Quest Bar Addiction.

desjham

Soooo addicted to these! I look forward to eating one everyday! But sometimes its hard deciding which one I want because I limit myself to one! (They're just so expensive and I was going into the Vitamin Shoppe too much.... haha)

Jelaan

I found some at Popeyes Fitness after hearing people on this site raving about them. On the advice of the guy in Popeyes, I left my first one on the dashboard of my car in the sun. OMG, I ate that thing like a wild animal lol. Now if i take one for lunch I leave it in the sun and it is perfect by the time I get to eat. I haven't decided which one I like the most - more research is required!

edited because I was thinking more about Quest bars than typing

nickle2dime

I left my first one on the dashboard of my car in the sun. OMG, I ate that thing like a wild animal lol.

That seriously cracked me up! lol. I did the same thing.

I have one left. The Banana Nut Muffin. It is going in my hot car RIGHT NOW!

apparations

I'm personally responsible for getting like 4 other people hooked on them. I eat one every day! Someone in another quest bar post mentioned putting one in the toaster oven... SO GOOD. They replaced granola bars for me and have really helped me hit my protein goals. Cookies and cream is my current fave. mmmmm

GatorDeb1

I am now obsessed with double chocolate chunk. Trying to limit to 2 a day also. I love them more than any other food I eat right now! I enjoy chocolate chip cookie dough and chocolate brownie as well.

I know. People are like Chocolate Brownie this and Chocolate Brownie that but Double Chocolate Chunk... whoa!

cece5300

2 or 3 a day?? That's 600 calories I'd rather spend on spaghetti and meatballs or a burger or something. Sheesh! I will concede that quest bars are ok, especially if you're on the go or whatever, but they're not so yummy that I'd willingly eat multiple of them a day in place of other more delicious stuff.

I tried the cookies and cream one the other day and it was ok. I got a free brownie one so I'll probably eat it at work today

matthawthorneisamyth

All that fiber has got to be doing a number on your plumbing. 64 grams per day is a lot.

MaidensAndMonsters

I'm eating a vanilla almond crush at the moment. I am OBSESSED. My friend gifted me a variety box and you would think I had just hit the lottery. Love them so much!!!!

TaintedVampyre

So... I'm eating an apple pie QB Wow. It's a dream come true.

tannie64

Ok I don't get it I found them to be dry and tasteless. Did I get bad ones or what? I tried a few different flavors and though are you kidding for the price of these they should taste a whole lot better.

drewba13

Two weeks ago I had my first one. Last week I went to Vitamin Shoppe and bought 2 dozen. My favorites are:
-Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (by far the best)
-Peanut Butter Supreme
-White Chocolate Raspberry
-Strawberry Cheesecake

I've tried about 8-9 different flavors so far and haven't had a bad one yet. My least favorites so far have been chocolate brownie and double chunk chocolate. I'm not really a chocolate lover, they also taste the "fakest" to me.

yc4king

For the people eating these regularly, are you eating them as a snack or a meal replacement? For breakfast?

Welcome2theHellmouth

I usually eat 2 bars a day between much healthier meals with protein and veggies. I eat 5 times a day but I think of the bars as snacks.

Sarahliquid

For those who haven't tried Think Thin, they are not as yummy, but are perfectly edible, for $1 a piece. Target sells them by the box for a little less.

malibu927

For the people eating these regularly, are you eating them as a snack or a meal replacement? For breakfast?

I eat three a week...two as a snack, but on Sundays I eat it on my drive to work because it's 4:45 in the morning and it's a quick grab

yc4king

I eat three a week...two as a snack, but on Sundays I eat it on my drive to work because it's 4:45 in the morning and it's a quick grab

That's kind of what I was thinking, would make a quick breakfast.

kaylajane11

I tried to get into them like everyone seems to be... all I remember was the aftertaste and sore jaw I got after eating them. I could eat the thinkthin bars all day long though, that's my addiction.

I agree, the aftertaste made me a little nauseous, honestly. I picked one up to try and it totally grossed me out. They're also way too expensive for my budget.

I eat a Luna protein bar every day, though. I know they're not as great nutritionally, but they taste way better to me, and 12g of protein isn't too bad. I just wish Target carried more flavours of them, as there are only two flavours of the protein Lunas there that I like.

I've never tried Thinkthin bars. I will have to check them out.

cainn24

I decided that Quest bars were getting a little expensive. And since I had started craving them I wanted to stop eating them just to see what would happen (since I believe that cravings should always be investigated). But late last night I found myself rummaging through the cupboard in which I normally keep my boxes of Vanilla Almond Crunch (my favourite) in the desperate hope that there might still be one in there somehow. There wasn't. But as thorough as that initial search was I did it all over again. Still nothing.

What alarms me is that the last time I remember feeling this way was when I was still eating lots of sugar/carbs. I mean we're almost talking turn-the-place-upside-down-level cravings here and that just isn't normal in the context of a low-carb diet for me any more. Moreover it reminds me of the way I would sometimes behave as a smoker during one of my many failed attempts to quit. I'd throw out my cigarettes as some sort of dramatic symbolic gesture only to go to ridiculous lengths to try to hunt some down just a few hours later (I quit for good about 5 years ago thankfully). So I guess on some semi-serious level, mostly as a result of negative associations I think, I am suspicious of these cravings. But the thing is that even if I eat 4 bars a day (or even 6 as I have on occasion I'm almost ashamed to admit) I'm maintaining my current weight just perfectly (which is the result of a 20kg/44lb loss that I've kept off for about 2 years now thanks to carb-conscious eating).

Still, I'd like to know what is going on here.

DataSeven

I tried a few different flavors once. Nothing to write home about.... the chocolate-flavored ones were better than the non chocolate ones. Not really worth going out of my way to get them, and they're very expensive as well.

FitPhillygirl

I eat one on the days when I go to the gym a weightlift. I don't feel the need to have one everyday.

melseeds

I am addicted as well. I eat one as a mid morning snack and (most of the time) the other as my mid afternoon. I also eat five times a day, including my Quest bars. I am a little concerned though, I find myself wanting to eat my spare quest bar instead of the veggies and cheese I packed for my mid afternoon snack. Yesterday, I skipped dinner and ate a Quest bar instead. Its bad. They must put crack in them. I may need a 12 step program soon. I am really hoping that two a day is not going to mess up my system.

BicepsAndBows

I feel you! I'm OBSESSED! Like in a love affair with Quest Bars! Have you tried the Smores one yet? OMG so amazing. And if you pop them in the microwave for about 7 seconds right before you eat them, it's like a gooey,warm dessert! YUMMMMMM

melseeds

The S'mores and the Cookie Dough are the worst for me....maybe I will try not buying those kind in order to curb my insane addiction. I love them warmed up...oh and the Cinnamon Roll....drool!

lemurcat12

Sarahliquid wrote: »

For those who haven't tried Think Thin, they are not as yummy, but are perfectly edible, for $1 a piece. Target sells them by the box for a little less.

I actually like Think Thin more. They just have more calories and less fiber and for me are less filling.

(Oh, never mind, I replied to a post from months ago!)

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liftingandlipstick

Love them, but can't afford them often. I've been experimenting with making my own, and so far it's not too bad. Protein powder + flaxseed meal + oat flour + something wet/sticky + flavor. I make a batch every weekend for breakfast during the week. The best ones so far have been:

2 scoops protein powder, single serving lemon Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons oat flour, bit of lemon zest. (3 bars)

4 scoops protein powder, 1/2 a Starbucks Via packet, 2 tablespoons caramel sauce, 1/4 cup of oat flour and a splash of coconut milk.

Blueberry muffin is next up on my to-try list. Just need to get some blueberries first.

dianaiku

Chewy bars are delicious but fatty not like these thin examples xD

Emilia777

GatorDeb1 wrote: »

I had 3 today and I have 74 of them downstairs.

You’re lucky that your address isn’t listed on your profile.

I too discovered my love of Quest bars recently. They’re perfect for when my sweet tooth hits. I even like them with my black coffee instead of a pastry. I can’t even want to feel guilty about eating them - the protein and fibre are awesome!

970Mikaela1

MissAnjy wrote: »

lol I just got done eating a Quest bar. I always tell myself.....must.....not.....eat.....like....candy lol

I don't buy them.anymore. I'll eat a whole box.

krissyreminisce

I love them, too. I only eat one after my workout though. I only have enough calories for one. I started out not liking any of them, and now I like just about all of them (save Strawberry cheesecake, the chocolate peanut butter, and banana nut muffin) after putting them in the microwave. I can only buy a box plus four individual ones at a time. I usually buy a box of a chocolate themed one and a few fruit themed ones for the morning workouts on the weekend.

If I could afford to eat more of them, I would. lol.