Perfect Snacks
Hazelnut Crisp
TL:DR
In 2 Sentences
A refrigerated nut‑butter bar with a soft, cookie‑dough bite, sweetened with honey and real dark chocolate—no sugar alcohols. Hazelnut butter and gluten‑free sorghum crisps add a gentle, addictive crunch.
When to choose Perfect Snacks Hazelnut Crisp
Best for real‑food seekers who want a dessert‑leaning mini‑meal that stays satisfying on busy days—commutes, long work blocks, or hiking breaks—without artificial sweeteners.
What's in the Perfect Snacks bar?
Perfect Snacks’ Hazelnut Crisp is built like a nut‑butter mini‑meal first and a protein bar second. The hazelnut flavor comes from real hazelnut butter and dark chocolate, with crisped sorghum supplying the crunch.
Protein arrives via a dairy‑and‑egg backbone (nonfat dry milk and whole egg powder) supported by a bit of rice protein, while the sweetness leans natural—honey plus cane sugar in the chocolate.
All that adds up to a richer macro profile than most bars: very high fat and calories (think dense, lasting energy), moderate carbs, and a moderate 12g of protein.
- Protein
- 12 g
- Fat
- 21 g
- Carbohydrates
- 24 g
- Sugar
- 15 g
- Calories
- 320
Protein
1215MIDThe 12g of protein comes primarily from nonfat dry milk and whole egg powder—both complete, high‑quality proteins—rounded out by some rice protein and the nuts themselves. That mix gives you solid amino‑acid coverage and good satiety, though the total lands in the lower half for protein bars. If you prioritize top‑end protein per bite, this one is more balanced‑snack than shake‑replacement.
Fat
219HIGHMost of the 21g of fat comes from peanut and hazelnut butters plus added olive, sesame, flaxseed, and pumpkin seed oils, with a little cocoa butter from the dark chocolate. In practice, that means mostly unsaturated fats (oleic and linoleic) with a touch of omega‑3 ALA from flax, and some saturated fat from cocoa butter. It’s a rich, satiating profile—among the highest‑fat bars on the shelf—better seen as meal‑like fuel than a light nibble.
Carbs
2420MIDCarbs here are a mix of quick and steady: honey and the cane sugar in the chocolate bring fast energy, while crisp sorghum (a gluten‑free grain) contributes starch and a bit of fiber. Because the bar carries plenty of fat and protein, the overall rise in blood sugar will be tempered compared with a purely sugary snack. Still, this leans more “treat‑plus‑fuel” than slow‑burn whole‑grain bar.
Sugar
154HIGHYou’ll get 15g of sugar, primarily from honey and the cane sugar used to make the dark chocolate—so real‑food sweet, but still free sugars. There are no artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols hiding in the wings. Expect a sweeter bar than most protein‑first options, balanced somewhat by the bar’s substantial fat and protein.
Calories
320210HIGHAt 320 calories, this sits near the top of the category—most of those calories come from fat, with carbs next and protein last. Think of it as a compact, nut‑butter‑based mini‑meal that’s built to hold you for a while, not a low‑calorie bite between meetings. If you’re hungry or on the move, that density can be a feature.
Vitamins & Minerals
The standout micronutrients track with the recipe: vitamin E (25% DV) and copper (45% DV) come largely from the nuts and seed oils; niacin/B3 (35% DV) reflects the peanut base. The dairy contributes riboflavin and a bit of calcium, while the greens‑and‑fruit blend (kale, spinach, rose hip, etc.) helps nudge up folate, thiamin, magnesium, and zinc. It’s a nutrient‑dense profile for a dessert‑leaning bar.
Additives
This formula leans on recognizable foods—nut butters, honey, dark chocolate, and a simple grain crisp—supported by a few refined but common ingredients like rice protein isolate and vanilla extract. The seed oils are pressed culinary oils (not hydrogenated), and there are no sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners, or gum thickeners. Overall, light on additives for the category, though the chocolate and crisp are naturally more processed than the whole‑food pieces.
Ingredient List
Peanuts
Honey bees collect floral nectar
Hazelnuts (Corylus avellana)
Cow's milk
Cacao beans
Sugarcane stalks
Cocoa beans
Sorghum bicolor cereal grain
Cacao tree seeds
Chicken eggs
What are people saying?
Sources
Range
“I’ve been really liking “perfect bars”. Only downside is they’re stored in the fridge (but can last a week outside of it) but they taste like eating cookie dough :)”
“Perfect bars are my favorite. No nasty ingredients & they’re all natural & organic. TaTe & texture is identical to cookie dough”
“Perfect Bar in the refrigerator section. No sugar alcohols. All the other protein bars are full of crap and usually sucralose aspartame.”
Main Praise
Fans love the taste and texture, and it’s easy to see why: chilled, it eats like a hazelnut‑chocolate dough with just enough snap from dark chocolate and crisp sorghum. Many reviewers call out the clean, recognizable ingredient list—honey for sweetness, real nut butters, and no sugar alcohols—as a welcome break from the usual candy‑bar‑with-protein vibe.
Health named Perfect Bar a top “meal bar,” and Verywell Fit highlighted the melt‑in‑your‑mouth feel; this flavor carries that reputation with a richer, hazelnut‑forward profile. The macros back up the experience: it’s satisfying, sticks with you, and feels closer to a mini‑meal than a token snack.
In short, if you judge a bar by taste, fullness, and ingredients you can pronounce, Hazelnut Crisp lands near the top.
Main Criticism
Texture can be fickle: people report it’s fudge‑soft straight from the fridge but turns denser or even dry when it warms too much—or when a batch runs off‑spec. Not everyone wants a 320‑calorie bar with 21g of fat and 15g of sugar; if your goal is an ultra‑lean, 20g‑plus protein hit, this isn’t it.
Some long‑time shoppers also mention value concerns and that the bars feel smaller than years past. There’s a heavy allergen load—peanuts, tree nuts (hazelnut), sesame, milk, and eggs—so it’s off the table for several dietary needs and it isn’t vegan.
And while many adore the peanut‑and‑honey base, a few tasters find certain flavors (elsewhere in the line) muted or chalky when not stored ideally.
The Middle Ground
The divide in reviews largely comes down to expectations and temperature. Kept cold, Hazelnut Crisp is plush and doughy with that hazelnut‑chocolate comfort; let it sit too long in a warm bag and it can lose some of that magic.
One Redditor even noted the texture is “wildly different” fridge‑cold versus warmed, which tracks with how nut‑butter bars behave. Meanwhile, the nutrition splits audiences: those wanting real‑food sweetness and lasting fullness love the honey‑and‑nuts approach; protein maximalists point out that 12g is modest for the category.
Tasting Table found a peanut flavor elsewhere in the line bland and dense at a coffee shop—fair pushback that likely reflects storage and flavor choice more than the entire brand. The truth sits in the middle: handle it like the fridge‑friendly, nut‑butter mini‑meal it is, and you’ll likely get the experience the fans describe.
What's the bottom line?
Perfect Snacks’ Hazelnut Crisp is a dessert‑adjacent, real‑food bar that behaves like fuel. It’s soft, sweetened with honey and real dark chocolate, and built on peanuts and hazelnuts—so it satisfies like a treat while delivering 12g of protein and enough calories and fat to keep you going. The trade‑offs are clear: it’s not the leanest option, it does contain 15g of sugar, and the texture depends on temperature.
If you want a bar that tastes great, skips sugar alcohols, and actually tides you over, this is a strong pick. If you need a very high‑protein, low‑calorie, or allergen‑limited option, look elsewhere. For everyone else: keep it chilled, give it a minute on the counter if you like it softer, and enjoy the hazelnut‑chocolate crunch that makes this flavor stand out.