Review of 'KIND Healthy Snacks' Madagascar Vanilla Almond

KIND Healthy Snacks -- Madagascar Vanilla Almond (not vegan)
Overall Rating: 4/5
Summary: super nutty; fresh and crunchy nuts; very filling; chewy; mild vanilla but you definitely get the taste; really nice texture. The nutritional profile is fantastic with lots of fiber and protein. I highly recommend this bar.

Where to buy: Bulk Barn, Pharma Plus

 

Ingredients: Mixed nuts (almonds, peanuts, cashews, walnuts), honey, non GMO glucose, chicory root fiber, crisp rice, madagascar vanilla, soy lecithin.

Nutrition Facts*
Serving size: 1 bar
Calories: 210
     Calories from fat: 140
Total fat: 16g
     Saturated: 2g
     Trans: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 15mg
Potassium: 210mg
Total carb: 14g
     Dietary fiber: 5g
     Sugar: 4g
Protein: 7g
Calcium: 6%
Iron: 6%

For 210 calories, you're getting a dose of healthy fats from nuts, and low saturated fats and sodium. Also really great is the very high fiber and protein content. The ingredients are simple and wholesome and it's also fortified with a host of vitamins and minerals.

*Full nutritional profile available here.

Other 'KIND' Nuts and Spice bars:

• Caramel Almond & Sea Salt
• Cashew & Ginger Spice (reviewed here)
• Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt
• Dark Chocolate Chili Almond
• Maple Glazed Pecan & Sea Salt
• Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Pecan
• Dark Chocolate Mocha Almond

 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