Quick Protein Squares

KatySW6588

If like me you have a sweet tooth but don't want to reach for the chocolate here's a great recipe you can adapt and make your own. I have tried this recipe with different things, and different protein powders but I will advise not to use strawberry - it tastes okay but it's not great!

Ingredients:

1 cup rolled oats - I tend to stick to Quaker
1 cup vanilla protein powder - I use diet PhD vanilla creme
1/2 cup honey
1/2 peanut butter - crunchy adds a great texture

A dash of skimmed milk may be needed

After that, you can use what you want to add into it. I normally add some extra almonds chopped up and raisins but it would work well with chocolate pieces for that added sweetness.

In a bowl, add all the dried ingredients - protein powder, oats and any other additions.

In a small bowl, put in the honey and peanut butter and put into the microwave for 30 seconds.

Combine both mixtures together. If your struggling to get it to combine then add a dash of skimmed milk to help.

Place in a flat bottomed tray - I use a square baking tin 9inches x 9inches. Use your fingers to push into corners and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set. Cut into 25 squares and then they can be left in the fridge for up to 7 days and normally have between 60-80 calories depending on what you add in - I find the recipe creator on MFP really helpful!

Enjoy xx

Smash666

Is honey necessary?

KatySW6588

I have never tried it without but I think it helps to keep it together. I'm not 100% sure of you could use an alternative.

enipla

Looks good. Thanks for sharing.

ijavagypsy

Thank you very much! You have made the world a better place! :drinker:

KSheary

Sounds like a home made granola bar, can't wait to try it. Thanks!

ellis222

Thanks. I going to try this.

Lightbulb1088

sounds great I will try this.
Thank you!

SoftHeat

I have all of the ingredients on hand, think I'll make this today

runnerdad

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Mischievous_Rascal

I'm going to try these tonight, thanks!

MzIrish

Sounds good minus the honey and add almond milk just enough to moisten . Then refrigerate

harlanJEN

Honey isn't necessary. I've used this recipe for a while ...I roll mine into balls. Usually have to add a SMALL amt of water to bring it all together. Can add in nuts, choc chips, dried fruit, etc. Very versatile basic recipe

ShanStaR1908

Great Recipe! What size do you cut them? For it to be between 60-80 cals each, or whatever it was that you mentioned.

BeachIron

We made these as kids without the protein powder and would freeze them. Sounds delicious with the powder

judychicken

Thanks sounds yummy!

2abnorth

Thanks for sharing!

deetee6718

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kikidee12

bump to try

NomNomMom

Mmmmmmm...BUMP! Thanks for sharing. :-)

MissFuchsia

Bump to try later

RachelX04

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fayefern

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m_johannes

Bumping.

Brandon74

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cmkile1003

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GenoPrice

Another Bump

Blokeypoo

Bumpy here too!

89nunu

bump, need to try

sweetwon1

oh yes, this is great. im gonna add some chia seeds:flowerforyou:

Greytfish

Is honey necessary?

The honey usually provides form. You can also use molasses in most recipes. If you don't have a nut allergy, you can substitute nuts for the oats as well.