I will never eat a Quest bar again.. made my own.. 10x better.. 38g Fiber. GET IN!

[Shayne778]

Brown Cinnamon Sugar Marshmallow(low cal)Ingredients:
8 grams of Oreo Mini Cookies crumbled up by hand.
30 grams whey protein
55 grams VitaFiber (THIS is the secret ingredient, BUY it. It tastes AMAZING and is AMAZING for you).


How to make:
1) Pour 55 grams VitaFiber in a bowl and heat in microwave for 30 seconds.
2) Pour 30 grams Whey Protein in the bowl after its been microwaved.
3) Put in the crumbled oreos.
4) Shape into a bar with silicon thing or hands.
5) Freezer for 45 mins
6) Microwave 10 seconds

In my honest opinion, those three ingredients alone taste better than a normal cookies and creme quest bar. Obviously a lot healthier too as you know exactly what's in it.

EXACT macros:
242 Calories
3 grams fat
54 grams carbs
(39 grams fiber)
(5 grams sugar)
22 grams protein

Now you can obviously cut these ingredients in half if you don't need that much fiber. But seriously misc, good af, and this is just the beginning. Will try stuff like cinnamon, mini marshmallows, etc.

NOTE: If you decide to buy the VitaFiber from bioneutra, GET THE 5000 gram jug! The shipping for the 5000 gram jug is the SAME as shipping for the 1000 gram jug.

5000/55 = 91 potential quest bars! Double that if you cut the ingredients in half.

Link to Fiber: http://vitafiber.myshopify.com
Shipping is priority 2-day mail.

Thank me later buds!

[cls91]

You use the syrup or powder?

I keep saying I'm going to buy some, but I'm waiting to find a recipe that doesn't need to be refrigerated. The ones that you made, do they hold up at room temperature with a similar consistency/texture to real Quest bars? Quest Bars are great because they're so convenient (and tasty), but if I have to keep these in the fridge then it eliminates the 'convenience' factor of them.

[Shayne778]

You use the syrup or powder?

I keep saying I'm going to buy some, but I'm waiting to find a recipe that doesn't need to be refrigerated. The ones that you made, do they hold up at room temperature with a similar consistency/texture to real Quest bars? Quest Bars are great because they're so convenient (and tasty), but if I have to keep these in the fridge then it eliminates the 'convenience' factor of them.

Syrup! And yes they do hold up. You just have to get the right consistency (which with 55g Vita /30g whey) , or 28/15 if you want to half it. But yeah it holds up well.

Just make sure you use a silicon thing to mold it into a perfect bar shape then.

[cls91]

Syrup! And yes they do hold up. You just have to get the right consistency (which with 55g Vita /30g whey) , or 28/15 if you want to half it. But yeah it holds up well.

Just make sure you use a silicon thing to mold it into a perfect bar shape then.

So the syrup will solidify when mixed with the other ingredients, and left at room temperature? Even without your freeze + microwave method?

I assumed I would need to use the powder somehow...

Interesting, I might just have to grab some (last time I checked they were sold out but that was a while back)

[Shayne778]

So the syrup will solidify when mixed with the other ingredients, and left at room temperature? Even without your freeze + microwave method?

I assumed I would need to use the powder somehow...

Interesting, I might just have to grab some (last time I checked they were sold out but that was a while back)

That's a good point , what I would do is try to do it without microwaving the syrup first. (All microwaving does is make it easier to mix, less thick consistency) but that's obviously not what you'd want.

[gbullock32]

Doubt those would hold up well being left in my car though, still buying quest bars.

Nice recipe though I guess.

[Shayne778]

Doubt those would hold up well being left in my car though, still buying quest bars.

Nice recipe though I guess.

Lol yes I don't think so. You could just wrap it in aluminum foil and stick it in a cup with ice.

[SouthDakotaBrah]

I've tried it, but tbh, like using the stuff in shakes more (the whey+syrup definitely makes some good bars though if you use quality protein. Dymatize cinnamon bun tasted just as good if not better than the cinnamon roll quest bar). Blend it up with some whey, almond milk, cocoa powder, and guar gum. Makes a thick ass shake and very filling due to all the fiber. I like quest bars, but if I'm actually cooking/preparing food with whey, mug cakes are my favorite. Heard the powder is good for baking, kind of wish I would have gotten some of that to try.

[MiKroN]

That looks delicious and soudns awsome, but it's TOO MUCH fiber for me. Too much fiber caues the body much more harm than good. I'm only supposed to get about 25 g a day

[turtuv]

In my honest opinion, those three ingredients alone taste better than a normal cookies and creme quest bar. Obviously a lot healthier too as you know exactly what's in it.

Pity that Quest Bars doesn't have any real Oreo cookie in it. Besides i'm doubtful about "a lot healthier" part. Quest bars has 4/5 ingredients, all clean, it seems pretty healty to me. By the way, this is a good recipe for sure if you have the chance to make it on your own

[themoose333]

Kudos for the creativity Shayne, still sticking with Quest but nice work!

[Former300lber]

Good recipe, but I only eat / buy quest bar's for the convenience factor, Making **** take's the convenience rate out of the bag.

[Connor1226]

I won't eat a Quest bar because of all the fake crap in em! Pure health in ever bar my ass.
Although I hear they are quite good.

I do think your version is healthier and better for you.

[turtuv]

I won't eat a Quest bar because of all the fake crap in em! Pure health in ever bar my ass.
Although I hear they are quite good.

Explain your statements.

[Former300lber]

Explain your statements.

He's a hippy, disregard whatever he says.

[SouthDakotaBrah]

I won't eat a Quest bar because of all the fake crap in em! Pure health in ever bar my ass.
Although I hear they are quite good.

I do think your version is healthier and better for you.

I'm okay with people calling things like artificial sweeteners, walden farms products, etc "fake" (I still eat the **** out of them though), but quest bars? They're literally whey and IMO syrup, with a few random extras such as almonds, cocoa, etc depending on the flavor. Whey might not have much for micronutrients (which isn't really a problem unless your diet is literally nothing but whey), but that doesn't make it "fake"

[TypeNirvash]

Doubt those would hold up well being left in my car though, still buying quest bars.

Nice recipe though I guess.

Lol yes I don't think so. You could just wrap it in aluminum foil and stick it in a cup with ice.

This. There are a couple things that I make, that would otherwise melt if I didn't store them properly. Sometimes I'll bring chocolates I've made with coconut oil into work, and they tend to melt really quick. So I'll grab a tupperware, and throw a large block of ice into a ziplock so that it stays cool on the way to work. Definitely worth a shot.

Does look quite delicious, though.

[davidolson22]

THis is interesting, but I have a couple questions. Is that soluble or insoluble fiber? What kind of effect does it have eating all that fiber at once...Are you gassy or have ridiculous bowel movements?

[cls91]

THis is interesting, but I have a couple questions. Is that soluble or insoluble fiber? What kind of effect does it have eating all that fiber at once...Are you gassy or have ridiculous bowel movements?

It's the same product that Quest uses in their bars; so however the Quest bars make you feel, you will feel the same (if not, it's from one of the other ingredients or preparation method).

And it's mostly soluble fiber.

[SouthDakotaBrah]

THis is interesting, but I have a couple questions. Is that soluble or insoluble fiber? What kind of effect does it have eating all that fiber at once...Are you gassy or have ridiculous bowel movements?

It's all soluble fiber. Insoluble fiber (broccoli, spinach, etc.) is generally what gives you the runs; soluble fiber is actually beneficial for curing the runs.

[MikeTheBiceps]

In, where can i buy the so called fibre sub?

[davidolson22]

It's the same product that Quest uses in their bars; so however the Quest bars make you feel, you will feel the same (if not, it's from one of the other ingredients or preparation method).

And it's mostly soluble fiber.

I've never tried Quest bars, because of the price. I guess the only way I'll know is if I buy some and see how it goes.

[jubjubrsx]

question for you I actually ordered some of the syrup just yesterday.....what type of protein works best? do blends, isolates, or casein appear to work the best for this does anyone know?

I'd think the casein wouldnt be as good because it might coagulate a bit more than the others, while isolate might make it to thin....

[turtuv]

It's the same product that Quest uses in their bars; so however the Quest bars make you feel, you will feel the same (if not, it's from one of the other ingredients or preparation method).

And it's mostly soluble fiber.

How do you know that Quest uses this particular fiber?

[jubjubrsx]

How do you know that Quest uses this particular fiber?

questbars use i****lto-oligosaccharides as key ingredient...although they probably just buy it in massive bulk

http://blog.questproteinbar.com/what...igosaccharide/
basically some protein, almond flour, and artificial sweeteners

VitaFiber™-IMO is the brand names for a health sweetener called i****lto-oligosaccharide (IMO). VitaFiber™-IMO is a new type of sugar source scientifically made from natural agricultural products and an advanced substitute of sugar, being naturally sweet and naturally low in calories than regular sugar.

[turtuv]

questbars use i****lto-oligosaccharides as key ingredient...although they probably just buy it in massive bulk

http://blog.questproteinbar.com/what...igosaccharide/
basically some protein, almond flour, and artificial sweeteners

VitaFiber™-IMO is the brand names for a health sweetener called i****lto-oligosaccharide (IMO). VitaFiber™-IMO is a new type of sugar source scientifically made from natural agricultural products and an advanced substitute of sugar, being naturally sweet and naturally low in calories than regular sugar.

My point is that maybe there are other brands, other than VitaFiber.
But this soluble fiber are absorbed by body or they don't? Because if they are absorbed so the net carbs are more than 3-5gr per bar.

[Jazsi]

Heard a lot about quest bars. Googled. £25 for a pack of 12.

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[Shayne778]

question for you I actually ordered some of the syrup just yesterday.....what type of protein works best? do blends, isolates, or casein appear to work the best for this does anyone know?

I'd think the casein wouldnt be as good because it might coagulate a bit more than the others, while isolate might make it to thin....

I use concentrate and it mixes perfectly. Honestly, i don't think it matters what type of powder you use, so long as you stick to the 55 grams Syrup/ 30 grams protein powder ratio. (Or 28/15 if you half the ingredients). It makes for a perfect, solid bar when shaped/formed.

[cls91]

My point is that maybe there are other brands, other than VitaFiber.
But this soluble fiber are absorbed by body or they don't? Because if they are absorbed so the net carbs are more than 3-5gr per bar.

I'm pretty sure BioNeutra produces the only IMO fiber available currently. (the Vita Fiber)

You can check out their website for a very in-depth analysis of the product, including scientific literature, nutrient analysis, etc.; which describes the calorie content and specific type of fiber.

[DarthInvadeHer]

Quest bars really aren't anything special, not that great. Unfortunately I have some bars that I have nothing to do with. I suppose I'll find somebody that wants them. The picture of your bar looks really good though.