Parents out there, I have one question for you, and I hope it isn’t too triggering: Can I have a snack?
The persistence of this eternal question has me weary, but I stumbled upon a snack bar that has me regaining my strength. It’s the Refrigerated Oat Bars from Once Upon a Farm. Oh my heavens, the only thing more life-giving than the fact that all three of my kids eat them is that they’re nourishing me, too.
Here’s why these oat bars are the best, for all of us:
1. They’re soft and smooth (with the perk of nutrition)
If you have a child who’s big on textures, you might have found that bars can be unpredictable for them. I know because I have one. But my texture-obsessed kid is loving how smooth, soft, and evenly textured these oat bars are. My other two have commented that they aren’t crumbly, which is a big bonus—especially for the cleanliness of our car.
When my kids are happy, I’m happy, and all the more so when what they’re eating is made with real fruits and veggies, no added sugar, 100% whole grain oats, and organic ingredients. These bars are also non-GMO project verified—it’s real, natural food in kid-friendly form.
2. We each have a different favorite flavor, so no one has to sacrifice
Texture is one thing, but how about the flavor? Well, that’s working for us, too. It’s a snack that has the satisfaction of a date bar, but without the overwhelming density or overpowering flavor. Refrigerated Oat Bars come in these three flavors:
- Strawberry — my littlest loves the mild punch of sweetness in these, plus the pink color from the no-added-sugar-drizzle.
- Chocolate Banana — my oldest son appreciates the most classic combo out there.
- Apple Cinnamon — my middle kid is about all things cozy, including cinnamon goodness. (This is my favorite too.)
The bars are meant to be stored in the fridge to keep their natural ingredients fresh, but they can be left unrefrigerated for up to a week. That means they’re safe to toss in backpacks for later, and nothing is wasted if one is left in the car for a few days.
3. My kids love the icing on top, I love that it’s made with no added sugar
Everything's better with icing, isn’t it? And yet, there’s no added sugar in the ingredients list for these bars. The icing, too, comes from natural sources, like dates and sweet potato puree—and the result is a sweetness that’s mild and useful as fuel.
4. They’re easy to stock up on
These bars are available at Target, Wegmans, and the Once Upon a Farm website. This means that through our Once Upon a Farm subscription, we always have our fridge stocked with them to pack in lunchboxes and enjoy after sports. But also, if we’re out on errands and need a snack, we can pop into a store we frequent and know there will be a good, sustaining option that is an easy “yes” from mom.
Ready to try Refrigerated Oat Bars for yourself?
If you’re already a Once Upon a Farm subscriber for their pouches or meals, these are very easy to add to your subscription. They cost $84 for a 24-pack one-time purchase (there are also smaller and larger packs available), and you can save up to 15% with a custom subscription. Take 35% off your first order with code MSA35 at checkout.
Want to try them before you commit to full shipments? Their availability in Target and Wegmans makes that easy to do. I know you’re going to love them. They’re the perfect taste and texture, and organically nutritious!
