Does anyone eat Quest bars?

I use them as a breakfast when I'm trying to run out the door. I like them, and they keep me full.

I eat one for breakfast every morning. It's fast, I can stomach it (not a breakfast fan here), and 20g of protein for ~200 calories is a pretty good deal. But I don't think they're amazingly tasty or anything (some are quite good, some I don't like much), I just eat them because they fit into my goals and I don't have to prepare anything or try to choke down real food in the morning.

They're better after 10 seconds in the microwave, though.

I don't like the super sweet flavours like White Chocolate Raspberry too much or even the really popular Cookie Dough/Cookies & Cream/S'mores much for the same reason. I do like the Cinnamon Roll, Banana Nut Muffin, Apple Pie, Mint Chocolate, and Double Chocolate Chunk, and I do not like the Vanilla Almond, Mixed Berry, Strawberry Cheesecake, or Lemon Cream Pie (even though I love lemon flavour normally, I think the bar tastes like Pledge.) I haven't tried the peanut ones because my husband is allergic. But tastes differ and the ones I mentioned first are really popular so I think most people like them, I just can't handle that much sweet.

ETA: And while I love to cook and think I have a pretty good palate, I can't taste a difference since they switched the formula. Shrug.

I used to eat them, but they are highly processed so I stopped but they do deliver a lot of protein grams compared to many other bars.

I've tried them and I don't mind them. I just choose not to eat them because of the artificial sweetener (sucralose) that's in them.

phsst wrote: »

They constipate me. All that fiber backfires... Anyone else relate?

I find one a day to be, um, beneficial, but more than that absolutely has the effect you experience.

I eat a ton of fibrous vegetables as it is though so I'm used to it.

The only one I like is the white chocolate raspberry when I want something sweet.
A lot of protein (20g) for 200 calories, and it is better than having a candy bar.

I don't exactly hate the new formula other than they're less pliable. I'm broadening my horizons, trying out different bars now tho.

napilibay wrote: »

Ok I was just looking for a bar to have on hand for those times hunger hits at the wrong time.

They're fine for that purpose, but I think it's better to look at them as exactly that: something that serves a purpose (calories/protein/fibre) rather than something you eat because it's tasty. They are pretty much just a protein shake made solid, you know?

They have a lot of fibre so they are great at keeping you full IMO, especially if you have one with water.

My favorite are the coconut almond and the chocolate chunk. I stay away from the ones made with sucralose and buy the ones made with Stevia. I've tried several and eat one as a snack regularly. Not necessarily because they taste great, but because they're low in sugar and high in protein.

snowflake930 wrote: »

I just got an email that they are changing the recipe as they have had so many complaints about this.

BTW, the pumpkin spice ones were awful, and I love pumpkin spice anything.

I just got it too. They're giving away a couple bars (they give you the choices) to test.

snowflake930 wrote: »

I just got an email that they are changing the recipe as they have had so many complaints about this.

BTW, the pumpkin spice ones were awful, and I love pumpkin spice anything.

Changing them back to normal? Please say yes lol or you will dash my hopes and dreams!

gia07 wrote: »

It's a BIG NO.....

These things are just NASTY... and NASTY is being nice..

This! People raved about them so much, that I just had to try them. I wasted so much money trying to find a good flavor. I never did.

@PeiDub What is this you say about a formula switch? When did this happen? I ask because I sensed something was up...

It depends on the flavor and which sweeteners will be in them. Sucralose (and many others) artificial sweeteners are in some of the newer varieties they've put out. You gotta read the label and be conscientious of what you're putting in your body.