NATURE VALLEY OATY AND CRISPY HONEY
ReAL FOOD RATING
Price
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Where to Buy
Supermarkets
MANDY'S TAKE
“This product carries a 4-Star Health Rating, but it’s a prime example of how ultra-processed snacks can still score highly under current systems. While it does contain 43% whole grain oats, it’s also made with five different sweeteners – glucose syrup, sugar, honey (3%), maltodextrin, and golden syrup – a classic case of sugar stacking designed to keep ‘sugar’ from topping the ingredient list. At 16.4g sugar per 100g, most of it comes from refined sources. The bar also contains isomalto-oligosaccharides, a synthetic fibre that can cause digestive upset in some individuals. With added vegetable oils, emulsifiers, anti-caking agents, and vague ‘flavours’, this is more of a manufactured product than a nourishing snack.”
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
- 43% whole grain oats
- Moderate protein (7.6g/100g)
- Good fibre (11.7g/100g)
- Low sodium (161mg/100g
- High sugar for a health-marketed product (16.4g/100g)
- Five different sweeteners (glucose syrup, sugar, honey, maltodextrin, golden syrup)
- Synthetic fibre (isomalto-oligosaccharides)
- Ultra-processed maltodextrin
- Multiple emulsifiers and anti-caking agent
- Unspecified "flavours"
- Vegetable oils and fats
- Honey is just 3%, despite prominent branding
RATING BREAKDOWN
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
- Active Teens (limit)
- Adults (limit)
- Contains gluten
- Contains dairy
- Contains soya
- May contain tree nuts and peanuts
BETTER OPTIONS
- Homemade flapjack with real honey and nuts
- Trail mix with raw oats, nuts, and dried fruit
- Apple slices with almond butter
- Overnight oats with fresh berries
- Raw oat energy balls
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
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THE VERDICT
This product highlights the disconnect between marketing and ingredient quality. It contains some fibre and whole oats, but that’s overshadowed by multiple added sweeteners, synthetic fibres, and ultra-processed components. The 2-star rating reflects these concerns. It’s not the worst on shelves, but it’s far from real food.