Nature Valley crunchy
5.8out of 10
MealFan score Ranked #199 of 240 other snacks we scoredSee the full ranking →
Nature Valley

crunchy

MealFan pickBest classic crunchy oat bar
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#199of 240 other snacks scored
Category average7.71.9 below average
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The catch

Each two bar serving carries 11g of added sugar, 23 percent of the daily value, drawn from three sources sugar, honey and brown sugar syrup, with just 3g of protein to offset it. (source)

The honest take

This is the original crunchy granola bar, with whole grain oats as the first ingredient and 22g of whole grain and 190 calories per two bar serving. The snag for a health minded shopper is that sugar sits as the second ingredient and the bars carry 11g of added sugar per serving, 23 percent of the daily value, while offering only 3g of protein and 2g of fiber, so it eats more like a lightly sweet treat than a filling snack. The ingredient list is short and skips high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors and artificial colors, though it does lean on canola or sunflower oil. Reasonable as an occasional crunchy oat bar, not a blood sugar friendly staple.
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The Nature Valley product guide

9 products reviewed
Nature Valley Granola Protein Oats & HoneyGranola Protein Oats & HoneyHigh protein oat granola with real sugar7.0Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Peanut Chewy Granola BarSweet & Salty Nut Peanut Chewy Granola BarBetter sweet peanut treat than real snack bar6.0Nature Valley sweet and salty granola bars peanutsweet and salty granola bars peanutPeanut snack that eats like candy6.0Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Peanut Granola BarsSweet & Salty Nut Peanut Granola BarsSweet crunchy peanut treat not a protein bar6.0Nature Valley Oats 'N Honey Granola BarsOats 'N Honey Granola BarsFamiliar everyday oat bar not a health food5.8

Nutrition per serving

2 bars (42g)

190Calories
3gProtein
29gCarbs
7gFat
2gFiber
11gSugar
140mgSodium
No high fructose corn syrupNo artificial flavorsNo artificial colorsWhole grain

Who it's for

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Someone who wants a shelf stable, portable oat crunch with a short recognizable ingredient list and does not mind a bit of sweetness.

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You are watching added sugar or need real staying power, since 11g of sugar against only 3g of protein will not keep you full.

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Typically about 4 to 5 dollars for a box of 12 two bar pouches. Prices move with promos and store, so check before you buy. Some links are affiliate links and never change our verdict.

Our sources

Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars Nature Valley (brand site) · Nature Valley Crunchy Oats 'N Honey Granola Bars Target · Nature Valley Crunchy Oats 'N Honey nutritionvalue.org. Nutrition is read from the manufacturer label and named sources, never brand marketing.

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