MOTHER EARTH CHOCOLATE CHIP OATY SLICE
15 min reading time
ReAL FOOD RATING
Price
$3.30 for 6 bars | 55¢ per bar
Where to Buy
Major supermarkets
MANDY'S TAKE
“Mother Earth keeps things relatively simple here with just 9 ingredients compared to the 15+ we often see in commercial bars. Starting with 32% wholegrain oats and using real butter instead of inflammatory vegetable oils shows a genuine commitment to real food. But here’s the catch: with 30.6g of sugar per 100g, it’s one-third sugar, and most of it comes from processed sources like brown sugar and chocolate. The inclusion of sulphur dioxide (220) in the coconut is also disappointing, as it can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals. Yes, the ingredients are recognisable, but the sweetness is still on par with a cookie. Think of it as a chocolate chip cookie in bar form — and treat it accordingly.”
RATING BREAKDOWN
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
- Wholegrain oats (32%)
- Real butter (8%), NO vegetable oils
- Moderate fibre (6.5g/100g)
- Decent protein (8g/100g)
- Very high sugar (30.6g/100g)
- Contains sulphur dioxide (220)
- High saturated fat (11.4g/100g)
- Moderate sodium (234mg/100g)
- Longish ingredient list 9+
- Processed chocolate and sweeteners – includes brown sugar, invert sugar, and emulsifiers
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
Natural colours (not artificial)
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 (okay but offer half portion )
- Teens (okay, limit to after or before sport for a quick energy boost)
- Adults (if you must..)
- Contains gluten
- Contains dairy
- Contains egg
- Contains sulphur dioxide
- No nuts in ingredients
BETTER OPTIONS
- Homemade oat cookies (no preservatives)
- Dark chocolate squares with almonds
- Fresh fruit with small chocolate pieces
- DIY trail mix without sulphites
MAKE IT YOURSELF
Want a healthier alternative? Try a homemade version!
“These use healthy and nutritious ingredients” – Mandy
Check out the Recipe
Choc Chip Oat Muesli Bars
Looking for a wholesome treat that’s perfect for your kids lunchbox? These Protein-packed Chocolate Chip Oat Muesli Bars are just what you need! Packed with nutritious ingred
Watch the Reel
THE VERDICT
The name suggests this is a wholesome, wholefood bar, but look a little closer and you’ll see it’s mostly clever marketing. While it’s made with some recognisable ingredients like oats, butter and chocolate, it’s also one-third sugar and includes sulphur dioxide (220), a preservative that I believe has no place in a product targeting families. Yes, it’s better than many ultra-processed snack bars, and the short ingredient list earns points – but let’s be clear: this is a cookie in bar form. Not health food. Just packaged a little smarter.
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