Customer Reviews

Zone Perfect Dark Chocolate Almond, 1.58-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

The Zone dark chocolate bars really do taste good and they're quite filling. At only 190 calories, you can't easily find a better source of protein and vitamins that will also meet your chocolate needs. My only criticism -- not the fault of the product -- is that Amazon's price for a case of these bars is a bit on the high side. After buying them here, I have discovered a local store that sells the bars for $1 each.

This review is for the dark chocolate bars. I note that Amazon has mixed in reviews for other flavors, and those reviews should be ignored. This is a chocolate coated bar, so it is HEAT SENSITIVE. It is a light textured bar and is somewhat crunchy from the soy nuggets. The flavor is good. It is listed as having 190 calories with 12 grams of protein and about 5 grams of saturated fat. It contains sugar, palm kernal oil, and almonds.

which is why i'm still not so sure that they are that healthy... i mean, they taste AWESOME, like all the other dark chocolate zone perfect bars i've tried. if they really are healthy, they deserve more than just 5 stars! they have 13grams of sugars, and 22grams of carbohydrates in total... so i am still doubtful.
the only downside i could think of, but that might be just me, is that i've noticed i get kind of addicted to these... like i crave them...

so, only 4 stars, despite the flavor, be careful if you need to stay away from carbs.

This bar is a great grab and go snack with a good amount of protein. The taste is delicious- not too sweet, but enough that it's hard to believe this is good for you. I typically eat one as a snack or after a workout. Great price at amazon.com especially using AutoShip.

In my opinion these are the tastiest protein bars out there. Pretty good deal however found the same ones at a Well known grocery chain in WNY. So probably will purchase next ones there. Sorry, Got to save where I can.

It has all the vitaims and tastes great. I eat one in the morning with water. I recommened anyone who wants a protien bar to experiance this.

You can definitely taste the real almond in this bar, even feel the pieces of it. The "chocolate" leaves a little to be desired, but it really isn't so bad. I'd order it again.

In my quest to lose and maintain weight over the years, I've tried numerous protein shakes and bars. I find the protein fills me up with quality calories and keeps me energized. Unfortunately, the market is saturated with poor-quality (taste and/or nutrition). These bars come out on top, though. Lots of good stuff packed into a really good-tasting bar. While I don't like every ZonePerfect bar out there, as a chocolate-lover, this and the Double Dark Chocolate bars are my favorites.

I am a big fan of the Zone Perfect bars, and particularly this flavor. The nutritional balance is good, with a (very) roughly 30-40-30 fat-carb-protein split, which is about as good of a balance as you find in bars that are not designed for weight lifting. The texture is also more similar to a crunchy candy bar than a typical nutrition bar, which makes them a nice change of pace from many other brands.

It seems like the same reviews are linked into the pages for different flavors, so I am mainly commenting about the Dark Chocolate Almond and the Double Dark Chocolate bars. Personally, I love the Dark Chocolate Almond. It is really tasty and easy to eat and tastes more like a treat than a protein bar. I tried the double dark chocolate and unfortunately bought a whole box of them only to realize that they are way too chocolatey for me. The double dark chocolate is really rich and usually I have trouble finishing it. I have to force myself to eat it, whereas I look forward to the Dark Chocolate Almond bars.

If you are a choco-holic, then you'll like the double dark, otherwise, get one of the flavors where the dark chocolate is mixed with something else: almond, strawberry, raspberry, etc. For me, the almond really balances out the taste. I have tried the chocolate peanut butter, which is okay. Not as tasty as the almond, but decent.

Overall, the zone bars are pretty good and for the most part don't have that really nasty soy protein bar taste that a lot of power bars and protein bars have.