Tried my first quest bar after reading all the hype here...

_John_
_John_ Posts: 8,646 Member
edited November 16 in Food and Nutrition
Taste/texture was fine...but sucralose (noticed after eating)? I thought this was the "chemical" free nutrition bar?
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  • BigLifter10
    BigLifter10 Posts: 1,153 Member
    Some people LOVE them.....some (like me) do not. Not sure exactly why, but of the four flavors I've tried, I just don't see the hype. That's ok though...more for the others who do like them!
  • alliesgettinghealthy
    alliesgettinghealthy Posts: 87 Member
    From what I've read, they supposedly taste better when you heat them in the microwave? I bought one but I haven't gotten around to trying it yet.
  • hncary
    hncary Posts: 176 Member
    I bought a whole box of 12 because of all the awesome reviews I've read here. I was so excited for them, but I've tried 3 now and they don't sit well with me. The taste isn't bad really... I find it a little salty almost, but I think its the texture for me. I usually can't get more than half down and feel like I'm going to be sick for a while after. I gave them to my boyfriend. I'm really sad because I wanted to love them
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    Bing one in the microwave for 9ish seconds and see what you think.
  • daniebanks
    daniebanks Posts: 179 Member
    im not a fan of them straight out of the packet, def heat it up!!
  • jonnie256
    jonnie256 Posts: 169 Member
    I think quest bars taste like *kitten*. I've yet to understand why everyone on here loves em.
  • blankiefinder
    blankiefinder Posts: 3,599 Member
    I tried one, and yes, I zapped it in the micro, and I didn't like it at all.
  • nerdygymrat9
    nerdygymrat9 Posts: 163 Member
    Personally I really love Quest Bars, particularly apple pie, double chocolate chunk, and chocolate chip cookie dough flavors (strawberry cheesecake is not bad but not amazing), but everyone has their preferences.
  • bulk_n_cut
    bulk_n_cut Posts: 389 Member
    edited April 2015
    nothing is "chemical" free. everything including water is a chemical. stop using that word as if you found out there are pesticides in it
  • IvanOcampo
    IvanOcampo Posts: 226 Member
    Quest bars are delicious. Cookie Dough/S'mores and choc chip are the best. If I bought a box of 12, I'd eat them in about 2/3 days.. :persevere:

    They're made using something called VitaFiber. . that's what gives it is sweetness and high fiber content .
  • libbikins
    libbikins Posts: 2 Member
    i think they are NASTY ! however, quest does make a "chip" which is FABULOUS !! Very guilt free... I think about 120 calories, 5gm fat and 20 grams of protein !! found them at GNC. They come in a few diff flavors including bbq, sour cream and onion, and salt and vinegar. YUM! ;-)
  • annette_15
    annette_15 Posts: 1,657 Member
    edited April 2015
    I admit to have eaten 1-2 a day for the last two years... #addicted lol
  • SomeGirlSomewhere
    SomeGirlSomewhere Posts: 937 Member
    edited April 2015
    jonnie256 wrote: »
    I think quest bars taste like *kitten*. I've yet to understand why everyone on here loves em.
    I think if one is used to using artificial sweeteners then they are more likely to enjoy the flavor of the Quest Bars. That being said, some of the flavors that are flavors I would ordinarily enjoy I don't really care for in Quest Bar form.

    I have more of an aversion to the the TEXTURE of Quest Bars. For me, putting them in the microwave helps with that issue somewhat.

    I don't love them, but I don't hate them either. In my opinion, they are only "okay." Since I am willing to eat them I keep them around for days when I need more protein and/or fiber, but don't have a lot of calories left.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    I love the choc brownie and double chocolate chunk. At over $50 for a box of 12, I eat them sparingly. However I could easy eat 2 or 3 a day!
  • IvanOcampo
    IvanOcampo Posts: 226 Member
    christinev297 wrote: »
    I love the choc brownie and double chocolate chunk. At over $50 for a box of 12, I eat them sparingly. However I could easy eat 2 or 3 a day!

    UUH!! $50 for a box??! Try e-bay!! I get mine for free with a bag of protein powder..
    Shouldn't be paying more than $35 per 12!!
  • bulk_n_cut
    bulk_n_cut Posts: 389 Member
    IvanOcampo wrote: »
    christinev297 wrote: »
    I love the choc brownie and double chocolate chunk. At over $50 for a box of 12, I eat them sparingly. However I could easy eat 2 or 3 a day!

    UUH!! $50 for a box??! Try e-bay!! I get mine for free with a bag of protein powder..
    Shouldn't be paying more than $35 per 12!!

    i think people in 'straya and NZ are screwed when it comes to pricing lol. i have a cousin in auckland who pays almost 2x for the same protein powder as i do
  • IvanOcampo
    IvanOcampo Posts: 226 Member
    I'm in Melbourne. :)
  • bulk_n_cut
    bulk_n_cut Posts: 389 Member
    $$$$$ lol
  • threnjen
    threnjen Posts: 687 Member
    annette_15 wrote: »
    I admit to have eaten 1-2 a day for the last two years... #addicted lol

    Me too. And I eat Cookie Dough flavor microwaved for 20 seconds almost every time.
    Hasn't been two years for me but it's been months at least and not sick of them yet..
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    IvanOcampo wrote: »
    christinev297 wrote: »
    I love the choc brownie and double chocolate chunk. At over $50 for a box of 12, I eat them sparingly. However I could easy eat 2 or 3 a day!

    UUH!! $50 for a box??! Try e-bay!! I get mine for free with a bag of protein powder..
    Shouldn't be paying more than $35 per 12!!

    I've never bought anything from ebay.
    Also if it gets shipped from America, the exchange rate and shipping negates any savings :disappointed:
    My supplement store can do 12 for $42 but they only have the yuk flavours, and they're hopeless at getting stuff in!

  • tat2cookie
    tat2cookie Posts: 1,899 Member
    I get mine off on Amazon for $27 with free shipping. I only eat half at a time though so they last me a while.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    I've never had a single one- I really don't like protein bars- I'd honestly rather grab a snickers bar. Also they are just to damn expensive for me to justify!!!

    But yeah- I just don't bother with them.
  • annaskiski
    annaskiski Posts: 1,212 Member
    I love the cookie dough in the mic, but it does have an aftertaste I don't like. (surprising for a diet coke addict). I've never had an issue with artificial sweeteners before.

    The Quest coconut cashew has no artificial sweeteners though, so I usually buy those.

    Recently I've found the Pure Protein baked Double Chocolate Vanilla Crunch (the 'baked' part is important, I can't stand the non-baked bars). They taste like candy bars. They don't have as much fiber and a little less protein than Quest bars though....
  • wolfsbayne
    wolfsbayne Posts: 3,116 Member
    edited April 2015
    IvanOcampo wrote: »
    christinev297 wrote: »
    I love the choc brownie and double chocolate chunk. At over $50 for a box of 12, I eat them sparingly. However I could easy eat 2 or 3 a day!

    UUH!! $50 for a box??! Try e-bay!! I get mine for free with a bag of protein powder..
    Shouldn't be paying more than $35 per 12!!

    amazon has them for $24.99/box of 12 with free shipping sometimes

    The ones I've tried have been decent, Strawberry cheesecake and White Chocolate Raspberry. I'd like to try the Lemon Cream pie one and the lady at Smoothie King is ordering them so I can try one before I buy a whole box.

  • spfldpam
    spfldpam Posts: 738 Member
    I love quest bars and usually have one a day for my AM snack. I only buy them when on sale at the Quest website or GNC with a coupon. My favs are chocolate brownie, Choc Chip Cookie dough, Peanut butter supreme. White Choc Raspberry is good but almost too sweet.
  • scaryg53
    scaryg53 Posts: 268 Member
    I've tried all the flavors and I absolutely love them all. I love the chips also. They are a bit pricey, but definitely worth it to me.
  • evileen99
    evileen99 Posts: 1,564 Member
    annaskiski wrote: »
    I love the cookie dough in the mic, but it does have an aftertaste I don't like. (surprising for a diet coke addict). I've never had an issue with artificial sweeteners before.

    The Quest coconut cashew has no artificial sweeteners though, so I usually buy those.

    Recently I've found the Pure Protein baked Double Chocolate Vanilla Crunch (the 'baked' part is important, I can't stand the non-baked bars). They taste like candy bars. They don't have as much fiber and a little less protein than Quest bars though....

    I also have the same issue with the cookie dough, s'mores, and cookies and cream bars--they have that funky artificial aftertaste. I love the coconut cashew!

  • lulucitron
    lulucitron Posts: 366 Member
    My fav is white chocolate raspberry...so good and the oreo one is good as well. I don't eat them often...just when I'm stuck and need something quick.
  • Solamer
    Solamer Posts: 67 Member
    Tried them because of MFP, cookies & cream is the only one I truly like. Don't like the aftertaste of the microwaved chocolate chip cookie one. I like them for their stats and taste over protein drinks. I want to chew something and feel food in my belly!
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    bulk_n_cut wrote: »
    nothing is "chemical" free. everything including water is a chemical. stop using that word as if you found out there are pesticides in it

    Thanks for stating the obvious. Now you do know that he put "chemical" in quotes just for that reason don't you?
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