Quest Bars????

KDar1988

I was at GNC getting protein powder and spotted the display. Had heard of these but never had one. A girl comes in and loads up on them (mainly chocolate chip cookie dough). So I got one to try. I haven't had it yet but I'm hoping it doesn't have that classic nasty aftertaste that some bars have. I can only describe it as a "metal" taste...I don't know.

Hoping these will live up to the hype.

shoeloveramber

The cookie dough and Oreo ones are SO good. They are a great protein rich snack on the go and I use them if I am having a sugar craving. You get the taste without the bad stuff.

dmenchac

"I have NEVER EVER EVER seen a protein bar on the market with better macros. Ever."

Agreed... but....

Quest Bars have the best macros (according to the label). But it is my understanding that they are being sued in California for allegedly falsifying the macros of their bars-- so I no longer eat them. The fibre in those bars (along with the protein) are what attracted me to Quest Bars-- the taste kept me buying them. But i am suspicious of how accurate the macros are so i dropped them and replaced with real food I can track.

Just do a google search and decide for yourself.

Anyone can file a lawsuit. You do not need any proof. I suggest you go on the quest website and read their statement from the President of Quest regarding the lawsuit. The lawsuit is frivolous and they give you a study to back it up. And only the fiber is being questioned. Perhaps you should do some research before you listen to the rumors.


Also, why are we necroing 5 month old threads? (not you)

dmenchac

I had never heard of these before now. I just looked it up, holy crap. They actually look pretty impressive. The protein is decent (Isolate), strong amount of carbs, healthy fats. The only issue is that it is going to be pretty calorie dense. Meaning, one of their bars is about 200calories, so if your not careful, you could over do your caloric limit for the day by eating either too many etc.

I would strongly advise against using the microwave, just spend some time and see exactly what the microwave does to food!

Calorie dense for a protein bar!? 200 calories is legit one of the lowest ever. Most bars have 350+ and are loaded with chemicals.

_Calypso_

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my quest bars. I do not eat them for weight loss, I eat them bc they have amazing macros and help me get my protein. I often have one for breakfast or after an afternoon workout!!

Not all the flavors are good. But cookie's n cream... YUM!!!!

bwats33

so i have heard these are the bars to eat for weight loss. however the ones i have tried taste disgusting but most people only rave about how amazing they are. Anyone else feel this way??

I had the same experience with Cliff Bars.....friends would rave about them, but I tried one and it tasted like dirt. I guess everyone is different!

kjwasmund

THe Strawberry cheescake are terrible. I eat them between meals if I have to wait too long to eat. I really only like the brownie.

dmenchac

Chocolate chip cookie dough, cookies and cream, and cinnamon roll are my favorites

drmcglone

I love them....totally satisfy the sweet tooth.

njitaliana

I like the white chocolate raspberry and the cookies and cream. They are pretty good.

bmondloch

I don't too often comment on the message boards but here it goes. I have never tried the Quest bars you mention but I get Nature Valley - 100% Natural Protein Chewy Bars-Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate bars. They taste amazing and I am sure they are less expensive than the designer bars. They have 10 grams of protein per bar and 190 calories. I use them as a snack before I do my lunch time walks so I have the energy. Try them to see if you like them, just my suggestion.

LeannJeffers

I have two favorites #1 Cookies and Cream and #2 White Chocolate Raspberry.

I have tried other ones and the peanut butter one is eh- ok. The banana nut muffin one tasted just like a muffin.

dislike the lemon one (too lemony) and the brownie one tastes like cardboard.

You have to try them all to find which ones you like. I like them because they are simple breakfast option for me and helps me boost my protein levels.

njitaliana

I certainly hope this lawsuit isn't accurate. The fiber count is the main reason I eat these, since it can be deducted from gross carbs. Dreamfields pasta just had to pay $8 million for the same reason. The net carb count was inaccurate and causing blood sugar surges. If Quest is doing the same, it is dangerous for people with high blood sugar who rely on them. I really don't care what their president says--I want to see lab test results.

"I have NEVER EVER EVER seen a protein bar on the market with better macros. Ever."

Agreed... but....

Quest Bars have the best macros (according to the label). But it is my understanding that they are being sued in California for allegedly falsifying the macros of their bars-- so I no longer eat them. The fibre in those bars (along with the protein) are what attracted me to Quest Bars-- the taste kept me buying them. But i am suspicious of how accurate the macros are so i dropped them and replaced with real food I can track.

Just do a google search and decide for yourself.

Anyone can file a lawsuit. You do not need any proof. I suggest you go on the quest website and read their statement from the President of Quest regarding the lawsuit. The lawsuit is frivolous and they give you a study to back it up. And only the fiber is being questioned. Perhaps you should do some research before you listen to the rumors.


Also, why are we necroing 5 month old threads? (not you)

dmenchac

I certainly hope this lawsuit isn't accurate. The fiber count is the main reason I eat these, since it can be deducted from gross carbs. Dreamfields pasta just had to pay $8 million for the same reason. The net carb count was inaccurate and causing blood sugar surges. If Quest is doing the same, it is dangerous for people with high blood sugar who rely on them. I really don't care what their president says--I want to see lab test results.

"I have NEVER EVER EVER seen a protein bar on the market with better macros. Ever."

Agreed... but....

Quest Bars have the best macros (according to the label). But it is my understanding that they are being sued in California for allegedly falsifying the macros of their bars-- so I no longer eat them. The fibre in those bars (along with the protein) are what attracted me to Quest Bars-- the taste kept me buying them. But i am suspicious of how accurate the macros are so i dropped them and replaced with real food I can track.

Just do a google search and decide for yourself.

Anyone can file a lawsuit. You do not need any proof. I suggest you go on the quest website and read their statement from the President of Quest regarding the lawsuit. The lawsuit is frivolous and they give you a study to back it up. And only the fiber is being questioned. Perhaps you should do some research before you listen to the rumors.


Also, why are we necroing 5 month old threads? (not you)

Lab results are posted on their website if you had read what I said

lemonsnowdrop

I don't too often comment on the message boards but here it goes. I have never tried the Quest bars you mention but I get Nature Valley - 100% Natural Protein Chewy Bars-Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate bars. They taste amazing and I am sure they are less expensive than the designer bars. They have 10 grams of protein per bar and 190 calories. I use them as a snack before I do my lunch time walks so I have the energy. Try them to see if you like them, just my suggestion.

I think the 21 grams of protein in Quest bars makes up for the extra cost, but that's just my opinion.

leeshults

I bought five bars....I couldn't give the things away! They were horrible.....

PrairieSlims

I have never tried Quest bars as the ones I take are to be use in conjuction with my exercise so are an exercise bar. I use a shake for my Protein and add fruit and fiber to it for my breakfast. They are so yummy compared to what I have tried anyways.

craftydoll

I thought the brownie one tasted like crap, despite everyone raving about it. Maybe I should try it microwaved to see if it tastes better that way. I had the cinnamon roll one microwaved and thought it was pretty good for a protein bar.

White Chocolate raspberry on the other hand…pretty freakin' good. It did a good job in tricking my taste buds to think I was having a "bad" treat.

craftydoll

Whoops, hit reply instead of quote. Can't wait to try the chocolate chip cookie dough and cookies and cream bars. Yummm.

winonavampire

I just bought four of these bad boys today. GNC had a buy three get one free deal so I after reading all the raving on this board about them, I thought I would give them a shot.

I have been a Cliff Builder Bar guy for a while now, but at 270 calories and ~30ish carbs, I stopped eating them during low carb deficit days. I was really excited to see the <200 calories and 3-4 grams of carbs (hopefully the whole net carb thing actually works... I have seen both sides).

I grabbed the Peanut Butter Supreme, Cookies and Cream, Cookie Dough and PB&J. I'm gonna try one a little later tonight.

Any ideas on which one to try first??

JenniTheVeggie

I just bought four of these bad boys today. GNC had a buy three get one free deal so I after reading all the raving on this board about them, I thought I would give them a shot.

I have been a Cliff Builder Bar guy for a while now, but at 270 calories and ~30ish carbs, I stopped eating them during low carb deficit days. I was really excited to see the <200 calories and 3-4 grams of carbs (hopefully the whole net carb thing actually works... I have seen both sides).

I grabbed the Peanut Butter Supreme, Cookies and Cream, Cookie Dough and PB&J. I'm gonna try one a little later tonight.

Any ideas on which one to try first??

Hmmm....tough choice. Those are all good. Go for cookies and cream.

cggrlsteph

I just bought four of these bad boys today. GNC had a buy three get one free deal so I after reading all the raving on this board about them, I thought I would give them a shot.

I have been a Cliff Builder Bar guy for a while now, but at 270 calories and ~30ish carbs, I stopped eating them during low carb deficit days. I was really excited to see the <200 calories and 3-4 grams of carbs (hopefully the whole net carb thing actually works... I have seen both sides).

I grabbed the Peanut Butter Supreme, Cookies and Cream, Cookie Dough and PB&J. I'm gonna try one a little later tonight.

Any ideas on which one to try first??

man thats a 50/50 between Cookies and Cream and the Cookie dough... those are my favs

BlueButterfly94

I don't know about weight loss, but I found them when looking up protein bars and have been seriously considering them as I oftentimes lack protein in my diet.

Ely82010

I also got some Quest bars few weeks ago to eat in the afternoon snack, mostly for the protein. They are horrible :sick: and once I finish what I have I am not buying them again. Waste of money, even if the protein count is good and the carbs are low.

Edited because I can' spell on Wednesdays.

winter29

For me I like the cookies and cream and chocolate chip cookie dough, and the brownie one. I cannot stand any of the ones that have fruit they make me feel nauseous before I even get one bite down. But the chocolate ones are great. If they just weren't so damned expensive

winonavampire

Well, tried the Cookies and Cream. Definitely tasty. I am a huge Oreo fan, so the Cookies and Cream was a great one to start with. Now looking forward to all the Peanut Butter variants!

jeeplovin

I also went and bought 4 bars to try. I think they are pretty darn good. Choc chip cookie dough is awesome. Kills a sugar craving in its track. Chocolate fudge, cinnamon roll, and white choc. raspberry are were good.

pinkshiningstar

Bake in the oven at 400 Degrees for about 4 minutes or until a little puffed and golden. DELISH!

I've actually never eaten a bar directly out of the wrapper. Either gets baked or microwaved for 15 seconds.

SDAMRON

mmmm the cookies and cream and the strawberry cheesecake is good

KylaDenay

I think all quest bars are gross IMO. I have not had one that taste good.

Edit: I like the Think Thin Bars. They have 20 grams of protein. The brownie crunch is really good.