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Mott's Apple Streusel Soft Baked Bars 6 ea
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4

Mott's Apple Streusel Soft Baked Bars 6 ea

Mott's
5.76 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
1g
Protein
6g
Sugars
130mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
53
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mott's Apple Streusel Soft Baked Bars are a boxed, single-serve snack product you would typically find in the cookie and snack bar aisle, often shelved near granola bars, fruit bars, and other kid-focused baked snacks rather than in the fresh bakery. Packaged as six individually wrapped bars inside a printed cardboard box, they present as an on-the-go solution for busy families. Occasions for purchase include back-to-school lunchboxes, quick roadside snacks on a road trip, and casual movie-night treats when shoppers want something handheld and sweet. The Mott's name leans on a long history with apples, so marketing positions the bars as a family-friendly, apple-forward option—aimed at parents buying convenient snacks for children, with nostalgic appeal to adults who grew up on familiar brands. Labeling typically suggests wholesome ingredients (apple, whole wheat) and may highlight natural-sounding claims like real fruit and no artificial colors, but the pack does not resemble organic or minimally processed certifications. In plain language, this product is processed: it combines baked components with added sweeteners, oils, and functional additives to achieve shelf stability and uniform texture. Sensory cues include a soft, cake-like crumb with a slightly chewy center, a lightly crisp streusel top, and a sweet apple-cinnamon aroma; sweetness is noticeable but not overpowering on the first bite. The ritual is simple—unwrap and eat—often paired with milk, coffee, or packed into lunchboxes. The compact, individually wrapped format emphasizes convenience, portion control, and portability as core selling points within American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium130mg6%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars6g
Added Sugars5g10%
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Canola, and, Palm, Oil,, Corn, Syrup,, Applesauce, (Apple, Puree,, Ascorbic, Acid, [to, Protect, Color]),, Vegetable, Glycerin,, Sugar,, Sugarcane, Fiber,, Chicory, Root, Extract,, Fructose,, Honey,, Nonfat, Milk,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Egg, Whites,, Baking, Powder, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Soy, Lecithin,, Salt,, Pectin,, Molasses,, Natural, Flavor,, Cinnamon..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, vegetable glycerin, emulsifiers, inulin/chicory extract, added oils and sugars) and is formulated for shelf stability and uniform texture, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Mott's Apple Streusel Soft Baked Bars 6 ea

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These bars have a decent amount of whole wheat flour and some dietary fiber, but they also contain added sugars and corn syrup. If you're looking for a quick snack or breakfast option, they can fit into a balanced diet, especially when enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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