Peanut Butter Oat Bars — ENGINEERED

Munch or Dump rates Peanut Butter Oat Bars by Deliciously ella ENGINEERED — score 31/90.

Three separate sugar syrups stacked behind the oats make this a candy bar in health-food clothing. Rice syrup is the second ingredient, ahead of the peanuts.

Why this verdict

• Three stacked sweeteners: rice syrup, coconut sugar, and date syrup
• Rice syrup is the #2 ingredient, listed above the peanuts
• 10.6g sugar per 50g bar despite the 'natural' framing
• Rice syrup spikes blood sugar as fast as refined sugar

Ingredients (9)

• Gluten free oats (41%) (safe) — Whole grain, real fiber and slow carbs. The best thing in the bar.
• rice syrup (caution) — Refined high-glycemic glucose syrup, third sweetener.
• Roasted peanuts (15%) (safe) — Whole nut, real protein and healthy fats.
• Coconut Oil (safe) — Plant fat used for the shell coating.
• Coconut Sugar (moderate) — Added sugar sitting at #2 on the list; modest per serving but it makes this a sweetened product, not plain peanuts.
• Date syrup (concerning) — Third sweetener source. Concentrated fruit sugar stacked on top of the other two.
• Roasted peanut butter (4%) (safe) — Whole-food peanut paste, some protein and good fats.
• rapeseed oil (safe) — A source of healthy fats and often used in cooking.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.