My daughter is a dancer, and I am on a diet. Trust me; these are two things you need to know when considering my review! My daughter is very conscious of what she eats, and I am always on the lookout for products the family will eat and enjoy and ones which will not harm my gradual weight loss program. I had tried the Nairns Oat Biscuits for cheese previously and had liked them and was beyond excited when I saw they had produced not only a sweet biscuit, but a chocolate one at that.

Basics

The biscuits are produced in a box containing four cellophane packs, each containing in turn five biscuits. Despite my distaste for over packaging generally, I actually approve of this system as it means a natural control over the amount of biscuits available for consumption at any one time, and also means the remaining biscuits do not go soft once the packet is opened. I tend to take one pack to work, or send a pack in with lunch for my daughter. I find I eat two biscuits with morning tea one day and the remaining three the next. This works well, (if it helps, my daughter eats five in a sitting).

Each biscuit contains 44 calories and 0.7g fat, and are made up of oats, dark chocolate pieces and cocoa butter. They contain no artificial ingredients, no GM ingredients, are low GI and suitable for vegetarians. They are also wheat free for those looking for allergens, although they do say they contain some gluten. They have the usual disclaimer regarding nuts - as in they have no nuts in them, no nuts in their factories but no guarantees about being nut free. Cost wise the price fluctuates between retailers and depends on offers, but expect to pay just over £1 for a pack. The pack I purchased last week cost me £1.12.

The box itself is clearly labelled, with sufficient information being provided on the product without blinding you with science.

The biscuit

Oh if only a review had sounds, you'd hear the very satisfying crunch of the biscuit, looking like and almost tasting more like a cookie. The oats make it chewy and give bite, and the small dark chocolate pieces add flavour and enough sweetness without overdoing the sugar. I am not a fan of very sweet biscuits and these Nairns chocolate biscuits create a very good balance.
Do they pass the dip/dunk test? Dipped in tea - very nice, but maybe better not dipped.
Upsides are many, downside is all the family love them, so they don't last long! We have also tried the sweet berry and ginger varieties.

Conclusion

A lovely biscuit to satisfy anyone looking for a healthy sweet snack or a guilt free chocolate experience