Quest Protein Bars

ktherinerussell

I recently tried Quest protein bars because the guy at GNC raved about how amazingly yummy they were, and I've seen tons of rave reviews on here as well.

My husband and I tried a few different flavors. They were all okay but had a weird aftertaste. Beyond that, my husband and I both experienced weird feelings in our stomachs after eating a Quest bar, like a sick feeling. I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this or if anyone can explain it.

Also, for those of you who love how "amazing" the Quest bars taste, are you comparing the taste just to other protein bars you've tried or to other real food in general?


Thanks!

shadowofender

I haven't tried this brand so I can't speak to that, but as for weird after taste and stomach issues I can.

When I first started, and tried protein shakes/bars/what have you, I noticed the taste of the protein a lot and my stomach hurt. I believe it was because I was so unused to large amounts of protein my body didnt know what to do with it. As I started eating healthier, it stopped happening. Also having calcium in your system helps break protein down, and can help avoid that feeling.

As for the after taste...either I got used to what protein tastes like and I don't notice, or I have stuff without the after taste. Not sure.

earlnabby

I compare them to other protein bars. I find the taste to be good (nothing like a candy bar or snack bar) but not exceptional and definitely better than most protein bars I have tried. The balance of macros and especially the high fiber are what I get them for. I have one a day as my mid afternoon snack and it gets me from lunch to dinner without feeling hungry at all.

ETA: never felt any funny stomach stuff from eating them but I found if I eat more than 2 a day (had a binge once) the high fiber gave me loose BM all the next day.

jkwolly

I like them. I find it was trial and error on flavours, but eventually found the chocolate chip cookie dough and double chocolate chunk ones to be the best.

earlnabby

I like them. I find it was trial and error on flavours, but eventually found the chocolate chip cookie dough and double chocolate chunk ones to be the best.

I found the chunks to be too big in both. My personal favorites are the chocolate brownie and the chocolate peanut butter

sumeetg37

They taste fine for a supplement. They are a filling high protein snack to help me fit in enough protein. I'd rather have cheesecake. That being said, you definitely can't take others word for which ones will taste good to you. I personally find the double chocolate chunk kind of disgusting, but I like the chocolate brownie. Nice thing about GNC is they usually have a pretty decent deal on buying singles if you buy 3 so you can try several flavors till you find a couple you like.

bravid98

You could/probably have a sensitivity to the sugar alcohols. You could try getting used to them by starting with smaller portions and moving up to see if that does the trick.

http://breakingmuscle.com/nutrition/what-you-need-to-know-about-sugar-alcohols

WalkingAlong

Good point. A lot of people are sensitive to sugar alcohols. My daughter can't even use toothpaste without getting a stomach ache, unless it's one of the natural ones.

When I first bought some Quest bars at GNC the clerk suggested I eat just a half at first, if I wasn't used to high fiber.

I was underwhelmed with the taste at first, and they do have that 'protein powder' taste/aftertaste. But I decided to spring for a box to be shipped, anyway. They're pretty filling for low calories and if nuked a little bit, they're kind of good. At least I get a chocolate fix, of a sort.

ChelseaWelseyKins

Maybe try Zone bars instead? I tried Quest bars and had the same experience, so I switched to Special K and then Zone. They taste AMAZING and have like 15g of protein.

LFDBabs

I am not a fan of Quest Bars. It's definitely a texture and after taste thing for me. I prefer and exclusively purchase Pure Protein Bars. 20g protein, 2g fiber. My favorite is the Chewy Chocolate Chip and the Chocolate Peanut Butter.

Try a few brands and see what tastes good for you.

lmann72

I found that the P90X Peanut Butter bars have been the best for me. I'm not a Beachbody fanatic or anything but they taste the least like anything remotely good for you.

willrun4bagels

Could be the sweeteners used in them that are bothering your stomach?

Quest sells bars sweetened with Stevia instead of sucralose. No idea if that makes a difference, but I have seen them for sale on bodybuilding .com.

bravid98

I am not a fan of Quest Bars. It's definitely a texture and after taste thing for me. I prefer and exclusively purchase Pure Protein Bars. 20g protein, 2g fiber. My favorite is the Chewy Chocolate Chip and the Chocolate Peanut Butter.

Try a few brands and see what tastes good for you.

These are my favorite as well. Target sells a larger box that's a great deal too. (don't order them online during the summer months, from anywhere)

beaches61

At first I didn't care that much for Quest bars, but they've kind of grown on me. I tried a few flavors and found ones I liked. The chocolate brownie is my favorite.

One time when I was first trying them, I ate one and felt really sick to my stomach. I drank a bunch of water and the feeling went away. I think I was not used to having so much protein at one time. I also think when you have a lot of protein like that, you need to drink a lot of water. I think it's an adjustment for your body.

I don't think they taste super yummy, but they are Ok. To me, the benefit is that they give you a lot of protein and after I eat one, I'm not hungry for hours.

If I was just doing it for the taste, though, I'd rather have a candy bar or one of the other bars that have less protein.

arthurbekkerman

I've also tried several flavors of quest bars but I don't think they're that good in taste as they are in macros. They certainly don't taste bad or anything but I've had some better tasting bars. But the macros are far better than any other bars I've seen on the market.

As for feeling sick after eating a quest bar, I've never had that happen. Maybe you tried an expired bar or something not sure.

shira324

I agree, I was unimpressed with the Quest bars given all the hype. The texture is unappealing and they definitely have a funny aftertaste.

I'm in love with the Luna protein bars. They're marketed to women, and they're 12g protein in 170 or 180 calories, but that works for me. The mint chocolate chip and cookie dough are my favorites, but honestly, they're all really good.

cmwhite29

The fiber to carb ratio is absurd. Due to that, you need to drink a TON, ton of water or you won't feel great. I eat Quest bars on almost a regular basis and that is my personal experience.

FatFreeFrolicking

I recently tried Quest protein bars because the guy at GNC raved about how amazingly yummy they were, and I've seen tons of rave reviews on here as well.

My husband and I tried a few different flavors. They were all okay but had a weird aftertaste. Beyond that, my husband and I both experienced weird feelings in our stomachs after eating a Quest bar, like a sick feeling. I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this or if anyone can explain it.

Also, for those of you who love how "amazing" the Quest bars taste, are you comparing the taste just to other protein bars you've tried or to other real food in general?


Thanks!

I think the Quest bars are disgusting and also made me sick. It's because they have whey protein in them. A lot of people don't tolerate Whey very well.

Next time buy bars that have soy isolate protein instead. I personally like Balance bars.

TriShamelessly

I find the taste is just okay. I have not tried warming them slightly like others have suggested. I like them primarily because they have a better nutrition profile than many of the others that I've tried. That being said, I also use the Pure Protein and Balance Bars. Those 2 brands have more of a candy bar taste and texture, but the nutritional profile isn't quite as good. I haven't had any "quesy" feelings with any of the brands but I've been known to have an "Iron" stomach that can tolerate a lot of different foods.

LianaG1115

MMMmmmmm They have got to be one of THE BEST tasting protein bars I've tried!! No stomach problems BUT lots of protein can give you gas and some bloating.

The cinnamon roll ones are really super yummy, so are the oreo ones, omg..they all are BUT pricey!!!

PS-Pure Protein bars are good ones too just letting you know.

Hornsby

Yea, I am not a fan of them either. Have tried a few different ones and haven't been impressed so far. Prefer the Pure Protein bars at Target for similar macro content and less money...plus they are easy to get on a whim.

goldfinger88

I've not tried the bars. I know they're very popular but they have a Chinese ingredient in them that I'm a bit afraid of. It could be simply the protein in the bar. Some people get upset stomachs from some types of whey protein. I myself use egg protein powder. But certainly don't eat anymore of them. There are other good bars to consider. I eat Larabars, which have an A rating with Fooducate as do Think Thin bars and both bars are excellent.

rachelrb85

I hope you didn't eat ALL the quest bars and then had a stomach ache :laugh:

I personally like the taste of Quest bars in general. There are certain flavors I don't care for at all, like apple pie, but can stomach them. But chocolate chip cookie dough? Oh yes, I would prefer that over other foods for both taste and protein/macros. When comparing to other protein bars, they are better tasting and less chalky IMO. But I've also had friends complain about the taste, so they are not for everyone I guess.

goldfinger88

I suggest you avoid bars with soy in them as soy creates estrogen and that in turn can be cancerous. You may have heard of estrogen dominate breast cancer. Moreover, soy usually is GMO and that's a very bad thing and something you want to avoid. And do watch the carb and sugar content in bars. Most are merely candy bars. Anything over about 6 grams of sugar is really too much.

nicsflyingcircus

I eat the Luna cookie dough (favorite) and mint ones as well. 12g protein, 3g fiber, 5g fat and 170 cals. I would really like to find one with a higher protein to calorie ratio, but I enjoy the texture of the Luna ones, especially cold from the fridge. I use these as an on the go breakfast or quick snack.

Holly_Roman_Empire

My experience was something like this:

First bite: Wow, this is pretty damn tasty!
Second bite: Mmmm...still pretty good!
Third bite: Eh...kind of a funny after taste, but I can deal.
Fourth bite: I'm almost halfway through it. I can finish it.
Fifth bite: I'm spitting this *kitten* out.

It was the cookies and cream flavor. It just wasn't for me.

ironmonkeystyle

I dig the banana nut muffin flavor, cookie dough, and the peanut butter ones, but everyone's taste is different.

I would start off by eating some Haribo Sugar Free Gummi Bears instead:

http://www.amazon.com/Haribo-Gummi-Bears-Sugar-Free/dp/B000EVQWKC

You can't go wrong with those...

melindafritz1976

i like Clif peanut butter bars once in a great while

also you could make these energy bars at home

dont but them at Gnc- they jack the prices up
and at the grocery store they are 1 dollar

tawny7

I like the chocolate brownie quest bars. I put them in the microwave for 15 seconds. I like the low carb and how protein.

contingencyplan

I recently tried Quest protein bars because the guy at GNC raved about how amazingly yummy they were, and I've seen tons of rave reviews on here as well.

My husband and I tried a few different flavors. They were all okay but had a weird aftertaste. Beyond that, my husband and I both experienced weird feelings in our stomachs after eating a Quest bar, like a sick feeling. I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this or if anyone can explain it.

Also, for those of you who love how "amazing" the Quest bars taste, are you comparing the taste just to other protein bars you've tried or to other real food in general?


Thanks!

Quest bars have additives to raise the fiber content to the ridiculously high amount that it is, and not everyone can digest/process them so well.

My favorite flavor is the Cookies n Cream. However I don't buy Quest bars. I find that they tend to be too tough/chewy for on-the-go use. You have to warm them up in the microwave to get them soft enough to chew, and if you have access to a kitchen, why are you eating a bar and not an actual meal? O.o

47Jacqueline

I tried the quest peanut butter cups and it was like eating dust. YUCK!