Squarebar

It is no secret that I have a slight protein bar obsession! I eat at least one a day and love trying new kinds.  I kept seeing Squarebar posts on Instagram and was becoming very curious! I simply had to try these bars! I was so excited when a package of samples arrived at my doorstep.

I have tried so many different protein bars and most of them have been very delicious.  The hard part is finding bars that are yummy AND healthy! It is easy to make a bar taste good, but making it good for you too can be tough! 

Before even opening the bars, I knew they got the "good for you" part accomplished! These bars are all organic, gluten free, no refined sugar, no GMO's, and soy free.  Ok ok...BUT, do they taste good?! 

Let the tasting begin!!  The bars come in 3 flavors.  Cocoa Almond, Cocoa Coconut, and Cocoa Crunch.  I am very indecisive so I just closed my eyes and grabbed one!

Cocoa Almond was up first.  This bar has 210 calories, 10g fat, 19g carb, and 12g protein. 

I was happily surprised that the entire bar was covered in chocolate! 

Wow! Squarebar did it! Healthy and extremely tasty! I honestly felt like I was eating a chocolate candy bar. 

A nice little crunch from the chocolate and then the inside is like a chewy brownie.  I was getting really excited to try the other two flavors.

Cocoa Crunch was up.  200 calories, 9g fat, 20g carb, and 12g protein.

One of my favorite ways to eat protein bars is to cut them up into little bite sized pieces.   

It seems like they take longer to eat this way and I can savor every morsel. Perfect little snack!

This was even better than the first one! Once again, completely covered in a nice chocolate shell.  The inside was a soft and chewy texture which, by the way, is my favorite texture for protein bars.  There was also little crunchy rice crispy like pieces.  The name absolutely fits! Cocoa Crunch!! So fantastic! 

 I was at work when I decided to try the last flavor, Cocoa Coconut.  I work as a nanny so I got to enjoy this bar by the pool :) This flavor has 220 calories, 11g fat, 18g, carb, and 11g protein. 

I had to be sneaky because if the kiddos saw me eating it, they would think I was eating a candy bar and want it for themselves! Sorry...I am very selfish when it comes to my protein bars!

Goodness gracious yum!! I love how all the bars have the perfect smooth chocolate coating.  I just had to eat it fast because it was starting to melt in the hot sun! Not a problem...

Little bits of coconut throughout gave it a great flavor!! The bar was once again that wonderful soft and chewy texture that I love!  I would have to compare it to a chocolate covered brownie! Except way better for you! That last bite was perfection! But then I got really sad...realizing that was the last of the Squarebars :( 

Not to worry!!! You can find these bars at Whole Foods, some local grocery stores, specialty stores like GNC and The Vitamin Shoppe, and of course online!

I may be making a trip to Whole Foods soon! Like tomorrow!! 

Would I recommend these bars?! Yes!

Will I be eating them again very very soon?! Yes!

Am I extremely thankful for Squarebar's generosity and support?! YES!

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Quest Bar Review

Anyone who knows me at all knows my obsession with protein bars.  I love them! I eat at LEAST one a day.  Being a vegetarian I sometimes struggle to get enough protein so bars are perfect for me.  Plus, they are easy and convenient! What's not to love?! I often get asked "What is your favorite kind of protein bar?" Easy answer - Quest Bars!

If you have never had a Quest Bar, you are really missing out!  There are so many fun flavors and all the ones I have tried so far have been amazing.  Strawberry Cheesecake, Apple Pie, Cinnamon Roll, Peanut Butter Supreme, Coconut Cashew, and Chocolate Peanut Butter just to name a few!!

My top two flavors are Chocolate Chunk and Cookie Dough.  

As you can see, I now buy them by the box.  

Actually, I usually buy them by the boxes...

I have to make sure I always have plenty to choose from! A shortage of Quest Bars cannot happen in my house! 

You may be thinking...What makes these bars so much better than all the other ones on the market? Well, for starters, they aren't full of crap! According to their website, they are diabetic friendly, gluten free, and have no added sugar.  The ingredients list is very short and you can actually understand it! Each bar has 20 grams of protein, only 5-10 grams of fat, 15+ grams of fiber, and only 2-6 grams net carbs which comes from nuts! 

 The nutrition facts vary a bit depending the bar, but are about 160-200 calories each.  

Just take a look at those chocolate chunks!!

The texture of these bars is perfect! They are soft and chewy, just the way I like them!

 Calling all Oreo lovers! Cookies and Cream!

There are actual pieces of cookies and big white chocolate chunks all through this bar!

Now of course you can just eat these bars right out of the wrapper and they are amazing.  Let's have a little more fun with them! Try sticking a White Chocolate Rasberry bar in the oven for about 8-10 minutes!

White chocolate chunks and raspberry bits.  It is like a giant cookie!! The chocolate gets all melty...All of the bars are great this way.

Don't feel like heating up the house by turning on the oven? Just stick a Chocolate Chunk bar in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.  

It is like eating warm gooey chocolate fudge!! The Cookie Dough bar is crazy good this way.  It's like eating raw cookie dough! This is my favorite way to enjoy Quest Bars :)

Feeling creative?? How about some peanut butter and Nutella cookie sandwiches?!

Oh yea...so simple too!

Just take a Peanut Butter and Jelly bar and cut into 4 pieces.

Microwave for about 10 seconds or until it gets soft.

Roll into balls.

Flatten them down a bit and place on cookie sheet.  Be sure to use a baking mat or parchment because they will stick. Bake at 350 for about 8-10 minutes.

You got yourself 4 little cookies! You can do this with any of the bars! 

You can enjoy them just as cookies...

Or you can add peanut butter and Nutella to make sandwiches!

Want to have some more fun with these versatile bars?? Take a Cinnamon Roll bar and microwave for about 8 seconds.

Flatten it out like a long pancake...

Mix together some nonfat greek yogurt and a little sweetener and spread it on top.

Roll it up!

You could eat it just like this...but I am baking this guy...into the oven at 350 for about 12-15 minutes.

WHAT?! It's like a giant cinnamon roll with cream filling! 

It is warm, soft, gooey, sweet, and simply delicious!!!!

Had to take a bite while it was still warm!

Oh my goodness!! Heavenly! 

I almost always pack one of these bars in my lunchbox for work.

Who am I kidding...I usually pack 2! Sometimes because I just can't decide which flavor to eat and sometimes because I know I am going to want more than one! 

Perfect road trip snack!

Hope for a sunny day because then you can warm it up on the dashboard!! 

So there ya have it!!! By far some of the best protein bars out there.  You can eat them right out of the wrapper, bake them, microwave them, broil them, or turn them into super fun treats!!

Check out their blog for more creative ways to eat them!  You can find these bars at specialty stores like GNC and Vitamin Shoppe or order them here.  So what are you waiting for?! Go get some right now! You will not be disappointed :)