Are Made With Local Bars healthy? This dietitian review will help you decide if Made With Local Bars are a healthy addition to your grocery cart. Read on for my dietitian review of ingredients and nutritional properties before you buy.
About Made With Local Bars
Made With Local Bars are produced in Canada with Canadian ingredients. The company is a Certified B Corporation dedicated to sourcing high-quality, sustainable ingredients.
Made With Local Bar Ingredients
| Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| Peanut Butter Blondie | Gluten free organic oats, Organic Peanut butter, Sugar (Organic honey), Organic Peanuts, Pumpkin seeds, Organic dark chocolate (Organic dark chocolate (cocoa mass, cane sugar, cacao butter), Organic cinnamon, Sea salt. |
| Peanut Butter Brownie | Gluten free organic oats, Organic Peanut butter, Sugar (Organic honey), Organic cocoa, Organic dark chocolate (cocoa mass, cane sugar, cacao butter), Peanuts, Sea salt. Contains peanuts. May contain tree nuts. |
| Lemon Square | Gluten free organic oats, Organic Cashew butter, Sugar (Organic honey), Organic coconut, Organic Walnuts, Pure lemon oil, Sea salt. Contains tree nuts. May contain peanuts. |
| Blueberry Almond Butter | Gluten free organic oats, Organic Almond butter, Sugar (Organic honey), Dried wild blueberries, Organic Walnuts, Organic Cinnamon. Contains tree nuts (almond, walnut). May contain peanuts. |
| Mint Chocolate Chip | Gluten free organic oats, Organic Cashew butter, Organic honey, Organic cocoa, Organic dark chocolate (cacao mass, cane sugar, cacao butter), Organic Walnuts, Sea salt, Pure peppermint oil. Contains tree nuts (cashew, walnut). May contain peanuts |
| Coconut Dark Chocolate | Gluten free organic oats, Organic Peanut butter, Sugar (Organic honey), Organic coconut, Organic dark chocolate (cocoa mass, cane sugar, cacao butter), Pumpkin seeds, Sea salt. Contains peanuts. May contain tree nuts |
The ingredients below represent the Peanut Butter Blondie flavour. See the chart above for the ingredient list of all Made With Local Bar flavours. Note: nutrition facts and ingredients may have changed since the time of this review. Always check the product label for up to date nutrition and ingredient information.
Organic gluten-free oats: a source of whole-grains and fibre.
Organic peanut butter: made with ground peanuts. Peanuts are a type of nut rich in oleic acid (a monounsaturated fat) and linoleic acid (a polyunsaturated fat).
Organic honey: a source of sugar.
Organic peanuts: a type of nut rich in oleic acid (a monounsaturated fat) and linoleic acid (a polyunsaturated fat).
Pumpkin seeds: seeds rich in oleic acid (monounsaturated fat) and linoleic acid (polyunsaturated fat).
Organic dark chocolate: made with cocoa mass, cane sugar, and cocoa butter.
Organic cinnamon: used for flavour.
Sea salt: an added source of sodium used for flavour.
Priority allergens:
Contains/may contain peanuts and tree nuts. Always check the product label for up to date nutrition and ingredient information.
Made With Local Bar Nutrition Facts
| Peanut Butter Blondie | Peanut Butter Brownie | Lemon Square | Blueberry Almond Butter | Mint Chocolate Chip | Coconut Dark Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230 | 240 | 240 | 220 | 230 | 240 |
| Fat (g) | 9 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Fibre (g) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Sugar (g) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Protein (g) | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Sodium (mg) | 25 | 75 | 25 | 1 | 75 | 25 |
| Potassium (mg) | 200 | 225 | 150 | 10 | 200 | 175 |
| Calcium (mg) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 20 | 20 |
| Iron (mg) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 2 | 1.75 |
The nutrition facts below are for the Peanut Butter Blondie flavour, with the range from all flavours in parenthesis. See the chart above for the nutrition facts for all flavours. Note: nutrition facts and ingredients may change since the time of this review. Always check the product label for up to date nutrition and ingredient information.
Calories: 230 (220-240)
Fat: 9 g (9-13 g), from peanut butter.
Saturated fat: 2 g (1-4 g), from peanut butter.
Carbohydrates: 30 g (28-30 g), from oats and honey.
Fibre: 4 g (3-4 g), from oats.
Sugar: 12g, from honey.
Protein: 8 g (6-8 g), from peanut butter.
Sodium: 25 mg (1-75 mg) from added salt.
Other nutrients: potassium 200 mg (10-225 mg), calcium 20 mg (20-40 mg), iron 1.5 mg (1.5-2 mg).
Are Made With Local Bars Healthy? Dietitian Review
Made With Local Bars received a score of 75 out of 100, meaning they are a good option for regular use. On the plus side, these bars are made with minimally processed ingredients. They are a source of unsaturated fats from nut butter, fibre from oats, and protein. The use of minimally processed ingredients is especially noteworthy when compared to other energy bars and protein bars on the market, which often use multiple additives and ultra-processed ingredients. On the negative side, Made With Local Bars are high in added sugar and may not be the best option if you consume other added sugar sources throughout your day.
