Quest Protein Bars Review
Like life, Quest Protein Bars are wabi-sabi (perfectly imperfect). As all protein bars aren’t created equal, you’ll find negative claims from this or that person about stomach cramps, diarrhea and/or bloating after consuming these protein bars. Some even remarked they taste like cardboard.
But even naysayers must admit that Quest Nutrition, which morphed from a kitchen table start-up into a one-billion-dollar company, got it wabi-sabi.
Let’s explore some of the more popular flavors of Quest Protein Bars.
Timely Tip: Microwave your favorite Protein Bar about 12 seconds for a spooney palate pleaser.
Quest Birthday Cake
Every day can feel like your birthday when you treat yourself to a Quest Birthday Cake Protein Bar. Quest took it to the limit by frosting the bar (typically their bars aren’t coated) and topping it with colored sprinkles to mimic a real birthday cake. Tastes like a vanilla cake, but without the surplus of calories and sugar.
Quest Oatmeal Chocolate Chip
Quest Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Protein Bars consist of a chewy rolled oatmeal texture, with generous chunks of chocolate and overtones of cinnamon.
Good example of “cheat meals without cheating”, the mantra of Quest.
Quest Rocky Road
The Quest Rocky Road Protein Bar may not console you after you’ve been dumped. However, they are the next best thing to this flavor of ice cream. The bars are replete with marshmallows and chocolate, along with bits of almonds for the perfect bite.
Quest Chocolate Peanut Butter
The manufacturers of Quest Protein Bars are dedicated to making “the foods you crave work for you, not against you”. They melded two of the most craveable foods – chocolate and peanut butter - into a healthy protein bar and after Quest did their magic, you’ll swear it’s a candy bar.
Quest S’Mores
Quest S'Mores Protein Bar, which is flavor packed with chocolate chunks, graham cracker pieces and marshmallows is an unguilty pleasure. Now you can enjoy your childhood campfire treat anytime without remorse.
Quest Cookies & Cream
Who put the WOW into the Quest Cookies & Cream Protein Bar? Your taste buds will go into overdrive from the first bite. White chocolate chunks, crunchy cookies and velvety white cream are tantalizingly delectable.
Consumer Affairs voted Quest Cookies & Cream the best low-sugar protein bars on today’s market.
Quest Maple Waffle
When the Quest Maple Waffle Protein Bar is subject to a taste-test, little surprises unfold. The generous presence of maple syrup and rich, buttery flavor pops in your mouth. Daubs of maple caramel swirl make the bar sticky to touch, so you may want to leave the wrapper on it while eating.
Cold waffles simply are not all that. Maple Waffle is a good candidate for heating about 12 seconds in the microwave.
Quest Chocolate Sprinkled Donut
On days you feel like a doughnut, eschew the glazed, creme filled and frosted and opt for a Quest Chocolate Sprinkled Doughnut Protein Bar. Your taste buds will barely discern the difference. Also, this Quest Bar makes an ideal grab-n-go snack, since it’s not ooey-gooey like the maple waffle bar.
Milk chocolate topped with sprinkles, coats the outside of the bar. The inside is soft and flaky like a fresh baked doughnut.
Quest Blueberry Muffin
Ready to rock breakfast with a Blueberry Muffin bar? Then prepare for a sensory explosion. Feast your eyes on the brilliant blue package, featuring a blueberry muffin picture. Open the package and inhale the aroma of luscious blueberries. Take a bite. Relish the genuine blueberry flavor. Keep chewing and find liberal pieces of muffin chunks. Eat more and its understated sweetness bursts into a full-fledged profusion of divine flavor.
Quest Blueberry Muffin Protein Bars are scene-stealers. When you’ve eaten the first one all gone, consider placing a bulk order.
Quest Chocolate Hazelnut
Holy hazelnuts! Quest has done it again - surpassed their own reputation for tasty protein bars. The synthesis of whole hazelnuts and chunky chocolate provide a crunchy yet creamy protein bar. The Quest Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Bar is sooooo delicious, you’ve gotta eat it to believe it.
Quest Strawberry Cheesecake
With the first whiff of this Quest Protein bar, you may wonder if paradise is hidden in a strawberry patch. It contains perfect amounts of strawberry sweetness, complemented with the subtle flavor of cheesecake and the crunch factor of almonds.
If you’re a fan of fruity desserts, avoid a bunch of calories and fat by substituting them with a Quest Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Bar.
Quest Mint Chocolate Chunk
When that afternoon slump hits, do you typically want something sweet? Now, you can satisfy your sweet cravings with a Quest Mint Chocolate Chunk Protein Bar without causing your glucose levels to skyrocket. This Quest Bar is packed with green mint and chocolate cookie hunks.
Oh, happy tummy!
Quest Protein Bars Nutrition
If you’re on a weight loss quest, these protein bars, live up to their guilt free promise of a low carb, sugar-free alternative for junk food. Its 15 grams of fiber and 20 grams of protein will satiate you in between meals.
Each bar offers mineral riches in the form of magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and iron. It’s gluten-free and soy-free.
Quest Protein Bars contain whey protein isolate and milk protein isolate. Most nutrition experts concur that those who aren’t allergic to dairy products may incorporate whey in their diet plan upon occasion.
Thanks to Quest for switching from isomalto-oligosaccharides (IMO) to soluble corn fiber (SCF)? Soluble corn fiber helps food digestion and creates a contented stomach. It serves as a prebiotic, which nourishes good gut bacteria and quashes bad-guy bacteria.
You can count on the sweetness of each bar. Typically, Quest uses a sugar replacement, Erythritol, a sugar alcohol, which doesn’t produce the digestive distress that is attributed to some sugar alcohols.
Although these protein bars are marketed as all-natural, they do contain two thickening agents that technically aren’t natural ingredients – xanthan gum and cellulose gum.
Xanthan gum is derived from fermented bacteria. It is frequently used to thicken foods. Cellulose gum is also a popular thickening agent.
Are Quest Protein Bars Expensive?
Typically, you’ll pay more for a Quest Protein Bar than competing brands. But based on what the market supports, they’re not outrageous. Add these to your keto shopping list and watch for coupons, sweet deals and discount offers.
Timely Tip: You pay more for quality.
Quest Protein Bars Pros & Cons
Pros
- Quality Ingredients
- Gluten Free
- Sugar Free
- Awesome Taste
- Low Carb
- Low Fat
- High Fiber
- Flavor Variety
- Good take-withs, won’t melt
Cons
- Not budget-friendly for some
- Digestive challenges reported by some users
Final Thoughts
On frantic mornings, a Quest bar is the perfect grab-and-go breakfast alternative. Anytime your energy dips, choose a protein bar for a healthy snack. They are also ideal for eating before or after an intense workout.
You deserve the best. An investment in Quest Protein Bars is an investment in your health. Get invested. Go Quest!
