July 30, 2013

A Healthy Obsession

Y'all.

Y'ALL.

(When I say "y'all" twice in a row, you know shizz is about to get real serious.)

If you've read this blog for any amount of time, you know I'm extremely passionate about leading a healthy lifestyle. So much so that I even designated an entire tab (right about here) designated to healthy living. You would also know that I am all about simplicity...from DIY projects, to my outfits, to recipes, to my meals...the simpler, the better. I mean, honestly, who has time for anything other than blogging, working out, drinking and watching The Bachelorette these days?

Moving right along...

Like I said, I'm all about simplicity. Especially when it comes to my meals. Specifically when it comes to breakfast. More specifically the kind of breakfast that I don't have time to cook.

That being said, I have read a bazillion and one nutrition fact labels on a bazillion and two protein bars and for the most part, all I ever find is crap, crap and more crap. Sucralose this, evaporated cane juice that...blah, blah, blah.

There are, however, a few exceptions, like Larabars and JayBars, that are actually not filled with junk, but I've been there, done that and it's time for something new. I've worn out just about all of Larabar's good flavors and I think JayBars are close to $3/bar. Not to mention, I believe they have around 10g of sugar per bar. Mmmm...thanks but no thanks.

Alas...I have found the mother of all protein bars. Like THE MOTHER.
Did you just hear angels sing? Because I most definitely did!

Welcome QuestBars into your healthy little lives!

I am, however, here to tell you that there are two lines of QuestBars so don't be confused: the 99.95% natural line and the 100% natural line. The difference? The 99.95% line is sweetened with sucralose (artificial sweetener...no bueno) whereas the 100% line is sweetened with stevia and erythritol. (All natural sweeteners! Happy dance! Happy dance!!)


Yes. That's 160 calories, 5g fat, 17g fiber, 1g of sugar (which is most likely natural sugar from the nuts), and 20g (YES! 20g!) of protein! (The angels sing again!)

Take my word and stick with the flavors that are in the 100% line! Also take my word for it and go by the cinnamon roll and chocolate chip cookie dough flavors in bulk. Life changing. I promise!

Ok so where can you find? Here and here. Thank me later. ;)

Now go. Run. And be healthy, my little luvahs!

17 comments:

  1. LuLu July 30, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Thanks for sharing this info! I love bars but kind of get sick of the same ones over and over. Can't wait to try these...the 100% ones ;)

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  2. Miss ChelseaJuly 30, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    I really just want the cinnamon roll one for the sheer fact that it sounds delicious, not because I'm really all that healthy. Is that fair? haha

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  3. Meredith @ Barbell WardrobeJuly 30, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    eating one now actually, and my GNC had them on sale by 3, get 1 free.

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  4. M_MurrayJuly 30, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Thank you for the info, its so hard to find good protein bars.

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  5. Ashley Carole (Sweet Carolina Belle)July 30, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    I love these bars! They are pretty pricey still though :( I did not know that they were not all 100% natural I am going to have to read the labels now!!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 30, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    I am obsessed with these! Chocolate chip cookie dough flavor=healthy heaven

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  7. Young and FabulousJuly 30, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    BUYING THESE.

    and then i will do a happy dance and sing that christmas song "angels we have heard on high"

    i am so addicted to Luna Cookie Dough Bars which I guarantee are probably not all that good for you...are they? dont tell me dont tell me! hahaha :)

    xoxoxo

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  8. NorthernBelle_87July 30, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Thank godness I follow you! I am getting so bored with my current breakfast bars and this sounds perfect for after my morning gym routine :)

    You da bomb.

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  9. AnonymousJuly 30, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    AHH thank you for posting this! Ordering some right now!

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  10. MeredithJuly 30, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Thanks for sharing these bars! I'm ordering some shortly!

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  11. SamiJuly 30, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    I live and die for these babies. My trainer told me about them and I have been hooked ever since. Do you put them in the microwave? That makes them even more life changing I'm serious.. 8 seconds and they taste like you are eating warm baked goods haha. Also, GNC typically has them for buy 3 (or maybe 4) get 1 free? I usually buy them online with coupons because are a tiny bit expensive otherwise.

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  12. TarenJuly 30, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    I LOVE quest bars. The new white chocolate raspberry is my absolute fave. Cookie dough is also awesome. They're the only protein bar that don't make me feel sick after!

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  13. KaitJuly 30, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    I need these in my life ASAP. Do you know if they're gluten free?

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  14. MeganJuly 30, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    I just bought one of these at my gym tonight, the raspberry cheesecake I think. I've seen these all over InstaGram and keep wanting to try them because I try to follow a low-carb diet. Haven't tried it yet but I plan to!

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  15. BrittanyJuly 30, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    I am so glad you discovered these!! I have the hardest time finding good tasting, good for you, affordable bars. Yay

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  16. VanessaJuly 30, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    I think I could eat the chocolate chip cookie dough every meal, every day….for the rest of my life. The BEST!!!

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  17. propelpmcJuly 31, 2013 at 4:32 AM


    Thanks for the information... I really love your blog posts... specially those on Propelpmc

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