Review of 'KIND Healthy Snacks' Almond Cashew with Flax + Omega 3

KIND Healthy Snacks -- Almond Cashew with Flax + Omega 3 (gluten-free)
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Summary: this bar is both crunchy and chewy, which was great. However, I found the chewy aspect (e.g. the dates, honey, etc. blend) to be a bit too stiff and sticky. I would have liked a gooey-er chewy blend that didn't stick to my teeth so much. The nuts were fresh and crunchy and definitely the best part...and they were plentiful as well! The bar wasn't as sweet as what you'd expect (most snack bars are at least medium-sweet), was was disappointing. There's also a subtle tartness to each bite. The nutritional profile is pretty great, with 4g of fiber and protein. Still, I probably won't be buying this flavour again. For 180 cals, I want a sweet snack bar!

Where to buy: Bulk Barn, Pharma Plus

 



Ingredients: dates, almonds, cashews, honey, non GMO glucose, milled flaxseed (vegetarian omega-3), chicory fiber, natural flavor.

Nutrition Info*
Serving size: 1 bar
Calories: 180
   Fat Calories: 90
Total fat: 10g
     Saturated: 1.5g
     Trans: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 0mg
Potassium: 120mg
Total Carb: 20g
     Dietary fiber: 4g
     Sugars: 13g
Protein: 4g
Calcium: 4%
Iron: 6%

Check here for complete nutritional info.

The ingredients in KIND bars are pretty phenomenal. They're wholesome, GMO-free, and kept to a minimum. This is why the nutritional profile is so great. It has healthy fats (from nuts), zero sodium (whoo!), and 4g of fiber and protein. I love that last bit, since so many snack foods are low/devoid of fiber and protein.

If only this bar were a bit sweeter and the chewy blend (dates, honey, etc.) were a bit softer and fresher, I'd say the 180 calories were worth it. But...I've simply had other bars that were better tasting with comparable nutrition and calories, so I'll be skipping out on buying this flavour again. If you enjoy more subtle flavours, then I'd recommend it.

Other 'KIND Plus Bars' (all gluten free):

• Cranberry Almonds + Antioxidants
• Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew + Antioxidants
• Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate + Protein
• Blueberry Pecan + Fibre
• Almond Walnut Macadamia with Peanuts + Protein
• Pomegranate, Blueberry, Pistachio + Antioxidants
• Mango Macadamia + Calcium 
• Mini Cranberry Almond + Antioxidants

Brand:

• Part of the PeaceWorks® group (based on a “not-only-for-profit” business model), founded by Daniel Lubetzky
• Non-GMO
• Winner of Men's Health 'Best Breakfast Bar'; Today 'Blue Ribbon for Best Bar'; Women's Health 'Best  Packaged Food for Women'; Time 'Responsibility Pioneer'; and a host of others
• Gluten-free
• Certified Kosher
• 'Do the KIND thing' Mission