On the eve of a road trip, I get anxious about being cooped up in the car, whether it’s just for hours on the road or 14. A little bit of claustrophobia combined with dread over what feels like a sedentary death sentence – I cannot tolerate locked knees, a cricked neck and what feels like roots growing from my butt into the bucket seat. Plus, I need to EAT and with my mind on auto-pilot, thoughts of snacking typically don’t vanish until satisfied! 
Bu typical gas station food is really not my thing, eating the junk food just makes me feel worse. But, whoohoo, I just found out that 7-Eleven can keep me fueled up in a healthier way — they sell one of my favorite protein items, Quest Cereal Bars! With only 110 calories, 12g protein and a much more nutritious ingredient profile than most convenience store snacks, I can keep my tank filled for the finish! Read on to find out more about Quest Cereal Bars, get my Road Trip Rules for People Who Can’t Sit Still and enter a GIVEAWAY!
Most road trippers would say that the actual journey is part of the pleasure! However, for some, roads trips are just an uncomfortable means to an end, I mean LET’S JUST GET THERE ALREADY! If you fall in the later, my Road Trip Rules for People Who Can’t Sit Still help workout the wiggles and make the miles less passive so that you can enjoy it all!
Take co-piloting seriously: If you can’t move your body as you like, at least you can flex your brain at take a load of stress off the driver by monitoring Google maps, riffling through paper maps and watching for highway turn-offs, detours and enforcers of the law.
Seat dance like nobody’s watching: Riding shotgun usually means you’re in charge of the music, so pick some up-tempo songs and get that Ford in fiesta mode! While your rear end might be strapped into the seat, there’s no law that says you can’t tap your toes and wave your hands in the air like you just don’t care! Let loose with all those savage moves you’ve been saving – this IS the perfect occasion!
Lead a bucket seat boot camp. Work out your wiggles and put the kibosh on claustrophobia with an impromptu isometric session. Pass the time in the passenger seat and get the backseat involved with a fun workout to strengthen muscles. Isometric exercises are perfect for the car because they need no equipment and can be done from a “still” position. Here are some ideas: Try squeezing your glutes for 10 seconds and releasing, for a challenge do this will pushing with straight arms off the seat. Recline seat back and partially pull up with core and hold until failure. Grab a small towel with both fists, arms extended, and pull opposing ends as hard as you can. Next do this while moving arms back and forth like a steering wheel. You get the idea – use your creativity to come up with more car exercise!
Add some sweat to your pit stops: Every time a car mate needs to take a restroom break, don’t stay cooped up in the car. Jump out and find a grassy area (preferably one where dogs are not being relieved) and bust out jumping jacks, burpees, push-up . . . and cartwheels, if that feels appropriate!
Stopped at a small town elementary school to play on the playground!
Make every historical site mandatory. Assuming you’re not in the biggest hurry, stop at all roadside landmarks and historical markers. Not only will you increasing your knowledge base of this great country, you’ll also be increasing your heart rate as you get a chance to walk, jog and jump around.
Assume snack acquisition duties: Not only another chance to get out of the car and move about, but you’re likely burning off some calories being such an active passenger! Those not driving can take their eyes off the immediate road to scan the horizon for snacks and meals. Since I’m not a fan of junky, sugary snacks, I always have eyes peeled for a 7-11! This sounds contradictory to my fit foodie standards, but you’d be surprised at some of the healthier snacks they stock . . . like fresh fruit and protein bars! Quest Cereal Bars are a personal favorite – keep reading to find out more!
So, back to these Quest Cereal Bars. I about FREAKED out with happiness when I saw them in 7-11! I love me all the bars Quest makes and this new addition tastes just like a cereal bar (the kind my kids would beg me to buy when they were little) but with way more protein to curb my hunger and no traditional sugar (sweetened with natural Allulose, you can read my previous post here). Also, with 110 calories,12g protein, 2-3g net carbs and 6 -7g fiber each, these bars are the perfect, no-guilt nosh between meals . . . and finding them 24/7 in a 7-Eleven is a thing of beauty. With more than 60,000 locations in the world, I always know a 7-Eleven (and imminent Quest Cereal Bar score) will be showing up soon on my road trippin’ radar.
Drop by a 7-Eleven any time of the day or night to grab a few Quest Cereal Bars as a satisfying and healthy alternative!
Also, as a motivator for you to try these Quest Cereal Bars, I’m also personally hosting a for a $25 Visa Gift Card so that one winner can load up on protein bars (or whatever)! To enter, follow the simple Rafflecopter instructions.
I learned that these are gluten free.
Three different flavors Chocolate , Cinnamon, and waffle flavor
They use natural flavors in their products.
I like the fact that they are a gluten free product. A gluten free product is important to me.
Beyond Cereal is made from protein.
I loved this essay, great tips for restless riders! My hubby and I travel often for OCR’s so I’ll definitely be trying out some of these tips!
Ugh, we back last night from our road trip and got stuck in an extra hour of highway construction traffic . . . need to edit my post to include MEDITATION 😉
I learned that the Quest Cereal Bars are sold in Walmart stores.
They are naturally sweetened. I’ve only tried the waffle one, need to try other ones.
I learned that they have some pretty tasty looking chips available!
quest protein cereal bar have a waffle flavor with 12g protein.
I would like to try their Spinach Fettuccine.
I learned that they make a waffle flavor nutrition bar, which I’m really interested in trying! And I learned that I can find these bars at Lindberg Nutrition.
I learned that the company uses sucralose in their bars. For one reason because it’s a versatile sweetener with a sweetness profile very close to sugar.
they make chips.
Waffle flavor? Sounds amazing!
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I learned that Allulose is a sweetener found in nature that offers all the taste and texture of traditional sugar but with only 1/10th of the calories.
I learned that the Quest Cereal Bars are sold in Walmart stores. I will have to get me some to try out!
I saw that they have a Chocolate Caramel Pecan flavor bar. That would be my favorite.
Sold at walmart an glueton free
I learned that they also make pasta, such as spinach fettuccine! Cool!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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I had no idea what allulose was. I learned its a natural sweetener with only 1/10th of the calories of traditional sugar.
I learned Quest is driven to engineer foods that don’t compromise on taste or nutrition.
What I learned about Sucralose:
– It’s up to 600% as sweet as sugar, so you don’t need to use a lot of it.
– It’s non-cariogenic – meaning it won’t cause tooth decay.
– 85% of sucralose isn’t absorbed in your digestive tract.
I learned that they have 3 great flavors.
I learned these protein bars have 12g of protein!
Allulose is a sweetener that feels and tastes like sugar.
I learned that Allulose is a sweetener found in nature that offers all the taste and texture of traditional sugar with less calories!
I like how it’s non-cariogenic.
I don’t eat them anymore because I am vegan and they are not, but I enjoyed the Cinnamon Roll flavor cereal bar. I learned from the website that those have 12g of protein!
I learned they are loaded with protein and also sold at Walmart.
I would love to try the Mocha Chocolate Chip protein bars
I learned they are upgrading to use a machine to make their products – and it arrived unassembled with no manual! I can’t imagine! Sounds like a fun place to work in addition to having a mission!! Wow!
Some of their products use Allulose, a revolutionary sweetener found in nature .
I learnt they are gluten free!
I found I like the waffle flavor cereal bar best,
I learned that the protein bars contain 20-21g of protein, soy and gluten free, no added sugar. This is more healthier than most foods
I learned they use natural flavor and you can buy them at Walmart.
I like that they have around 12 g of protein
The come in three different flavors – the Cinnamon Roll flavor sounds delicious.
I saw that they have a Chocolate Caramel Pecan flavor bar.
I love how they started small, created a great product and just kept growing
I learned that Allulose has 1/10 the calories of regular sugar.
Never heard of allulose, very interesting. I am trying to cut out as much sugar as possible in my diet. The cereal bars have incredible reviews!
Waffle flavor is something tasty after all they have added the sweet taste of maple syrup and the buttery flavor of fresh waffles into every bite YUM
I learned that these are available at Walmart 5 miles from my house! Hooray!
I learned that I can buy Quest Cereal Bars at my local Walmart store.
I visited the Quest website and was very surprised to see that they make a “guilt free” pasta. I thought they only made the bars. Waffle flavor looks like a good breakfast option.
I learned BEYOND cereal is made from protein
I like that the cinnamon crunch protein powder has 20 grams of protein and only 5 carbs, I have not seen a protein powder with this flavor before and it sounds good.
Something I learned and liked – you can received 3 free Beyond Cereal Bard with every order today!
i love how they are low carb!
I learned there is a Lemon Cream Pie Protein Bar.
I learned they have Peanut Butter Cups
Real food that tastes like candy. 20g protein, 4g net carbs*, unbeatable taste.
I’ve tried the Mint Chocolate Chunk Protein Bars and really like them. With 20 g of protein each, they make a great and healthy snack when you can’t grab a proper meal.
The biggest thing I learned was they sell more than just protein bars!
All Quest Protein Bars contain tree nuts and/or peanut ingredients.
I like that they have Chocolate flavor and Cinnamon Roll flavor!
I learned that sucralose is used in these bars
All Quest Protein Bars contain tree nuts and/or peanut ingredients
I didn’t know they had protein chips – can’t wait to try the Salt & Vinegar.
They started in 2010 with peanut butter supreme and vanilla almond crunch.
I learned that they are sold in Walmart stores which is awesome as i go there all the time.
I learned they have spaghetti with 4g total carbs. This would be great for me as I’m on a low carb diet.
I found out they make a waffle flavor ! I have never heard of a waffle flavor anything well except waffles… thats neat!
I learned that they have peanut butter cups! With protein! I’d be so excited to try those. Thanks for the chance to win.
I learned that these are gluten free.
I learned that All Quest Protein Bars contain tree nuts and/or peanut ingredients.
I learned that their protein chips come in several flavors, most of which correspond with those of ‘junk’ chilps.
I like their waffle flavored cereal bars. These would be great for on the go.
I learned the waffle cereal bars have 3g net carbs.
The Mocha Chocolate Chip Protein Bars Sound Good.
I learned they have way more flavors than I thought. Who wouldn’t love waffle flavor
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Chocolate Caramel Pecan sounds so good.
The Quest bars are sold at Walmart.
I learned that they have 3 great flavors.
I learned and love that they are gluten free
they have protein powders and sell chips
Vanilla almond crunch and peanut butter supreme were their first 2 flavors.
Well first they make sour cream and onion protein chips so I have got to try those, but they also sell them at a Walmart near where I live so that’s awesome!
I love the variety of their products and the flavors that they have available.
Quest makes spaghetti bars.How interesting!
ALLULOSE: This is our first product using Allulose, a revolutionary sweetener found in nature that offers all the taste and texture of traditional sugar, but with only 1/10th of the calories!
I see that you can buy it at Walmart.
I learned that Quest Beyond Cereal Protein Bar chocolate flavored is packing 12g of protein and only 110 calories.
There are 25 different flavors of protein bars!
I learned that they have a Waffle Flavor bar! That sounds fabulous!
i love that they have so many high protein products that are good for me too!
Protein isn’t just for shakes and meat, it can be in chips too.
learned Allulose is a sweetener found in nature with only 1/10th of the calories of sugar
Gluten free!
I learned they are gluten free and have a lot of flavors.
They have a wide variety of products and flavors
I learned that they are available at Walmart
I learned they make BBQ chips! Thanks.
The bars have a great amount of protein and are a GREAT on the go snack!!
There is something called a waffle flavor.
All Quest Protein Bars contain tree nuts and/or peanut ingredients.
Pasta is re-imagined Quest style, gluten free with zero net carbs*!
It’s nice they offer wearables that actually look cool.
They are gluten free!
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE, This looks delicious !!
I learned that there are many more products other than cereal bars. I was really interested in the pasta and the peanut butter cup craving .
The products are gluten free and natural.
I discovered that Quest makes Protein Chips in 5 different flavors.
Glad they are gluten free so my grand kids and eat them.
I love their commitment to making food that does not compromise taste or nutrition.
I learned they have some good flavored protein bars
They have awesome flavors like Waffles!
I learned they make waffle flavored cereal protein bars!
I learned I want to buy some of these yummy bars at Walmart.
QUEST PASTA is gluten free with zero net carbs 🙂
They are conscientious about their ingredients and only use natural sweeteners.
I learned that they “go against the grain” and pack their bars with protein!
I learned allulose is a natural sweetener with only 1/10th of the calories of traditional sugar.
I learned that they make pasta! Never knew that before.
I llke that the chocolate flavor bars have only 110 calories
I LEARNED THAT THEY ARE GLUTEN FREE.
Their mission is to transform global health and eliminate obesity for good
All kinds of nutritional fun facts! And that they have products at Walmart!
learned that they are gluten free.
I learned that when the company grew into a commercial kitchen, the equipment they purchased had to be assembled, like giant Legos.
I saw that they sell chocolate, waffle & cinnamon roll flavors.
These are a great way to *cheat* and still have delicious snacks.
I learned that the Waffle flavored bars have 12g of Protein.
I learned the Quest Hero bar has 17 grams of protein! Holy moly, Batman!
i learned that CheatClean with America’s Favorite Protein Bar! 20-21g of protein, soy and gluten free, no added sugar.
I have learned that Beyond Cereal Bars come in three different flavors.
I didn’t know that they make pasta.
I learned they know my cravings and they have Peanut Butter Cups listed in the cravings section!
I learned that they have a waffle flavor which hopefully has the baked taste as well as the syrup flavor.
I learned that I can purchase them at the Vitamin Shoppe.
The Cinnamon Roll Cereal Bar is their first product using Allulose, a revolutionary sweetener found in nature that offers all the taste and texture of traditional sugar, but with only 1/10th of the calories!
I learned that they offer internship opportunities FOR CREDIT ONLY on a quarterly basis
Great protein gluten free
I love that there is a waffle flavor and that they are naturally sweetened.
I learned that they contain 20-21g of protein and are glutton free!
I learned that the waffle flavor contains Allulose
We love QuestBar Protein Bars – Chocolate Peanut Butter !
I learned that the cereal protein bars come in chocolate.
I never heard of Allulose before. I learned that it is a natural sweetener found in raisins, figs, and maple syrup and that it tastes like sugar but with a lot less calories. That is interesting.
I learned they have waffle flavor!
I thought all of the flavors on their website sound good. Especially the chocolate which is 25.99 a box or 1.99 a bar which is great.
I learned that Quest Cereal Bars are absolutely very high in protein..