF
Want a healthier alternative? Try a homemade version!
“These use healthy and nutritious ingredients” – Mandy
Check out the Recipe
Salted Caramel Granola Cups
Don’t miss out on these delicious Salted Caramel Granola Cups. They are loaded with protein and fibre from the almond meal peanut butter and buckwheat groats, which will help kid
Watch the Reel
THE VERDICT
This bar proves that thoughtful use of functional ingredients can enhance nutrition without sacrificing too much on the wholefood front. With better protein than Carman’s and lower sugar than most date bars, Mayver’s has created something that actually delivers on its health promises. While I’d always choose fibre from whole foods over extracted sources, this is a realistic and nutritious choice for busy people. Just be mindful that 13g of fibre (much from added sources) might be too much for sensitive tummies!
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