As mums, we’re always on the lookout for lunchbox, afterschool or anytime snacks that our kids will love. However we also like to feel that we’re being responsible in our choices.
Which is why we know you’ll be excited to discover that MILO Oatie bars have just hit supermarket shelves!
Each MILO Oatie Bar is made with the goodness of MILO and wholegrain rolled oats. It’s a delicious lunchbox snack with 25% of your daily wholegrain target*
Where are MILO Oatie Bars available?
MILO Oatie Bars are available nationally at Woolworths, Coles and at select IGA, Ritchies and Foodworks supermarkets.
How much?
The recommended retail price is $4.59**
*Based on 48g of wholegrain per day, as recommended by Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council Ltd, 25% per bar.
**This is a recommended retail price only and retailers are free to set their own prices.
In the MILO Oatie Bar Product Review, mums will receive 2 boxes of MILO Oatie Bars for themselves and their families to enjoy. We’re asking them to put MILO Oatie Bars to the ‘Real Mum, Real Life’ test and post their review and ratings.
I packed these into my kids lunchboxes for a surprise, they came home raving about them, how good they tasted, how they didn't feel hungry after eating them, so they satisfied their hunger, good sized bar, and they asked for them again, at least i know it is better for them than some other bars.
I absolutely love this as a lunchbox snack! It's not as healthy as I would like, but it makes a great treat every now and again. I personally like to indulge in one or two every once in a while! I would definitely recommend these as a tasty lunchbox filler.
My family absolutely loved the Milo Oatie bars, we were very impressed with a healthier version to what is currently on the market, and a chocolate hit is great mid afternoon!
My family loved them, the 11yr old took them to school and she said they a so yummy and she is hard to find what she will eat, the only concern is in hot weather they might melt in the lunch box.
The 1 1/2 yrs old enjoyed them and even cryed when he ate it all.
My husband 34yr old and myself are on a diet and thought the bars were great for a yummy snack and had not much fat. We will be buying more and letting people how nice these are.
Love that they have a high cereal content. Delicious, who does not love milo??? Great for busy sport mornings when we leave the house at stupid o'clock. milo bar and milk keeps them going till mid morning!
All of my family ranging from 2 to 40 loved this product. My kids loved the flavour and only my 12 year old noticed that there were oats in it. They have requested these for their lunchboxes for school. Will definitely buy this product. They loved the chocolate flavour and texture of the bars
Both boys tried them after school and they loved them. They asked I pack the bars for them for school and asked I pack some for their friends. They want to share and show off their bars.
I am always looking to find and try new products for my kids lunch box’s and its great when new things come out cause as an excuse I get to try them and see if they are right for my family. Milo Oatie Bars actually taste like millo. They taste delicious and I definitely know that my kids love them
I love these I tried them when they first came out for the kids for school lunch. But I myself love them for a sweet hit as well. Good for you and taste great what more could you want oh and they don't cost the earth either so that's another bonus there too
MILO Oatie Bar just does not do it for me and family. Not sure what I'm going to with the box I bought because no one in the family wants to eat them. Milo in general is such a tasty, delicious product, I'm surprised they couldn't come up with a better tasting product. Very disappointed in the MILO Oatie Bar.
I read the reviews of Milo Oatie Bars by Mom’s community members and I decided to buy them and get the family to taste test them. We tried them this morning and the verdict is: we like them! They do have a strong flavour compared to other similar bars; however it is a nice flavour. Would buy them again; still happy with Milo products!
I read the reviews of Milo Oatie Bars by Mom’s community members and I decided to buy them and get the family to taste test them. They were easy to locate at the local shops and were also on special. I do love Milo products and hope these bars pass the taste test; as some of the reviews give the bars a poor review/rating.
I recently bought the MILO Oatie Bar with high expectations, I mean, how good is Milo? I was sadly disappointed. These bars were awful. Not even my kids, who usually buy into this sort of stuff were impressed. I won't be buying MILO Oatie Bar again, unless they change their recipe. Not very nice.
usually like milo products but these were awful, I bought them for my kids and could understand why they wouldn't eat them, tried it and completely understand why
I tried the milo oatie bars and now I'm hooked. They are a great snack to put in kids lunches, or to have after school, they taste great and even though they are a bit of a treat you are still getting the goodness of the wholegrains and Oates. They are also great snacks for adults on the go and anyone who loves milo will loves these.
We usually love milo products here! Milo duo cereal, hot milos, the many teaspoons of milo mixed with milk,the milo yogurt and even the milo bars but these were just awful! Sickly sweet, tasted nothing like milo. Was sadly disappointed and will not be buying again! I took one bite and threw the rest of the bar out and my son spat out the bite he took. Pretty disappointing really but none the less I still love my other milo products. :)
First I got a free sample from nestle and We liked it, then I bought it from coles,, it is a healthy snack on the go,, even we have it just for break fast, sweetness is less and it has good nutrition value.
Milo is a favourite in our family and we go through a huge amount, so I thought that these would be a favourite as well, but they were not well received in our home, the taste seemed bland, not the quality we have come to expect from Milo, and the kids hated them perhaps they have tried to make them healthy and my kids want something with choc chips LOL, I would not recommend them and certainly would not purchase them again as they were not popular at all, shame really because it is an iconic brand that has always been loved in our home.
I bought these when first came out as we are huge huge huge Milo fans, we go threw a large tin every week and a 12 pack of Milo custards. I tried one as soon as I got in the door and it was not as expected, thought it would taste like a mile flavoured lcm kinda but it is dry, doesn't taste like Milo at all, just like dry sweet chocolate. 2 of my children liked them other 2 didn't, so don't know if it comes down to different tastebuds or just they weren't as fussy but they weren't nice and was dissapointed. I def won't buy them again. But that won't stop me buying proper Milo :) yum yum yum
i agree that these milo bars do not actually taste like milo but rather just very sweet. i think that my kids don't mind these bars because they don't get them a whole lot, only when they are on special and that doesn't seem to be a lot. i think they are handy to have and think that you should eat these in moderation. they are made healthily and then have more sugar added. still worth a try and make your own opinion of these bars
The MILO Oatie Bars sound delicious but they are not. They do not taste like chocolatey Milo and instead are dry, overly sweet and not what I was expecting from a Milo branded product. The kids didn't like them and wouldn't finish the bars leaving me to try them. I wasn't very happy having spent so much on a product that is not up to the Milo brand quality. Not healthy as full of sugar. Wouldn't buy these again and don't recommend.
As i said below these bars are a great way to save time adding things to the kids bags for morning tea at school and preschool. I love that they have wholegrain and that they're not overly sweet for the kids. I recently found a dairy selling these at a lower price than the market and think now i am buying at the right price, so i wouldn't necessarily pay the rrp. Kids do love em and i love how handy they are in the cupboard as a quickie. Or when kids friends come over, i can cut some on a plate and put out alongside fruit.
We were given a box off these to try, I have 3 kids and 1 bigger kid (husband)
Not one of them liked these, said they tasted nothing like milo. The kids said they just tasted like sugar and not much else. Even though they have the oats in them I do not think the oats outweigh the amount of sugar in these. The kids are normally milo fans but said please don’t get them again
Myself and my daughter love milo and usually anything "milo flavoured" but these weren't very nice.my daughter wouldn't even eat them.i thought I'd just have them then as they were originally bought for her but I have to admit I wasn't overly impressed with them.not the worst thing but I'm not keen and wouldn't buy them again
i love milo and these bars are actually pretty yummy, i put them in lunch boxes every now and then as a nice little treat. my kids like them and they are chocolate flavoured so they are a big hit in my household.
i have bought these a few times but they aren't on special very often.
To register for reviews that are not open yet and for future reviews, enter your email below and we'll send you an email as soon as a review is open for application.
Article
12 Best Kids’ Lunch Boxes For School In Australia
The right lunch box helps keep little humans nourished while making life a lot easier for mums and dads! So to help you find the perfect one faster, we’ve put the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia in one handy spot.
Kids’ lunch boxes have come a very long way. No longer just plastic boxes for toting treats, they’re now durable, washable, droppable and best of all, easy for kids to use. There are heaps of different styles to choose from, and if you head to the bottom of this article, you’ll find more information on what to look for, how to choose the right one for your child, and even what to put in it!
Whether you’re after a colourful lunch box to match that new drink bottle, or a machine-washable option that saves you time, there’s something in our shortlist for every type of foodie.
If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to lunch box shopping, check out our comparison table below as a handy guide. (Use the bottom slider to see all brands)
The table below is a guide only. Products are subject to changes by brands.
MontiiCo
B.Box
Frank Green Lunch Container
Yumbox
Sky Gazer
Bentgo Modern
The Somewhere Co. Mini
EcoCocoon
Bright Star Kids
Stuck On You
Country Road Elysia
OmieBox
Style
Bag
Bento
Box
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Colour variations
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Material
Fabric & aluminium lining
PP & silicone
Stainless steel & silicone
ABS, tritan & silicone
Fabric & PEVA lining
BPA-free plastic
RPET & aluminium foil lining
Stainless steel & silicone
Fabric & insulation lining
BPA-free plastic
100% cotton canvas & insulation lining
Stainless steel, plastic & silicone
Start price
$42.95
$27.95
$79.95
$49.95
$34.99
$39.95
$38
$84.95
$39.95
$54.95
$59.95
$89.95
Loved forits
Roomy size & machine washable design
Custom divider
3-in-1 design
Portion-controlled sections
Unique designs
Removable sandwich divider
Shoulder strap
Dishwasher-safe parts
Personalisation
Leak-proof silicone seal
Internal name label
Storage for hot and cold food
Mouths Of Mums Kids’ Lunch Boxes Comparison Table. (The products above are featured in our shortlist below.)
How to choose the best lunch box for school
When you’re searching for a kids’ lunch box, take the time to work out what will best suit their needs. If you make the right choice and invest in a quality one, it will last many years.
Box, bento or bag? If your child doesn’t like different foods touching, a bento lunch box is a great choice. Also, think about whether they prefer cut-up or whole fruit; a bento is better suited to cut food, while bags and boxes suit whole fruit. Bags are fantastic if you like to pack separate containers, like smaller bento or snack containers.
Freshness is a must – An insulated bag or box will keep everything cool and fresh until snack and lunchtime. But you can also get boxes that come with cold and ice packs. Remember, kids’ lunches often sit at room temperature for up to 5 or 6 hours before they’re eaten, so insulation and coolness are important. Check out how to keep school lunches safe in the heat.
Easy-to-clean design – Check if the box is dishwasher-safe, or for lunch bags, if they’re machine-washable.
Leak-proof – The last thing you want is a soggy mess at lunchtime, so if buying a hard lunch box, look for designs that are leak-proof with proper seals.
Child-friendly – Depending on your child’s motor skills and independence, you may need to start with a product that’s simple to open and close.
The right size – We tend to pack way too much in our kids’ lunches, so think about how much realistically you’ll need to pack for your child when choosing the size of their lunch box. You may also need to consider the size of their school bags.
12 Best Lunch Boxes For School Kids In Australia
Ready to get back-to-school sorted? From stainless steel gems to beautiful bentos, we’ve done all the hard work so you don’t have to. So sit back and enjoy our curated Mom Guide of the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia.
These award-winning lunch bags have sold over 200,000 units – and it’s clear to see why. The interior of each large bag measures 29cm x 23.5cm x 7.5cm, making them big enough to fit multiple containers and even many popular bento boxes. Each bag comes with an ice pack for up to eight hours of cooling – and you have a massive range of designs to choose from.
Pros:
Interior name label
Fabulous large size fits everything!
Comes with an ice pack for day-long cooling
“A vote for montii co lunch boxes, lunch bags and freezer bricks (they really do stay frozen all day!!” (Megan)
“Montii lunch bags are the best and the freezer brick can stay frozen for ages I forgot one day and it was still cold after 24hrs”(Sarah)
Tired of apples not fitting in hard lunch boxes? b.box has solved this with its flexible ‘whole fruit holder’ that bends around the fruit rather than squashing it – genius! If you’re not keen on cutting up a fruit salad every day, this multi-compartment two-litre lunch box has handy homes for everything. It also comes with a gel cooler pack (a must for Aussie summer!), and it’s freezer-safe. Choose from a range of colours.
Pros:
Leak-proof silicone seal
Comes with a gel cooler pack
The square section is big enough for a regular sandwich
“B-box lunch boxes are the best…all parts come out so you can wash them super easy! So many awesome accessories available for them too!”(Kerrie)
“BBox lunch boxes are great and they fit in the large Montiico lunch bags. As someone has said, the ice brick that comes with it is amazing too”(Tash)
“I really like the B.Box lunch boxes.”(Kendal)
“Bbox is the winner in our community on repeat.”(Mums On A Budget)
Got a Frank Green fan on your hands? This is the lunch box to match their drink bottle. It comes in a gorgeous range of colours suited to all ages and uses 90% post-consumer recycled stainless steel and quality silicone lids. Monograms, bumper guards and ice bricks are all available separately.
Pros:
Leak-resistant design for mess-free travel
Comes with two microwave-safe removable containers
Customisable with your choice of bumper, ice brick and monogramming (at an additional cost)
With the option of four, five or six compartments, it’s easy to see why Yumbox Bento Lunch Boxes are such a hit with Australian kids. They feature handy, pre-measured half-cup serving compartments to help pack a healthy lunch and contain absolutely no BPA or phthalates. Pop it straight into the dishwasher on the top rack for easy cleaning.
Pros:
Top rack dishwasher-safe
Includes five half-cup sections for portion control
Sections are labelled to help parents with a balanced lunch
If your little (or not-so-little) one wants a lunch bag everyone will comment on, this is it. Available in a range of stunning designs, they come with a long and strong handle and easy-use zippers. But good looks aside, what’s winning heart about these is their capacity – they hold up to seven litres of food!
After something a bit more mature? Bentgo’s Modern lunch boxes are a great option. They have a sleek matte finish in a choice of four stylish shades, including Mint Green, Orchid, Dark Grey and Navy. Each is cleverly designed with a removable divider that allows you to choose between using three or four compartments. Even better, they are leak-proof, microwave-safe and fine to pop in the dishwasher.
Colourful and easy to carry, these bags are insulated, eco-friendly and secure. It features aluminium foil lining that keeps food fresh all day long, and it comes with top-level carry handles and a shoulder strap, which is brilliant for those days when kids have a lot to tote. Choose from a range of styles.
Pros:
Roomy and stylish
Shoulder strap makes carrying easy (and great if schoolbags are too full!)
Zip-front pocket handy for cold packs or notes from mum
Large enough for the hungriest of school kids, this stainless steel wonder has a removable silicone seal in the lid to stop thick liquids from leaking. No more soggy anything! There are five handy compartments to make sure all of the food groups are ticked off, with a large compartment perfect for sandwiches, and smaller ones for snacks.
Pros:
Dishwasher-safe
Every compartment is leak-proof
Easy to open and close (suitable for younger kids)
Practical and customisable with your child’s name, these insulated bags tick all the boxes. You have a choice of five bag colours, and from there you get to choose from a huge range of designs and fonts to personalise it! Each comes with a mesh pocket for ice bricks, a top carry handle, a secure zip closure and enough internal space to fit a medium bento box.
Pros:
Machine-washable
Internal mesh pocket for an ice brick
With their name on it, you won’t need to visit lost property!
With a leak-proof silicone seal, these colourful lunch companions keep sauces and dips right where they belong. They come with six compartments, which convert to three for easy washing on the top shelf of the dishwasher. They’re free from any nasties and customisation with your child’s name – no more lost property, yay! Choose from box colours of Matte Navy, Pink Lemonade, Dusky Blue or Seafoam Green- if you can!
Uber stylish and as roomy as can be, these contemporary bags are perfect for kids of all ages who prefer to pack several separate containers. It has a 100% cotton canvas outer, an insulated lining and comes with a super handy internal name label. Just as great for preschool as they are for high school.
Pros:
Easy-carry handle
Internal name label
Stylish design, great for kids who prefer muted shades
Finally, a kids’ lunch box that stores hot AND cold food in one place! Designed out of necessity by a problem-solving mum, the OmieBox encourages low-waste lunches and ends the need to use multiple clunky containers (which always get lost!). The spill-proof individual compartments mean no mixing of savoury and sweet, and the 280ml double-wall thermos keeps soups and pasta hot for up to six hours!
Health professionals agree that kids need a good balance of lean protein, grains, fruit and vegetables throughout the school day. Skip the processed food and try to reach for whole foods that pack a punch in the nutrient department. Here are some great ideas:
Grilled chicken or turkey wraps with fresh salad
Crackers and vegetable sticks with healthy dips like hummus
Whole-grain pasta with cherry tomatoes and your choice of cheese
Zucchini slice cut into rectangles for easy stacking in an insulated box
That lunchbox comparison table is handy to have. It helped me make a decision on which lunchbox to buy next for my daughter who is starting kindergarten. I needed to upgrade her lunchbox but wasn’t sure which way to go. The table helped me with my decision. I ended up going with the BBOX and have found a cheaper lunch bag from a department store that it fits in.
I do not know if anyone else has picked up on this or not, but every bag mentioned in the table above is a ‘designer’ brand. There are plenty of more affordable options that aren’t over $40. I have never spent that much on a lunchbox – even from Smiggle. The cheaper brands last just as well too.
Getting ready for the return to school has started to kick in so this was a timely read. We have the yum box and i love it, it is so easy for my daughter to open and close on her own. I find the lunch cooler bags also a great idea however some days depending on what else needs to go to school, they can be quite bulky to include in the school bag. I need to do some more research this year as i like the idea of being able to watch it in the washing machine, that is a clever idea.
Along with all of the other back to school products; there is also a good range of lunch boxes available for people to buy. It has been fun to see the wide range of bottles and lunch boxes that are available for the new year for school and for work.
Lunch boxes have come such a long way since my eldest was a kid, he’s now 26! There’s really a solution to everything from food heating, cooling, dividers, pockets etc etc. Lunch boxes are a real fashion accessory and so on-trend these days. I personally love the Bento lunch boxes. They save on plastic and separate different foods.
I am such a huge fan of Bento lunch boxes and Bento. Food should be so many wonderful things; including delicious, fun, colourful and nutritious too. Lunch is a favourite meal because the body is ready for some more calories and a boost of energy. Food looks so good in Bento lunch boxes.
So so many fantastic options! We use the montii co ones for our kdis and swear by it. Its lasted 3 years so far and still standing strong, like new since the first day using it. They are so durable and i find cleaning them to be the easiest for us.
There are so many great lunch box option out there indeed ! I’ve always liked the Bento style lunch boxes for my kids. It reduces the use of plastic lunch bags and packaged food which aren’t very good for the environment and it encourages to present a good variety of foods (which is not only better nutrition wise but lao to prevent our kids from getting bored with same foods all the time.
There are some really fabulous options here. So many variations of colour, shape and size. I love the bento style lunch boxes, so handy to keep food separate and eliminate the use of plastic packaging. The machine washable bags are a great idea too. They can get grubby so fast, this would be so much easier to maintain
This has gotten much easier since my kids hit high school – they have strong opinions about their lunch boxes, so I don’t have to think about it so much anymore! However, I am strongly in favor of bento style boxes regardless of their age. They’re easy to clean, easy to pack, and invite appropriate sized portions.
Great article! Our kids are so lucky, when it comes to lunchboxes, they really are spoilt for choice. There are so many to pick from. Regarding sandwiches, my eldest son, used to hate sandwiches for school lunches. It wasn’t until many years later that I discovered that he’d throw out his sandwiches in the playground bins. My son’s an adult now and he still hates sandwiches. He only likes “hot” lunches. So glad he lives on his own now and can make his own “hot” lunches just the way he likes them.
This is an extremely useful article!! 2 schppl going kids and third starting kinder soon means we are always on the lookout for lunch ideas and lunch boxes. This is a great list with features and prices listed to make the search easier and help with decision making for purchasing of the lunch boxes
This is super useful article and thank you. I can see so variety of lunch boxes from every store. Always wonder which one would be more convenient to use by little hands. I love some of these lunchboxes to give it a try for this year. And then decide to go with suitable ones
Wow, lunch boxes have really come such a long way from when I was taking a lunch box to school. Feel old, like “back in my day”, but we were lucky to have options like are available now. While I like some of these designs, I feel like they aren’t super practical.
These lunchboxes are beautiful but are they really worth the expensive price tag? I have been through so many lunch boxes and bags over the years and found the best it to use an insulated lunchbox bag with ice brick and use small containers to keep individual items fresh and assessable.
I love the bbox lunch boxes. They are so reliable and tough when kids throw their bags around. Easy to wash and store. I have used the we can be tiny snackies at home too. The boys love choosing a certain animal shape. They wash well, are durable and great quality.
My kids are old enough now to pack their own lunches and I am so happy to see the great choices they are making. They take left over meals, cook food in the morning to take and now I am confident they aren’t throwing away sandwiches! I do have the chilly bags for them, I find they fit better into bags
My daughter uses a bento box now for work and sometimes an insulated bag in summer, but when she was at school it was a rectangular lunch box with no compartments. It was very easy to wash each day, just the box and lid, and it could still be filled with rolls/sandwiches and snacks.
Lunchboxes are so important these days. Back in my day it was a brown paper bag or the exact same lunch box that everyone else had and there were three compartments. Today its such a fashion statement and as much as the lunchbox itself is judged so are the contents.
7:48 am
yummy
10:16 pm
Perfect snack!
6:36 pm
Loved by everyone!
11:36 am
Yummy yummy yummy
The 1 1/2 yrs old enjoyed them and even cryed when he ate it all.
My husband 34yr old and myself are on a diet and thought the bars were great for a yummy snack and had not much fat. We will be buying more and letting people how nice these are.
5:41 pm
My children love these - they just disappeared
4:26 pm
Absolutely loved the product and the taste
11:34 pm
Boys loved the Oatie Bars
10:39 am
Lke it
2:16 am
1:47 pm
Awesome
10:39 am
Lke it
11:10 pm
Did not enjoy!
As a family, we really didn't enjoy the MILO Oatie Bar and think that it does not represent good value for money.
The MILO Oatie Bar is not very pleasant tasting, and I did not finish eating my bar as I did not like it.
I would not purchase this product again.
12:31 pm
Disappointing!
7:16 am
Milo
9:17 pm
Milo
5:22 pm
Not very nice.
9:27 pm
not good
7:14 pm
Great snack for anyone, not just the kids!!
10:38 am
Pretty disappointing.
9:06 am
healthy snack on the go
11:30 pm
Milo, family favourite with a lot to live up to
3:06 pm
overpriced and sweet
10:44 pm
not milo
9:50 pm
get them on special
9:39 pm
Milo Let down
3:56 pm
Morning Tea Time Saver
4:08 pm
Great for morning tea at school
1:18 pm
Pleased I did not pay for them
Not one of them liked these, said they tasted nothing like milo. The kids said they just tasted like sugar and not much else. Even though they have the oats in them I do not think the oats outweigh the amount of sugar in these. The kids are normally milo fans but said please don’t get them again
10:30 pm
Not great
6:57 pm
yum
i have bought these a few times but they aren't on special very often.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 13
- »
Click here to post a reviewReviews on this page have now been disabled.
To register for reviews that are not open yet and for future reviews, enter your email below and we'll send you an email as soon as a review is open for application.