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MAYVER’S NATURAL HEALTH BARS SALTED CARAMEL PEANUT BUTTER
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…
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CARMAN’S PROTEIN BARS PEANUT BUTTER
This is Carman's showing they can do simple and wholesome when they want to. With dates providing natural sweetness and peanuts delivering protein and satiety, it's a solid option for those seeking real food energy. The 14g protein hits that sweet spot for a snack, and the ingredient list is mercifully short. Proof that protein…
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CHIEF NUTRITION COLLAGEN BAR DOUBLE CHOC
This bar is overachieving in the best way - massive protein, minimal sugar, and a real food base. While the ingredient list reads like a health store inventory, the functional ingredients actually earn their place. At 14g protein per 45g bar, this genuinely replaces a protein shake. Perfect for serious athletes or anyone needing substantial…
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CARMAN’S NUT BARS ALMOND, HAZELNUT & VANILLA
This is Carman's redemption bar! By prioritising nuts over sugar, they've created something actually nutritious. The 17g of protein and good fats make this a proper snack, not just empty calories. Yes, I'd prefer dates to glucose, but in the commercial bar world, this is a winner. Proof that established brands CAN reformulate for health!
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BLUE DINOSAUR BANANA BREAD BAR
This is how commercial snack bars SHOULD be made - with real, whole ingredients you'd find in your pantry. Yes, it's nature's candy with all that fruit sugar and it's calorie-dense, but compared to bars with 20+ ingredients and mysterious additives, this is a clear winner. For those needing more staying power, consider eating half…
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MOTHER EARTH CHOCOLATE CHIP OATY SLICE
This bar proves simpler is better - even with high sugar. Using real butter instead of vegetable oils, real dark chocolate, and keeping the ingredient list short earns it 3 stars despite the 30% sugar content and sulphur dioxide preservative. It's essentially a packaged cookie, but at least it's made with ingredients your grandma would…
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COLES MUESLI BARS STRAWBERRY YOGHURT TOP
This earns the same 2.5 stars as Uncle Tobys bars - and for similar reasons. Despite wholegrains, the ultra-processed coating, multiple sugars, and lack of real fruit keep it firmly in "limit" territory. At least the price reflects the quality. Save your money for real food.
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NATURE VALLEY OATY AND CRISPY HONEY
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.
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UNCLE TOBYS MUESLI BARS CHEWY APRICOT
Small improvements don't change the big picture. Yes, 8% fruit beats the competition and the fibre content is good, but with ultra-processed sugars, multiple additives, and a 14+ ingredient list, this is still industrial food manufacturing. The 2.5 stars acknowledge the better fruit content while recognising that four sweeteners and extensive processing keep this far…