quest bars

noah45

Just to let people know that super value are now selling quest bars. Yipee.

vigos

How much are they going for?

noah45

vigos wrote: »

How much are they going for?

€2.79 each

MagicMarker

noah45 wrote: »

€2.79 each

Pretty good.

They're 3.30 in my local ''Fresh'' store, but that's not surprising since they're a rip off anyway.

Lombardo86

MagicMarker wrote: »

Pretty good.

They're 3.30 in my local ''Fresh'' store, but that's not surprising since they're a rip off anyway.

2.79 individually is not bad considering the lowest you would get a box of the new flavours for would be 30EUR.

KTR1C

Great news, I was in the Spar on Jervis Street and they recently put the price up to €3.50.

Alf Veedersane

KTR1C

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Yeah, he was like "tree fiddy"

I said "yo not getting my tree fiddy" :pac:

Andy_Dublin

Cheapest place I can find at the moment is http://www.proteinsdepot.ie/quest-nutrition-questbars-12x60g.html €23.74 a box S'Mores included.

Deer

Why did I not see this thread? I just paid 34.50 for 12 including a 10% discount :-/

Connorzee

White choc raspberry = amazing

noah45

I find the s'mores very sweet. I can't seem to find the white chocolate and raspberry yet would love to try.
At the moment I am totally addicted to the cookie dough ones.
An expensive addiction unfortunately.

koriko

Which Supervalu have them? I went to my local one in ballincollig today all excited and couldn't find them. When I asked girl said if they had them they'd be beside the chocolate bars so I should just check there...didn't bother :-)

Dtp1979

koriko wrote: »

Which Supervalu have them? I went to my local one in ballincollig today all excited and couldn't find them. When I asked girl said if they had them they'd be beside the chocolate bars so I should just check there...didn't bother :-)

What are quest bars?

noah45

Koriko they have them in Supervalue in Athlone. However I was in Dublin yesterday and tried 2 Supervalues and was disappointed to find that they didn't stock them.

Dtp1979 Quest bars are low carb high protein bars that taste absolutely delicious but cost a bomb.
I eat them due to their low carb content, bodybuilders and sports people eat them for their protein content.

koriko

noah45 wrote: »

Koriko they have them in Supervalue in Athlone. However I was in Dublin yesterday and tried 2 Supervalues and was disappointed to find that they didn't stock them.

Dtp1979 Quest bars are low carb high protein bars that taste absolutely delicious but cost a bomb.
I eat them due to their low carb content, bodybuilders and sports people eat them for their protein content.

Probably just aswel my local doesn't have them- will stick to the healthier options for protein- Quest bars are just cheating- too expensive to be eating all the time aswel.
Have u tried making brownies with whey protein...almost as nice :-)

noah45

Might give that a try.

Student Teacher 14

Discount supplements - 2 for a 5er. 😊

MagicMarker

My gym has started selling these, don't know how much but I got one with a large coffee this morning and it was 4.50 in total. That's good going I reckon.

cson

Anyone know anywhere in City Centre (D1) north of the Liffey that sells these?

koriko

cson wrote: »

Anyone know anywhere in City Centre (D1) north of the Liffey that sells these?

There is a supplement shop in the Jervis centre opposit TK max that has them- nice guy running the place & it's not xpensive. He had loads of flavours the day I was in but the cookie one was what I got, my fav!

the world wonders

cson wrote: »

Anyone know anywhere in City Centre (D1) north of the Liffey that sells these?

Fitness Ireland beside the Jameson Distillery in Smithfield.

PowerToWait

Just seems like such a rip to me, for what is after all a highly processed bar of stuff.

Lombardo86

PowerToWait wrote: »

Just seems like such a rip to me, for what is after all a highly processed bar of stuff.

OK so i assume you have looked at ingredient list.. what's wrong with it?

PowerToWait

Lombardo86 wrote: »

OK so i assume you have looked at ingredient list.. what's wrong with it?

Yes. In my average person opinion, they're highly processed, high in salt, high in sucralose and highly expensive.

3 quid for 20 grams protein is a lot. And they're just not as 'healthy' as many, many people portray them. Not a Lion bar fair enough.

And I'm not interested in an Internet bun fight. It's just what I think! I'll buy most shìte. But I won't buy that.

Transform

PowerToWait wrote: »

Yes. In my average person opinion, they're highly processed, high in salt, high in sucralose and highly expensive.

3 quid for 20 grams protein is a lot. And they're just not as 'healthy' as many, many people portray them. Not a Lion bar fair enough.

And I'm not interested in an Internet bun fight. It's just what I think! I'll buy most shìte. But I won't buy that.

then dont internet if you're going to express an opinion when that opinion is clearly contentious

you want the proper low down on salt then read this - http://chriskresser.com/specialreports/salt/

everything else in the bar is pretty solid and calling e.g. whey isolate highly processed is like calling milk processed as its simply from the latter product

i will however leave this here -

https://instagram.com/p/2fvWMmDemd/?taken-by=dominicmunnelly

PowerToWait

It's more the process of adding sucralose and 'natural' flavours. And the processes inherent in the creation of these.

But mainly it's the price. And the love they get by people who would guffaw at someone eating similar stuff.

Where do I get your coconut ball recipes, if you'd be so kind? I'm getting into baking my own snacks the past few months. Cheaper and just more satisfying

; )

koriko

PowerToWait wrote: »

It's more the process of adding sucralose and 'natural' flavours. And the processes inherent in the creation of these.

But mainly it's the price. And the love they get by people who would guffaw at someone eating similar stuff.

Where do I get your coconut ball recipes, if you'd be so kind? I'm getting into baking my own snacks the past few months. Cheaper and just more satisfying

; )

I actually agree in theory with what u say, especially regarding the addition of sucralose. That's why they are and should only be eaten as a treat. Everything in moderation as they say. It's much healthier and cheaper to make your own healthy treats and throw in some (whey) protein- chocolate flavour is my favourite.
Nobody in good shape and health eats Quest bars frequently!
If u want some healthy baking ideas and ur on FB give 'Jenny's munch' a like!

Transform

Im in agreement that your own made are a better option and far cheaper but for most people they should just function as emergency food. Oh and any of the 'treats' like this are not FREE food i.e. contain zero calories (as pointed out in the image i posted.

Re recipe for my nut balls - posted a quick insta vid on it here - https://instagram.com/p/zPKOm_jeo6/?taken-by=dominicmunnelly

The above is really just a rolled version of this, which i posted 4yrs ago, cant believe it was that long -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUtTnmGLDHA

flapjack one here - https://instagram.com/p/0HuVmbDemM/?taken-by=dominicmunnelly

PowerToWait

Thanks muchly. Will try them ASAP.

power pants

the ilac place sells them for 2e at the counter if they are about to reach their use by date

nom nom faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaage:cool:

Tar.Aldarion

I love nakd bars, less protein of course but delicious and essentially jsut dates and nuts and such.

Transform wrote: »

Im in agreement that your own made are a better option and far cheaper but for most people they should just function as emergency food. Oh and any of the 'treats' like this are not FREE food i.e. contain zero calories (as pointed out in the image i posted.

Re recipe for my nut balls - posted a quick insta vid on it here - https://instagram.com/p/zPKOm_jeo6/?taken-by=dominicmunnelly

The above is really just a rolled version of this, which i posted 4yrs ago, cant believe it was that long -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUtTnmGLDHA

flapjack one here - https://instagram.com/p/0HuVmbDemM/?taken-by=dominicmunnelly

I make something very similar to the balls, just cacao powder instead of chocolate and peanut butter. Few less ingredients that the original in your link.
http://nimblenutrition.com/2015/04/24/chocolate-peanut-bites/
Amazing things.

madma

just had my first ever protein bar also it was Quest. really liked it, defo gonna buy more, gonna use them as a treat really, had a weights workout earlier so just getting in some more protein.

they are 2.50 ea in centra, have seen them popping up in other stores too and not just Quest but also other brands

Mr_Muffin

Had a few last week. Thought they were very tasty and tasted similar to the homemade ones i used to make.

2.50 each in the local gym so good value.