Does anyone eat Quest bars?

napilibay
napilibay Posts: 121 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Do you like them?
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  • jessetfan
    jessetfan Posts: 373 Member
    I use them as a breakfast when I'm trying to run out the door. I like them, and they keep me full.
  • PeiDub
    PeiDub Posts: 77 Member
    I used to eat them all the time before they changed the formula. I've since switched to the MusclePharm ones.
  • peleroja
    peleroja Posts: 3,979 Member
    edited January 2016
    I eat one for breakfast every morning. It's fast, I can stomach it (not a breakfast fan here), and 20g of protein for ~200 calories is a pretty good deal. But I don't think they're amazingly tasty or anything (some are quite good, some I don't like much), I just eat them because they fit into my goals and I don't have to prepare anything or try to choke down real food in the morning.

    They're better after 10 seconds in the microwave, though.

    I don't like the super sweet flavours like White Chocolate Raspberry too much or even the really popular Cookie Dough/Cookies & Cream/S'mores much for the same reason. I do like the Cinnamon Roll, Banana Nut Muffin, Apple Pie, Mint Chocolate, and Double Chocolate Chunk, and I do not like the Vanilla Almond, Mixed Berry, Strawberry Cheesecake, or Lemon Cream Pie (even though I love lemon flavour normally, I think the bar tastes like Pledge.) I haven't tried the peanut ones because my husband is allergic. But tastes differ and the ones I mentioned first are really popular so I think most people like them, I just can't handle that much sweet.

    ETA: And while I love to cook and think I have a pretty good palate, I can't taste a difference since they switched the formula. Shrug.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    Same as above, I used to like them but I don't like them since they changed the recipe. I now buy reflex bars.
  • tarabole
    tarabole Posts: 166 Member
    I used to eat them, but they are highly processed so I stopped but they do deliver a lot of protein grams compared to many other bars.
  • 100df
    100df Posts: 668 Member
    I tried the double chocolate chunk and the strawberry cheesecake Quest bars. I thought they tasted weird. Wasn't crazy about the texture. I finished both and felt the bars were very filling. Would not buy again. Look for single servings so you don't get stuck with the rest if you don't like.
  • smilezishere
    smilezishere Posts: 106 Member
    I've tried them and I don't mind them. I just choose not to eat them because of the artificial sweetener (sucralose) that's in them.
  • phsst
    phsst Posts: 28 Member
    They constipate me. All that fiber backfires... Anyone else relate?
  • peleroja
    peleroja Posts: 3,979 Member
    phsst wrote: »
    They constipate me. All that fiber backfires... Anyone else relate?

    I find one a day to be, um, beneficial, but more than that absolutely has the effect you experience.

    I eat a ton of fibrous vegetables as it is though so I'm used to it.
  • minniestar55
    minniestar55 Posts: 350 Member
    I eat one for a dessert once in a while, or when I desperately want a very sweet snack. A treat for me, but wouldn't have one every day.
  • snowflake930
    snowflake930 Posts: 2,188 Member
    The only one I like is the white chocolate raspberry when I want something sweet.
    A lot of protein (20g) for 200 calories, and it is better than having a candy bar.
  • echmain
    echmain Posts: 103 Member
    Yes and yes.
  • glassyo
    glassyo Posts: 7,740 Member
    I don't exactly hate the new formula other than they're less pliable. I'm broadening my horizons, trying out different bars now tho.
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    It's a BIG NO.....

    These things are just NASTY... and NASTY is being nice..
  • napilibay
    napilibay Posts: 121 Member
    Ok I was just looking for a bar to have on hand for those times hunger hits at the wrong time.
  • hgycta
    hgycta Posts: 3,013 Member
    edited January 2016
    I don't mind them, I think for the calories, protein, and fiber they taste really good and are convenient! The only thing that prevents me from eating them more is their price, really. I don't think they're as good as some people make them out to be, but my favorite has always been the Double Chocolate Chunk, which tastes good by itself but amazing if you microwave it a little.
    I like Quest bars, but their powders are what really get me, now THOSE are worth the price! As for the bars, I've been just as impressed with Oh Yeah! Nutrition, Power Bar (ProteinPlus line), Power Crunch (especially the salted caramel), among many others.
  • peleroja
    peleroja Posts: 3,979 Member
    napilibay wrote: »
    Ok I was just looking for a bar to have on hand for those times hunger hits at the wrong time.

    They're fine for that purpose, but I think it's better to look at them as exactly that: something that serves a purpose (calories/protein/fibre) rather than something you eat because it's tasty. They are pretty much just a protein shake made solid, you know?

    They have a lot of fibre so they are great at keeping you full IMO, especially if you have one with water.
  • Talan79
    Talan79 Posts: 782 Member
    I only like 3 flavors, smore's, chocolate chip cookie dough, and cookies and cream. I've tried other flavors and thought they were gross. Smore's and chocolate chip one are great after 10 seconds in the microwave.
  • VickyMayonnaise
    VickyMayonnaise Posts: 1 Member
    edited January 2016
    My favorite are the coconut almond and the chocolate chunk. I stay away from the ones made with sucralose and buy the ones made with Stevia. I've tried several and eat one as a snack regularly. Not necessarily because they taste great, but because they're low in sugar and high in protein.
  • snowflake930
    snowflake930 Posts: 2,188 Member
    I just got an email that they are changing the recipe as they have had so many complaints about this.

    BTW, the pumpkin spice ones were awful, and I love pumpkin spice anything.
  • glassyo
    glassyo Posts: 7,740 Member
    snowflake930 wrote: »
    I just got an email that they are changing the recipe as they have had so many complaints about this.

    BTW, the pumpkin spice ones were awful, and I love pumpkin spice anything.

    I just got it too. They're giving away a couple bars (they give you the choices) to test.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    I don't like them. I liked them a long time ago but I've gotten less and less able to stomach the artificial sweetener flavor so now I eat Think Thin instead.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    snowflake930 wrote: »
    I just got an email that they are changing the recipe as they have had so many complaints about this.

    BTW, the pumpkin spice ones were awful, and I love pumpkin spice anything.

    Changing them back to normal? Please say yes lol or you will dash my hopes and dreams!
  • glassyo
    glassyo Posts: 7,740 Member
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »
    snowflake930 wrote: »
    I just got an email that they are changing the recipe as they have had so many complaints about this.

    BTW, the pumpkin spice ones were awful, and I love pumpkin spice anything.

    Changing them back to normal? Please say yes lol or you will dash my hopes and dreams!

    I believe the corn fiber syrup is sticking around. I'm mean. I'm ok with dashing your hopes and dreams. :p
  • jdhcm2006
    jdhcm2006 Posts: 2,254 Member
    gia07 wrote: »
    It's a BIG NO.....

    These things are just NASTY... and NASTY is being nice..

    This! People raved about them so much, that I just had to try them. I wasted so much money trying to find a good flavor. I never did.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    smilezishere wrote: »
    I've tried them and I don't mind them. I just choose not to eat them because of the artificial sweetener (sucralose) that's in them.

    Ohhhhh that's why the S'mores bar I tried tasted so nasty to me!
  • thehoss316
    thehoss316 Posts: 125 Member
    @PeiDub What is this you say about a formula switch? When did this happen? I ask because I sensed something was up...
  • _John_
    _John_ Posts: 8,646 Member
    I like the ones with splenda...beats the hell out of half axing something "natural" to try to accomplish the same goal.
  • frantzcr
    frantzcr Posts: 129 Member
    It depends on the flavor and which sweeteners will be in them. Sucralose (and many others) artificial sweeteners are in some of the newer varieties they've put out. You gotta read the label and be conscientious of what you're putting in your body.
  • SolotoCEO
    SolotoCEO Posts: 293 Member
    I tried them but don't like them. They are all the same texture - extruded goo. More expensive than many of the other bars. Since it's all about individual taste why don't you buy one of 3-4 different flavors and see for yourself.

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