Halloween is coming fast. Do you have treats for the pint-sized princesses, fairies, firefighters and monsters who will be knocking at your door?

If you’re tired of handing out the standard candy why not try something new? I was recently sent some Clif kid Organic Z Bars  in Spooky S’mores flavor. My son and I were most happy to give them a try. I’m always on the lookout for healthy snacks my son will eagerly eat. 

The bars are low fat, made with whole oats and contain 12 vitamins and minerals, fiber and protein. So there’s no denying that the product does have some nutritional value. But did Z Bars pass the pickey kid taste-test?

I tried one first. I thought they were “ok.” I can usually gauge pretty well what flavors and textures will appeal to “the boy.” Frankly, I figured he’d take one bite of these bars, chew for a few seconds then tell me he didn’t like. But I was wrong. He loves them. He really, really loves them. In fact, if he had his way he’d eat about 4 or 5 a day. He liked the chewy yet soft texture. He liked the sweet yet not too sweet taste. And he likes the name.

We’ve got a few more “Z bars” left and since my son is enjoying them so much, I’ve already got a sticky note on the fridge to remind me to buy more. (Thankfully, you can buy a box of 18 bars.)

The fact that I was given free product to review has not affected my opinions of this product.