If you’re looking for a quick Slimming World-friendly snack, Go Ahead bars are a convenient option, but they are not classed as free foods, so it’s important to check their syn values.
A Go Ahead Crispy Slice contains 3 syns per slice for the Forest Fruit and Apple & Sultana versions, and with packs of five, eating the whole pack would use up your full 15-syn daily allowance.
In this guide, we’ll break down the syns for each Go Ahead bar, share some low syn snack alternatives, and provide an easy Slimming World breakfast bar recipe you can make at home for busy mornings.
Go Ahead bars per slice do not have too many syns, as we mentioned above, however, one slice is small, so eating the whole pack would set you back quite a few syns if your syn allowance is the average of 15.
This is down to the high sugar content in the bars from the fruit paste and flavourings which make them higher in calories.
We will list all the syn values of the Go-Ahead range below.
If you find Go Ahead bars a bit high in syns and sugar, there are plenty of low syn snack bars and breakfast bars that fit perfectly into your Slimming World plan. These options are ideal for a quick, on-the-go snack without exceeding your syn allowance.
Here are some popular low syn alternatives:
These Slimming World-approved alternatives give you plenty of options to enjoy a tasty snack or quick breakfast bar while keeping your syns in check.
If mornings are rushed, store-bought fruit crispy slices and oat bars can seem convenient, but they’re often high in sugar and syns. Instead, try this easy low syn Slimming World breakfast bar recipe, perfect for a healthy, on-the-go snack. Each bar contains only 2.5 syns with half a Healthy Extra B and makes 12 bars in total.
To conclude, Go Ahead bars are pretty high in syns, with 3 syns for a crispy slice and 15 syns for the whole pack of five. Instead, we recommend either having a slice of fruit, checking out a lower syn alternative from our list above or making your low syn bar with our recipe to keep you on track.
Always watch out for high sugar and fat content in these breakfast bars, they can often be advertised as healthy but contain a fair amount of calories which means higher syns.
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.
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.
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.
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