Have you tried these delicious nutritious protein bars yet?? Before I was sent some to review I had never before tried them. And to be honest I almost never eat protein bars. I often browse the section of them at the market, scan the ingredients and RUN away! Most are not healthy, most are like glorified candy bars and quite addictive in my opinion.
But when I checked out the ingredients in these bars and then decided to let my family and I review them, I knew I made a good decision. The amount of protein alone kept me full for at least 2 hours after eating one! They do contain almonds so my youngest couldn't have them due to his nut allergy, but my older two kiddies loved them and so did my hubby.
There are a variety of bars with some using stevia and some using sucralose along with erythritol. I wasn't sure how I felt about erythritol since I thought it could cause digestive issues from what I've read. But for myself, none occurred and for my family no issues either. I really think it may be on how much erythritol one eats that could make the difference.
Here are the ingredients for the yummy chocolate peanut butter bar I tested:
To view the nutrition info on all their flavors, check their website, Quest Nutrition Bars.
Here are just a few fabulous flavors!
The banana nut muffin really tasted amazing! Just like a muffin only flattened into a bar! Loved it!
But I have to say my absolute favorite was these peanut butter cups! When you are having a craving just one of these little babies is all you need. Completely hits the spot and full of protein as well. 🙂
My daughter loved having a chocolate chip cookie dough bar while doing school work. A great snack with no mess!
My oldest son asked for one daily! He finished off my supply of the chocolate chip cookie dough bar and I only go to eat one!. He felt it was a perfect snack before his karate classes rather than eating a big meal and feeling weighed done. The bar was enough energy and quick and easy to take in the car on the way!
My daughter snagged my phone and snapped my pic! Carpooling, taking kids to and from activities all week and whenever I knew I'd be doing errands I grabbed a bar for the ride. Convenience at its finest but it didn't wreak havoc on my stomach, make me crave or spike my blood sugar. I call that a win!
Nick from Quest Nutrition is offering 3 Sugar-Free Mom readers a chance to win a box of the flavor of your choice. Just follow the instructions to enter below. Contest ends on Saturday March 16, 2013 at midnight, EST. Good Luck!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! Winners have been notified by email and have 48 hours to respond before new winners will be selected. Thank you for your participation!
CONGRATS AMBER, DIANE and LIZ!!!
Disclaimer: Quest Nutrition compensated and supplied the bars for the review. As always all opinions are my own.
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Susan
These bars some great and I would love to try one.
Ashley
I would love to try these!
Elle
I haven't tried them, or seen them, yet. But would love to!
Kendall
I am obsessed with the chocolate chip cookie dough bars and the peanut butter cups! The chocolate brownie, banana nut muffin, and apple pie are not far behind though! With an incredible nutritional profile I just can't resist. They are the best when you throw them in the microwave for 15 seconds before you eat them!
janel
These look yummy!
Stephanie
I have never tried these but I must find a retailer. There are so many flavors I would live to try. Maybe apple pie first?????
Nicole
QUEST bars are my absolute favorite!! Peanut Butter Cup and Chocolate Chip Cookie dough are the BOMB <3 You can't go wrong with any flavors! Try warming them in the microwave... or on your dash if you are running the roads 😉 They are my go to snack for high protein & low carb.
Lila
I, too, am wary of most "protein" bars on the market. these look intriguing, gonna have to try one of these days soon.
Nicole
I've wanted to try these for so long! Those Peanut Butter Cups look divine 🙂
Ome
I've never had one but I've been wanting to try them for months now! Banana Nut Muffin sounds to die for!
Liz
I've never tried them, but would love to! those PB cups look amazing!
jlthore
Just tried the Choc Chip Cookie Dough this weekend...Love it!!
Cora
I have only ever tried the lemon quest bars and they were awesome! I would love to try more:)
Stephanie Gibbons
Haven't tried them but would love love LOVE too.
Georgianna
Yum!
Kayla
I've only ever tried the cinnamon roll flavor! I would love to try the banana bread one though!
Melinda
The packaging makes these look very appealing. I'm thinking I need those peanut butter cups for an "emergency", if you know what I mean, lol! You are so generous! Thanks!
Crystal
I absolutely LOVE Quest bars for M2. What a great healthy treat! Makes you feel like you are cheating and having chocolate bar 🙂 I love them !!
Carinne
I LOVE Quest bars!! They are the only protein bar i eat. I just had the banana nut muffin one yesterday...soooo good!! Very excited for this giveaway!
Kim Tran
I tried the strawberry cheesecake one this week and it was terrible! I have a chocolate peanut butter one and I am very excited to try that one. Maybe I just don't like fruity bars!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table
I would LOVE to win these - they are impossible to find near me and I need those PB cups. 🙂
kayla
I usually use olive oil when cooking and rarely fry foods. I have not tried substituting oil in baking
brandy
these look great!
Kimberly Smick
I am not sure which recipe I wish could use less oil, I don't use a lot of oil. :o). When I do it is usually coconut oil or olive oil and substitute apple sauce in baked goods when I can.
michele french
peanut butter cups??? never seen those before and must go find immediately!!
patricia
love them