Corazonas Heartbar Oatmeal Square, Chocolate Chip, 1.76 Ounce (Pack of 12)

Bought a few of these when my Safeway store 1st carried them. They started out at a bargain price of $1.00 each. Loved this flavor and also the choc chip ones. Would eat one on the way to work at midnight to hold me over until a 4 am lunch. They did just that, satisfying and filling. They are chewy so a glass or container of liquid of your choice would be good. Then they went up to their regular price of about $1.35 to $1.50 each and I didn't buy them again. But I missed them so I shopped around and found them here at Amazon for a great price when I ordered 2 boxes cause that made the shipping free! They have 6 g fiber, 13 g whole grain, 6 g protein and are low in sodium at 180 calories. The choc chip ones have 5 g fiber, 16 g whole grain, 6 g protein and also low in sodium at 190 calories.

These healthy bars are very good for what they are - a health food bar. If they were totally delicious and mouthwatering, we'd eat too many of these too and cancel out why we are eating them! I have tried chocolate chip, banana nut, cranberry, chocolate fudge and really like all of them. They are tasty, easy to take to work for a snack or with lunch, and of course sometimes fill a nagging void for a snack in the evening - they are wonderful with a cup of coffee or tea. They are dense, moist, soft and chewy, and quite fulfilling. I've purchased several boxes for my family from Amazon and will be back for renewed orders!

These are yummy, nutritious (especially for those of us trying to lower cholestrol) and filling. The perfect trio. They taste best when microwaved for 12-20 seconds, as this gives them a moistness and most mimics the warm oatmeal taste many of us find so nostalgic. That these squares are filling is a huge plus for "diet snacks." Too often healthy just means small and unfilling. These are hefty. Also, if I'm going to miss breakfast and want a full meal I just eat two of these and I'm good for hours. So why only four stars? They are good tasting, but not over the top. Unheated they are still good, but you can tell they are supposed to be good for you. I've yet to find a five-star healthy meal replacement, so at four-stars I'd still say that Corazonas has created a diet snack that is among the best!

If you like banana bread, you will like these. They are soft and yummy and I guess you could heat them if you take them out of the package first, but I have not tried this. They do not have a strong banana flavor and are not over sweetened like some other packaged bakery goods. I am a RD so here is my take on their healthiness: -Good for your heart: 13g of whole grain, 5g of fiber, 0.8g of plant sterols, no trans fat or hydrogenated oils, and low sodium. -Well balanced: approx. 58% carbs, 14% protein, and 28% fat (this meets the Institute of Medicine and USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 recommendations). -Other: no artificial sweeteners and have added vitamins. -As a snack or meal replacement: they would make a great snack or meal replacement (especially breakfast and especially if you're in a hurry). Much better for you than a candy bar!!!!

These bars, like all the Corazonas Heartbars, are great with coffee, milk or as a stand-alone treat. They aren't too sweet, yet they deliver a tasty chewy bar that is satisfying and a healthier option than many high-sugar granola or protein bars. My only complaint is that the Oatmeal Raisin variety is not available at this time. However, the three other flavors I've tried are delicious and useful for breakfast, your lunchbox, or as an emergency bar stashed in your glove box for when you're stuck in traffic and starving.

There are okay, so far as oat bars go. Somewhat chewy, a little less so than your average Clif bar, but with a similar sweetness profile. They have a texture slightly reminiscent of rice crispy bars, a really dense one. More sweet than oaty, but the chocolate is okay. If you want a fairly generic snack-type oat bar that isn't quite as overbearing as the supermarket brands, this isn't a bad way to go. If you want a real, substantial oat bar, go for Bobo's (ASIN: B015TLG85A). I've tried a few different ones over the last few months, and those seem to be the best. Rather mild flavor, relatively speaking, but probably twice as dense as these, with more substance to them.

I love these bars as they taste good, fill you up and the ingredients are great. These are a great snack to have on hand or sometimes I eat one as my breakfast and it is no crash. This to me is a great alternative to other protein/meal replacement - I choose these over any other bar out there and I have tried a lot! My favorite flavors are chocolate chip and white chocolate macadamia nut, calories count is low for how full it makes you and I try to maintain my subscription when I have the money to ensure I always have them on hand. They are a little pricey like all energy/protein/meal replacement bars but out of them I make it a point to get these if I spend the money.

I have the banana walnut & blueberry in my subscribe & save. These are great for breakfast or a quick pick me up. Unlike other snack bars, these aren't too sweet. Note: These bars are dense & may not be for everyone. I recommend the banana walnut flavored bars. The only con is that I wish they were a bit less expensive.