KIND Healthy Grains Bars, Maple Pumpkin Seeds with Sea Salt, Non GMO, Gluten Free, 1.2oz, 5 Count (Pack of 3)

I'm a fan of Quaker's granola bars but resist them because of the high calorie & fat counts. This is a healthier version of that kind of granola bar. The oat flavor is dominant but you can see & taste the other grains & seeds. The maple flavoring is so slight that I wouldn't be able to identify it as such in a blind taste test. There's a slight sea salt twange. Overall the sweetness is low - I'd like a little more sweetness - maybe more in the honey family (like the homemade granola recipe I use) or maybe via the addition of raisins. Because the fat & syrup levels are low & there's no dried fruit, the bars are a bit drier than what I like & crumble easily. I like these far more than Kashi or Nature's Valley bars - the ingredients together have a flavor that's more appealing to this Quaker bar fan. Big positive is the 12% DV fiber value.

I wasn't sure if the listing for 3 packs of 5 bars each was correct---but was happy to discover that you do indeed get 15 total bars. That means you're only paying around 50 cents per bar, which is pretty good.I like the texture---it's crunchy but....pliable. Not chewy exactly, but bendable, if that makes sense. The texture of the crispy puffs and pumpkin seeds makes it enjoyable to eat, unlike a lot of other snack/protein/granola bars, which feel like you're eating a roofing shingle. (e.g. Clif bars, Lara bars....) The maple flavor is pretty light, but pleasant. It's not an artificial taste---it's very benign. There's nothing offensive about these bars---and the reasonable amount of sugar grams make them a good choice for when you absolutely must have a snack. Right. NOW.

Usually I order from Amazon because the Kind bars are cheaper, but just as important or more important, they are fresher and they are softer. This has been the case with the last few I purchased. But the most recent one had boxes in there that weren't as soft, they were harder and crumbly, like the kind I might get at the supermarket on a bad day. You can really tell the difference. I'd rather wait an extra day and get the new, fresh, soft ones.

There really should be 6x bars in each box. I believe they used to when I first started purchasing these a few years ago, but I guess they had to find a way to cut costs. The box is far too big for just 5 bars.

Very tasty! And a really good deal. These bars are so much more expensive in store, so I love that I can get them online easily. I usually slip a few around my workplace and clothes so I can have a quick and surprisingly sustaining snack on the go whenever I get peckish. They taste good and are healthier than a lot of the other snack alternatives so I don't feel heavy and regretful after eating.

Yummy Yummy Yummy! They had these at our health fair and I got hooked on them as a breakfast replacement. Had trouble finding them locally so got them on Amazon instead. I like the salty sweet taste to these Maple Pumpkin Seed ones. It's not too crunchy so you won't break a tooth on them. They are chewy and tasty. I love them. I eat them for breakfast but if someone prefers a large breakfast they may find these a bit small for that.

I absolutely love these. The biggest surprise is that my picky eaters (who don't eat anything healthy) actually like them too. I can send one with my daughter to school for her healthy snack. I throw one in my purse for an afternoon snack. They are great for traveling and hiking. They give your body what it needs in between meals - great little low cal, healthy snack.

Oh... this is where I got my bars. Doh! I can't find them in the store and couldn't remember where I bought them. I really like these as I cannot have chocolate (even though they taste great!) and these taste great too. They are what I think birds might like but that's a good thing. My family likes them too. Time to order more.