Are Nature Valley Granola Bars Healthy for Kids?

Frequently asked questions

Are Nature Valley granola bars healthy for kids?

Nature Valley Crunchy Oats 'N Honey bars carry about 11g of sugar per 2-bar pouch — and with sugar and honey among the top ingredients, nearly all of it is added, landing the pouch at Tier E in our ranking. The "made with whole grain oats" front-of-pack claim is true (oats are the #1 ingredient) but does not offset the sugar load — 11g is roughly 44% of a child's daily 25g added-sugar limit in one snack. Nature Valley's lower-sugar options are the Protein and Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chewy lines, not the classic crunchy bars.

How much sugar is in Nature Valley granola bars?

Nature Valley Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Oats 'N Honey contains 11g of added sugar per 1 pouch (2 bars) — about 44% of a child's daily 25g American Heart Association added-sugar limit.

What is a healthier alternative to Nature Valley?

RXBAR Kids Apple Cinnamon Raisin (0g added sugar), Skout Organic Blueberry Blast Kids Bar (0g added sugar), That's It Apple + Strawberry Fruit Bar (0g added sugar). See our full ranked list at /best/low-sugar-protein-bars-for-kids.

What tier does Nature Valley get in the Sugar Tier System?

Nature Valley Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Oats 'N Honey is Tier E 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 Nature Valley crunchy bars actually healthy?

Not for daily eating — Nature Valley Crunchy Oats 'N Honey packs about 11g of sugar per 2-bar pouch, and with sugar and honey near the top of the ingredient list, nearly all of it is added (Tier E). The whole-grain oats are a genuine plus, but 11g is roughly 44% of a child's daily 25g added-sugar limit in one snack. Treat the crunchy bars as an occasional treat, not a lunchbox staple.

What are the healthiest Nature Valley bars?

Nature Valley's lowest-sugar bars are the Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chewy bar (2g added sugar, Tier C) and the Protein Chewy line, which brings about 10g of protein per bar. Both beat the classic Crunchy Oats 'N Honey (about 11g sugar, Tier E) by a wide margin. If you want a bar for daily eating the chewy protein options are the pick — though a 0g date-based bar like RXBAR Kids is cleaner still.