Homemade protein bars?

blueboxgeek

So I like the idea of protein bars but they seem so expensive! Looking online even cheap ones seem to work out around £1 each. I am thinking that I could have one on an afternoon to replace my chocolate fix and the protein would be beneficial for me.

Anyone have any good recipes for making your own? I don't mind coughing up for some Whey protein if it's worth it

StealthHealth

I've messed about with making my own protein bars in the past - They were, without exception terrible* but chocolate whey powder stirred into greek yogurt and sprinkled with a topping (raspberries, white chocolate buttons, dark chocolate chunks etc) works for me.

*Should point out that I've also bought a few protein bars and thought they were a poor - but not as bad as my homemade stuff so it may just be that I don't like the taste of protein bars.

blueboxgeek

Actually I quite like the idea of adding whey to greek yoghurt with toppings! Thanks for throwing that out there

StealthHealth

not a protein bar but if you like chocolate and want more protein then try the beltsander brownie a a dessert (not a work type snack)

Original https://thebeltsander.com/the-beltsander-brownie/

the version I make https://traineatgain.com/beltsander-brownie-the-easiest-protein-brownie-recipe-version-2/?utm_expid=75500127-9.DHvI_cUdTYWT7kfs9HCjYw.2&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fgoogle.com%2F

Hornsby

I've tried 100 different ways. Some were okay. Ended up being more trouble than it's worth and not worth the tiny bit of savings really.

blueboxgeek

That brownie looks awesome! We have a microwave here so I could totally make that!

Thanks Hornsby for your reply. Seems to be that I will have to look at other ways to fix my sweet tooth and get a protein hit in the afternoons, hopefully the brownie / greek yoghurt ideas will work out

shinycrazy

I love these! http://thebigmansworld.com/2016/01/27/healthy-3-ingredient-no-bake-paleo-protein -bars/ They are yummy! They can be sticky so I recommend keeping them refrigerated until you eat them and keeping a glass of water handy. For me those inconveniences are worth the price point. The basic receipe is 3 ingredieents, but if you put any "flavor" you'll add more. I did PB and mini chocolate chips. 168 calories, ~12 grams of protein, and ~8 grams of fat, and ~12 grams of carbs. Next time I'm going try PB2 (powdered pb) to see how that works. I also think pecans or walnuts could be tasty. Ooo or dried cherries/blueberries. Really, it could be anything.