Description
- YOU DESERVE A SWEET TREAT: The Quest Cookies & Cream Protein Bar tastes like your favorite childhood cookie. Only our version combines protein cookie crumbles and cream flavored chunks with 21g protein, 4g net carbs and 1g of sugar.
- UNWRAP COMPLETE PROTEINS: Quest Cookies & Cream Protein Bars are made with complete, dairy-based proteins to provide your body with 9 essential amino acids.
- FIBER IS YOUR FRIEND: Each Quest Cookies & Cream Protein Bar has 13g of fiber to provide your body with a more complete macro profile.
- SWEET WITHOUT ADDED SUGAR: Enjoy the rewarding taste of Cookies & Cream without worrying about added sugars. The Quest Cookies & Cream Protein Bar has no added sugars.
- COMFORT FOODS FOR ANYTIME CRAVINGS: The Quest Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein bar is a sweet treat, without all the sugar, you can enjoy whenever you want to satisfy your sweet tooth.
lV –
This is a product which shows completely that it is ultra processed. The taste is ok, it is sweet, it does not resemble with cookies and cream, but just slightly.
lV –
The Quest Cookies and Cream protein bar is packed with 21g of protein, 13 g of fiber, only 1 g of sugar, 190 calories and a pleasant taste. The bar is a little harder than cookie dough but is still soft and chewy. It is not as sweet as cookie dough but still tastes somewhat sweet and more like a treat than a high protein, high fiber product.
Quest accomplishes the good taste without all the sugar by using the sugar alcohol Erythritol.
Erythritol has been shown to be safe as it is excreted from the body in an unchanged form and is less likely to upset the digestive tract as it goes through the bloodstream and is excreted in urine rather than being passed through the digestive tract where other sugar alcohols can be fermented, resulting in digestive issues. Additionally, Erythritol does not result in increases in blood sugar and insulin (important for diabetics or those trying to lose weight or with insulin resistance).
The ingredients indicate that these bars contain almonds. I can’t digest nuts or legumes, however I don’t taste the nuts and have not had any issues with digesting these bars, which has made me happy, because almonds have a number of nutritional benefits, but I’m guessing the amount present is probably pretty small, although they rank relatively high on the ingredient list.
In terms of the proteins and fiber, Quest uses a blend of milk protein isolate and whey protein isolate, which has been shown to have a good yield and blend of amino acids. The fiber is in the form of polydextrose, a common prebiotic fiber.
Overall, Quest has found a formula to make a tasty nutrition bar that is both high in protein and high in fiber (a benefit that most protein bars don’t include), while being very low in sugar. Nutritionally these bars seem to offer a lot of benefits as well as being a tasty treat.
Andrei-Alexandru Popa –
I really like the flavor. Good price too.
Charles –
My picky eater enjoys the taste and gets necessary protein. Win-win!
Ann –
I work out 4-5 days per week and often struggle with getting enough protein in my diet These bars were highly recommended and have turned out to be quite helpful. I have tried several varieties, but the Cookies and Cream ones are my favorite. They are deliciously crunchy and creamy, not overly sweet, and have chunks of cookies inside. Eaten with a glass of milk they are quite filling; I always feel as if I have had a special treat! I often use them as an afternoon or evening snack and take them with me when I travel. Actually I keep one or two in my car just in case. They are convenient, individually wrapped, and quick and easy. Increasing other sources of protein in my diet, snacking on these bars, and continuing my workout regimen, my muscle mass has continued to develop along with improvement in my strength and stamina (I am over 70 years old). One thing alone has not been responsible, but the overall increase in the amount of protein in my diet has been aided by the addition of these protein bars. The only problem I have with them is keeping my non-exercising husband from eating them! Give them a try; I don’t think you will be disappointed.
Top 3 Likes:
-Excellent source of protein and a yummy snack
-Great taste and texture
-Individually wrapped to go anywhere any time
Top 3 Dislikes:
-No dislikes for these treats!
Howling Coyote –
This review is for the Quest Nutrition Cookies & Cream Protein Bars.
The Good: The TASTE!!! The high protein! Low carbs! GLUTEN-FREE! Low sugar!
The Bad: The price.
The Ugly: Seriously, the PRICE.
The Long Review: These protein bars are really top-notch. They have great texture and mouth feel (rare in a protein bar!) and the flavor is spot-on. They definitely fill you up and can be used as a meal replacement, at least in my experience – always check with your doctor before making a major change to your diet!
For me however, I went through a bar too fast initially by just eating it like a normal candy bar. So, to resolve that issue, I have taken to cutting up the bar into cubes. I find this gives me a LOT of little bites, very satisfying as a snacky person, and it takes longer to eat the bar, which allows me time to actually feel full.
The only disappointing part to these is the price – Quest charges a lot for their product, and I assume this is because they know they have a real winner and people will pay extra for the high quality, great texture and fantastic flavors.
Final Thoughts: If they don’t break the bank for you, I highly recommend any of the Quest protein bar products. Whatever it says it’ll taste like, it most likely will, and it will mimic the mouth feel (texture) as much as possible.