Bonnie: Over the decades, I’ve had to taste test enough snack, granola, cereal, energy, diet, supplement and other “bars” for my syndicated new-supermarket-products column (Supermarket Sampler) to fill a dump truck.

Most are dry, tasteless and basically a candy bar in a healthy guise. These new Kellogg’s FiberPlus Antioxidants Bar Dark Chocolate Almond are different (albeit still a quasi-candy bar), but have hit several current hot buttons.

They’re rich in fiber with a hefty 9 grams, or a third of what’s recommended in a day, in one bar; they’re only 1 gram shy of providing half a serving of whole grains and they’re excellent sources of two antioxidants: vitamin E and zinc.

And what’s most important: They have an attribute that never goes out of style: taste. Seriously, I was surprised how good these taste — especially compared to so many other bars I’ve had to sample.

Bryan: Nobody here eats enough fiber. (I’m looking at all of you. Yes, me too). There are a number of different food components that we all must try to eat in balance. But fiber is one of those all-important buzzwords you will hear repeatedly if you are trying to maintain a healthy diet or any kind of weight-loss program. Fiber is what keeps everything moving, keeps your system going. The simple fact is, the majority of Americans aren’t getting the fiber, whole grains, vitamins or minerals vital to a healthy diet — and something needs to be done about that.

I love to hail the merits of home cooking, fresh vegetables and a balanced food pyramid. This is the goal, but let’s be honest. We just don’t always have the time —or at least the motivation, when we do find the time — to eat this way. We’ve got nothing against shortcuts at Bite of the Best. There are many products out there vying for your “quick-fix health food” attention, but we only bring you the stars, the tried and tested. Kellogg’s FiberPlus chewy bars are the latest to make their way into the spotlight.

What is it? Well, basically it looks like a granola bar though its base is chicory-root fiber, rolled oats and crisp rice. What is truly amazing about this little treat (only 36 grams per portion) is that it contains 35 percent of your daily dietary fiber; that is simply unheard of! In addition to all the fiber, you also get the antioxidants vitamin E and zinc (20 percent of daily recommended value each). There is 10 percent of daily recommended calcium also represented in these Dark Chocolate Almond bars, though do make note that each bar also has 5 grams of fat (2.5 grams is saturated and represents 13 percent of the daily intake). C’mon, there had to be something to make them taste so good. Oh yes, I forgot to mention that these are absolutely delicious! Their dessert-like quality makes you wonder how they could ever provide so much nutrition.

If you’re a chocolate lover in any capacity, you’ve just found a new way to get a fiber fix. Do remember that these aren’t your everyday snack bars though. The FiberPlus bars contain some serious fiber levels and your body needs time to adjust to an influx of fiber if you have been missing it in your normal diet. There is a small warning on the side of the box: “Increase your fiber intake gradually. Gastrointestinal discomfort may occur until your body adjusts.” Remember that dietary adjustments should always be measured and slow — it’s a marathon, not a sprint.

Eric: I was always under the impression that fiber was a subject for the elderly. There has always been this image in my mind of a grandmother (which in my understanding is a woman of 60+ years) pouring a tall glass of prune juice and sitting down to breakfast with her Metamucil. I never really wondered why fiber was a necessary component at that age, or at any age, and it really wasn’t something I took into consideration for my own diet. As my mother mentioned, including fiber in a diet wasn’t the easiest, or tastiest, nutrient to add, and only recently — since it’s become a buzzword of the food industry — has fiber been somewhat commonplace in myriad food items, especially the Kellogg’s FiberPlus bars.

These fiber bars have become an everyday snack for me during my 9-to-5 routine. They are one of the only health bars I’ve gone out of my way for at the supermarket (where they were luckily on sale). As a chocolate fan, they provide my needed “sweet” bite. As a nutritious eater, they provide the vitamins and nutrients I need. And as an omnivore, they satisfy my snack craving. All in all, Kellogg’s has outdone itself in the race for one of the best tasting health bars.