Kind Whole Fruit Bars, formerly known as Pressed by Kind

In 2016, Kind launched their first fruit bars, Pressed by Kind. Since then, they’ve received a new name, a new look, and some new flavors. They’re now called Kind Whole Fruit Bars, and include some dark chocolate-dipped varieties. I’ve left one of my old photos below, of the Mango Apple Chia Bar, since they still make it, and the bar itself still has the same ingredients and formula (so it looks like the picture).

Kind Whole Fruit Bars are Next Level Natural

Unlike similar brands, Kind Whole Fruit Bars have no added sugars and no added fruit juices or concentrates. The texture of each flavor is a little chunky with actual bites of fruit rather than just fruit puree. They’re bars (not leather) with the tender goodness of dried fruit – that’s it! Okay, you might find some chia seeds within, and some are dipped in dark chocolate. But those are healthful bonuses, in my opinion.

Mango Apple Chia

Ingredients: mango, apple, chia seeds. may contain soy.

Nutrition (per 35-gram bar): 110 calories, .5g fat, 26g carbs, 4g fiber, 18g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 1g protein.*

Cherry Apple Chia

Ingredients: cherry, apple, chia seeds. may contain soy.

Nutrition (per 35-gram bar): 100 calories, .5g fat, 23g carbs, 4g fiber, 19g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 1g protein.*

Strawberry Apple Cherry Chia

Ingredients: apple, strawberry, cherry, chia seeds. made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, sesame seeds, and soy.

Nutrition (per 35-gram bar): 100 calories, .5g fat, 23g carbs, 4g fiber, 19g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 1g protein.*

Strawberry & Dark Chocolate

Ingredients: apple, strawberry, cherry, chia seeds, palm kernel oil, sugar, chicory root fiber, unsweetened chocolate, alkalized cocoa, soy lecithin, natural flavor, sea salt, cocoa butter. contains soy.

Nutrition (per 38-gram bar): 130 calories, 2.5g fat, 26g carbs, 6g fiber, 19g sugars (includes 1g added sugars), 1g protein.*

Banana & Dark Chocolate

Ingredients: banana, apple, palm kernel oil, sugar, chicory root fiber, unsweetened chocolate, alkalized cocoa, soy lecithin, natural flavor, sea salt, cocoa butter. contains soy.

Nutrition (per 38-gram bar): 130 calories, 2g fat, 29g carbs, 4g fiber, 18g sugars (includes 1g added sugars), 1g protein.*

More Allergen Notes

These bars are kosher pareve, but Kind does make bars that contain milk. It’s rather vague, but Kind does share this allergen policy.

Our manufacturing facilities follow strict regulations and product safety programs, which include regularly conducting U.S. FDA-grade cleanings as well as testing to prevent cross-contamination.

More Facts on Kind Whole Fruit Bars

Price: $1.29 per 35-gram bar

Availability: Kind Whole Fruit Bars are sold in the shelf-stable bar section of many mainstream grocers in the U.S. You can also order them direct online from the company’s website below and from Amazon or Vitacost.

Certifications: Kind Whole Fruit Bars are Certified Kosher Pareve.

Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Kind Whole Fruit Bars are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, vegan, vegetarian, and paleo. The non-chocolate varieties are also soy-free.*

For More Product Information: Visit the website Kind at www.kindsnacks.com.

*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy. 

Not your ordinary fruit bar

Rated 4 out of 5

June 1, 2020

These bars are free of added sugars and fruit juices, and have tender chunky appeal rather than a fully pureed consistency. The Mango flavor has a fresh sweet-tart flavor that I found really intriguing. I also liked the little bites of chia seeds.

Alisa Fleming