Written by Catherine Saxelby
on Wednesday, 17 June 2015.
Tagged: healthy snacks, Product snapshot, review, snacks
A nut bar is a handy thing. A single portion that fits neatly into a handbag, it needs no refrigeration and there’s no mess afterwards. More importantly, because it contains nuts and not just cereal or muesli, it packs a satisfying protein hit that keeps hunger pangs at bay. Is it perhaps the perfect snack? I road tested this Be Natural Deluxe Nut Bar to find out just how it stacked up against the scores of others on the market.
All snack bars are convenient, but whether they can stand the test of time in the bottom of a handbag is the real test. A nut bar that holds its shape and maintains its appealing ‘new’ look, when needed as an out-and-about snack, is a winner. This bar seems to do just that.
The combination of Cranberries with almonds and peanuts in this Be Natural bar is pleasantly sweet and it has a nice peanut flavour that isn’t overpowering. The bar is quite hard and chewy, which does give your jaw a light workout but also helps all the elements stick together to make for a crumb-free bite. It’s not only a source of both protein and fibre, as the pack proclaims, but also a neat way to get some more heart-healthy fats in your diet.
Nutrient |
Per bar (40 g) | Per 100 g |
Energy kJ | 780 | 1960 |
Protein, g | 5.0 | 12.6 |
Fat Total, g | 9.7 | 24.2 |
Saturated, g | 0.9 | 2.2 |
Carbohydrate, g | 18.9 | 47.2 |
Sugars, g | 11.2 | 28.0 |
Dietary Fibre, g | 2.5 | 6.2 |
Sodium, mg | 22* | 55 |
* 22 mg of sodium is equiv to less than 0.1 g of salt.
Source: Be Natural Deluxe Nut Bar - Back of pack.
A satisfying and nice tasting bar that survives time in your car or bag. It allows you to consume a 16g serve of nuts a day which is about half what's recommended for good health. Yes, there are sugars and other sweeteners present, but it’s still a much better option than many other bars and makes for a very convenient snack to grab on the go.
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