Tried and tested by Kidspot parents
Kidspot parents gave Annies Fruit Flats an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5
Annies – food you trust
For 33 years Annies has been making 100% fruit snacks loved by New Zealanders and the world over. Today Annies is owned by Kono, a values-led Māori owned business based in Te Tauihu (the top of the South Island). The principal values behind the Annies business are Pono, which is all about being truthful. Like the very first bar made 33 years ago, Annies fruit snacks still have only 2-3 fruit ingredients, made by people that care.
Annies airdried fruit snacks are a healthy and fun solution for kids lunch boxes, picnics, after school and sports snacks, and so much more!
Annies promise is to only ever make food you trust – this means they only use honest and wholesome ingredients. Their snacks are simple, healthy and portable, and provide inexpensive servings of some of New Zealand’s best fruit. A fun way to eat 100% fruit, children love the taste and texture.
The entire ingredients list for Annies Fruit Bars is in the name.
- Gluten-free
- Nut, dairy, and yeast free
- No added preservatives
- Vegan/vegetarian
- No added sugar
- GMO-free
- Not from concentrates
Annies Fruit Flats
Fruit Flats are simply fruit flattened. Offering you single-serve, on-the-go convenience. Easy to pop in lunch boxes, handbags and sports bags, and sure to quell any hangry moment.
Available in two flavour ranges:
Summer Fruit Flats
– Apple and Apricot
– Apple and Mango Passion
Berry Fruit Flats
– Apple and Raspberry
– Apple and Strawberry
For further information, visit Annies.co.nz
Read the reviews below!
We’ve given 50 members with kids aged between 5 and 12 the chance to trial and review Annies Fruit Flats. Watch the video of our reviewers below and scroll down to read more reviews in the comments.
Thank you for the box we received today! We got straight into it and little miss two year old enjoyed eating hers while chilling in the couch watching paw patrol! I may have snuck one in too….. love them!! We have enjoyed trying these snacks out, perfect way to end our Friday 😍
Loved being a part of the trial. My son and I loved these. Such a nice quick snack when we went for a bike ride. Love the flavours, couldn’t pick a favorite. Nice and convenient. My daughter wasn’t really a fan but we made up for it. These didn’t last long in the cupboard. Will definitely be trying to find these in the supermarket as my son will love them in his lunchbox.
Loved both flavours, great for mid afternoon snack. Kids all loved them, would definitely purchase. Thanks so much.
These fruit bars were a hit with my five and eight year old. They are a great and different way to add fruit to the lunchboxes when the kids are bored of the fresh fruit on offer. I like that they are only made of three ingredients and feel better offering this over dried fruit to my children. I personally liked the simple and easy to read packaging however my oldest said the packaging could be more fun, bright and kid friendly.
My 5yo son loved these! He would ask me in the morning when we were making his lunch if he could have ‘one of those special fruit things’ and it was guaranteed to be all gone when he got home. The 12yo boys grunt more than talk but I noticed they soon disappeared from their lunchboxes too!
My family (adults and 8 and 6-year-old children) enjoyed these fruit bars. They definitely feel much healthier compared to other fruit string-type products. Handy to come in a box and the price seems reasonable for a quality product. I have seen them in the supermarket and will buy again. Thanks for the box to trial.
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My 8 year old is huge fan of these, no matter what flavour. To start with she was not too keen on texture (too hard and too chewy she says) but she is ok with these now, and asks for some all the time. She loves any kind of fruit.
However, my five year, who I can’t get any fruit to eat, still wouldn’t eat these. These are too fruity, he says but I guess it’s just him, and his thing about fruit?:) I’m glad he eats all his vegetables….
I myself like these. I like they are the healthy version, and I like the better for environment packaging.
One good product I’ll definitely buy again in near future.
Thank you.
These were awesome in school & kindy lunchboxes they always got eaten. I rolled them up for my oldest & cut into strips or cubes for my 4yr old & they both loved them.
These were a great snack to have in the car to have when on trips and the kids just needed a little something.
While my daughter wasn’t a big fan, the rest of the whanau were. I think that was more about the taste than the texture. I preferred the apple and strawberry flavour – super delish and not too sweet like many supermarket kids snacks generally are.
Kids so excited to try them. Fabulous treat for kids and lunch box. Pure fruits. My kids love them. Thanks for choosing us for the trial
My 5yo son loved these! He would ask me in the morning when we were making his lunch if he could have ‘one of those special fruit things’ and it was guaranteed to be all gone when he got home. The 12yo boys grunt more than talk but I noticed they soon disappeared from their lunchboxes too!
We received the apple and apricot and apple mango and passion box as well as a single apple and raspberry and a single apple and apricot.
We halved the apple and raspberry between the my 4 and 6 year old and it was safe to say this was a hit. They kept asking for more. The apple mango and passion was runner up. I love that they aren’t super sweet and have no added sugar so it is all the good stuff. Would definitely buy again for the lunch boxes
We received both the Apple and Mango passion, and the apple and apricot flavours.
Loved the packaging, great for lunchboxes, or having in a bag for a quick snack.
I personally liked both flavours, but neither of my “big” kids did. (Ages 6 + 9) , both have some strong sensory issues though, so the texture was an issue for them.
(Master 3 however, he thought they were great!)
Thanks for giving us the opportunity to try!
Initially we received apple & raspberry and apple & mango passion, later with a box of apple & raspberry and apple & strawberry. The most popular one is the apple & raspberry, but overall all are yum.
We like the neutral coloured and minimalistic packaging, enjoyed the chewy texture, however it gets stuck in your teeth sometimes, not on your hand though. Hahaha…
Besides, enjoyed the right amount of sweetness and love the hint of tartness which balances it out. Very easy grab and go into the lunchbox and handbag for outings, definitely will be on my shopping list next.
Thank you.
Loved both flavours, great for mid afternoon snack. Kids all loved them, would definitely purchase. Thanks so much.
I was so excited to try these as I remember them from when I was a kid. My test subjects were my 5 year old twins and 2 year old. I put them in my older girls lunchboxes for school and one ate hers all up. The other twin said “I just licked mine”. My toddler refused to try the bar but I think if I cut it into star shapes he will – he’s a very visual eater! I think these are a fantastic on the go snack and great to keep in the car for emergencies etc.
Our daughters were quite sure about the taste of the bars we received. “Too Apricoty” was the feedback but Mum enjoyed them.
These fruit bars were a hit with my five and eight year old. They are a great and different way to add fruit to the lunchboxes when the kids are bored of the fresh fruit on offer. I like that they are only made of three ingredients and feel better offering this over dried fruit to my children. I personally liked the simple and easy to read packaging however my oldest said the packaging could be more fun, bright and kid friendly.
I was lucky to be picked as a reviewer & received a box of these in mixed flavours (apple & apricot and apple & mango passion).
Both my 7 year old and 4.5 year old tried one of each over a few days.
They loved the taste & texture & fruity flavour.
My 7 year old can not decide which he prefers as said both were yummy!
I love that they can be added in their lunchboxes or popped in my handbag if we go out without taking up space.
My children now both want to try the berry flavours esp the youngest who is berry everything crazy! We will be looking out for them in our next shop!
I received an Apple and Mango and an Apple and Raspberry bar. I cut each into three so that my kids (10, 6 and 3) could try both. All three kids tried them which was a win straight off the bat! They all commented that they were nice, although I found the flavours a little mellow for my tastes. My eldest felt that both tasted primarily of apple and that they were perhaps too similar.
I liked the paper packaging, it felt more environmentally friendly and would be easier for the kids to open for themselves at school. I also liked that they didn’t feel as sticky as other similar products that we’ve tried before so not messy for when we’re on the go. Overall a good option for lunchboxes and to keep in the bag for an emergency snack!
We were lucky enough to receive two sample bars. The kids absolutely loved them especially my 5yr old coeliac child he loved having something new to try. Miss 9 was happy to eat them but mr 5 loved them and can’t wait for me to get more.
My family (adults and 8 and 6-year-old children) enjoyed these fruit bars. They definitely feel much healthier compared to other fruit string-type products. Handy to come in a box and the price seems reasonable for a quality product. I have seen them in the supermarket and will buy again. Thanks for the box to trial.
I received a box of these in mixed flavours (apple & apricot and apple & mango passion)- both my children (2.5 and 5 years) loved them, and went back for seconds straight away. Love that they can be added in the lunch box easily, or chucked in my handbag for a snack for them on the go. I will be looking for these in my supermarket! Mr 5 “They taste wee bit yucky and lots yummy” (adult speak a little bit sour to start with but then loved it).
My kids loved these. Great for after school snacks. Both apple and raspberry and apple and strawberry were enjoyed the same. Very cute. Packaging looks fab. We really enjoyed this experience thanks.
Thanks for the opportunity to trial these with my two girls (10 and 8 years). Very handy to have for an afternoon snack or in the lunchbox. We tried a couple of the flavours and while my girls enjoyed them they didn’t love them, they thought the bars were a little bland and almost tasting all the same.
I won’t be rushing out to buy anymore at this stage but will keep them in mind for something different now and again.
Loved being a part of the trial. My son and I loved these. Such a nice quick snack when we went for a bike ride. Love the flavours, couldn’t pick a favorite. Nice and convenient. My daughter wasn’t really a fan but we made up for it. These didn’t last long in the cupboard. Will definitely be trying to find these in the supermarket as my son will love them in his lunchbox.
Thank you for the box we received today! We got straight into it and little miss two year old enjoyed eating hers while chilling in the couch watching paw patrol! I may have snuck one in too….. love them!!
We have enjoyed trying these snacks out, perfect way to end our Friday 😍
We were lucky enough to receive a box of Annies Apple and Apricot and Apple and Mango Pqssion Fruit Flats. My 5 year old and 3 year old had them in their lunch for school and kindy and came home with empty wrappers. My eldest said “they were delicious and I would like to try another” 😉 such a great addition to the lunchbox, I found the packaging they came in fun and vibrant with the bold colours, easy to see which flavour you are grabbing out, and I just snipped an end off each when popping them in their lunchboxes. They tasted delicious and love seeing the ingredient list in them are only 2-3 ingredients, meaning no added sugar, nothing but fruit and allergy friendly. Its a big tick from this mama and we will definitely be adding this to the grocery list. Thanks Annies for creating a healthy snack for the kids and adults 😊
So excited to try Annie’s Fruit Flats, Gigi (6) loves all fruit and her eyes lit up as soon as she saw the packet. She tried the apple and raspberry first, which was gently enough to break apart missing her front teeth! Loved the fruity taste and texture. The apple and mango passion she put in her lunch box (luckily meets all the school requirements for a healthy snack), she was able to open the packet herself and loved them as well – she preferred the apple and mango just because she loves mangos.
As a mum I loved that there was no added sugar,just fruit and that it was too sticky to get stuck on her teeth – I will be looking to purchase in the future.
Thank you for the opportunity to trial Annies Fruit Flats.
We received 1 variant from each box an Apple and Raspberry from the Berry Box and a mango and Passion from the Summer Fruit box.
The kids could not wait to try them and fough over the flavours they wanted cos they loved the sound of both.
The packaging was easy to tear open whichbis great for little ones at school and contains no preservatives, no added sugar, no dairy or nuts and are vegan friendly and gluten free making them open for all to eat…
They are made from only fruit and thats always a plus for me…
The kids loved the taste and the texture and both were a big hit. They were sweet with a bit if tang.
I highly recommend these to all mums looking for a healthier snack alternative or a lunchbox filler and this will be on our next shopping lists for sure…
We tried the Apple & raspberry and Apple & Mango. Extremely convenient when wanting a low sugar snack for the kids lunch box. The nice part is they are flexible so can be squished into any lunch box size. My kids loved the Apple & Mango one as they said it was sweeter than the Apple & raspberry that had a bit more of a sour taste. The packaging was simple, effective and easy to open (which is great for little hands). We will definitely be buying these again!
We received 1x Apple & Mango and 1x Apple & Raspberry. My 6 year old son and my husband preferred the Raspberry. I preferred the Mango. The Raspberry one is more tart, the Mango is sweeter. The size is ok, probably would prefer a couple of strips per pack, to save on packaging. Speaking of packaging, if they had a more environmentally friendly wrapper, I’d be more inclined to purchase.
Love that it is preservative free, 2-3 ingredients max and that it’s made in NZ. Thanks again for the samples. Will definitely pop it on my list for a now and then snack.
We received 1 x apple and raspberry and 1 x apple, mango and passion bars. The girls much preferred the apple and raspberry bar but said the mango and passion was ok. These would be great for after school snacks, lunch boxes or as part of an after sport snack. We are keen to buy these and to try other flavors. Thank you for allowing us to try them
We love tried Annie’s fruit leathers – they were gone within seconds. The packaging was easy to open and contained one fruit leather. My 4 year old can sometimes we a ‘creature of comfort’ and be reluctant to try new things but he loved these fruit leathers. They definitely be a snack that we would take on the run with us!
We received one fruit flat in each flavour to try. My boys preferred the apricot one, but thought both tasted pretty good. We purchase another brand of fruit strips currently, but think we may switch to the Annie’s brand going forward. Both boys said the straps were rougher than they thought, but quite liked that, and didn’t taste as sweet, which was a good thing.
Sorry mess meant to be strawberry not apricot – I was looking at a can of apricots while writing this review
We were chosen to review these products, although we didn’t receive a box of the product (as stated above), we only received one bar of Apple & Raspberry and one bar of Apple & Mango Passion.
I cut the bars into four pieces each and my 7 year old twin girls and 14 year old daughter all tried the bars but none of them liked them. I didn’t mind the flavors but I don’t think they were sweet enough for my girls.
The packaging is nice and attractive. Very clear what the items are.