Quest bars?

Christine_1027

so I've heard some pretty good things about Quest bars on this website, and I am wondering if I should give them a try. I am also wondering if I should spend extra bucks buying them--in other words, are they really worth the money--because they are quite pricey at around $3.50 Canadian dollars a bar at GNC. So my questions for those who have tried them:
-what was your experience with eating quest bars? did they make you full easily?
-what is another cheaper place to get them other than GNC?
-which is the tastiest flavor?
-do they usually taste good?
-are they worth the extra bucks?
-would u recommend them to other people?
-how long do they keep you full for?
-anything else u would like to add

cbhubbybubble

GNC often puts them on sale. Buy them buy the box when they go on sale and they're more affordable. I don't like the banana nut or the strawberry cheesecake, but the chocolate peanut butter and the peanut butter supreme are really good. The brownie one is pretty tasty, too. I like their fibre count compared to other bars and they are low net carbs if you keep track of that kind of thing.

Cathalain

You're going to hear wildly different opinions on this one, I'm afraid. For me, personally, I like them and they help with my protein and fiber requirements.

My favorites are Apple Pie, Chocolate Brownie and the double chunk chocolate one. The Lemon Cream Pie and Banana Nut Muffin is abominable. The rest are just "eh" for me, but again, opinions are going to vary on this one.

For me, they're worth the extra money - for others, maybe not. It depends on how much you enjoy the taste and if you feel that they're going to fill you up. They do fill me up when I have them - the protein definitely assists with that factor.

When I can afford them, I usually have one on the days I work out (about 3 or 4 a week). They ARE definitely pricey, no question about it. When there's a sale, I stock up - Quest's website just had a CyberMonday sale and I bought a whole bunch of them. They're usually running about 25 a box normally, though - not really any better than a GNC member price, unfortunately. If you eat these on a regular basis, you quickly learn to grab them when they go on sale, and as many as you can.

I would recommend them, certainly. I wouldn't eat more than what I've stated, though - the fiber on some of these is pretty high and unless you want to visit a porcelain throne for a good bit of time...

They're GREAT for diabetics. Low carb for the most part, which is why I started eating them.

Hope this helps.

evileen99

I love Quest bars. My favorite is the Coconut Cashew; the cookie dough and oreo have an artificial sweetener taste to me (which is odd, because I never notice artificial sweeteners in other foods), so I don't eat them very often. I also like the brownie and chocolate peanut butter flavors.

I ask for them for Christmas and birthday presents so I don't have spending guilt issues.

Francl27

Ok just for the record... there are dozens of threads about these. The search feature is great.

I buy them when there is a sale at GNC or the Quest website (like yesterday). Favorites are white chocolate raspberry and chocolate chip cookie dough.

With a cup of tea they fill me up for a couple hours... so for the price, totally worth it IMO, as I can't think of any other $2 snacks that would actually fill me up for so long, especially with that much protein.

Azexas

^^ I second the search feature.. but since I'm here.... Amazon offers a 12ct variety box for a pretty decent price. Also GNC and vitamin Shoppe often have the individual bars on sale. As a fair warning if you go into one of these stores and just buy a bar- the sale people get annoyed because they make commission and the "bar sales" hurt their overall total or something like that (My brother works for GNC) so they may treat you like crap if you buy just one bar.

They usually keep my full in the afternoon until dinner time. I usually get the vanilla almond crunch bars or the cookies and cream.

Lazz5k

ive never even heard of these, but im definitely looking into them now..

mbcieslak87

Agreed - I love them when I am short on protein for the day and I find they are a great afternoon snack to get me through the day, especially if I had a small lunch. I don't eat them everyday, because they are pretty pricey, but as others have said, I haven't found a snack with more protein and fiber for the calories - I currently have a box of the chocolate chunk ones and they are pretty good! Everything else I have found that has similar calories is so tiny that I could eat it in one bite, so I like that they are a little bigger (like 6-8 bites at least). An added bonus is that they are extremely low in sugar(1g I believe), so if you're interested in watching your sugar intake, you can still have these and get that sweet craving taken care of.

mbcieslak87

However, I do NOT recommend the Quest Chips - my husband and I orderd 1 bag of every flavor - we opened and tried the Sour Cream and Onion - we each had one chips and they taste good for about one second (the sour cream and onion flavoring) and then taste awful and leave a horrible aftertaste in your mouth. We threw the rest of the bag away and have yet to try to other flavors - they're just sitting in our pantry like sad little bags of gross protein. Maybe the other flavors will be better but I'm scared to try!

Azexas

mbcieslak87 wrote: »

However, I do NOT recommend the Quest Chips - my husband and I orderd 1 bag of every flavor - we opened and tried the Sour Cream and Onion - we each had one chips and they taste good for about one second (the sour cream and onion flavoring) and then taste awful and leave a horrible aftertaste in your mouth. We threw the rest of the bag away and have yet to try to other flavors - they're just sitting in our pantry like sad little bags of gross protein. Maybe the other flavors will be better but I'm scared to try!

I've heard a couple of people say this. My boyfriend can't stand them. I actually think they are pretty good. We've tried the BBQ chips and the seasalt. I haven't tried the sour cream and onion yet.

Hornsby

-what was your experience with eating quest bars? I do not like the taste
-did they make you full easily? No, but there isn't a bar out there that would keep me full
-what is another cheaper place to get them other than GNC?unsure
-which is the tastiest flavor?None so far
-do they usually taste good?Not in my opinion
-are they worth the extra bucks?The only benefit they have over some of the other bars are the fiber content. If you have a hard time getting enough fiber, they can't hurt.
-would u recommend them to other people?No
-how long do they keep you full for?N/A
-anything else u would like to add - They definitely have great macros and a high fiber count. I prefer Pure Protein bars as I am never short on fiber and like their taste a lot more. Plus, they are about 1/2-1/3 the cost.

esjones12

I like all the flavors I've tried. They aren't necessarily "healthy" if you are looking for clean, unprocessed foods. But I keep them on hand for the weekends or when I'm traveling and don't get to keep my normal eating routine. There are definitely worse options you could opt for.

PeachyCarol

I must be easy to please. I like all the flavors I've tried too. I'm a vegetarian and I like the quick hit of protein for the calories. With having a sluggish thyroid, I also appreciate the amount of fiber they have. I really like the Peanut butter and jelly flavor a lot.

booboo68

-what was your experience with eating quest bars? I love all Quest Bar flavors except for the Lemon (smells like Pledge and tastes bitter)

- did they make you full easily? I usually east a whole bar with an apple and it keeps me full from 5am until around 11 or noon.
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-what is another cheaper place to get them other than GNC? I got them yesterday at Cyber Monday Sale 25% off so I got several boxes. I recommend the first order be from the Quest website because you can do the Sample Pack and try them all.

-which is the tastiest flavor? Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, White Chocolate Raspberry, Cookies and Cream. Waiting on Smores to arrive in mail.

-do they usually taste good? Yes they do taste good. I prefer to order from Quest Website, they taste fresher than GNC.

-are they worth the extra bucks? YES YES YES YES YES YES

-would u recommend them to other people? I have sent them more than a few newbies who are now die hard Questies.

-how long do they keep you full for? About 6 or 7 hrs. (I drink a ton of water though.)

You can message them on FB and they will send you two FREE bars of you tell them you want to try them. They let you pick the flavors.

MsHarryWinston

I REALLY wanted to like these but I had 3 different flavors and thought they were so GROSS. Turns out I'm a Pure Protein girl. *shrug*.
But so many ppl LOVE quest bars so just grab a few flavors and test them out. All the numbers are there for sure when it comes to nutrition there is NO denying that. The taste just did not agree with my buds

Holly_Roman_Empire

Hornsby wrote: »

-what was your experience with eating quest bars? I do not like the taste
-did they make you full easily? No, but there isn't a bar out there that would keep me full
-what is another cheaper place to get them other than GNC?unsure
-which is the tastiest flavor?None so far
-do they usually taste good?Not in my opinion
-are they worth the extra bucks?The only benefit they have over some of the other bars are the fiber content. If you have a hard time getting enough fiber, they can't hurt.
-would u recommend them to other people?No
-how long do they keep you full for?N/A
-anything else u would like to add - They definitely have great macros and a high fiber count. I prefer Pure Protein bars as I am never short on fiber and like their taste a lot more. Plus, they are about 1/2-1/3 the cost.

This is basically my answer as well.

fit_mama30

I usually buy them online (Vita Cost or other online retailer) because I'm also in Canada and I find they're too expensive at GNC. Try to ship online and you'll save a lot.

I only like the microwaved, which isn't always convenient so I don't buy them a lot anymore. I did love the raspberry & white chocolate, and also the cookie dough one. These are my fav. Apple pie is pretty good as well. I find them quite filling.

I prefer Simply Whey/Simply Protein bars because they are yummy and don't have to be microwaved for me to like them.

bannedword

I love the PB&J flavor and eat one for breakfast most days of the week.

I get mine at Vitacost too, because they're cheaper there, and there are often good sales.

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

Christine_1027 wrote: »

so I've heard some pretty good things about Quest bars on this website, and I am wondering if I should give them a try. I am also wondering if I should spend extra bucks buying them--in other words, are they really worth the money--because they are quite pricey at around $3.50 Canadian dollars a bar at GNC. So my questions for those who have tried them:
-what was your experience with eating quest bars? did they make you full easily?
-what is another cheaper place to get them other than GNC?
-which is the tastiest flavor?
-do they usually taste good?
-are they worth the extra bucks?
-would u recommend them to other people?
-how long do they keep you full for?
-anything else u would like to add

1. A couple of the flavors are okay. They taste a lot like artificial sweetener to me (I hate the taste of Stevia, which I think is what they use). Personally I like the cookies 'n' cream and the cookie dough well enough to have one sometimes, but I much prefer Think Thin bars for flavor. I like that they have a lot of fiber but I believe there's a lawsuit pending about whether they've been lying about that (someone correct me if that's all been settled by now; it was awhile ago that I heard about it).
2. Sometimes you can get deals on their website or on Amazon but I don't know about shipping to Canada.
3. Like I said, I prefer the cookies n cream or the cookie dough. The rest have been :sick:
4. Meh
5. Depends. For someone like me protein bars are a good choice-- I have trouble eating a lot of meat/eggs. I don't care much for a lot of the cheaper options, so sometimes I spring for Quest.
6. Yeah, with the caveats listed above
7. This is one area where they do really well for me-- one will keep me full until lunch time easily.
8. Don't start off with a whole box. Try a couple of flavors and see if you like them first.

jeichelb83

I love them as well. My favorite flavors are the Double Chocolate Chunk, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and Brownie ones (notice a trend?). I like the Cinnamon Roll one too. I wasn't a fan of the Cookies and Cream though.

Basically, the "look for sales" thing has been said. Yes, I would definitely recommed them. Like an above poster said, where else are you going to find a $2.00 snack that's got the same nutrition AND tastes good?

jellybeanhed313

I got a mixed box on Amazon. Came out to about $2.50(US) with free shipping. I really like them, but my husband couldn't even finish one! I usually only eat about half a bar at at time and it fills me up and cures my sweet craving. I like banana nut muffin, cookies & cream, but cinnamon roll is my fave so far. Try one before you buy a whole box. The texture is weird, but I like the chew of it.

jellybeanhed313

fit_mama30 wrote: »

I usually buy them online (Vita Cost or other online retailer) because I'm also in Canada and I find they're too expensive at GNC. Try to ship online and you'll save a lot.

I only like the microwaved, which isn't always convenient so I don't buy them a lot anymore. I did love the raspberry & white chocolate, and also the cookie dough one. These are my fav. Apple pie is pretty good as well. I find them quite filling.

I prefer Simply Whey/Simply Protein bars because they are yummy and don't have to be microwaved for me to like them.

Hmm, microwaved....I'm going to have to try this.

Francl27

I always microwave them for 15 seconds now. It makes them soft and it's seriously really good! I like them baked more but it makes a mess and it just takes too long for me.

I ordered 3 bags of chips during the Cyber Monday sale, I'm going to give it a shot... I know the reviews are pretty mixed on those!

mbcieslak87

Troutsy wrote: »

mbcieslak87 wrote: »

However, I do NOT recommend the Quest Chips - my husband and I orderd 1 bag of every flavor - we opened and tried the Sour Cream and Onion - we each had one chips and they taste good for about one second (the sour cream and onion flavoring) and then taste awful and leave a horrible aftertaste in your mouth. We threw the rest of the bag away and have yet to try to other flavors - they're just sitting in our pantry like sad little bags of gross protein. Maybe the other flavors will be better but I'm scared to try!

I've heard a couple of people say this. My boyfriend can't stand them. I actually think they are pretty good. We've tried the BBQ chips and the seasalt. I haven't tried the sour cream and onion yet.

Hmmm - I'll have to try to other flavors then! Hopefully they are yummier!

Jdigs88

Quest bars are a mixed bag...

The cinnamon bun one is my personal favorite, and if you warm up the cookie dough one it can be delicious.

For the most part, they keep me full a couple of hours, and while I wouldn't use them as a meal replacement all the time they do work to tide me over when I can't get real food.

All that aside, they are hard to find (online ordering by the box is most cost effective but you risk them being stale), they go stale easily, they dry out my mouth, and after a bite or two they taste like you're just eating plain whey protein which, to me, isn't appetizing.

Velum_cado

I really like them. I get them on Ebay since I can't find them in the UK. They make a nice, convenient post-workout snack and I like the amount of protein and fibre they have.

I think my favourites so far are the vanilla almond and apple pie, but I haven't found one I dislike!

mom2nicknat

-what was your experience with eating quest bars? did they make you full easily? Love them, and yes, they fill me up more than other bars - I think because of the Fiber content
-what is another cheaper place to get them other than GNC? I buy them at Vitamin Shoppe or on Amazon - you can find them on Amazon for $24.99/box so I won't pay more than that
-which is the tastiest flavor? My preferences are White Chocolate Raspberry, Cookies and Cream and Cookie Dough
-do they usually taste good? The ones I mentioned above, yes. I tried Double Chocolate Chunk and I was not a fan
-are they worth the extra bucks? Yes
-would u recommend them to other people? Yes
-how long do they keep you full for? I eat every 2-3 hours and they count as one of my six meals - so they keep me full for that time period
-anything else u would like to add microwave them for like 15 seconds - especially the ones with chocolate - definitely makes it taste more like a sinful dessert

FallToRise

When I tried them I thought they were awful. It was the texture that got me. It was chewy like taffy. I have tried other protein bars and had the same opinion.

Now, I also know A LOT of people that love them. I say try one and see what you think. They used to have a thing where you could get two off their website and pay only the freight.

glassyo

Francl27 wrote: »

I always microwave them for 15 seconds now. It makes them soft and it's seriously really good! I like them baked more but it makes a mess and it just takes too long for me.

I ordered 3 bags of chips during the Cyber Monday sale, I'm going to give it a shot... I know the reviews are pretty mixed on those!

I've tried the cheddar and sour cream, sour cream and onion and bbq (I feel like I've answered this before). The cheddar and sour cream were the best and tasted like a real chip. The sour cream and onion were a little less so but not completely bad. And the bbq would have been perfect if not so "hot". I finished the bag I opened and ended up giving the second bag to my running shoe store who always has a table full of food in the back for the workers.

I wonder if they liked them!

And to actually answer the OP's questions:

-what was your experience with eating quest bars? did they make you full easily? I've liked most flavors but I also eat them at the same time I eat most of my other food but I'm sure with all the protein and fiber it fills ya right up!
-what is another cheaper place to get them other than GNC? Yeah I think amazon is your best bet or wait for sales
-which is the tastiest flavor? I like the cookies n cream, banana nut, white chocolate raspberry, and cinnamon roll the best
-do they usually taste good? Ohhhhhh yeah. I actually didn't like the double chocolate chunk (surprisingly since I looooooove chocolate). It was either too chocolately or a little bit too fake of a chocolate taste?
-are they worth the extra bucks? Yup!
-would u recommend them to other people? Yup!
-how long do they keep you full for? Not sure

Christine_1027

it's good to hear everyone's opinions. A big thank you to everyone who has replied to this post! I will try them soon! and maybe try the microwave idea too!
still got 20 lbs to lose, and these bars seem helpful!

hgycta

-what was your experience with eating quest bars? did they make you full easily?
Yes, for me at least. They are rather small, so depending on what portion sizes you're used to they may not be the best option, but for me I was certainly satisfied. I wouldn't use them to replace a meal or anything, but they make a great snack between meals.
-what is another cheaper place to get them other than GNC?
I usually get them from the Vitamin Shoppe, they've always been cheaper than GNC in my experiences, plus they have a pretty nice rewards program you can take advantage of. In addition, I always keep track of sales on Quest's website, in addition to Vitamin Shoppe's website (both just recently had a great cyber monday special)
-which is the tastiest flavor?
For me, I was most impressed with the Double Chocolate Chunk (although I haven't tried the new S'mores yet). It's great alone, and great microwaved. Really, both ways will blow you away since the chocolate chips are outstanding both firm and melted, each brings something new to the table. My second favorite would be the Protein Cravings Cups, but that's not a bar flavor. The cookies & cream is pretty good, but not nearly as good as the Chocolate Chunk bar. The others aren't bad, but aren't anything special, in my opinion (you can buy them individually at Vitamin Shoppe and try each flavor, I highly recommend this if you're planning on buying them, or you can request a free sample on Quest's website and they'll mail it to you!)
-do they usually taste good?
I've never had a bad experience. At worst I just wasn't impressed. Again, Double Chocolate Chunk is my favorite!
-are they worth the extra bucks?
Since they can be expensive, I usually buy them as an occasional treat, not as a staple.
-would u recommend them to other people?
As a treat, yes, definitely. But not as something you need, because in reality, most people do meet or exceed their protein goals. The extra protein isn't necessary, but these are definitely great if you're having a craving but also want to fill up a little.
-how long do they keep you full for?
Just between meals, so like four hours? They're very high in fiber though, so while they may not fill you as much as a steak may, they're definitely more filling than a chocolate bar or another small prepackaged snack!
-anything else u would like to add
Don't forget to request a free sample from their website! If the form isn't there anymore, shoot them an email on their contact us page! I usually always do this for new companies, and they never seem to have problems with this