I bought these Quest Nutrition Protein Chips (BBQ, 21g Protein, Baked, 1.2oz Bag, 8 Count) via Subscribe and Save and overall we like them enough to order them again...
They are fantastic for what they are, gluten and potato free, soy free, baked, and only 2 net carbs per bag. A serious treat when you're trying to cut back on carbs.
We ordered the BBQ flavor after reading a ton of reviews and finding this flavor reviewed best. The spices are quite tasty but I think also quite necessary because of the bland texture, as can be expected.
Since the first ingredient is milk-derived, you can imagine these won't exactly taste like your usual chip. At first bite, they are flavorful and have a nice crunch. If you keep eating them, they keep on tasting good, haha...
If you're like me and likely to savor your food (or when you slow down to your last chip), you may find that the aftertaste turns a bit powdery. It's not chalky but it doesn't exactly end with the same initial crunch of your first bite.
That aside and all things considered, for 22 grams of protein per bag, these are definitely worth trying. They definitely aren't bad, especially for being free of any wheat or potatoes.
We thought they were a good value for under $16 since they are high in protein. May split them into snack bags to stretch them out with lunches. Will buy again when the price is right.
Ours arrived with an expiration date about eight months out. Good chips but not our favorite. Will enjoy them more than others because of their guilt free nutrition facts.
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Shocked at the 3.5 star reviews! Guys these are protein chips NOT greasy junk food,don't expect the same taste. Honestly they are pretty awsome and help so much in reaching my protein goals. If you can tolerate baked lays and want more protein in your life this is the chip for you. If you're not looking to add protein then I don't see why you'd spend so much on these vs a normal back that's 1/5 the price and likely better, though less healthy, taste.
As a medical student, I rarely have time to prepare full meals for myself and often resort to snacking to keep the hunger at bay. In undergrad, I became quite fond of crunchy goodies like Lay's chips, much to the dismay of my body. Knowing I would be extremely pressed for time in med school, I spent my pre-matriculation summer getting into shape and attempting to develop healthy eating habits. While I made significant progress, the chip craving was one that simply refused to go away. Checking amazon for healthy alternatives, I discovered protein chips. What an incredible invention, chips that are good for you and help nourish your muscles! Unfortunately, many of them used soy protein which I'm wary of due to the phytoestrogenic isoflavones. Several research publications identified rather undesirable effects caused by regular soy consumption in males. While one bag of chips a day most likely wouldn't result in any remarkable effects, I did not wish to experiment. Thankfully, I came across two options that did not use soy protein in their products: Quest Nutrition and ProTings. The ProTings were alright - they had the crunch but despite the abundance of flavor, could not mask a buckwheat-like taste. Quest Nutrition's chips, on the other hand, were simply amazing. I was expecting to experience a protein shake aftertaste considering the high milk and whey protein content, but noticed none in the BBQ flavor (although the sea salt flavor had a considerable one so I don't recommend it). They had the lovely crunch of typical chips and a tasty BBQ flavor with incredible macros and very little fat and carbs. The food scientists at Quest Nutrition did a phenomenal job. Today I received the "improved" version and it's even better. They are indeed expensive compared to your typical fatty chips, but if you enjoy crunchy snacks as much as I do, I believe it's better to pay a bit more from your wallet than pay with your health.
Let's talk about why I love these chips.... bbq has the best flavor for dipping. I use a quarter cup of low fat yogurt with any seasoning, onion dip mix, dill dip mix, ranch mix, etc... whatever you like best, then you can add any lowcal veggie, green onions, cucumber, chives, chopped and drained spinach... then learn how to dip them without breaking them, it's a short learning curve, easy peasy once you get the hang of it.... half the chips will be broken upon arrival... they're fragile, they're shipped, expect it AND appreciate it.... dip the chips then use the rest as a topping for a. the rest of the healthy dip, b. healthy choice crustless chicken pot pie, c. add to your salad... these are delicate and as long as you don't eat them all by themselves, they're perfect. Don't expect them to immediately bust hunger, they take ten to twenty minutes to fully satisfy... but these and a dip or these on a salad, etc etc... best way to add whey protein to your healthy diet I have ever tried.
I am extremely satisfied with my purchase! I was hesitant to buy it at first, because some of the reviews are say they are tasteless, taste like cardboard, or have a bad aftertaste. I didn't find this to be the case... In fact, i really liked the barbecue flavor, even though I don't typically like BBQ flavors...
The chips themselves are good. They tasted fresh and crispy. They're lighter in flavor and texture compared to junk food chips... So, if you're looking for comparison, you may be disappointed. But they're way healthier, have a lot of protein and are low carb. Overall, they're a great snack or addition to a meal. I will be purchasing the Sea Salt flavor next...
Feature Product
- Our new BBQ chips are packing more crunch, more protein, and more of your favorite smokey, backyard flavor than ever before!
- 21g Protein, 2g Net Carbs, 0g Sugars, 2g Dietary Fiber, 130 Calories, 4g Fat
- Baked - Never Fried; Made with high-quality Whey and Milk Protein Isolates
- All Natural / Gluten Free / Soy Free / Potato Free
- Includes 8 Quest BBQ Protein Chips
Description
Quest Protein Chips revolutionized snack food, offering a delicious, savory way to #CrunchClean. This new version of Protein Chips (what we're calling Protein Chips 2.0) changes the game again! The new formula has even more protein in every bite, an improved taste, and a crunchy texture that'll make you swear you're munching on junk food. We hope you like Protein Chips 2.0 as much as we do! Get ready to revolutionize snack time all over again.
I love this flavor!!! These taste a lot like bbq potato chips (especially to someone like me who cannot eat real potato chips because of blood sugar rise from potato). Only down sides are: they crumble easily, so each bag has a lot of broken chips; and price (much higher that potato chips). However, considering that these actually provide a nice amount of nutritional value (versus approximately zero or even negative nutrition in potato chips) the price becomes much more reasonable. Compared to protein bar—about the same price and nutrition. Plus: bbq chips is one of my most favorite flavors in the whole world! And now I can have it! Thank you!!!!
I have tried almost all of the different Quest protein chips and l lubs dem. These are great for the health conscious snacker. I have always eaten chips but as l get older l realize that its easier to get fat and l have never desired to be fat. If your expecting these to taste like the very unhealthy chips you eat way to much of you will be disappointed. If your one of those people like me that have common sense and have always watched what they eat then you will easily take to these. If you are trying to change your horrible eating regime then you should give these a try just keep in mind that these do not have all the horrible ingredients that have got you in the predicament your in. The first time l tried these l thought that they were pretty good after eating them several times l never want to eat any of the very unhealthy chips at the grocery store.
BBQ is my favorite and the sour cream and cheddar and sour cream and onion are tie for second favorite - l have not had a chance to try the other flavors because they are not currently available or waaaaay too expensive but l will try them as soon as they are made available.
Its never to late to get healthy!
I have been eating low carb now for a year without “cheating”. What I consider my success, is in part due to products like this one that help me feel like I am still eating “normal” and accessible food at lunch at work, or when we go out to the beach. The purists will say that we should all be eating just vegs and meat. And that’s fine! But seriously, when you grow up eating a standard American diet, there are certain foods - like chips - that are simply ingrained in your comfort eating zone. Of course, I also eat pork rinds, carrots and sugar snap peas. But sometimes a body just wants some chips, you know?
The product is expensive but I think it is worth the price. These chips are one of my favorite treats and I try and take these for lunch once or twice a week. I will vary these with cheese sticks, pepperoni, hard-boiled eggs, Quest cookies... These are the foods that will actually remove all lunchtime hunger with a beverage. If I am pressed for time, the chips and a drink (or alternatively two hard-boiled eggs and a drink) will actually be satisfying enough to not think about being hungry until work is done.
I have ordered these chips multiple times now in all the flavors. By far, my favorite flavor is BBQ. They always arrive in fine condition, the chips are not crushed or stale. The bags are sturdy compared to the regular Lays bags. I am not sure of the significance of this higher quality bag, but I think it is worth noting that the bag may have to do with the price.
The consistency of the chips is more reminiscent of Pringles than regular potato chips. These seem to be made with a high protein base. So when you crunch them (and crunch they do!) you may get a pasty feeling in your mouth - like eating a thin cracker and not a potato chip. I do not mind this. I may have been thrown off a bit by this the first time I ate ONE chip, but I am used to it. It's like getting used to Stevia or Splenda. You know it's different, but it is not different enough to stop you from becoming a user of fake sweetener.
You can't ask for a better chip that has such high protein content and such low carb content, as someone who works out and tries to eat healthy, these are perfect. They don't necessarily satisfy as much as a potato chip, but they will satisfy your cravings for chips, the flavor is great, the texture is as good as a potato chip can be it they potato chip wasn't actually made out of potato. They almost melt in your mouth, but not the same as a potato chip, this is because it's not primarily carbohydrate, bit is protein, and potato chips seam to melt in your mouth because your saliva contains enzymes the break down carbs. So it you're simply looking to cut a few calories by replacing potato chips then you might love these or you might hate these. But if you work out and you really do eat healthy but you can seem to get the texture and taste or potato chips out of your mind as you're cutting carbs, this is what you need.
I don't know what everyone is complaining about. If someone had offered these chips to me without telling me they were protein chips, I would've thought I was eating regular baked potato chips. They taste fine! There's no aftertaste or beforetaste or weirdtaste or cruddy feeling or anything. I certainly wouldn't mind eating these with my afternoon sandwiches. If you're on the fence about these, go ahead and give them a try. You will PROBABLY end up liking them.
I do wish they had the other flavors in stock on Prime. I've never been a fan of BBQ anything but I was so bored of my daily protein shakes that I decided to try them anyway. And even with my general dislike for all things BBQ, I found these to be quite alright. I will easily finish the box.
That being said, they are incredibly pricey. If I order them again, I will order a flavor I actually like and only eat it once in a while when I'm not in a shake-y mood. Even if you can afford it, it just doesn't make sense to me to spend so much money on chips on a regular basis when protein powders are so cost effective. But hey, it's good to have the option. For now, I will continue my hunt for cheap high protein foods.
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