RAFFERTY’S GARDEN BABY FOOD BLUEBERRY, BANANA AND APPLE SNACK BARS
ReAL FOOD RATING
Price
$5.50 / 8 bars
Where to Buy
Major Supermarkets
MANDY'S TAKE
“This bar is clearly marketed to parents of toddlers, with its fruity name and soft texture — but it’s far from toddler-appropriate. It contains over 30% sugar, multiple forms of added sweeteners (glucose, dextrose, sugar, caramelised sugar), refined wheat flour, and a range of ultra-processed additives. There’s minimal protein, low fibre, and almost none of the wholefood integrity that’s essential for children in their early developmental years. It may look harmless on the outside, but it behaves more like confectionery than real food. Becuase it’s aimed at toddlers it gets penalised even futher for its ultraprocessed ingredients. “
RATING BREAKDOWN
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
- Contains a small amount of fruit-based ingredients (banana, apple, blueberry puree)
- Some wholegrain oat flour included (5%)
- Soft texture suitable for babies learning to chew
- Over 30% sugar — mostly from ultra-processed sweeteners (glucose, sugar, dextrose, caramelised sugar)
- Refined wheat flour as the base ingredient
- Multiple Category B additives (glycerol, natural flavour, raising agents)
- Very low in fibre (3.8g/100g) and protein (5.5g/100g)
- Contains canola oil (refined, low-nutrient fat)
- Uses fruit concentrates and flavours instead of only real fruit
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
Natural colours (not artificial)
Limited whole food ingredients beyond oats
Contains glycerine additive
Fibre partly from extracted chicory root
Colours: Natural
No Artificial Colours: Win!
WHO'S IT FOR?
- Babies & Toddlers
- Kids
- Teens (limit wherever possible)
- Adults (limit wherever possible)
- Contains wheat
- Contains soy
- Contains milk
BETTER OPTIONS
- Mini oat bars made with rolled oats, mashed banana, and coconut oil
- Homemade soft bliss balls using apricot, oats, and sunflower seed butter
- Wholefood snack bars with short ingredients
MAKE IT YOURSELF
Want a healthier alternative? Try a homemade version!
“These use healthy and nutritious ingredients” – Mandy
Check out the Recipe
Apple Oat Bars
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THE VERDICT
Despite its toddler-friendly branding, this bar contains over 30% sugar and several ultra-processed ingredients that have no place in a baby or toddler’s daily diet. With refined flour, processed dairy, and artificial sweeteners masquerading as fruit, this is confectionery pretending to be healthy. Parents deserve better. This is not a real food choice for children under 2 — or for any family aiming to reduce sugar and processed ingredients
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