COLES JOYFUL BERRY AND WHITE CHOC BAKED BARS
Despite its “no added sugar” claim, this bar relies on synthetic sweeteners like maltitol and isomalt, which can cause digestive discomfort and are not suitable for young children. It also contains sulphur dioxide, multip
CARMAN’S MUESLI BARS CLASSIC FRUIT AND NUT
Built on a base of whole grains, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, which make up around 67% of the bar, this is a welcome shift from the syrup-laden, ultra-processed snacks that dominate supermarket shelves. While it contains a g
BLUEY FANCY FRUIT
Bluey’s Fancy Fruit Bar might seem like a healthier choice thanks to its cute branding and a 4-star Health Star Rating (HSR). But don’t be fooled. Behind the cheerful packaging is a bar built on ultra-processed sugars, re
ALL NATURAL BAKERY FRUIT AND NUT OAT SLICES
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 ric
ALDI – MUESLI BARS CHEWY CHOC CHIP
With a 4-star Health Star Rating and over 50% wholegrains, this bar appears to be a healthy everyday option. And yes, it does contain oats and a decent fibre content (12.7g per 100g). But a closer look reveals a highly engine
ALDI – YOGHURT HILLCREST MUESLI BARS
Clever packaging and a 4-star Health Star Rating give the impression of a nourishing snack, but the ingredient list tells another story. Beneath the wholegrain and fruit claims lies an ultra-processed product filled with swee
MAYVER’S NATURAL HEALTH BARS SALTED CARAMEL PEANUT BUTTER
This bar earns a strong 4 out of 5 stars on the Real Food Rating (RFR) scale. With 47% peanuts, natural sweetness from dates, and real ingredients like faba bean protein, coconut, and maca powder, it's a great option for fami
CARMAN’S NUT BARS ALMOND, HAZELNUT & VANILLA
This is one of my favourite Carman's bars! By prioritising nuts over sugar, they've created something actually nutritious. The 6g of protein per bar and good fats make this a proper snack, not just empty calories. Yes, I'd pr
BLUE DINOSAUR BANANA BREAD BAR
NOW we're talking! Just FIVE ingredients and I can pronounce them all - coconut, dates, banana, coconut oil, and cinnamon. That's it! No glucose syrup, no 'natural flavours', no preservatives. This is what a real food bar sho