Quest bars

cnjg420
cnjg420 Posts: 405 Member
edited November 16 in Food and Nutrition
Has anyone tried these? Do they fill you up? I'm gonna try one for breakfast tomorrow so I'm hoping it will fill me up until lunch! Any experience
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  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Yes. No. The new formula is gross, I wouldn't touch one with a ten foot pole or waste my calories on them.
  • robynrstiles
    robynrstiles Posts: 41 Member
    I really like the peanut butter supreme quest bars. And yes they are filling
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  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    They're ridiculously expensive for what they are. $40 for a box of 12?! No thank you. Just buy an oh Henry if you want a tasty snack. They're nothing special and won't give you any sort of extra edge in your weightloss/progression journey
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    Yeah. I eat a crap ton of them. I have been eating a protein bar for breakfast for like 3 years. Definitely hold me over until lunch.
  • macchiatto
    macchiatto Posts: 2,890 Member
    I buy them sometimes with Amazon Subscribe and Save so they're around $21 for a box of 12. I like the chocolate chip cookie dough (best microwaved for about 10 seconds).
    Though I don't like them as much as I used to; not sure if it's the formula change as my own taste changed more recently (but maybe S&S was sending older boxes? Who knows).
  • JustTrackinIt
    JustTrackinIt Posts: 26 Member
    The chocolate chip cookie dough is the best one I have tried. Try microwaving it for 5-10 seconds to warm it up it will be softer.
  • yayamom3
    yayamom3 Posts: 939 Member
    I love them. I agree with microwaving. It makes it taste like dessert.
  • peleroja
    peleroja Posts: 3,979 Member
    I used to have one every day for breakfast (not a breakfast person, I just need something I can choke down that'll give me a little energy) but then I found out that Costco makes a duplicate with almost identical macros, way cheaper where I live than Quest.

    They're the Kirkland Signature Protein Bars and unfortunately they only come in the cookie dough/brownie flavours, but they are like 1/3-1/4 the price of Quest in my area, taste pretty much the same, and have an almost identical macro profile, so it's no contest.
  • yayamom3
    yayamom3 Posts: 939 Member
    peleroja wrote: »
    I used to have one every day for breakfast (not a breakfast person, I just need something I can choke down that'll give me a little energy) but then I found out that Costco makes a duplicate with almost identical macros, way cheaper where I live than Quest.

    They're the Kirkland Signature Protein Bars and unfortunately they only come in the cookie dough/brownie flavours, but they are like 1/3-1/4 the price of Quest in my area, taste pretty much the same, and have an almost identical macro profile, so it's no contest.

    I had no idea. I think I'll give them a try. Thanks for the info.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    I love most of them. Especially in the microwave, or when it gets warm out, just put it on your dash for awhile.
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  • yayamom3
    yayamom3 Posts: 939 Member
    I tried the Costco Kirkland brand. Yuck! Total waste of money. I'll pay more for a Quest bar any day. There's no comparison.
  • Sassafras106
    Sassafras106 Posts: 73 Member
    They taste fine for a protein bar--nothing to rave about to your friends.
    I couldn't get through a whole one today without feeling full, but of course this morning I was very disinterested in food
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    I picked up the cinnamon roll one. I took one bite, and threw the rest away. I think I even spit that out. Not in a hurry to try any others.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    edited March 2017
    Double chocolate chunk and chocolate brownie are the best flavours imo, the others are just meh. Microwaving for 15 seconds is a prerequisite :smiley:

    ETA: Against my better judgement, i swayed from my regular flavours and tried the oatmeal chocolate chip the other day. It was nice at first, but then i noticed a slight aftertaste that reminded me of vomit :worried:
  • KuchieJr93
    KuchieJr93 Posts: 15 Member
    They really aren't too bad. A good amount of fiber as well. One a day is optimal.
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    cnjg420 wrote: »
    Has anyone tried these? Do they fill you up? I'm gonna try one for breakfast tomorrow so I'm hoping it will fill me up until lunch! Any experience

    I used to eat them regularly because I liked the macros, fiber, and how they filled me up. They changed the formula and now they are horrible.
  • Jazznit
    Jazznit Posts: 27 Member
    i have the birthday cake one. Nothing to rave about. tastes like a protein bar. keep a stash at my desk and have it when i get hangry.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    Jazznit wrote: »
    i have the birthday cake one. Nothing to rave about. tastes like a protein bar. keep a stash at my desk and have it when i get hangry.

    Birthday cake? I didnt know Quest did that flavour.
  • nowine4me
    nowine4me Posts: 3,985 Member
    edited March 2017
    I love Quest bars (and shakes). The blueberry muffin bar is may fav and (or sometimes with) the salted caramel shake. You can find a bunch of mixed sample boxes of Amazon. A few are really dreadful.
  • JinjoJoey
    JinjoJoey Posts: 106 Member
    I just recently got a free sample bar of their newest flavor Mocha Chocolate Chip. I immediately purchased a box. I'm not a coffee fan at all, but this flavor is probably one of the best tasting I've ever had, as far as protein bars, in general.
  • JB035
    JB035 Posts: 336 Member
    edited March 2017
    I've tried a few different kinds... the texture kills it for me.

    Personally they don't fill me up. You'd be better off planning a good breakfast. If you get up early like me or you're not a morning person, prep it for the week.
  • Fit_in_Folsom
    Fit_in_Folsom Posts: 220 Member
    I use them for travel, and when I am on the go. If you can find them on sale, not bad. They are overall, not bad nutrition, but as JB said, much better to plan a good breakfast.
  • mjbnj0001
    mjbnj0001 Posts: 1,266 Member
    I used to use them as a filler on a long commute home (1.5-2 hrs driving). Mostly what I consider to be the "least objectionable" flavor - vanilla almond. They're ok, macros not too bad if you allow them to fit into your dailies. Don't leave them in your car in the hot months. I like that they're not all crumbly, as some other bars can be.
  • Muscleflex79
    Muscleflex79 Posts: 1,917 Member
    Jazznit wrote: »
    i have the birthday cake one. Nothing to rave about. tastes like a protein bar. keep a stash at my desk and have it when i get hangry.

    are you sure its quest? never heard of or seen a quest birthday cake one?
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    JinjoJoey wrote: »
    I just recently got a free sample bar of their newest flavor Mocha Chocolate Chip. I immediately purchased a box. I'm not a coffee fan at all, but this flavor is probably one of the best tasting I've ever had, as far as protein bars, in general.

    Agreed! My new favorite!
  • Ironandwine69
    Ironandwine69 Posts: 2,432 Member
    I really like the chocolate cookie dough. It's a little sweet though. I eat it when I'm cravings sweets.
  • ohyes135
    ohyes135 Posts: 2 Member
    It's very filling... lots of protein and fiber. Some taste good but others not really. Try them all and you'll see which you like best.
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