If you’re catering for a sweet-tooth, the good news is that there are healthier snacks to be found than those you’ll find in the confectionery aisle.
Besides fresh fruit (always a great choice), here are five of our dietitian’s favourite sweet snacks.
Carman’s Roasted Nut Bar Almond, Hazelnut & Vanilla ($3.00 Woolworths)
Per bar: 781kJ (187cal), 6.6g protein, 12.8g fat, 1.4g sat fat, 9.7g carbs, 4.6g sugars, 3.7g fibre, 3mg sodium GF, DF
Munch Me Almond Blueberry ($6.00 Coles)
Per serve (3 pieces): 402kJ (96cal), 3.1g protein, 4.8g fat, 0.9g sat fat, 9.2g carbs, 5.5g sugars, 2g fibre, 38mg sodium GF
Carman’s Original Fruit Free Muesli Bars ($10.00 12 bar value pack $4.80 6 pack Woolworths)
Per bar: 792kJ (189cal), 4.9g protein, 6.4g fat, 0.7g sat fat, 26.2g carbs, 6.3g sugars, 3.2g fibre, 8mg sodium LOW FODMAP, DF
Mayver’s Peanut Butter & Berry Wholefood Bars ($7.00 for a 5 pack Woolworths)
Per bar: 594kJ (142cal), 4.3g protein, 7.7g fat, 1.5g sat fat, 12.7g carbs, 8.5g sugars, 2.5g fibre, 5mg sodium DF
Tasti Smooshed Wholefood Balls Peanut Butter Caramel ($6.75 Woolworths)
Per serve (6 balls): 1290kJ (309cal), 9.9g protein, 15.5g fat, 3.2g sat fat, 30.6g carbs, 25.9g sugars, 5.9g fibre, 135mg sodium, GF, DF
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