Tried my first quest bar after reading all the hype here...
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But yes John, they all taste kinda gross in my opinion.0
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They're like any food. Some people like them, some people don't.
I like them. Then again, I also like kale. I think a lot more people have really strong anti-kale sentiment than anti-Quest bar sentiment.0 -
BigLifter10 wrote: »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!
I second this one! No texture, chemicals, can't see why any one would eat them.
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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!
$28 for a box of 12 on Amazon
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No. No microwave! Leave it (wrapped) on the dash of your car for a minute or two. If you park outside, that is. Otherwise, I have a tiny ceramic heater I use to warm them up.
MtRx Prime bars are a close facsimile (though flavors are underwhelming)0 -
Depends on the flavour. Some of them don't have sucralose. I don't like many of the varieties, most are just okay but nothing special. I really like the Cookies and Cream one, it's the only one I buy now. Apple Pie and Cinnamon Bun are both good too, but the Cinnamon has a lot of sugar alcohols, so I only eat half at a time.
I really don't like the Choc chip or S'mores ones. The chocolate ones are boring and taste of sucralose to me, and the peanut butter ones aren't peanut buttery enough.0 -
browningamanda 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!
$28 for a box of 12 on Amazon
@browningamanda That's if you live in America
The shipping costs and exchange rate makes it cheaper to buy them here.
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I am addicted to quest bars! I currently have 10 boxes. I eat 3-4 a day. I know it's excessive, but I go through phases where I am "addicted" to certain foods and eat them non stop until I get sick of them.
I buy them when stores have sales and free shipping so I get them for around $20 a box or less.
Favorite flavors..
White chocolate raspberry
Cookie dough
Double chocolate
Chocolate peanut butter
Smores
Apple pie
Just okay
Strawberry cheesecake
Banana nut
Peanut butter and jelly
Cookies and cream
Coconut cashew
Not that good
Chocolate brownie (too hard for my liking, only good when baked)
Vanilla almond (too salty)
Mixed berry
Peanut butter supreme (boring)0 -
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mamapeach910 wrote: »They're like any food. Some people like them, some people don't.
I like them. Then again, I also like kale. I think a lot more people have really strong anti-kale sentiment than anti-Quest bar sentiment.
LOL kale hater here Quest are okay just too much $$
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There is a disturbing lack of appreciation for Coconut Cashew in this thread.
The texture is hit or miss, I think, for folks. I personally like (but don't love) the texture; I can see how others wouldn't care for it.
I would buy them again over other protein bars in the future, just because I like the texture and flavor, and especially like the macros compared to others I've tried. I don't have any bitterness or other reactions to sucralose, aspartame, or sugar alcohols so I've got that going for me. I don't hardly ever eat them anymore, but that's because I don't really eat protein bars as snacks very often (I used to) since I got hooked on using protein powder in my coffees.
I tried the microwave thing, and, yes, IMHO it's a nice change. But the reason I might keep around protein bars is to have them available on the go or in a pinch. If the microwave is a requirement for them to be tasty, I'd pass (I don't think it is a requirement).
This thread makes me think maybe I should pick up a box for the first time in a long time for some upcoming travel.0 -
I like the cookie dough one, mostly. I was actually disappointed when I first tried them (ordered the amazon box of the chocolate ones), but by the time I finished it they'd grown on me and I really liked the cookie dough one.
I keep thinking I should cut down on them, but this magical 7-11 near me has started selling them for $2. (It also sells two kinds of Talenti and Think Thin bars, which I also like.) So I keep buying them. The macros/fiber just make them the perfect filling on-the-go snack for me, at least from time to time.0 -
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joshperson195 wrote: »In all honesty, they are overly-hyped and not as healthy as people think. Yes, they are good, but I mean..
What do you mean?
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You really don't like them? Feel free to mail them to me! Lol. I'm seriously obsessed! The Smores, chocolate chunk, cookies and cream, and cookie dough are so so good! I spend way too much money on Quest bars every week lol. I mean obviously they are a protein bar and a low sugar one, so they aren't going to taste like a brownie or a hot fudge Sunday lol, but for the amazing nutrition you get I think it's pretty damn yummy! Try warming one up in the microwave for about 7 seconds right before you eat it if you want it to be a little softer and more like a dessert
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The only one I like is the Vanilla Nut because I think it tastes like a Bit O' Honey bar. But I think 18 grams of fiber at once is not a good idea. The other day I bought South Beach Coconut Crunch bars. 120 calories, 8g fat, 7g fiber, 1g sugar (from the coconut), and 6g protein. These bars are sweetened with Stevia. I have had gastric bypass and cannot tolerate added sugars or alcohol sugars. I like to crumble the bar up and layer it with Oikos Triple Zero Greek Vanilla yogurt and mixed berries. It's a great parfait!0
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joshperson195 wrote: »christinev297 wrote: »MarciBkonTrk wrote: »But I think 18 grams of fiber at once is not a good idea. The
Why not?
it is hard on your stomach (bloating, gas, etc.)...
Oh ok. It's just never affected me that way. Then again i average between 50-60g of fibre a day.
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Personally, the cinnamon roll warmed is the business... and I HATE the taste of fake sugar. But! I found that after I ate one, without fail, I would develop stomach pain and indigestion. Booo0
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iwearthejumper32 wrote: »Personally, the cinnamon roll warmed is the business... and I HATE the taste of fake sugar. But! I found that after I ate one, without fail, I would develop stomach pain and indigestion. Booo
I always get the stomach pain too. I don't hate the taste by any means, but every single time I try to eat one I feel sick for a good hour or two. Not sure why, but they just don't sit well with me.0 -
They use different sweeteners in different bars. I think there are three different combinations.
I like the cookies and cream and vanilla almond - but that's it. And they have to be warmed in the microwave.0 -
I think they are ok.
I didn't like the cinnamon roll flavor.
The lemon one is really good.
The banana nut muffin tastes just like a banana muffin.
The brownie one is good.
That's all I have tried so far.0 -
iwearthejumper32 wrote: »Personally, the cinnamon roll warmed is the business... and I HATE the taste of fake sugar. But! I found that after I ate one, without fail, I would develop stomach pain and indigestion. Booo
I always get the stomach pain too. I don't hate the taste by any means, but every single time I try to eat one I feel sick for a good hour or two. Not sure why, but they just don't sit well with me.
It's the sugar alcohols. Some people have issues digesting them. Check the ingredients on the one you're eating, note which sweetener(s) it has, and try a flavor that uses different sweetener. It may be you're one of the people who can't tolerate any of the polyols, but that's not always the case.0 -
christinev297 wrote: »joshperson195 wrote: »christinev297 wrote: »MarciBkonTrk wrote: »But I think 18 grams of fiber at once is not a good idea. The
Why not?
it is hard on your stomach (bloating, gas, etc.)...
Oh ok. It's just never affected me that way. Then again i average between 50-60g of fibre a day.
I usually have over 100g fiber a day haha0 -
Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »christinev297 wrote: »joshperson195 wrote: »christinev297 wrote: »MarciBkonTrk wrote: »But I think 18 grams of fiber at once is not a good idea. The
Why not?
it is hard on your stomach (bloating, gas, etc.)...
Oh ok. It's just never affected me that way. Then again i average between 50-60g of fibre a day.
I usually have over 100g fiber a day haha
Awesome! ! And here I was thinking I was doing well. If your diary is open I may have to check it out to get some ideas.
I'm on my phone at the moment, and it never goes to peoples profiles when I click on them, just goes straight to mine
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There is a disturbing lack of appreciation for Coconut Cashew in this thread.
That's my favorite one followed by Double Chocolate Chunk.
There's only a few flavors available that don't have sucralose, and it will say "No Artificial Sweeteners" on the top left corner of the wrapper.
Cinnamon Roll
Chocolate Peanut Butter
Coconut Cashew
Double Chocolate Chunk
Banana Nut Muffin
Lemon Cream Pie
Strawberry Cheesecake
I've not tried the banana or lemon. Strawberry cheesecake is my least favorite of the rest. Cinnamon roll and chocolate PB are kind of even.0 -
iwearthejumper32 wrote: »Personally, the cinnamon roll warmed is the business... and I HATE the taste of fake sugar. But! I found that after I ate one, without fail, I would develop stomach pain and indigestion. Booo
I always get the stomach pain too. I don't hate the taste by any means, but every single time I try to eat one I feel sick for a good hour or two. Not sure why, but they just don't sit well with me.
It's the sugar alcohols. Some people have issues digesting them. Check the ingredients on the one you're eating, note which sweetener(s) it has, and try a flavor that uses different sweetener. It may be you're one of the people who can't tolerate any of the polyols, but that's not always the case.
I will check when I get home, but so far its been chocolate chip cookie dough and cinnamon roll. I can't remember the other right now.0
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