Ask The Nutritionist- Quest Protein Bars
Question:Hi Jackie!
What do you think of Quest Protein Bars? Are they okay? Thanks, I respect your knowledge!
-Marcia, Estherville, Iowa.
Answer:
Hi Marcia! I hope you are doing well! They contain a lot of protein, but are not organic. Some contain sucralose (artificial sweetener) although stevia is also used. The whey protein does not come from grass-fed, antibiotic free cows. And remember any bar like this is still processed and protein isolates can contain MSG.
Here is a list of the ingredients in one:
VANILLA ALMOND CRUNCH
Ingredients:
Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Isolate), Isomalto-Oligosaccharides* (Prebiotic Fiber), Almonds, Water. Contains less than 2% of the following:Sea Salt, Lo Han Guo, Sucralose, Natural Flavors.
Better choice: LARABARS or here is a recipe I use to make my own!
Grain-Free No-Bake Cookie Dough Protein Bars
Ingredients:
1/2 c. Garden of Life RAW Vanilla Protein Powder
1/2 c. almond meal
1/2 c. almond butter (make sure ingredients are just almonds and sea salt!)
1/4 c. + 1 tbsp. extra virgin cold-pressed coconut oil
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. real vanilla
1/4 c. organic dark chocolate, chopped or you can use cacao nibs
Stir together until well combined. Press the dough into a pan to desired thickness, and freeze for 1-3 hours. Cut into bars, and store in the freezer or the refrigerator.
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