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Quest Bars Appreciation Thread - Not all bars are created equal

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Dennis said:
I never knew to check if we had a Quest bar thread.

I am going to be making my own Quest bars - only better!

I have already ordered the VitaFiber that is the secret ingredient in these bars.

I will be using only the finest Organic Whey Protein Powder from grass-fed cows.

For flavors, the first try will be a chocolate-peanut butter combo.

I am going to call them Dennis Bars.
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Thank you!!! Been waiting on a method to buy oligosaccharides instead of melting candies or other things that have them in it. Definitely will be trying this out soon!
 
Kimosabae said:
Okay, calling straight BS on this. They're not too expensive; you're just not willing to prioritize them over other dietary decisions. That's all. Not saying them being cheaper wouldn't be nice, but considering what they provide, I think their pricing is reasonable. Especially if you're within reach of a GNC or any other place that sells them at a discounted rate (of which there are many. I never pay full price for them).
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I really like a protein bar now and again, there are easy, can be taken on the go, etc. etc.

The issue is, I can get quest bars for $2+ /bar, or I can get a clif bar for .70$ per bar. And while I would certainly prefer a quest bar, I find it hard to justify the extra cost compared to the alternative. I don't want to turn this into a quest bar vs. "some other bar" thread. Still, that is the money management side of my head kicking in. So no, it is not BS.
 
NintendoGal said:
Thank you!!! Been waiting on a method to buy oligosaccharides instead of melting candies or other things that have them in it. Definitely will be trying this out soon!
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I bought the VitaFiber syrup rather than the powder because that seems like it will be easier getting the right consistency for the bars.
 
QP3 said:
I really like a protein bar now and again, there are easy, can be taken on the go, etc. etc.

The issue is, I can get quest bars for $2+ /bar, or I can get a clif bar for .70$ per bar. And while I would certainly prefer a quest bar, I find it hard to justify the extra cost compared to the alternative. I don't want to turn this into a quest bar vs. "some other bar" thread. Still, that is the money management side of my head kicking in. So no, it is not BS.
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TBH I never even considered that there were other protein bars after coming across Quest bars :3. I've always viewed every other protein bar as junk food, Cliffs included. The Quest Bars are ideal for many because the calorie/protein ratio is so good. But to each their own. I'll admit to being more picky with my nutrition than most.
 
Kimosabae said:
TBH I never even considered that there were other protein bars after coming across Quest bars :3. I've always viewed every other protein bar as junk food, Cliffs included. The Quest Bars are ideal for many because the calorie/protein ratio is so good. But to each their own. I'll admit to being more picky with my nutrition than most.
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My nutrition and financial sides always seem to be butting heads.
 
Oh yeah victory bars are good too.. Just a tad more carbs.. Usually cheaper by the box too.. I switch it up from time to time, but yeah quests are a staple of my diet these days, perfect snack
 
The VitaFiber arrived so I have been experimenting with making my owns bars.

It is super-easy. VitaFiber is some magic ingredient shit.

So far I made two flavors:

Hazelnut-chocolate flavor (I use Justines, not Nutella)
Crunchy Speculoos flavor (the real stuff, not Trader Joe's)

They are amaaaaaaaaaaazing

It is all about getting the ratio of VitFiber to Whey powder right.
 
Dennis said:
The VitaFiber arrived so I have been experimenting with making my owns bars.

It is super-easy. VitaFiber is some magic ingredient shit.

So far I made two flavors:

Hazelnut-chocolate flavor (I use Justines, not Nutella)
Crunchy Speculoos flavor (the real stuff, not Trader Joe's)

They are amaaaaaaaaaaazing

It is all about getting the ratio of VitFiber to Whey powder right.
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Very cool! Post some pictures and/or recipes! And good on you for noting the superiority of Biscoff spread.
 
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I love Quest bars!

I tried them for the first time a couple weeks ago as part of my lunch at work. The double chocolate chunk is amazing!

Do you guys know where to get them cheaper then $2 a bar though?
 
I tried out the S'mores and Cookie Dough flavors. They are ok. I really don't like the texture to Quest bars. ...don't like the flavor much either. I'll try out the fruit flavored ones and see if they are more my speed.

I bought some at Trader Joe's and they charge a bit over 2 bucks for each. They are way overpriced elsewhere.
 
Has anyone else tried the Quest "Potato" chips? I honestly thought they were pretty good considering the nutritional values. They're similar in taste to Baked Lays but with 21 g of protein in a bag.
 
reggieandTFE said:
Has anyone else tried the Quest "Potato" chips? I honestly thought they were pretty good considering the nutritional values. They're similar in taste to Baked Lays but with 21 g of protein in a bag.
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I purchased the Sour Cream & Onion flavor and didn't like it.
 
Just looked these up on Amazon and had to laugh. $25 for a dozen 180 calorie snacks? Over $2 per bar?

And then there's a bunch of recent reviews saying they changed the recipe and it's terrible now. Several of the flavors are even under review.
 
TekGryphon said:
Just looked these up on Amazon and had to laugh. $25 for a dozen 180 calorie snacks? Over $2 per bar?

And then there's a bunch of recent reviews saying they changed the recipe and it's terrible now. Several of the flavors are even under review.
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They're worth every penny
 
TekGryphon said:
Just looked these up on Amazon and had to laugh. $25 for a dozen 180 calorie snacks? Over $2 per bar?

And then there's a bunch of recent reviews saying they changed the recipe and it's terrible now. Several of the flavors are even under review.
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20g of protein.
 
TekGryphon said:
Just looked these up on Amazon and had to laugh. $25 for a dozen 180 calorie snacks? Over $2 per bar?

And then there's a bunch of recent reviews saying they changed the recipe and it's terrible now. Several of the flavors are even under review.
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No one paya full price for em, got 3 boxes for like 90 cents a bar last haul
 
One of the best things about Quest bars (and what sets them apart from competitors) is the 17g of fiber.

I've yet to find another bar that even comes close.
 
  • VitaFiber
  • Fastachi Roasted Hazelnut Butter (a.k.a. crack cocaine)
  • Organic Raw Cocoa
  • Organic Raw honey (I guess some other kind of liquid sugar could be used instead).
  • Organic Whey protein powder (just straight whey - no shitty additives of any kind)

Then it is all about getting the consistency just right. Too much whey and they become too dry. Too much VitaFiber and honey and you get a sticky mess.
 
1. Cookie Dough
2. White Chocolate Raspberry
3. Cookies and Cream

Have not tried Mint Chocolate or Peanut Butter and Jelly, but they look good.

Also for the chips, Cheddar and Sour Cream are the best, but regular Sour Cream and Salt and Vinegar are doable.
 
Anyone ever tried these ?

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00BMHB4T6/

I'm trying to find a (cheaper) alternative to Quest Bars as I can't stand their texture anymore. I like the flavors but that gooey texture is a no-no for me. And yeah I've been buying them here in montreal at almost 4CAD/bar so the price is a deal breaker. Good thing is I only eat 2 or 3 per week but still ...
 
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