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Didn't like the Quest bars...but LOVE the Atkins Mudslide bar (15 GM protein) or the Peanut Butter bar (17 GM protein)..YUMMY. Almost like eating a candy bar. Often times I am unable to eat the entire bar. Best to purchase at Walmart when they have their sale.

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I am on the soft solid phase right now (can be cut with a plastic fork), would Quest bars be ok to introduce at this point?? I assume if I can eat seafood, and ground beef it would be ok....

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I'm definitely on the Quest Bar bandwagon. I think they're the best Protein Bar out there. The company also has excellent customer service.

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I'm thinking you should probably be at the soft-foods stage (or check with your team) - the Quest Bars, if microwaved for a few seconds are very soft. It would probably depend with each type of bar.

I got the idea from someone on here to put the Quest bar in my pants pocket for about 10-15 minutes before I eat it -- it gets nice and soft that way, but the microwave works too.

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Some of the Quest bars can be warmed in the microwave and end up softer. I have done this with Apple Pie and Cinnamon Roll bars.

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I bought a boat load of Quest bars because of all the praise here and I almost died from the grossness.

Weird texture- nothing in nature has this texture with the exception of sand. My jaw ached by the time I was halfway done.

I like THINKTHIN bars, though not sure how exactly healthy they are, but they are yummy and have the Protein in spades!

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I've never had the Quest. I think my gym has them so I'll have to try one.

I like the Pure Protein (High Protein, it says on the package, I guess there is a lower count one?) bars. I've found them at Albertson's (PNW grocery) so far.

Tried LUNABar and was very sad.

That's all I've tried so far though :) Good luck on your bar search.

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I've stayed away from Protein Bars since (1) I tried them (Quest) on the pre-op diet and found they were a trigger food for me and I couldn't stop eating them; and (2) my mother told me that her doctor recommended them to her as a healthy and easy way to gain weight -- she struggles with underweight and since adding a Protein bar a day she has been able to maintain her weight rather than losing into a dangerous range. I know some people do great with them but apparently for me and my family they are not the best food for weight loss!

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I like the Think Thin bars, but the rave reviews of the Quest cookie dough bars caused me to look them up on Amazon, and surprise! They are gluten free! :) So I bought a box. Looking forward to it.

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Power Crunch is also good for a change .

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I have PowerCrunch...the chocolate mint is like the Girl Scout thin mints, and the vanilla reminds me of sugar wafer cookies...those are my favorites. I order from Vitamin Shoppe and they send me discount coupons for the store.

Because of the raves about Quest bars, I went on my own "quest" (LOL) and picked up a few different flavors... the Cookies and cream was quite good, I was surprised as I usually don't like that flavor...the white chocolate raspberry was awesome...not too sweet; I liked the cookie dough over the chocolate chunk; the apple pie was ok... I want to try the lemon and a few more flavors, but since the Protein is high and the nutrients are better than the Power Crunch, I am ordering some boxes of these for a change.

If you want something lighter, then order power crunch bars...but my theory is to TRY a bar before you order a box; everyone is different!

Enjoy :)

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I like the Power Crunch, but they're messy to eat (at least for me).

Quest will send out a few free bars if you call them or do the instant-chat on their website.

They'll also give free shipping with the code WORKOUT.

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Quest bars do taste great and have great nutritional stats - HOWEVER - they are a slider for me. I can eat on (160 - 190 calories) and not be full. I use these for when I am traveling and need Protein, but I worry they are a slippery slope for me b/c they taste so good!

I will use these when I need some chocolate, so I stay away from a low Protein / Fiber candy bar.

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