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Nature Valley Simple Nut Bar
Nature Valley Simple Nut Bar

WHAT: Nature Valley Simple Nut Bar

STATS: One bar contains 180 calories and 13 fat, 11 carbohydrate, 2 fiber and 5 to 6 protein grams. We found them in the cereal bar aisle at Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market, 2510 Cantrell Road, Little Rock. More information at naturevalley.com.

THE SKINNY: Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars are simply nuts -- nuts, some tapioca syrup, roasted sunflower seeds and sea salt.

Satisfying cravings for crunchy and chewy snacks, the bars are available in two flavors (Roasted Peanut & Honey and Almond, Cashew & Sea Salt). They kind of remind us of smaller and slightly less-caloric Kind brand bars (slogan: "ingredients you can see and pronounce").

However, we do think it would be a bit more kind of Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars to include five bars, not four, per box.

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ActiveStyle on 07/27/2015

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