ALL NATURAL BAKERY FRUIT AND NUT OAT SLICES
15 min reading time
ReAL FOOD RATING
Price
$3.25 per bar (100g)
Where to Buy
Major supermarkets
MANDY'S TAKE
“This bar is a great example of a homemade-style slice done right — made entirely from wholefood ingredients like organic oats, wholemeal flour, butter, honey, coconut, dried fruit, and almonds. There are no additives, no emulsifiers, and no synthetic sweeteners in sight. It’s a rare find in the commercial snack space — and a real win for ingredient integrity.
That said, it’s rich and energy-dense, with nearly 17g of sugar and 12g of saturated fat per 100g, making it better suited as a meal replacement bar than a light snack. It’s ideal for athletes or hungry teens who need a satisfying, on-the-go, real food option. For adults aiming to reduce sugar or overall energy intake, I wouldn’t recommend it as an everyday snack.
For kids, I’d suggest serving half a bar at a time. It’s a more appropriate portion for their needs, plus it makes the bar more economical and cuts the sugar load in half.”
RATING BREAKDOWN
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
- 100% real food ingredients — no additives or artificial sweeteners
- Organic oats, organic wholemeal flour, organic honey, real butter, coconut, dried fruit, and nuts
- Naturally sweetened with honey and dried fruit
- No emulsifiers, humectants, flavourings, or gums
- Contains protein (7.1g/100g) and an excellent source of fibre (7.5g/100g)
- Homemade-style texture and flavour
- High in sugar (16.9g/100g) — though naturally sourced
- High energy density (1800kJ/100g) — portion size matters
- Not suitable for lunchboxes due to nut content
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* (half a bar at a time)
- Teens * (hungry teens)
- Adults* (portion control - not for adults on calorie resticted diets)
- Tree Nuts
- Gluten
- Milk
BETTER OPTIONS
- Lower sugar oat slice using mashed banana or apple instead of honey
- Coconut-free version to reduce saturated fat
- Seed-based snack bar for nut-free lunchboxes
- Oat & tahini bars sweetened with cinnamon and vanilla
- Mini oat muffins made with grated fruit and no added sugars
MAKE IT YOURSELF
Want a healthier alternative? Try a homemade version!
“These use healthy and nutritious ingredients” – Mandy
Check out the Recipe
Choc Chip Zucchini Slice
Stop what you’re doing, because if you’re looking for a way to shake up your kids’ afternoon snack time, this is the recipe for you. You all loved my choc zucchin
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THE VERDICT
This bar sets a high standard for real food snacks. It’s made entirely from recognisable ingredients you’d find in a home kitchen, with no ultra-processing, no additives, and no sweetener tricks. Yes, it’s sweet and rich — but at least the sweetness comes from honey and dried fruit, not syrups or gut-inflaming sugar alcohols. It’s a real food snack bar that aligns with a real food philosophy, especially for families who want an indulgent wholefood convenience snack. Just remember it’s one of the biggest serving sizes, so I’d recommend half a bar at a time for most kids and adults.
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