How Many Syns In A Blue Ribbon? Are They Slimming World Friendly? - Our Syn Guide

Blue Ribands or now known as Blue Ribbons were a popular chocolate bar snack for many of us as a kid, but how many syns do these chocolate wafer bars have on the slimming world? Are they high in syns?

Blue ribbons have 4.5 syns per chocolate biscuit, making them average syns, we would suggest having them in moderation since just three could cost you most of your daily syn allowance.

We've put together a syn guide below, taking you through why Blue ribbons have syns, syn values of them and low syn alternative chocolate wafer bars from other brands for when you feel like snacking on something sweet.

Why Do Blue Ribbon Bars Have Syns?

At 4.5 syns per bar, you can have up to three Blue ribbon chocolate bars on the slimming world plan before using all of your 15 syns.

These chocolate wafers have syns due to the fat and sugar content, having 4.5g of fat and 8.5g of sugar in each biscuit.

Syn Values Of Blue Ribbon Bars

Blue ribbons have a variety of flavours for their chocolate wafer biscuits, we've listed them below so you can stay on track with syns.

• Blue Riband Milk Chocolate Wafer Biscuit Bar Multipack 8 Pack - 4.5 syns.
• Blue Riband Dark Chocolate Wafer Biscuit Bar Multipack 8 Pack - 4.5 syns.
• Blue Riband Milk Chocolate Caramel Wafer Biscuit Bar Multipack 8 Pack - 5 syns.
• Blue Riband Coffee Cream Multipack (8 x 19.3g) - 5 syns.

Low Syn Alternatives To Blue Ribbon Bars

If you find Blue ribbon bars to be too high in syns, we've got lots of other chocolate wafer-style bars for you to check out below for when you feel like something sweet.

• Kit Kat 2 Finger Milk Chocolate Biscuit Bar 20.7g - 5 syns.
• Tunnock's Real Milk Chocolate Caramel Wafer Biscuits 8 x 30g - 12 syns.
• Cadbury Mini Fingers Biscuits Bag 115.8g (6x19.3g) - 5 syns.
• McVitie's Club Orange Chocolate Biscuit Bars 8pk - 6 syns.
• Cadbury Snack Shortcake Chocolate Biscuit 6 Pack 120g - 5 syns.
• Wagon Wheels 6 Jammie - 8 syns.
• Bahlsen Choco Leibniz Milk Chocolate Biscuit 125g - 7 syns for two.
• McVitie's Club Mint Chocolate Biscuit Bars 8pk - 5.5 syns.
• Twix Chocolate Biscuit Fingers Multipack 9 x 23g - 6 syns.
• Breakaway bars - 5 syns.
• Kellogg's Special K Chocolate Biscuit Moments Snack Bar, 25g (Pack of 5) - 5 syns.
• Aldi Belmont Biscuits 9 Milk Chocolate Wafer Bars 173g - 5 syns.
• Aldi Belmont Biscuits 6 Chunky Biscuit Bars Covered In Milk Chocolate - 6.5 syns.

Final Words

Overall, Blue ribbon chocolate wafer bars are average in syns, having 4.5 syns per bar, allowing you to have up to three of these biscuits before using up all your 15 syns on the plan. Most of the syns in these chocolate bars come from fat and sugar.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are syn values calculated?

Syn values are calculated using a formula based on calories, saturated fat and sugar content per serving. They’re not the same as calories — a product can be low in calories but higher in syns if it’s high in sugar or fat. Always check the official Slimming World app for the most accurate and up-to-date syn values.

Do syn values change?

Yes. When manufacturers reformulate their products, the syn value can go up or down. This is why we recommend double-checking with the Slimming World app or your consultant, especially if a product’s packaging has changed recently.

How many syns should I have per day?

Most Slimming World members work with 5 to 15 syns per day. Your consultant will advise on the right amount for you. The key is to use your syns on the things you enjoy most — whether that’s a chocolate bar, a glass of wine, or a packet of crisps.