Nature Valley Sweet and Salty Nut Bars, Dark Chocolate Peanut Almond, 24 Bars, 28.8 oz

These are the best Nature Valley product in my humble opinion. I find them to be a quick pick me up when I need one. The flavor is enhanced by the dark chocolate on the bottom, and also in chunks in the bar itself. There is a slight crunchyness and there's no overly sweetness to it. Be careful what you buy. These are addicting. The only problem I have with them is they are too small. I still consider the 24 pack a bargain.

I have tried a lot of protein bars, and these are my favorite. You can get the slightly smaller size bar (24 per box instead of 10 or 12) and they are the perfect snack size. The protein helps me feel full longer and the flavor is definitely that delicious combination of nuts and dark chocolate. This would be delicious chopped up and put over yogurt or ice cream as a dessert. The almonds clusters are crunchy and full of flavor, but not overwhelming. Some protein bars just taste like a big handful of dry nuts, but these are a much better consistency and easier to chew. I usually have this as an afternoon snack if I am getting hungry but want to have the energy and self control to make a healthy dinner. I also keep one on hand as a late night snack to keep me away from ice cream or chips.