Eat Natural
As far as appearances go, this is definitely a winner. It looked big enough to fill up any empty stomach and tasted really good, which meant it could probably satisfy any appetite too. Eat Natural cereal bars contain no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives and can be enjoyed by those who are on a gluten free diet. Moist, nutty with sultanas grown on the Aegean coast, honey, peaches and apricots, this one was a favourite.
Rating: 8/10
Price: 68 cents per bar
Calories: 223 per bar
Slim Fast
The brand name is renowned in the world of diets. First it was the powder, then the ready shakes and now, the bars. And in true Slim Fast fashion, these specific bars are meal bars. However, our panel seemed to be short of impressed when two hours after eating a Slim Fast bar, they were hungry, despite the chocolate crunch’s ever so tasty efforts. But if you do think about having one of these for a snack, be warned: there’s so much stacked into that little bar, you can’t get through one unless you are starving.
Rating: 7/10 for taste and a fairly poor grade for fulfilment.
Price: £3,18 for a pack of 3
Calories: 215 per bar
Corny
Don’t be put off by the name of this brand. They’re German, you see. The first bite I took, really grabbed my attention but unfortunately it was downhill from there. A bit too skinny and a tad too soft, this cereal bar meant well but I couldn’t shrug a strange taste from my mouth. Maybe it was the hazelnuts or simply the fact that most of the ingredients were roasted. Anyhow, Corny has less calories than any other cereal bar, so if you are looking to keep the calories count down, go for Corny.
Rating: 5/10
Price: £1,40 for a pack of 6
Calories: 110 per bar
Uncle Toby’s Yoghurt Topps
Now, I wasn’t too keen on the yoghurt part of this bar but my mind was changed. Made with wholesome grains and oats, these muesli bars are perfect for a convenient and healthy snack as they make sure they top up on your energy levels. Also child friendly, Uncle Toby has whipped up a good cereal bar. If you’re one for the milky, yoghurt-y feel, then this is perfect for you.
Rating: 6/10
Price: £1.30 for a pack of 8
Calories: Not available
Kellogg’s All Bran
I honestly have no idea how many different kinds of cereal bars Kellogg’s has under it’s umbrella. Four pop to mind but I’m sure there’s more. The All Bran Nature ones, I have just discovered and can I just say, like the rest, they are quite tasty. 16 per cent fibre per bar, equalling 25 per cent of the recommended daily amount, just makes this biscuit type of cereal bar a delicious snack, not to mention a much-needed one. Not too dry, no chocolate and only traces of nuts, All Bran can make one very satisfying snack.
Rating: 9/10
Price: £for 6 bars x2, in each wrapping
Calories: 156 per bar
Alpen
These were very popular with the panel and everyone decided Alpen is definitely one of the best. It looked good and tasted even better including a nice nutty, sweet smell that did the bar justice. The taste actually reminded me of the Kellogg’s fruit and nut cereal bar with Alpen being a tad ‘crunchier’ instead of the usual ‘chewy’. There’s a good mix of fruit, nuts and cereal in each bar making the texture and flavour a lot more interesting than your usual cereal bar.
Rating: 9/10
Price: £1.70 for six
Calories: Not available but the fruit and nut one has less than the strawberry and chocolate ones.
Cadbury’s Brunch Bar
No surprises here; Cadbury’s Brunch Bar has a chocolate base and not just any old chocolate but Cadbury’s, making it a hit with my taste buds. Basically, you can get your chocolate fix while consuming bran flakes, rice crispies, honey, oats, dried fruit and nuts. Probably not a good idea for breakfast but if you always go for full-on chocolate bars then these are unquestionably a better option.
Rating:8/10
Price: 40 cents each
Calories: 165 per bar
