Quest Bars

leighann881
leighann881 Posts: 371
in Food and Nutrition
Are they really healthy????





JUST KIDDING :laugh:





I'm loving me some Clif bars at the moment but I'm not impressed with the macros or the satiety factor. Since i can't just pop over to the store and try a Quest bar I figured I would ask if they are any good.... So... Are they?
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  • Elias1877
    Elias1877 Posts: 8
    they taste good. so yes?
  • leighann881
    leighann881 Posts: 371
    they taste good. so yes?

    I meant to type.... "Are they yummy?" Thanks!
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    They taste like poison to me. Like.. really disgusting.
  • syrklc
    syrklc Posts: 172 Member
    Love cliff bars, white chocolate macadamia nut and usually my treat for the day ;) I never go over on my salt so this is my guilty pleasure with protein..
  • baker150
    baker150 Posts: 112 Member
    YES! They are delicious and super filling! Just not the lemon creme pie one :P
  • TheStephil
    TheStephil Posts: 858 Member
    I love quest bars. I stick to the lower calorie ones (160-170 calories) instead of the ones in the 200s. My favorites are Strawberry Cheesecake and Cinnamon Roll. I also have Banana Nut Muffin (despite my love of bananas, this is my least favorite), Apple Pie and Chocolate Brownie. Chocolate brownie is the closest texture to the other protein bars I've tried in the past.
  • cupcake4u49
    cupcake4u49 Posts: 13 Member
    I LOVE QUEST BARS!! They take maybe two to get used to but after that you are hooked. My favorites are choc chip cookie dough (microwave it for 15 second - heaven!), chocolate brownie and coconut cashew. I tried banana nut and apple pie I didn't really like those. If you don't like them right away give them a second chance - nutritionally they are the best protein bars out there and at 170 calories you can't really go wrong!
  • TheStephil
    TheStephil Posts: 858 Member
    They get expensive though if you get addicted like me so be careful.
  • Heyyleigh
    Heyyleigh Posts: 268 Member
    They are fantastic. I eat them --all flavors. GNC has buy 3 get one free. Its really the only one I eat regularly. You are right, most bars have terrible ingredients- and the sugar!
  • stumblinthrulife
    stumblinthrulife Posts: 2,558 Member
    They taste like poison to me. Like.. really disgusting.

    I think that is the first negative thing I've heard said about quest bars. Never tried them myself, but I was considering buying some.
  • cayadear
    cayadear Posts: 79 Member
    Vanilla Almond.
    Just.
    Delicious, delicious vanilla almond.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    They taste like poison to me. Like.. really disgusting.

    I think that is the first negative thing I've heard said about quest bars. Never tried them myself, but I was considering buying some.

    They're sweetened with Stevia.

    I just don't understand how people can consume Stevia. I tried it once on purpose in coffee and literally gagged. I bought a case of Quest bars, choked two down, and gave the rest away. I accidentally purchased a protein powder flavored with Stevia and thought it had gone bad.

    Maybe I'm just weird. It literally tastes like poison.
  • ihateroses
    ihateroses Posts: 893 Member
    I bought the peanut butter chocolate quest bars and REALLY loved them...

    Then I bought a few boxes of other flavors and they are still sitting in my cupboards because theyre just GROSS.

    I would only recommend the PB chocolate flavor.
  • Phrick
    Phrick Posts: 2,765 Member
    After reading all the glowing, positive reviews of Quest bars I bought 3 flavors to try. I couldn't spit the Apple Pie flavor out of my mouth fast enough, the chocolate brownie one tasted like tootsie roll but the consistency of shoe rubber, and the chocolate peanut butter was about the same as the choc. brownie. Wasted over $8 to find out Quest Bars are horrific.
  • cupcake4u49
    cupcake4u49 Posts: 13 Member
    I have a $10 off coupon for iHerb - they sell boxes of Quest and have free shipping! The code is DMJ717 - yes I do get rewards when people use my code - not going to lie! But it's a win win right??
  • toddis
    toddis Posts: 941 Member
    Some people can really taste the bad part of stevia. It's unfortunate for them.

    The only way I can tolerate a Quest Bar is by microwaving it for about 10 seconds and eating it immediately. The macros look nice on them, but they definitely aren't good. Some are less horrible than others. You can always order a variety pack from their website.
  • kbitikofer
    kbitikofer Posts: 43 Member
    i really like the quest bars. i love cliff bars but the sugar content is really high in them. the quest bars are very low in sugar.
  • ktully93
    ktully93 Posts: 160 Member
    Peanut Butter and Jelly are my favorite. Try them slightly heated in the microwave. It helps with all the chewiness.
  • sarahmaedzz
    sarahmaedzz Posts: 39 Member
    I'm in love with Cliff bars but the sugar content is outrageous! I tried Quest bars and they're just too tough and gross for my liking.
  • amybg1
    amybg1 Posts: 631 Member
    Absolutely LOVE Quest bars! Cinnamon Roll being my favourite so far, Mother...also divided into my stash (I'm hiding things in more places since then) and loved both cinnamon roll as well as choc PB and aske dme to buy her a box of the choc PB flavor - so far so good!
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    They are the tastiest of all protein bars (that are actually protein bars). They also have the best macros. They are also the most expensive (or at least, very expensive).
  • bikinisuited
    bikinisuited Posts: 881 Member
    Quest bars are so freaking disgusting and chewy. I for the most part hate any type of bars. I enjoy good food, Yippey to me as I am such a food addict!!. Why not just eat peanut butter with bananas?
  • DawnEH612
    DawnEH612 Posts: 574 Member
    Funny, i just posted a comment about my disappointment in these two days ago. I bought them at GNC while on special. I heard such great things about them as far as their taste and nutritional profile. The nutritional profile seem pretty good, but the taste, well...... I just had my first one, toasted coconut the other night and i was not impressed at all. Not inedible but nothing i would buy again anytime soon. I have banana nut muffin, chocolate pbutter and cinnamon roll to try. I hope they're better!
  • JenniB64
    JenniB64 Posts: 1
    Are there any decent protein bars that don't have high sodium? I can't get close to my sodium goal.
  • DawnEH612
    DawnEH612 Posts: 574 Member
    Quest bars are so freaking disgusting and chewy. I for the most part hate any type of bars. I enjoy good food, Yippey to me as I am such a food addict!!. Why not just eat peanut butter with bananas?
    I agree nut butter and a banana taste much better...but not as much protein and not necessarily gym bag friendly.. Bars have their place but i prefer food in its more natural state.. And you're right, they were chewy.. I put mine in the microwave for a f seconds which helped it taste a bit better... But I just cant rave abut them!
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    Yes! I :heart: Quest bars. I eat one everyday for breakfast and it keeps me satiated and prevents me from eating stupid things. Also helps with the macros. Just be careful with the fiber, I try not to eat more than one a day. They are super yummy. Especially when lightly warmed.
  • bikinisuited
    bikinisuited Posts: 881 Member
    Funny, i just posted a comment about my disappointment in these two days ago. I bought them at GNC while on special. I heard such great things about them as far as their taste and nutritional profile. The nutritional profile seem pretty good, but the taste, well...... I just had my first one, toasted coconut the other night and i was not impressed at all. Not inedible but nothing i would buy again anytime soon. I have banana nut muffin, chocolate pbutter and cinnamon roll to try. I hope they're better!

    I did the same thing like an idiot at GNC. I don't mind the lean shake 25. I thought maybe trying different flavors but OMG they are the most disgusting thing I ever and I decided not drive to drive to the closest GNC to complaint. I have had a kind bar,which is not bad at all. Overall I don't understand why not eat real food instead of camping food... Good luck to you lady!
  • bikinisuited
    bikinisuited Posts: 881 Member
    Some people can really taste the bad part of stevia. It's unfortunate for them.

    The only way I can tolerate a Quest Bar is by microwaving it for about 10 seconds and eating it immediately. The macros look nice on them, but they definitely aren't good. Some are less horrible than others. You can always order a variety pack from their website.

    Stevia is awful, I can not bare the taste. You are absolutely right!1
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    Quest bars are so freaking disgusting and chewy. I for the most part hate any type of bars. I enjoy good food, Yippey to me as I am such a food addict!!. Why not just eat peanut butter with bananas?
    Peaut butter and bananas are really poor sources of protein. Plus not everyone likes the same thing. I personally cannot stand bananas.
  • iulia_maddie
    iulia_maddie Posts: 2,780 Member
    I don't like all the flavors, but the chocolate one is yummy.

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