Quest Bars

[Parousia]

I bought a variety pack of Quest Bars, so I thought I'd give some feedback on each flavour once I've tried it. Each bar contains 20 or 21 g Protein and from 3-7 g Net Carbs depending on the flavour. Note: these are chewy style bars. This is how it's gone so far:

Coconut Cashew: I don't like coconut, so I gave this one to my son who does. He said it was like eating just coconut, and was not a fan. He tried warming it in the microwave, as some have suggested, but it was no better. He ended up throwing most of the bar away.

Banana Nut Muffin: I was looking forward to this one, but to me, it was a bit of a let down. I would have preferred it without the nuts, I think. Warming it didn't help. I will try it again, though, as it is possible that the taste was just "off" because I was just 2 weeks post-op when I had it. Update: I tried this flavour again, and it wasn't bad. Just not in the same category as the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough one.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: Yum! This one is what inspired me to do a review of these bars. I'm still busy eating it (takes a bit of time for me), but I am really enjoying it!

 

[brooklyngirl]

My personal faves are cookies n cream, white chocolate raspberry, chocolate chunk and especially chocolate chip cookie dough! The others I could pass on.

 

[Terri]

I'm pre-op still, but decided to do some tasting before I heard about tastes changing after surgery. I only had the white chocolate raspberry and LOVED it. I hope I still like them after surgery.

 

[k9ophile]

I've only tried the white chocolate raspberry and the cashew coconut. They are much better than any others I've tried and I do like having an easily portable source of protein that doesn't require refrigeration.

 

[DuodenalSwitchaRoo]

I've been wanting to get some of these but wondered if they were really what they said they were. Good to know they are good sources of protein.

 

[Taterweight]

I've been wanting to get some of these but wondered if they were really what they said they were. Good to know they are good sources of protein.

They aren't bad - better than nasty shakes! But that said, they aren't what I expected....I thought they were bars, they're more like a blob of taffy. If you have dental issues, you definitely want to nuke them in the microwave a few seconds to soften them. They are very filling!

 

[DuodenalSwitchaRoo]

They aren't bad - better than nasty shakes! But that said, they aren't what I expected....I thought they were bars, they're more like a blob of taffy. If you have dental issues, you definitely want to nuke them in the microwave a few seconds to soften them. They are very filling!

Good that's what I wanted to hear! I am ditching the yogurt train as it has too many carbs for my liking....but I need something EASY, very easy to just eat when Im peckish. I got the brownie one and the peanut butter one, should be here Monday and I can't wait!

 

[DuodenalSwitchaRoo]

Mine came!!!! Yay!!!! I've been lusting after cake/brownies etc for a few days....and the brownie quest bars were perfect!!! Shut that junk food junkie up and filled me to the brim with 20g of protein Tomorrow I shall try my peanut butter ones. mmmmm

 

[Elizabeth N.]

I wanted to like these things, but nope, hated 'em. The only protein "bars" I've found remotely palatable are the wafer kind....Oh crap, I forgot the name....And Vitalady's bars. Oh yeah, and Luna protein bars, especially the chocolate mint.

 

[DuodenalSwitchaRoo]

I wanted to like these things, but nope, hated 'em. The only protein "bars" I've found remotely palatable are the wafer kind....Oh crap, I forgot the name....And Vitalady's bars. Oh yeah, and Luna protein bars, especially the chocolate mint.

I didn't love it like I love brownies, but it was chewy enough and had enough taste that it kept me from being stupid. And anyone who tries pure carbs (like I did ONCE!) is friggen stupid and deserves the 20 hours of agony lol. (I learn quick, can you tell? lol)

 

[brooklyngirl]

I find the ones that have "chunks" in them to be the most palatable with the chewiness. The chocolate chip cookie dough, white chocolate raspberry & double chocolate chunk all have chunks of chocolate and the cookies and cream has chunks of "Oreo cookies". I don't care for the ones that are just chew as much.

 

[brooklyngirl]

The power crunch bars are awesome, taste like a wafer candy bar, but the protein:carb ratio is a bit less than I'd like for a daily protein supplement so I keep those for a snack when I want a sweet treat.

 

[DuodenalSwitchaRoo]

So, I can eat this without nuking, I must have a grill of steel. But, I always taste salt! lol. I've read reviews where people have a sweetener aftertaste, but not me. I taste salt. I just ordered a load more though. These are my new sandwich. LOL. I'm all about easy food. And these are very easy. I am going to have to put limits on it though as I can already seem some disordered thinking sneaking in and one cannot exist on quest bars alone.