Just tried my fist quest bar
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I find quest bars inedible. They are disgusting.
If I need a bar of any type I grab a larabar. Not my most favorite snack in the world, but they do the trick if nothing else is avaliable.0 -
I remember having a few quest bars and they were amazing. I waited months to get one on sale again, and they were disgusting.
The chocolate mint flavor is alright. But I only know this because I found some marked down well under $1. Worth the risk when that cheap.0 -
I tried the Quest chocolate brownie bar, and had to spit it out.
The same thing happened with another brand of protein bar.
I gave up protein bars after that. Stupid brofad, IMHO.3 -
I like the apple pie ones but recently tried the Think Thin 20gram protein lemon, yummmmm! !!!!!!0
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I find quest bars inedible. They are disgusting.
If I need a bar of any type I grab a larabar. Not my most favorite snack in the world, but they do the trick if nothing else is avaliable.
I love those little Lara Bar bites they came out with. The chocolate cherry ones are like crack to me.0 -
If you have extras, try cutting the bar and baking it into cookies before throwing them away. You may like them better.
Quest Bar Cookies0 -
All of the Quest bars are somewhat nasty to me. They are too gummy/chewy/processed. Granted, they have the best macros out there for low calories, high fiber, and high protein. They are also just about as expensive as any others out there. Look around for some 'baked' or 'layered' protein bars. Some will have more sugar, less fiber, but usually will have the same amount of protein. Some might be higher in calories, but many aren't bad. My favorites were always the 'Fit Crunch' by Robert Irvine. There are two sizes if you can find them, snack size which I think was around 190 calories and 16 grams of protein or 300+ calories for 30 grams of protein. I've actually moved away from eating them myself once I hit maintenance because I can afford some extra calories and there's no need for me to spend the money on them now. I used to eat them for a mid-morning snack to bump up my protein intake but now I just make myself a healthy version of a sausage/egg mcmuffin with a low calorie muffin, a fried egg, and some turkey sausage and a slice of cheese. Comes in around 400 calories for up to 25g of protein depending on the type of sausage I use.1
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Spliner1969 wrote: »All of the Quest bars are somewhat nasty to me. They are too gummy/chewy/processed. Granted, they have the best macros out there for low calories, high fiber, and high protein. They are also just about as expensive as any others out there. Look around for some 'baked' or 'layered' protein bars. Some will have more sugar, less fiber, but usually will have the same amount of protein. Some might be higher in calories, but many aren't bad. My favorites were always the 'Fit Crunch' by Robert Irvine. There are two sizes if you can find them, snack size which I think was around 190 calories and 16 grams of protein or 300+ calories for 30 grams of protein. I've actually moved away from eating them myself once I hit maintenance because I can afford some extra calories and there's no need for me to spend the money on them now. I used to eat them for a mid-morning snack to bump up my protein intake but now I just make myself a healthy version of a sausage/egg mcmuffin with a low calorie muffin, a fried egg, and some turkey sausage and a slice of cheese. Comes in around 400 calories for up to 25g of protein depending on the type of sausage I use.
FitCrunch are legitimately the most delicious and best textured bars on the market. I need to order some of the new cinnamon ones to try them, as they appear to be a limited time thing.
As mentioned though, they are 380 kcal for the full sized bars, so a pretty big bomb in that area. Most of that is from the fat content though, which is what makes a baked bar so good, imo. I have never had a high fat (18-20+g) protein bar that wasn't delicious, but it can be hard to justify dem kcals, even when I am bulking.1 -
I'm with you. I've ordered a few protein bars and cookies (after reading reviews) but I've disliked all of them. Thankfully I ordered singles instead of a box. I was so hyped when ordering them too
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Never had a Quest bar of the old formula. Had a S'Mores this year and it had a nasty aftertaste. Afterwards, I saw that it had sucralose in it and figured that was the culprit.0
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Gallowmere1984 wrote: »Spliner1969 wrote: »All of the Quest bars are somewhat nasty to me. They are too gummy/chewy/processed. Granted, they have the best macros out there for low calories, high fiber, and high protein. They are also just about as expensive as any others out there. Look around for some 'baked' or 'layered' protein bars. Some will have more sugar, less fiber, but usually will have the same amount of protein. Some might be higher in calories, but many aren't bad. My favorites were always the 'Fit Crunch' by Robert Irvine. There are two sizes if you can find them, snack size which I think was around 190 calories and 16 grams of protein or 300+ calories for 30 grams of protein. I've actually moved away from eating them myself once I hit maintenance because I can afford some extra calories and there's no need for me to spend the money on them now. I used to eat them for a mid-morning snack to bump up my protein intake but now I just make myself a healthy version of a sausage/egg mcmuffin with a low calorie muffin, a fried egg, and some turkey sausage and a slice of cheese. Comes in around 400 calories for up to 25g of protein depending on the type of sausage I use.
FitCrunch are legitimately the most delicious and best textured bars on the market. I need to order some of the new cinnamon ones to try them, as they appear to be a limited time thing.
As mentioned though, they are 380 kcal for the full sized bars, so a pretty big bomb in that area. Most of that is from the fat content though, which is what makes a baked bar so good, imo. I have never had a high fat (18-20+g) protein bar that wasn't delicious, but it can be hard to justify dem kcals, even when I am bulking.
I'd probably go for a Lenny and Larry's for that amount of calories (although not as much protein).0 -
I love chocolate chip Quest bars. Never tried the illustrious "old" formula.0
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Gallowmere1984 wrote: »Spliner1969 wrote: »All of the Quest bars are somewhat nasty to me. They are too gummy/chewy/processed. Granted, they have the best macros out there for low calories, high fiber, and high protein. They are also just about as expensive as any others out there. Look around for some 'baked' or 'layered' protein bars. Some will have more sugar, less fiber, but usually will have the same amount of protein. Some might be higher in calories, but many aren't bad. My favorites were always the 'Fit Crunch' by Robert Irvine. There are two sizes if you can find them, snack size which I think was around 190 calories and 16 grams of protein or 300+ calories for 30 grams of protein. I've actually moved away from eating them myself once I hit maintenance because I can afford some extra calories and there's no need for me to spend the money on them now. I used to eat them for a mid-morning snack to bump up my protein intake but now I just make myself a healthy version of a sausage/egg mcmuffin with a low calorie muffin, a fried egg, and some turkey sausage and a slice of cheese. Comes in around 400 calories for up to 25g of protein depending on the type of sausage I use.
FitCrunch are legitimately the most delicious and best textured bars on the market. I need to order some of the new cinnamon ones to try them, as they appear to be a limited time thing.
As mentioned though, they are 380 kcal for the full sized bars, so a pretty big bomb in that area. Most of that is from the fat content though, which is what makes a baked bar so good, imo. I have never had a high fat (18-20+g) protein bar that wasn't delicious, but it can be hard to justify dem kcals, even when I am bulking.
I'd probably go for a Lenny and Larry's for that amount of calories (although not as much protein).
I used to eat a Fit Crunch bar mid-morning, and a Lenny and Larry's cookie in the afternoon. Between the two it was quite a few calories, but I was still working out 90 min a day six days a week then. I've dropped back to 5 days a week now and stopped using protein supplements beyond my morning shake other than the occasional bag of jerky. I seem to do fine if I eat a mid-morning snack involving some sort of meat/egg combo, so I make my lower calorie McMuffins before heading off to work.
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When did Quest change their recipe? Anyone know?0
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Quest bars in any flavor taste like absolute garbage to me!!!
Try the chocolate mint flavor Clif Builders Bar... it tastes like thin mint Girl Scout cookies, so so yummy!! It's like a candy bar but with 20 grams of protein!
Also here's a good tip- for protein shakes try coconut water instead of plain water or milk as your liquid mixer. So good!! Plus you get extra electrolytes & vitamins & natural sweetness.0 -
halimaiqbal00 wrote: »Double chocolate chunk and it was disgusting yuk yuk yuk. It's rated by many as one of the best flavours and I love choc but this was just no. Urgh
There bars aren't that good anymore. They used to be great but now they changed formula and they are just OK0 -
GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »That changed Quest formula ended my love affair with them. I can't handle the aftertaste they have now. I used to love the chocolate chip cookie dough and white chocolate raspberry flavors. They're terrible now.
YESSSS. I used to eat 4-5 a day now I eat 1 every few months or so.0 -
Same I hav not been able to find one I really love as much as them. I find ones that are good but nothing I crave and can eat a ton of at once. (blessing in disguise perhaps?). My protein is about half it used to be. With the bars I used to eat 160g a day now I am lucky if I get 60, ugh. 0 -
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I love chocolate chip Quest bars. Never tried the illustrious "old" formula.
Omg you are lucky. Most people I know who were huge fans when the old formula was out don't like them anymore but people I know who didn't try them then or only ate them once a week or so during the old formula still like them.0 -
I remember having a few quest bars and they were amazing. I waited months to get one on sale again, and they were disgusting.
The chocolate mint flavor is alright. But I only know this because I found some marked down well under $1. Worth the risk when that cheap.
This is because of the recipe change. I bought liike 60 boxes old formula when I saw the last for sale on ebay months ago but its been months since then and I miss them so much. Never have had a better protein bar than old formula quest. Wish I could still buy them off someone I'd even eat them expired. 0 -
Am i the only one who didn't notice a difference between the old and the new formula? They still taste the same to me.2
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Omg quest bars are the worst
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I don't care at all for Quest bars--I think they're gummy and have a weird, fake-sweet taste. But I'm such a big fan of the chocolate peanut butter Clif Builder bars that I subscribe to them on Amazon.0
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Never tried a Quest bar. Too expensive to me.
Was buying Pure Protein bars from Costco but they recently stopped selling them in favor of their own Kirkland bars. May try the Kirkland bars when I run out of my stock of Pure Protein bars, but the illustration of the Kirkland bars on the box seems really unappealing and there are only 2 flavors.
Love the taste of the Pure Protein bars. They have 20-21g of protein per bar at only 180 to 200 gms (which is as good or better than most) and they are widely available online in more flavors than were sold in the Costco boxes. So, I can always order more in that way if need be.1 -
Christine_72 wrote: »Am i the only one who didn't notice a difference between the old and the new formula? They still taste the same to me.
I've heard this from people who ate them a few times a week or less frequently. How much did you eat them? I noticed those who ate a lot of them really could tell the difference (I am talking one or more a day LOL).0 -
Christine_72 wrote: »Am i the only one who didn't notice a difference between the old and the new formula? They still taste the same to me.
Way more of an aftertaste for me unfortunately
But I'm at the point where a regular nut/granola/fiber bar will be much more satisfying and filling for me than a protein bar anyway.0 -
Quest bars are nasty to me. :sick:0
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Lenny and Larry are my go-to. Not as protein heavy, but they're the best tasting I've had.Gallowmere1984 wrote: »Spliner1969 wrote: »All of the Quest bars are somewhat nasty to me. They are too gummy/chewy/processed. Granted, they have the best macros out there for low calories, high fiber, and high protein. They are also just about as expensive as any others out there. Look around for some 'baked' or 'layered' protein bars. Some will have more sugar, less fiber, but usually will have the same amount of protein. Some might be higher in calories, but many aren't bad. My favorites were always the 'Fit Crunch' by Robert Irvine. There are two sizes if you can find them, snack size which I think was around 190 calories and 16 grams of protein or 300+ calories for 30 grams of protein. I've actually moved away from eating them myself once I hit maintenance because I can afford some extra calories and there's no need for me to spend the money on them now. I used to eat them for a mid-morning snack to bump up my protein intake but now I just make myself a healthy version of a sausage/egg mcmuffin with a low calorie muffin, a fried egg, and some turkey sausage and a slice of cheese. Comes in around 400 calories for up to 25g of protein depending on the type of sausage I use.
FitCrunch are legitimately the most delicious and best textured bars on the market. I need to order some of the new cinnamon ones to try them, as they appear to be a limited time thing.
As mentioned though, they are 380 kcal for the full sized bars, so a pretty big bomb in that area. Most of that is from the fat content though, which is what makes a baked bar so good, imo. I have never had a high fat (18-20+g) protein bar that wasn't delicious, but it can be hard to justify dem kcals, even when I am bulking.
I'd probably go for a Lenny and Larry's for that amount of calories (although not as much protein).
As for Cliff Bars, there's a Mexican chocolate released this year that I adore (I'm a sucker for spicy chocolates). I've only seen it once at a Trader Joes.
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