How Can Everyone Afford Quest Bars?

seltzermint555

where do you al go where's there's $2 coffee!! coffee in my area is like $5 :laugh:

A Tall Blonde at Starbucks is $2, in Manhattan. The only coffee I pay $5 for is a cup of Ethiopian coffee French pressed when I order it from a place called Kaffe 1668. Only have 2 locations in TriBeCa and it puts Stumptown Coffee to shame.

Well I'm definitely not in a huge city, but yeah...the only $5+ coffee you'll find is a venti mocha with an extra pump of espresso at Starbucks.

seltzermint555

in the grand scheme of things they are not that expensive but my family usually purchases grocery items from BJ's in bulk, so there protein bars are $18-$20 for a box of 18 bars, so it is expensive to me

Is it possible to get a part-time job? (I don't know the details of your schooling etc)

kelly_e_montana

Replace the Quest bar with a can of tuna and a Snickers bar (not together, obviously). 50% more protein, better taste, less money.

Groceries are high where I live. Unless there was a big sale, I would pay the same price for a can of tuna and a Snickers as a Quest bar...also a lot more carbs.

A Quest bar costs half of what I would pay for my typical order at Starbucks (I don't go there often, but if I did...). My coffee is a grande skinny iced caramel latte with an extra shot and it is about $5.

taiyola

I live in the UK, but if $2 is around £1-ish, then I don't think that's very expensive. £7 a week?

I get a box of 15 protein bars when I have spare money and just have them for when I'm in a rush and miss breakfast or as a post-gym snack as it takes me a while to travel home to eat.

livingleanlivingclean

I've never had one, and have no desire to have one. I'd rather just eat more protein and vegies/fruit at meals

fitchocolatechip

I wil definitely read that recipe and maybe make it!! Thank you so much that is a great alternative!! Yes I am actually looking into getting a job this summer (my parents don't want me working during the school year) so hopefully that pulls through!:)

ab_1203

They'd be more expensive in UK stores. Online they are around £26 for 12 pack on multiple websites, so just over £2 a bar. Might get some just to see what the fuss is about. The macros arent bad on them to be honest and only 160 calories, so not bad.

wheird

I prefer Clif Bars.

MiloBloom83

I prefer Clif Bars.

+1

Bry_Fitness70

I figure about a penny per calorie is the norm for my TDEE (I eat about 2,500 calories per day). So a Quest bar is about 1.25 cents per calorie, not too extravagant.

SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFish

Try a couple hard boiled eggs (even just the whites) and a small bit of oatmeal for a cheaper, better substitute under a buck?

Love4fitnesslove4food2

I figure about a penny per calorie is the norm for my TDEE (I eat about 2,500 calories per day). So a Quest bar is about 1.25 cents per calorie, not too extravagant.

So, $25 per day is what you spend? That sounds utterly absurd IMO.

MstngSammy

I make my own protein bars. I'm not buying this crap. I like making my own because I know exactly what's in them and the exact process it took in making them. Not to mention the amount of $ I save for some of the best protein bars you can have.

Flax, Honey, protein powder, coco powder, all natural peanutbutter and milk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df7yixMZWJo

Here's a vid on how to make them. No baking required. Save your money.

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Not everyone can afford $2-$5 coffee or personal trainers lol. I'm stretching it with making my own coffee and paying $40 a month for gym dues.

MstngSammy

I prefer Clif Bars.

I use those too. Some are better than others.

ultraconvoy

Quest bars are being sued for not meeting labels claims.

Real food is better btw

KatieWH

I make my own protein bars. I'm not buying this crap. I like making my own because I know exactly what's in them and the exact process it took in making them. Not to mention the amount of $ I save for some of the best protein bars you can have.

Flax, Honey, protein powder, coco powder, all natural peanutbutter and milk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df7yixMZWJo

Here's a vid on how to make them. No baking required. Save your money.

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Not everyone can afford $2-$5 coffee or personal trainers lol. I'm stretching it with making my own coffee and paying $40 a month for gym dues.

Also interested in this recipe. I have made my own before but they were never no bake!

Amadbro

I prefer Clif Bars.

Cliff bars are one of the worse ones you can purchase. Read the ingredients, chances are there will be some words on there you couldn't even pronounce..this is a no no.

Amadbro

I make my own protein bars. I'm not buying this crap. I like making my own because I know exactly what's in them and the exact process it took in making them. Not to mention the amount of $ I save for some of the best protein bars you can have.

Flax, Honey, protein powder, coco powder, all natural peanutbutter and milk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df7yixMZWJo

Here's a vid on how to make them. No baking required. Save your money.

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Not everyone can afford $2-$5 coffee or personal trainers lol. I'm stretching it with making my own coffee and paying $40 a month for gym dues.

After making my own, I'd never buy another from the store. They are sooo much more healthy. You know exactly what's in them and arn't depending on some ingredient label. Plus you can get even more creative and add different flavors of whey.

angelique_redhead

I've never had one either and I make my own coffee. I also make various types of bars if I want them.

babyblues4

I make my own protein bars. I'm not buying this crap. I like making my own because I know exactly what's in them and the exact process it took in making them. Not to mention the amount of $ I save for some of the best protein bars you can have.

Flax, Honey, protein powder, coco powder, all natural peanutbutter and milk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df7yixMZWJo

Here's a vid on how to make them. No baking required. Save your money.

I'm saving this quote for later.

Not everyone can afford $2-$5 coffee or personal trainers lol. I'm stretching it with making my own coffee and paying $40 a month for gym dues.

After making my own, I'd never buy another from the store. They are sooo much more healthy. You know exactly what's in them and arn't depending on some ingredient label. Plus you can get even more creative and add different flavors of whey.

What protein powder is good to use?

tigersword

I prefer Clif Bars.

Cliff bars are one of the worse ones you can purchase. Read the ingredients, chances are there will be some words on there you couldn't even pronounce..this is a no no.

Really? Have you actually read the ingredients on a Clif Bar? I'm guessing no.

Blueberry Crisp Clif Bar:
Ingredients: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, ClifPro® (Soy Rice Crisps [Soy Protein Isolate, Rice Flour, Barley Malt Extract], Organic Roasted Soybeans, Organic Soy Flour), Organic Rolled Oats, Blueberry Fruit Pieces (Concentrated Apple Puree, Glucose Syrup, Oat Fiber, Pectin, Elderberry Juice Concentrate [Color], Citric Acid, Concentrated Blueberry Puree, Natural Flavor), Organic Almonds, ClifCrunch® (Organic Oat Fiber, Inulin [Chicory Extract], Organic Milled Flaxseed, Organic Oat Bran, Organic Psyllium), Organic Cane Syrup, Blueberries (Blueberries, Apple Juice Concentrate), Organic Date Paste, Almond Butter, Organic Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Citric Acid.

Which of these should I not be able to pronounce?

Amadbro

I prefer Clif Bars.

Cliff bars are one of the worse ones you can purchase. Read the ingredients, chances are there will be some words on there you couldn't even pronounce..this is a no no.

Really? Have you actually read the ingredients on a Clif Bar? I'm guessing no.

Blueberry Crisp Clif Bar:
Ingredients: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, ClifPro® (Soy Rice Crisps [Soy Protein Isolate, Rice Flour, Barley Malt Extract], Organic Roasted Soybeans, Organic Soy Flour), Organic Rolled Oats, Blueberry Fruit Pieces (Concentrated Apple Puree, Glucose Syrup, Oat Fiber, Pectin, Elderberry Juice Concentrate [Color], Citric Acid, Concentrated Blueberry Puree, Natural Flavor), Organic Almonds, ClifCrunch® (Organic Oat Fiber, Inulin [Chicory Extract], Organic Milled Flaxseed, Organic Oat Bran, Organic Psyllium), Organic Cane Syrup, Blueberries (Blueberries, Apple Juice Concentrate), Organic Date Paste, Almond Butter, Organic Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Citric Acid.

Which of these should I not be able to pronounce?

http://www.cornucopia.org/hexane-guides/nvo_hexane_report.pdf

"Other prominent companies, such as Lightlife, Yves Veggie
Cuisine, and Clif Bar, continue to use hexane-extracted soy
ingredients in their products. Consumers should demand that
they adopt cleaner practices and switch to greener sources of
soy protein."

http://liveanddiet.com/2013/11/clif-bars-are-bad-for-you.html

"And, according to Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org, brown rice sugar (or syrup in this case) is actually the most nutritionally deficient of ALL types of sugar."

http://likes.com/misc/the-top-15-worst-energy-bars

Seems like Cliff is #1

Seems like YOU havn't read the ingredients or have a lack of understanding in their content.

MstngSammy

I prefer Clif Bars.

Cliff bars are one of the worse ones you can purchase. Read the ingredients, chances are there will be some words on there you couldn't even pronounce..this is a no no.

Really? Have you actually read the ingredients on a Clif Bar? I'm guessing no.

Blueberry Crisp Clif Bar:
Ingredients: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, ClifPro® (Soy Rice Crisps [Soy Protein Isolate, Rice Flour, Barley Malt Extract], Organic Roasted Soybeans, Organic Soy Flour), Organic Rolled Oats, Blueberry Fruit Pieces (Concentrated Apple Puree, Glucose Syrup, Oat Fiber, Pectin, Elderberry Juice Concentrate [Color], Citric Acid, Concentrated Blueberry Puree, Natural Flavor), Organic Almonds, ClifCrunch® (Organic Oat Fiber, Inulin [Chicory Extract], Organic Milled Flaxseed, Organic Oat Bran, Organic Psyllium), Organic Cane Syrup, Blueberries (Blueberries, Apple Juice Concentrate), Organic Date Paste, Almond Butter, Organic Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Citric Acid.

Which of these should I not be able to pronounce?

http://www.cornucopia.org/hexane-guides/nvo_hexane_report.pdf

"Other prominent companies, such as Lightlife, Yves Veggie
Cuisine, and Clif Bar, continue to use hexane-extracted soy
ingredients in their products. Consumers should demand that
they adopt cleaner practices and switch to greener sources of
soy protein."

http://liveanddiet.com/2013/11/clif-bars-are-bad-for-you.html

"And, according to Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org, brown rice sugar (or syrup in this case) is actually the most nutritionally deficient of ALL types of sugar."

http://likes.com/misc/the-top-15-worst-energy-bars

Seems like Cliff is #1

Seems like YOU havn't read the ingredients or have a lack of understanding in their content.

Builder bars are what I have used (not exactly wonderful ing wise...I try to stay away from soy most of the time)
They have been the best ing wise when the $ is short. We know your opinion of them, but, what would be your choice when strapped for cash?

spoiledpuppies

Like others, I just kind of consider them an investment in my health. But really, I used to eat out a lot and now I barely do. So while a lot of my food is more expensive than it used to be, my overall food budget is probably about the same as always.

GGDaddy

This thread got me to researching, thought I'd share. I'm going to steer clear of anything with more than a few grams of sugar, since I'm planning to eat bars before workouts and I don't want to sugar crash. Points me to Quest when I'm feeling rich, and Pure Protein when I'm feeling poor, though I'll miss the fiber. Prices shown are lowest I could find on the internet from a credible site. Maybe I'll make my own if someone answers babyblues4's question on the best powder to use...

Oh Yeah Victory Bars: 200 cal; 21g protein; $1.75; 8g sugar 20g fiber

Quest: 190 cal; 20g protein; $2.08; 1g sugar; 18g fiber

Clif Builder's: 270 cal; 20g protein; $1.50; 22g sugar; 3g fiber

Zone Perfect: 210 cal; 14g protein; $1.00; 15g sugar; 3g fiber

VPX Zero Impact: 400 cal; 30g protein; $2.15; 12g sugar; 6g fiber

Pure Protein (50g): 180 cal; 19g protein; $1.25; 2g sugar; 1g fiber

Think Thin: 240 cal; 20g protein; $1.69; 0g sugar 1g fiber

wordpainter09

I wish I liked Quest bars sometimes. Cookie dough has been the only one so far that tasted decent to me but even then I didn't like it enough to buy anymore of them.

I didn't like them either! Really wanted to because they were so hyped to me. But there are other good ones out there that have that level of protein (Think Thin for example) that are somewhat cheaper and taste better IMO. Even the store brands taste alright and many come with 15-20 g of protein now.

Love4fitnesslove4food2

Maybe I'll make my own if someone answers babyblues4's question on the best powder to use...

you can use any powder you happen to have on hand. optimum nutrition works great from experience.

Francl27

Replace the Quest bar with a can of tuna and a Snickers bar (not together, obviously). 50% more protein, better taste, less money.

And twice the calories, lol. I don't like tuna, personally, so it doesn't help either.

Same for the person who said it's the same as 2 Greek yogurts. Those are not much cheaper here.

I typically stock up when there is a good sale. I have 3 boxes in my pantry waiting to be open. I only eat 3-4 a week though so it lasts me a while. They're not my favorites, but you can't beat the protein/fiber on them.

KnM0107

I have never had a Quest bar, they are not worth the price for me. I can meet my protein goals with less expensive options. Plus, when I want something sweet I make homemade baked goods.

randomtai

They really aren't that expensive. :huh: :huh: