Review: Kashi Go Lean Crunchy Bars
November 6th, 2007 by Stacie
Product Tested:
Kashi Go Lean Crunchy! Chocolate Pretzel bar and Cinnamon Coffee Cake bar (unfortunately, these product flavors are not yet listed on their website)
Initial Thoughts:
My husband and I each tested one of these bars (me = chocolate pretzel, him = coffee cake).
The Chocolate Pretzel Bar: When I heard of the flavor of the chocolate pretzel, I was very excited! Finally, a fun snack in a healthy bar! However, the bar had a good chocolate and pretzel flavor initially but it still tasted like soy protein. It also had more sodium (250 mg) than most granola bars and even some pretzels! Further, there were not a lot of pretzel bits in the bar, which was a disappointment to me. Although the bar has only 160 calories, 5 grams of fiber, and 8 grams of protein (equivalent to 1 ounce of protein), it was not worth the calories to me.
Cinnamon Coffee Cake Bar: My husband was more pleased with the cinnamon coffee cake bar. He reports that it was crunchy and tasty, and gave your teeth and jaw a workout. He also stated that it had a good texture, which he enjoyed.
Overall Rating:
On a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being “gross, take it off the market” to 10 being “yum! Can I get stock in this company?”), I would give the chocolate pretzel bar a 5; I would rather eat a small serving of real chocolate covered pretzels. My husband gave the cinnamon coffee cake bar an 8 out of 10. He really enjoyed it and would like to have another one!
Let me know if you have sampled these products too!
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November 6th, 2007 at 10:55 pm
I had the Chocolate Pretzel Bar and oh my did I love it! I think it tasted better than chocolate covered pretzels!!
November 7th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
The main issue with all of these cereal bars is the amount of sugar, and the high cost for small product. You are usually just better off with a box of peanuts, or some whole grain cereal in a bag.
November 23rd, 2007 at 6:27 pm
I LOVE the Cinnamon Coffee Cake bar - I agree with your husband. Makes a great breakfast or snack. I just wish I could find it again! The Chocolate Caramel version is pretty good and easier to find. They have that at drugstore.com.
March 22nd, 2008 at 1:15 pm
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