KIND Bars, Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt, 1.4 oz, 12 Count

KIND Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt is a nut bar from KIND, sold here as a 12-count box of 1.4 oz bars. Almonds and peanuts lead the ingredient list, with a dark chocolate coating and a pinch of sea salt, so the KIND dark chocolate nuts bar reads more like a nut cluster than a granola bar.

Who it suits

It suits anyone who wants a sweet-and-salty bar with fewer added sugars than a candy bar. Since it is packed with nuts, it is a poor match for nut-free schools or offices, and the honey means it is not vegan. If you want a vegan bar, see the Larabar Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, or browse more healthy snacks for on the go.

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Key facts

• Each 40 g bar lists 190 calories, 7 g fiber, 6 g protein, 5 g total sugars and 4 g added sugars (KIND)
• Almonds and peanuts are the first two ingredients (KIND)
• Labeled gluten free, low glycemic index and a good source of fiber, made without genetically engineered ingredients (KIND)
• Chicory root fiber and honey are among the ingredients (KIND)

What reviewers say

Mashed puts it second in its KIND ranking, liking the mix of sweet chocolate and light salt. In a fiber bar roundup, Healthline reports that dietitians named KIND most often, and dietitian Cheryl Mussatto picked this flavor for a sweet craving. BarBend calls it a top grab-and-go snack but notes the chocolate can melt in the heat.

Pros and cons

• Pro: 7 g fiber with only 4 g added sugars
• Pro: Nuts are the main ingredient
• Con: Chocolate can melt in warm weather
• Con: Not vegan and not nut free

Cautions

• Contains almonds, peanuts and soy; may contain other tree nuts and nut shell fragments (per KIND’s allergen statement).
• Chicory root fiber can cause gas or bloating in some people, especially when eating more than one bar.