Quest Nutrition Partners with Basketball Star Sophie Cunningham to Launch New Protein Snacks

Stacks Bars and Crispy Protein Chips debut alongside social media competition series featuring USA Rugby athletes

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Quest Nutrition has teamed up with professional basketball player Sophie Cunningham to spotlight the brand's latest product innovations, including the new Quest Stacks Bars and Quest Crispy Protein Chips. Cunningham will also host "The Grand Try," a social media competition series featuring USA Rugby athletes going head-to-head in high-energy challenges.

Why it matters

As a leader in the nutritious snacking movement, Quest Nutrition is expanding its portfolio of protein-rich products to satisfy consumer demand for indulgent yet healthy options. The partnership with Cunningham and the USA Rugby athletes aims to engage health-conscious consumers through innovative product launches and entertaining social content.

The details

The new Quest Stacks Bars feature a multi-layered design with five distinct textures, including crispy, soft, chewy, gooey caramel, and crunchy, all coated in rich chocolate and flavored drizzle. Available in Salted Caramel, Brownie a la Mode, and Cinnamon Brown Sugar, the bars contain 20g of protein, 12-13g of fiber, and 3g or fewer net carbs. Quest's new Crispy Protein Chips offer the irresistible crunch of traditional potato chips with 11-12g of protein and 3-5g of net carbs per serving, in flavors like Sour Cream & Onion, BBQ, and Sea Salt.

  • Quest Stacks Bars will be available on Amazon starting March 18, 2026, with nationwide retail availability in April.
  • Crispy Protein Chips will begin rolling out at select Walmart locations on March 2, 2026, with nationwide availability on April 15, 2026.

The players

Quest Nutrition

An American consumer-packaged food and beverage company known for its innovative nutritious snacking products.

Sophie Cunningham

A professional basketball player who is partnering with Quest Nutrition to host the "The Grand Try" social media competition series.

USA Rugby

The national governing body for the sport of rugby union in the United States, whose athletes are featured in "The Grand Try" competition series.

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What they’re saying

“At Quest, we never sacrifice flavor for macros, and our new Stacks Bars and Crispy Chips continue to do what we do best – deliver delicious products with athlete-quality nutrition consumers expect from Quest.”

— Mike Clawson, Chief Commercial Officer and General Manager of Quest Nutrition (PRNewswire)

“Quest is always finding new ways to mix things up, so when they asked me to host The Grand Try, I was all in. I love collaborating with other athletes and trying new sports and challenges, so it was the perfect fit.”

— Sophie Cunningham (PRNewswire)

What’s next

Fans can watch "The Grand Try" competition series on Quest Nutrition's social media channels starting on March 25, 2026, with a recap available on Rugby Pass TV in May.

The takeaway

Quest Nutrition's latest product innovations and social media content showcase the brand's commitment to providing consumers with delicious, protein-rich snacks that support active, healthy lifestyles without sacrificing taste or texture.