Quest bars
elphie754
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So while I am trying to increase my fiber intake I've been using these to help reach that goal. I like the taste of most of the chocolate ones but I find the chewiness and texture turns me off to them. I've been thinking of blending a bar and drinking it. Has anyone tried this? If so, did it come out decent or just a gooey mess that is even worse?
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herrspoons wrote: »Stick them in a microwave for thirty seconds. Blending will not end well
This would work when I'm home but unfortunately I typically eat them at work where I don't have access to a microwave
. Is there a specific reason you say it won't end well? 0 -
Have you tried the cookies n cream flavor? They seem to be softer and less chewy than the chocolate ones, while still having, you know, chocolate.0
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chesirecatastrophe wrote: »Have you tried the cookies n cream flavor? They seem to be softer and less chewy than the chocolate ones, while still having, you know, chocolate.
I bought a whole bunch of different flavors to try- cookies and cream being one of them. Haven't tried it yet though.0 -
I wouldn't try blending. You don't need the protein, just the fiber? That's a pretty expensive way to add fiber. Fiber is cheap. You can take pills or drink a powder in water or chew a gummy or even just munch veggies.
Or if you prefer something that's more of a pre-packaged, high fiber meal replacement, I'd pick up a canned protein drink or make one from protein powder and add psyllium or other fiber supplement powder, if there are no high fiber ones sold.0 -
I sometimes bake mine for 5-10 minutes to crisp them up. Particularly the cookie style ones. Then it does feel like I'm having just regular cookies rather than a protein bar.
They're probably still the best textured bars I've tried though, others are WAY too chewy.0 -
Benefiber is awesome if you're just looking to increase your fiber intake
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WalkingAlong wrote: »I wouldn't try blending. You don't need the protein, just the fiber? That's a pretty expensive way to add fiber. Fiber is cheap. You can take pills or drink a powder in water or chew a gummy or even just munch veggies.
Or if you prefer something that's more of a pre-packaged, high fiber meal replacement, I'd pick up a canned protein drink or make one from protein powder and add psyllium or other fiber supplement powder, if there are no high fiber ones sold.
I had been using psyllium capsules but it wasnt high enough in fiber per capsule. The quest bars have 15+ fiber per bar.freyja1197 wrote: »Benefiber is awesome if you're just looking to increase your fiber intake
Unfortunately I can't use benefiber because they can not guarantee their product never was cross contaminated with something contains gluten.
I sometimes bake mine for 5-10 minutes to crisp them up. Particularly the cookie style ones. Then it does feel like I'm having just regular cookies rather than a protein bar.
They're probably still the best textured bars I've tried though, others are WAY too chewy.
Ill try that and try to eat the bars at home instead of at work so I can do this.0 -
I agree with microwaving it.. I generally did it for 15 seconds otherwise they would blow up...
On a side note, could you just eat more veggies?0 -
Cool.. if you want some good recipes, check out www.mccormick.com . They have really helped me get my fiber.
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Cool.. if you want some good recipes, check out www.mccormick.com . They have really helped me get my fiber.
Great! Ty for the suggestion. 0 -
I would think that blending a Quest bar would be hard on the blender. Since they are hard but chewy I'd imagine it would really gum it up and be hard to wash.
I recommend Combat Crunch bars.0 -
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I don't think there's any reason you can't use psyllium powder to get 15+mg of fiber per day. It's just plant fiber. I'm not arguing against Quest bars, I like them, but it's just such an expensive source of fiber and if you don't like them, why spend so much?WalkingAlong wrote: »I wouldn't try blending. You don't need the protein, just the fiber? That's a pretty expensive way to add fiber. Fiber is cheap. You can take pills or drink a powder in water or chew a gummy or even just munch veggies.
Or if you prefer something that's more of a pre-packaged, high fiber meal replacement, I'd pick up a canned protein drink or make one from protein powder and add psyllium or other fiber supplement powder, if there are no high fiber ones sold.
I had been using psyllium capsules but it wasnt high enough in fiber per capsule. The quest bars have 15+ fiber per bar.
Can you eat Fiber One products? A half cup of Fiber One cereal has 14g. A cup of beans has around 15g.
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WalkingAlong wrote: »
I don't think there's any reason you can't use psyllium powder to get 15+mg of fiber per day. It's just plant fiber. I'm not arguing against Quest bars, I like them, but it's just such an expensive source of fiber and if you don't like them, why spend so much?WalkingAlong wrote: »I wouldn't try blending. You don't need the protein, just the fiber? That's a pretty expensive way to add fiber. Fiber is cheap. You can take pills or drink a powder in water or chew a gummy or even just munch veggies.
Or if you prefer something that's more of a pre-packaged, high fiber meal replacement, I'd pick up a canned protein drink or make one from protein powder and add psyllium or other fiber supplement powder, if there are no high fiber ones sold.
I had been using psyllium capsules but it wasnt high enough in fiber per capsule. The quest bars have 15+ fiber per bar.
Can you eat Fiber One products? A half cup of Fiber One cereal has 14g. A cup of beans has around 15g.
Sadly no I can't since most of their products contain oat.0 -
Can you put the Quest bar in a place that generates heat? Like on top of your computer tower or even under your thigh for a bit? Even a little heat can really help it go down. I can't eat any of them without them being heated.
I second (or third) the cookies and cream bar suggestion. It's the only one I can actually eat.
You can try blending, but I can't imagine that ending up the way you'd like.0 -
Microwave and the cookie dough ones rock!0
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Since you don't have access to a microwave what about throwing it in on your dashboard in your car while you are out? The heat should heat it up quite ab bit. I've done this while I am at work.0
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IDK about quest bars but you could increase fiber by adding chia to that smoothie or making a "pudding" by letting chia soak in milk and maybe adding some protein powder or cinnamon...Personally I am on a kick of mixing chia with peanut butter....ch-ch-ch-chia! lol0
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herrspoons wrote: »Stick them in a microwave for thirty seconds. Blending will not end well
This would work when I'm home but unfortunately I typically eat them at work where I don't have access to a microwave. Is there a specific reason you say it won't end well?
If I don't have access to a microwave, I'll just put the quest bar in one of my pockets for half an hour or so to warm it up. While it's not as great, it works in a pinch.0 -
You'll laugh, but I sit on mine for about 15 minutes (in the package, of course). When I get up - nice and FLAT and warm.
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I love these bars. The cookie dough one is delicious!0
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Thank you everyone for the ideas. The heat in the back of our ambulance gets pretty hot, so ill try that.
I find it funny that everyone seems to live the cookie dough flavor. I tried it and it was too sweet for me. I couldn't even finish the bar.0 -
Shoot. I thought that one was officially gf.
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Shoot. I thought that one was officially gf.
Nope. In the USA products can be labeled GF as long as they test under 220ppm. They actually aren't required to list if it is made on shared equipment. I have to actually call companies before I try something new and ask ALOT of questions. I typically call a second time on another day to make sure the answers are consistent. I know that sounds paranoid but is the only way I have been able to remain outside of the ICU for the past year.0
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