My Slimming World Healthy Extra B List (Updated 2026 UK Guide)
Looking for a complete Slimming World Healthy Extra B list? This guide explains exactly what Healthy Extra B is, how it works, and includes a full, up-to-date list of cereals, bread, and other options you can enjoy while staying on plan.
Just Average Jen is an independent blog not connected with any weight loss plan. Please check nutritional values and/or syns/Swips yourself. Information correct at time of writing – always check official Slimming World materials for updates.
Why are Slimming World healthy extras?
If you are looking to follow Slimming World and have read my Slimming World guide but are a bit confused about the healthy extra choices this should help you.
There are two healthy extras, Healthy Extra B is the one I want to share with you today with a list of foods we have enjoyed as a family.
You may see this referred to as healthy b, Hex b, hexb, or HEB (I tend to use a mixture!), basically, they are all the same thing, your fibre element of the plan.
The Slimming World diet, however much they say it is not, is primarily down to calories. All diets are, aren’t they? You can only lose weight if you burn more calories than you eat.
There are some crucial elements to nutrition that you may not be getting from your diet which is why they have the healthy extra choices. Healthy extra a (also known as HEA, Hex a or healthy a) is for calcium, and healthy extra b is for fibre.
We all know without fibre you can become constipated and generally, you don’t have the bowel movements you should.
How many Healthy Extra B choices can you have?
The choice is actually completely yours. If food has fibre in then whether it is cooked or raw the fibre element is still the same. This means you can count it as your hex b, healthy b or healthy extra b choice, whatever you wish to call it.
Many people have their healthy extra b choice as part of a meal but you can choose to do whatever suits your lifestyle. If you want to blend it into a smoothie then you can do that too.
In general, you have one healthy b choice on the Slimming World EE plan. If you are a target member you may have more healthy extra b choices depending on how easily you are maintaining your weight and advice from your consultant.
Do you have to have a Slimming World Healthy Extra B
No one can make you eat anything. Whichever diet you choose to follow, and there are many to choose from, it is your decision what you put in your mouth.
Slimming World advises you to have a third of your plate as speed foods, one healthy extra b choice and two healthy extra a choices. Of course, this is just advised. People can, and will, lose weight without this.
Every person is unique in their own way, with their own individual body chemistry and preferences. Find what works best for you. Of course, however, if you are not having your healthy extra choices then Slimming World would say you are not actually following their plan.
Complete Healthy Extra B List
Healthy Extra B cereals
Many people choose to have a bowl of cereal as their Healthy Extra B choice. It is a great way of having a filling breakfast and ensures you also get your fibre.
If you follow a gluten-free diet then don’t worry there are plenty of healthy extra choices for you too. Here are some of the cereals you can choose and how much of them are considered by Slimming World on the extra easy plan as a Healthy Extra B choice.
40g of cereal for a healthy b choice
- Plain porridge oats 40g can make overnight oats, porridge, baked oats etc
- Puffed wheat 40g goes a long way as they are light (not sugar puffs though, sorry!)
- Alpen no added sugar muesli
- Dorset Cereals Simply nutty muesli
- All-Bran, Golden crunch
- Shredded Wheat bitesize – plain, multigrain barley and spelt or honey and nut. If you prefer Red Berries and Vanilla you get 45g of that flavour, I have no idea why!
- Fruit and fibre cereal.
- Shreddies or their own brand equivalent
- Grape Nuts (sound strange but are really nice and almost biscuit-like)
- Cheerios – Oat, honey or multigrain cheerios.
45g of cereal for healthy extra b choice
- Aldi fruit wheats (Apricot, Blueberry, Cherry flavours)
- Bran flakes
- Oat bran
- Jordan’s Natural Muesli (no added sugar)
- Weetabix crunchy bran (I love this!)
50g of cereal for a healthy b choice
All-Bran or other supermarkets own brands similar cereal.
Cereal you don’t have to weigh
Don’t get excited, this does not mean that you can eat as much as you like. It just means you simply count the item eg Weetabix.
Weetabix – 2 biscuits (plain, protein, chocolate, banana, red berries or protein with chocolate chips). It does not include Oatibix, unfortunately.
2 Shredded Wheat biscuits
Healthy Extra B bread options
If you worry you will miss your sandwiches, then using your Healthy Extra B choice for bread could be a lifesaver.
You have a few choices open to you so don’t listen to people who say you can only have a certain brand as this is not right.
- 60g wholemeal bread in any form you choose, sliced, crumbs, roll, pitta or even dough made into a pizza base!
- 1 Warburtons gluten-free multiseed sandwich thin
- You can even have a shop-bought sandwich on wholemeal bread. Simply deduct the 6 syns for the bread from the syns of the sandwich.
- 60g Rye bread
- High fibre gluten-free white bread 60g for hexb
- High-fibre gluten-free white rolls or brown/multiseed rolls 60g is your heb choice
Cooked fruit and nuts
If you find that cereal or bread just doesn’t agree with you then there are other options you can choose such as cooked fruit, nuts and seeds.
Here are just a few of the options you have to choose from. (weights are the cooked weights)
Cooked fruit syns and hex b choices
All the following cooked fruits are around 7 syns if you want to count them as syns instead of your healthy b choice.
- 250g of apples, or 300g if they are cooking apples.
- 250g of blackberries or raspberries
- 500g rhubarb
- 200g Strawberries
Healthy Extra B snacks
Nuts and seeds
Raw nuts or seeds can be enjoyed as a healthy extra or used in a recipe. Here are some of our favourite choices. All the below are usually considered as one hex b choice or around 7 syns.
- 20 Almonds as healthy extra b – a popular choice!
- 25 Hazelnuts (unfortunately, you can’t have Nutella and claim this counts as hazelnuts!)
- 40 pistachio nuts (my favourite nuts!)
- 2 level tbsp pumpkin, sesame, sunflower, chia or flax seeds.
- 20g of pine nuts, perfect in a pasta salad or similar.
Of course, this shows how varied they can be so you do need to check them out with Slimming World to be sure that you know what fits into your plan as a hexb choice and what doesn’t.
Tips for using Healthy Extra B for weight loss
Remember, you do not need to have your healthy extra on its own or as a sandwich or cereal; there are so many options available.
Here are just a few ideas to use your hexb in a recipe.
- Breadcrumbs for a meal like Chicken Katsu curry or KFC fakeaway.
- Overnight oats with your 40g of oats, check out my 10 tasty ideas.
- Homemade pizza using wholemeal bread dough as your base.
- Bake a dessert or breakfast using 40g of oats and make one of these 10 tasty baked oats recipes including chocolate orange, cherry Bakewell and banoffee!
Gluten-free Choices
Being gluten-free doesn’t mean that you need to miss out on your Healthy Extra B. There are a number of gluten-free cereals you can have alongside gluten-free bread so having to avoid gluten doesn’t mean it is difficult to have your heb choice.
Dorset cereals Gluten-free tasty tropical or blissful berry muesli, both of which you can have 40g of for heb. Lizi’s does gluten-free granola which you can have 30g of but it can be tricky to get hold of.
If you choose a high-fibre gluten-free bread then you can enjoy 60g of it as your hexb in any way you choose. Gluten-free oats can be enjoyed in the same way as other oats such as porridge, overnight oats or baked oats with the same portion size of 40g as your heb choice.
Wraps and tortillas
It is easy to panic when you see a recipe using tortillas or wraps on Slimming World as they can be high in syns.
There are no wraps or tortillas which are syn-free on Slimming World, unfortunately. There are also only a few choices at the moment that you can have as your healthy extra b choice.
Slimming World Healthy Extra B FAQ
What is Slimming World Healthy Extra B?
Healthy Extra B is a daily allowance on the Slimming World plan that includes foods high in fibre, such as wholemeal bread, cereals, crispbreads, and some snacks. These foods are carefully measured to help support digestion and keep you feeling full while staying within your plan.
How many Healthy Extra B choices can you have per day?
Most people following Slimming World are allowed one Healthy Extra B choice per day. However, some members (such as breastfeeding mums or those on specific plans) may be advised to have more. Always follow the guidance given by your Slimming World consultant.
What foods count as Healthy Extra B?
Healthy Extra B choices include a range of high-fibre foods such as:
- Wholemeal bread
- High-fibre cereals like Weetabix or porridge oats
- Wholegrain crispbreads
- Certain cereal bars and snacks
Each option must be eaten in the specified portion size to count as your Healthy Extra B.
Can I have more than one Healthy Extra B?
In most cases, you can only have one Healthy Extra B per day. If you have more than your allowance, the extra portion will need to be counted as Syns.
Is porridge a Healthy Extra B on Slimming World?
Yes, porridge oats can be used as a Healthy Extra B choice, as long as you stick to the correct portion size. This makes it a great, filling breakfast option.
What bread is Healthy Extra B?
Many types of wholemeal bread qualify as a Healthy Extra B, including small wholemeal loaves and some branded options. The key is sticking to the allowed weight or number of slices listed by Slimming World.
Are cereal bars a Healthy Extra B?
Some cereal bars are allowed as a Healthy Extra B, but only specific brands and portion sizes. Always check the official Slimming World guidance to be sure.
What happens if I don’t use my Healthy Extra B?
You don’t have to use your Healthy Extra B every day, but it’s recommended. These foods provide fibre and nutrients that support digestion and help keep you satisfied.
Can I split my Healthy Extra B throughout the day?
Yes, you can divide your Healthy Extra B allowance across meals. For example, you might have part at breakfast and part as a snack later in the day, as long as you don’t exceed the total allowed portion.
Is Healthy Extra B important for weight loss?
Yes, Healthy Extra B plays an important role in the Slimming World plan. It helps keep you full, supports gut health, and can make it easier to stick to your plan without feeling hungry.
Is the Healthy Extra B list up to date?
Slimming World updates its guidance from time to time, so it’s always worth checking the latest official resources or asking your consultant to make sure you have the most accurate information.
