Customer Reviews for KIND Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Cocoa Protein Breakfast Bar, 0.88 oz., 6 Bars/Box (41936)
Item # : 24561677
Model # : 41936
- Soft-baked yet crispy on the outside protein breakfast bar with a Dark Chocolate Cocoa flavor
- Gluten-free, kosher, and low-sodium; contains 100% whole grains and no genetically engineered ingredients
Price is $7.49
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144 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Mar 21, 2026
New formula/recipe sucks
I like the old recipe. The new recipe with the light brown package tastes stale and becomes dry within a few minutes of opening it. Please go back to the old recipe.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Apr 4, 2026
Hate New Formula - No Transparency About Changes
I used to love the dark chocolate cocoa breakfast protein bars, they were a staple product in our household that we would buy in bulk. However, without warning they changed the formula for the worse. At first I thought I bought a bad batch or that they were expired or something, but after buying them again and again and checking that they weren't expired, I realized t...
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Posted Apr 4, 2026
Hate New Formula - No Transparency About Changes
I used to love the dark chocolate cocoa breakfast protein bars, they were a staple product in our household that we would buy in bulk. However, without warning they changed the formula for the worse. At first I thought I bought a bad batch or that they were expired or something, but after buying them again and again and checking that they weren't expired, I realized t...
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Sarai
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Posted Apr 1, 2026
Weird Flavor
I bought the Easter since the blueberry almond breakfast bars were not available. The bar itself was hard and had a roughy texture. The flavor was not good. It tasted like straight cocoa powder. I would not buy these again.
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Hi Sarai,
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Although we’re sorry to hear of your disappointment with our product, we appreciate the confidence in KIND that prompted you to reach out. If you would like to contact us or share any additional details, our Customer Service Team would love to hear from you. You may email [email protected].
We really appreciate you snacking with us!
April 2, 2026
Evelyn
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Posted Mar 26, 2026
New recipe is terrible.
I had a bar from a freshly purchased box this morning and it was so terrible I went Googling to see if anyone else had the same reaction. From the reviews you can tell - the new version is awful and dry and bland and I am canceling my recurring subscription for this product. It's practically false advertising to keep it under the same product name. Sadly I have four mor...
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and experience with our product. We’re sorry to hear this snack didn’t meet your expectations. Everyone has different tastes, and we truly value your input as it helps us improve.
We’d love the chance to make this right. Could you please contact us at [email protected] so we can assist you further?
We really appreciate you snacking with us!
— The KIND Team
April 2, 2026
Anisha
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Posted Mar 21, 2026
New formula/recipe sucks
I like the old recipe. The new recipe with the light brown package tastes stale and becomes dry within a few minutes of opening it. Please go back to the old recipe.
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Hi Anisha,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and experience with our product. We’re sorry to hear this new formulation didn’t meet your expectations. Everyone has different tastes, and we truly value your input as it helps us improve.
We really appreciate you snacking with us!
March 24, 2026
Beacon Park
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Posted Mar 18, 2026
Go back to old recipe
Like others have said recently, the new formula and taste is terrible, feels like you are biting into a rock. They taste stale and have no flavor anymore.
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and experience with our product. We’re sorry to hear this snack didn’t meet your expectations. Everyone has different tastes, and we truly value your input as it helps us improve.
We’d love the chance to make this right. Could you please contact us at [email protected] so we can assist you further?
We really appreciate you snacking with us!
— The KIND Team
April 2, 2026
K-nope
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Posted Mar 11, 2026
Kind Bar Fail- Changes to Bar taste stale.
These were my go to bars and the recent change in formula in the lighter brown packaging is very disappointing. They taste so gross and bland and are too hard and dry. They just taste stale. I miss my bars so much.
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and experience with our product. We’re sorry to hear this snack didn’t meet your expectations. Everyone has different tastes, and we truly value your input as it helps us improve.
We’d love the chance to make this right. Could you please contact us at [email protected] so we can assist you further?
We really appreciate you snacking with us!
— The KIND Team
April 2, 2026
Linz810
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Posted Mar 10, 2026
Favorite breakfast item ruined
These bars have been my go to breakfast almost every day for the past few years. Loved them. However since the rebrand, I have noticed the texture is much tougher (and honestly tears my mouth up) and less appealing, as well as the flavor and appearance of the bar. Recently at work I was eating one of the new bars and there was what looked and felt to be a wood chip in m...
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We really appreciate you snacking with us!
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March 24, 2026
Carol
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Posted Mar 5, 2026
New recipe is bad :(
Don’t like the new recipe. Texture is off and I taste more cinnamon than I ever used to. These used to be a staple. :(
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and experience with our product. We’re sorry to hear this snack didn’t meet your expectations. Everyone has different tastes, and we truly value your input as it helps us improve.
We’d love the chance to make this right. Could you please contact us at [email protected] so we can assist you further?
We really appreciate you snacking with us!
— The KIND Team
April 2, 2026
morgs
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Posted Feb 25, 2026
changed (for the worse)
They changed the formula for these?! Or maybe i got a bad batch. but they taste burnt, and old. harder and crunchy, not moist and yummy like before.
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and experience with our product. We're sorry to hear this snack didn't hit the mark for you. Everyone has different tastes, and we truly value your input as it helps us improve. If you’d like to chat more or share any extra details, our Customer Service Team would love to hear from you at [email protected].
We really appreciate you snacking with us!
March 4, 2026
Nicole
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Posted Jan 14, 2026
So disappointed in the changes
I have eaten these for breakfast everyday for the past 2 years. Loved the nutrition, taste and ease for a working mom. It felt like a real treat in the morning and kept me feeling full. I am so appalled by the new flavor and texture from the changes that they've made, I can't even stomach them. I accidentally bought two boxes before realizing that the formula had change...
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We really appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback. We're sorry to hear this snack wasn't the right fit for your taste buds. Hearing directly from customers like you is vital for our improvement. We’d love to hear more if you have additional comments—please feel welcome to contact our team anytime at [email protected]. We value your input and hope you'll stick with us!
January 19, 2026
DannieAsh
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Posted Dec 11, 2025
WHAT HAPPENED. Go back to the old recipe please!!!
I am so disappointed by this new recipe and feel tricked that I had bought 3 boxes not knowing that what lived inside were sad, little dried up versions of the breakfast bars my family and I loved!! Seriously feeling scammed here: y'all have it listed at the SAME price, same size box- but SUPRISE! Its cardboard. I had to actually Google what was going on here. These bar...
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December 15, 2025
grabag
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Posted Oct 11, 2025
Obsessed!!
As someone who has always struggled with getting by sick of bars, protein or otherwise, I am so so glad I tried these. Great texture, great flavor, and good nutrition for my goals. Dark chocolate cocoa is the best!! Love the hint of cinnamon. These never fail to pick me back up when I’m post-workout or just hangry.
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Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoy our wholesome and tasty snacks. We truly value your input as it helps us improve.
We really appreciate you snacking with us!
November 13, 2025
lol8
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Posted Sep 13, 2025
Yummy
These are my favorite protein bars ever I like putting them in the fridge too
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Dear Lol8,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We genuinely appreciate your business and are delighted you chose to enjoy our snacks.
We look forward to serving you again soon.
November 13, 2025
Maggot
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Posted Aug 28, 2025
Maggot in my bar!!!!
I opened one of my bags with my bar and there were maggots!!! I was honestly disgusted and horrified!!! I’m so disappointed that this would happen!
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We're so sorry to learn about the insects you encountered. That is absolutely not the experience we want for our customers. We completely understand your shock and disappointment, and we genuinely apologize for this deeply inconvenient situation. We’d love to hear more if you have additional comments—please feel welcome to contact our team anytime at [email protected].
November 13, 2025
Bison87
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Posted Aug 15, 2025
Quality and Size Has Gone Down
I use to LOVE these but ever since 2-4 months ago, I've noticed that the size has gotten MUCH smaller, they now feel like a kid's version of the product I used to enjoy.
Only to make it worse, the quality has also gone down tremendously, these are my go to bars that I eat almost everyday so I can definitely tell the difference. They now have less chocolate chips, diff...
Only to make it worse, the quality has also gone down tremendously, these are my go to bars that I eat almost everyday so I can definitely tell the difference. They now have less chocolate chips, diff...
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November 13, 2025
DJ
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Posted Jun 24, 2025
Inconsistant texure
I don't understand the constant change in texture. Every time I buy them, they are different - from moist and chewy to dry and crumbly. The most recent purchase is dry and crumbly, so this will probably be the last time I buy them.
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We really appreciate you snacking with us!
November 13, 2025
Marlene
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Posted Nov 19, 2024
Mrs
I don’t like dark chocolate
But these are delicious
But these are delicious
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Mom Finn
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Posted Nov 17, 2024
Delicious breakfast addition for morning success!!
My aunt brings this to my chemo and it becomes the best part of a long day
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nermeni
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Posted Jan 13, 2024
Everyday Protin snack
The best protein snack that makes me feels full, I like the small pack I can put it on my purse and take it to work with me every day.
Great quality and ingredients
Great quality and ingredients
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clairen55
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Posted Aug 18, 2023
Quick and Delicious
Just enough to keep me full without feeling overfed. Easy for on the go breakfast or even if you don’t feel like cooking. It gives me the energy I need to work out and go through my mornings and it tastes great.
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