Five tips for a balanced lunchbox
1. Remember the rules
Schools often have food restrictions like ‘no nuts’ policies, so Uncle TobysChewy Muesli Bars and Yoghurt Muesli Bars are a good snack option because they don’t have added nuts. Check what’s allowed before you pack a lunch.
2. Plan for three snacks a day
Kids today are more likely to eat on the go, so try to give them lots of easy-to-eat options.
3. Keep it colourful
The more colourful the lunch the more balanced it's likely to be, so give a variety of fruits, veggies and whole grains.
4. Be serving smart
Just because there’s an extra compartment in the lunchbox doesn’t mean you have to fill it.
5. Balance the sweet and savoury
Too much sweet stuff isn’t good, but just because a food is savoury doesn’t necessarily mean it’s healthier. Try to get a good mix of both and go for snacks with higher Health Star Ratings.
Reasons Uncle Tobys muesli bars are super for snacking
We don’t add nuts, or use equipment that has handled nuts when we make ourMuesli Bars, making them perfect for the lunchbox. However, because we can’t guarantee all the ingredients haven’t come into contact with nuts before they reach us, our muesli bars aren’t suitable for those with nut allergies.
They're a source of whole grains,with almost every UNCLE TOBYS Muesli Bar made up of at least 33% whole grains.
They're made with no artificial colours or flavours– all our muesli bars are 100% free of artificial colours or flavours, guaranteed.
Why we add sugar to our muesli bars
Sugar helps hold muesli bars together so they don’t crumble in your hand. As well, it helps make the whole grains that are the main ingredient of the bar taste sweeter. Some sugar can also come from ingredients such as choc chips or chocolate drizzles.
How much sugar is in an Uncle Tobys muesli bar?
Choose bars with lower added sugars for a more wholesome option. The total average amount of sugar in the Uncle Tobys muesli bars ranges from 4.1g to 5.8g per bar – that’s between 1 and 1 ¾ teaspoons per serve. The Uncle Tobys Protein bars are similar, with between 4.4g and 6.0g per bar or 1.1 – 1½ teaspoons on average per serve*.
*1 teaspoon of sugar = 4g
Uncle Tobys muesli bars – made simply from wholesome ingredients
For such delicious and healthy snacks, the process of making our muesli bars is surprisingly simple, and it all happens right here in Australia. Take a look at how we turn our nutritious rolled oats into the muesli bars you know and love.
