It's raining Quest Bars!

[BenW22]

I just got my shipment today:



I've only tried a Coconut Cashew so far and it was ri-DANG-diculous.

This one is definitely for the coconut lovers out there. It smells like coconut, tastes like wonderful toasted coconut and even has the flaky, very lightly gritty consistency of shredded coconut. If you like love coconut, you will love this bar. If you're so-so on coconut, but like cashews...well, this might not be your ideal bar. It's very coconut-y which is perfect for this coconut lover I didn't get a chance to microwave it...in fact, it was still a little cold from the delivery truck, but it was still amazing. I will definitely have to nuke one in the future.

I have yet to try the other three flavors I ordered, but when I do - and it'll probably be soon - I'll update this thread.

Coconut is easily on par with my other favorite Quest flavor: PB&J. We'll see if that changes once I try the CR and ChocPB

[AutoKal47]

Subbed for a review of the choco PB and the cinnamon roll
I won a 30$ gift cert (altho' apparently there is a problem with it
since I haven't been able to use it in a week..) and I'm curious about the new flavors

[Marshall28]

In for CR review

[Bnizzle163]

Good to hear you enjoyed the coconut . Looking forward to hearing your thoughts about choco pb and cinnamon roll!

[BenW22]

I just tried the CR Quest Bar and let me tell y'all something: these things SMELL amazing. Both bars I've had today have absolutely made my mouth water by smell alone.

The CR is, of course, very good. I tried one bite cold and then nuked the remainder for 10 seconds. The taste was basically the same, but nuked it was...almost...gooey (in the best possible way). The CR bar definitely reminds me of a Cinnabon. It's very rich and very sweet. It's also very soft. Even cold, the CR seemed much softer than the Apple Pie bars.

While I enjoyed the CR very much and will have no problem annihilating the box, Coconut Cashew and PB&J are still tops for me.

Still two more flavors to try, but I believe those will have to wait until tomorrow.

More to come

[Marshall28]

I just tried the CR Quest Bar and let me tell y'all something: these things SMELL amazing. Both bars I've had today have absolutely made my mouth water by smell alone.

The CR is, of course, very good. I tried one bite cold and then nuked the remainder for 10 seconds. The taste was basically the same, but nuked it was...almost...gooey (in the best possible way). The CR bar definitely reminds me of a Cinnabon. It's very rich and very sweet. It's also very soft. Even cold, the CR seemed much softer than the Apple Pie bars.

While I enjoyed the CR very much and will have no problem annihilating the box, Coconut Cashew and PB&J are still tops for me.

Still two more flavors to try, but I believe those will have to wait until tomorrow.

More to come

Awaiting my sample

[ScivationLead]

Mmmmmmmmm

Coconut

[BenW22]

There's really one word I can use to describe the CPB Quest Bar: DESSERT. While there is a strong peanut butter aroma and flavor, the bar is intensely chocolate. I opened the wrapper and was once again impressed with the wonderful smell these bars have. I ate half of it cold and thought to myself, "this bar, of all of them, needs to microwaved." While eating the warm half I kept wishing for some vanilla ice cream...it would have been a nice balance with the chocolate.

It's not as gooey as the CR bar, but is definitely the most "dessert-y" of all the bars I've tried.

The most impressive characteristic for me is how natural the peanut butter tastes. I don't like CPB protein powder because every one I've tried has tasted very chemically to me. The Quest Bar, however, tastes like actual peanut butter mixed with a brownie. It's a truly impressive flavoring feat.

I still think the Coconut Cashew is my favorite, but CPB will be my go-to bar when I need a chocolate fix for dessert.

[Marshall28]

Nice update Ben. Can't wait for the LCP review

[asianstyles]

Nice update Ben. Can't wait for the LCP review

LCP is ok, but not as good as coconut or apple pie.

[ScivationLead]

Actually had my first coconut bar today. New favorite.

[asianstyles]

Actually had my first coconut bar today. New favorite.

Think I have tried them all now.

[BenW22]

LCP is ok, but not as good as coconut or apple pie.

Yeah, I'm sure LCP will be good, but I don't anticipate it being a favorite, which is why I only bought one bar.

Actually had my first coconut bar today. New favorite.

Smart man.

[Lewis_D]

Yeah, I'm sure LCP will be good, but I don't anticipate it being a favorite, which is why I only bought one bar.

That's what I thought, until I tried one. I hate Lemon, yet the LCP bar is in my top 3.

[nightterror]

took a look on these quest bars for the first time on their website and wow they look delicious! better than most protein bars I can find here in australia and I wanna try'em out~
writing down a note to put these on my next list of supp shipment probably will get the variety box.

[tjwoody]

Delish but lil pricey...still gonna get some!

[BenW22]

That's what I thought, until I tried one. I hate Lemon, yet the LCP bar is in my top 3.

Interesting....well the LCP is on my desk patiently waiting to be eaten as my mid-morning snack.

took a look on these quest bars for the first time on their website and wow they look delicious! better than most protein bars I can find here in australia and I wanna try'em out~
writing down a note to put these on my next list of supp shipment probably will get the variety box.

Not a bad idea at all. It can be difficult to choose between all the flavors

Delish but lil pricey...still gonna get some!

You definitely get what you pay for. Perfect for a snack, dessert, or even as a meal replacement sometimes.

[BenW22]

I have to start out by saying that I don't particularly like actual lemon cream pie. That's why I only ordered a single bar of LCP. I tried it today and, as usual, the smell was very good. I definitely smelled "crust," which gave me high hopes for the bar itself. However, the lemon taste overpowers any other flavor in the bar. I detected a little bit of crust, but no cream.

While this isn't the bar for me, for those of you who like lemon, I think you'll really like it. The lemon flavoring is not chemically or artificial tasting, it's just quite strong.

Now I can get back to the Coconut Cashew, CPB and CR. Life is good!

[Marshall28]

I have to start out by saying that I don't particularly like actual lemon cream pie. That's why I only ordered a single bar of LCP. I tried it today and, as usual, the smell was very good. I definitely smelled "crust," which gave me high hopes for the bar itself. However, the lemon taste overpowers any other flavor in the bar. I detected a little bit of crust, but no cream.

While this isn't the bar for me, for those of you who like lemon, I think you'll really like it. The lemon flavoring is not chemically or artificial tasting, it's just quite strong.

Now I can get back to the Coconut Cashew, CPB and CR. Life is good!

So out of the bars you have tried how would you rank them?

[BenW22]

So out of the bars you have tried how would you rank them?

Wow...there's a tough question. I can try to rank them, but I think it's sort of an evolving list.

1. Coconut Cashew
2. Peanut Butter & Jelly
3. Chocolate Peanut Butter
4. Cinnamon Roll
5. Apple Pie
6. Chocolate Brownie
7. Vanilla Almond Crunch
8. Lemon Cream Pie

That's how I feel right now. #s 2-4 are basically interchangeable. And on days when I want a chocolate dessert, CPB would move to #1. Apple Pie might rank higher, but I just finished a box whereas the others are new to my tastebuds. HA! This is more confusing than the BCS.

[Bnizzle163]

LCP is definitely something you have to be in the mood for. A solid flavor though for sure! Great review

[Lewis_D]

I had my second Coconut Cashew bar today, and I'm just not as wowed by it like other people are. There is a gritty aftertaste that I just don't care for. My favorites of the all natural line:

1. Cinnamon Roll
2. Lemon Cream Pie
3. Strawberry Cheesecake
4. Chocolate PB

[ScivationLead]

Interesting seeing how everyone ranks differently. Of course, my rankings seem to change daily

[UncleWade]

Interesting seeing how everyone ranks differently. Of course, my rankings seem to change daily

I do the same thing.

"Oh, I'll have chocolate brownie today."

nom nom nom

"My God, that is the greatest flavor Quest has."

Next day:

"Oh, I think I'll have apple pie today."

nom nom nom

"Goodness gracious, this is by far the best bar Quest makes."

..And so it goes.

[BenW22]

I do the same thing.

"Oh, I'll have chocolate brownie today."

nom nom nom

"My God, that is the greatest flavor Quest has."

Next day:

"Oh, I think I'll have apple pie today."

nom nom nom

"Goodness gracious, this is by far the best bar Quest makes."

..And so it goes.

It's a rough job, but someone's gotta do it

[Lewis_D]

I wish Quest Nutrition was a publicly traded company. I would buy up stock in a heartbeat. If they can just get product into big retailers like Walmart and Costco, and lower the cost per box, they would dominate the protein bar market.

[BenW22]

I wish Quest Nutrition was a publicly traded company. I would buy up stock in a heartbeat. If they can just get product into big retailers like Walmart and Costco, and lower the cost per box, they would dominate the protein bar market.

I agree, I'd love to be able to buy single bars at Target or wherever. But at $2 each, Quest bars are already right in line with (or cheaper than) many protein bars on the market.

[SwolenONE]

safe to say the coconut was better than VPX's coconut bar?

[BenW22]

safe to say the coconut was better than VPX's coconut bar?

Never tried VPX's coconut bar, but the Quest one would be awfully hard to top.

[UncleWade]

It's a rough job, but someone's gotta do it

I just try and get through the day.

I wish Quest Nutrition was a publicly traded company. I would buy up stock in a heartbeat. If they can just get product into big retailers like Walmart and Costco, and lower the cost per box, they would dominate the protein bar market.

Economically speaking (and I'm an econ/marketing major), volume should indeed reduce costs, reducing cost or increasing retained earnings for the continued development of awesome new products (and there is a lot in the works for 2012)!

Quest stock would be a hot commodity to those in the know - I believe that the business plan, vision, and mission of the company will yield big great things for the industry, I'm sure. That's why I joined the team. But on the other hand, close control of the company allows for a dedicated execution of the business plan that has brought the success that's already occurred.

I agree, I'd love to be able to buy single bars at Target or wherever. But at $2 each, Quest bars are already right in line with (or cheaper than) many protein bars on the market.

We are definitely working to get to that point!

Never tried VPX's coconut bar, but the Quest one would be awfully hard to top.

Thanks for the kind words.