Are MadeGood Granola Bars & Crispy Squares Healthy for Kids?

MadeGood Chocolate Chip Granola Bar: 5g added sugar per 1 bar (24g). Sugar Tier D.

Short answer: MadeGood MadeGood Chocolate Chip Granola Bar contains 5g of added sugar per 1 bar (24g) — about 20% of a child’s daily 25 g American Heart Association added-sugar limit. Tier D in our Sugar Tier System.

The verdict

MadeGood's flagship Chewy Granola Bars and Crispy Squares land at 5–6g of added sugar per bar — Tier D and E in our ranking. The brand's standout feature is the school-allergen-free facility (top 9 allergen-free including peanut, tree nut, dairy, soy, sesame, egg, wheat, fish, shellfish), which makes the bars valid for many nut-restricted classrooms where most alternatives are out. But the sugar load is meaningfully higher than Tier C kids' bars: 5g is 20% of a child's daily 25g AHA added-sugar allowance per bar. MadeGood is the best choice for nut-free schools — but at 5g per bar, rotate, don't default.

What to watch on the label

Chewy Granola Bars: 5g added sugar (Tier D); Crispy Squares: 6g (Tier E)
School-allergen-free facility (top 9 allergens) — meaningful for nut-restricted classrooms
Made with organic ingredients but organic certification does not regulate added sugar
5g per bar = 20% of a child's daily 25g AHA added-sugar allowance per serving

Better alternatives, ranked

Top lower-sugar alternatives to MadeGood Granola Bars & Crispy Squares, ranked by added sugar per serving.
Brand	Product	Added Sugar	Note
88 Acres	Seed + Oat Bar (Cinnamon Roll)	3g	Nut-free, dedicated-facility safe — Tier C with the school-allergen-free advantage
Enjoy Life	Soft Baked Snack Bar (Caramel Apple)	6g	Allergen-free facility, similar profile to MadeGood Crispy Squares
RXBAR Kids	Apple Cinnamon Raisin	0g	Date-sweetened, 0g added sugar — Tier A; check allergen panel for nut content per school policy

See the full ranked list: Best Low-Sugar Bars for Kids

Frequently asked questions

Are MadeGood granola bars & crispy squares healthy for kids?: MadeGood's flagship Chewy Granola Bars and Crispy Squares land at 5–6g of added sugar per bar — Tier D and E in our ranking. The brand's standout feature is the school-allergen-free facility (top 9 allergen-free including peanut, tree nut, dairy, soy, sesame, egg, wheat, fish, shellfish), which makes the bars valid for many nut-restricted classrooms where most alternatives are out. But the sugar load is meaningfully higher than Tier C kids' bars: 5g is 20% of a child's daily 25g AHA added-sugar allowance per bar. MadeGood is the best choice for nut-free schools — but at 5g per bar, rotate, don't default.
How much sugar is in MadeGood granola bars & crispy squares?: MadeGood MadeGood Chocolate Chip Granola Bar contains 5g of added sugar per 1 bar (24g) — about 20% of a child’s daily 25 g American Heart Association added-sugar limit.
What is a healthier alternative to MadeGood?: 88 Acres Seed + Oat Bar (Cinnamon Roll) (3g added sugar), Enjoy Life Soft Baked Snack Bar (Caramel Apple) (6g added sugar), RXBAR Kids Apple Cinnamon Raisin (0g added sugar). See our full ranked list at /best/low-sugar-bars-for-kids.
What tier does MadeGood get in the Sugar Tier System?: MadeGood MadeGood Chocolate Chip Granola Bar is Tier D in our ranking. Tier A = sugar-free (under 0.5g total sugar), Tier B = 0g added sugar confirmed on label, Tier C = 1–3g added sugar (acceptable for daily eating), Tier D = 4–7g, Tier E = 8g or more (not recommended for daily eating).

Are MadeGood Granola Bars & Crispy Squares Healthy for Kids?

MadeGood Chocolate Chip Granola Bar: 5g added sugar per 1 bar (24g). Sugar Tier D.

The verdict

What to watch on the label

Chewy Granola Bars: 5g added sugar (Tier D); Crispy Squares: 6g (Tier E)

School-allergen-free facility (top 9 allergens) — meaningful for nut-restricted classrooms

Made with organic ingredients but organic certification does not regulate added sugar

5g per bar = 20% of a child's daily 25g AHA added-sugar allowance per serving

Better alternatives, ranked

Brand

Product

Added Sugar

Note

88 Acres

Seed + Oat Bar (Cinnamon Roll)

Nut-free, dedicated-facility safe — Tier C with the school-allergen-free advantage

Enjoy Life

Soft Baked Snack Bar (Caramel Apple)

Allergen-free facility, similar profile to MadeGood Crispy Squares

RXBAR Kids

Apple Cinnamon Raisin

Date-sweetened, 0g added sugar — Tier A; check allergen panel for nut content per school policy

Frequently asked questions

Are MadeGood granola bars & crispy squares healthy for kids?

How much sugar is in MadeGood granola bars & crispy squares?

MadeGood MadeGood Chocolate Chip Granola Bar contains 5g of added sugar per 1 bar (24g) — about 20% of a child’s daily 25 g American Heart Association added-sugar limit.

What is a healthier alternative to MadeGood?

88 Acres Seed + Oat Bar (Cinnamon Roll) (3g added sugar), Enjoy Life Soft Baked Snack Bar (Caramel Apple) (6g added sugar), RXBAR Kids Apple Cinnamon Raisin (0g added sugar). See our full ranked list at /best/low-sugar-bars-for-kids.

What tier does MadeGood get in the Sugar Tier System?

MadeGood MadeGood Chocolate Chip Granola Bar is Tier D in our ranking. Tier A = sugar-free (under 0.5g total sugar), Tier B = 0g added sugar confirmed on label, Tier C = 1–3g added sugar (acceptable for daily eating), Tier D = 4–7g, Tier E = 8g or more (not recommended for daily eating).