Protein Bar Recipes

Caniacgirl59
Caniacgirl59 Posts: 63
in Food and Nutrition
My boyfriend and I are spending a ton on proteing bars, so I would like to start making them at home to save money and also make healthier ones. I'm searching online, but a lot of recipes seem to have a very long list of ingredients. Does anybody have some recipes for protein bars that don't require a ton of ingredients? Thanks!
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  • C4r4W4de
    C4r4W4de Posts: 27 Member
    Here's a link to a recipe. I haven't made them yet, but the macros are good and there aren't any "weird" ingredients :0)
  • C4r4W4de
    C4r4W4de Posts: 27 Member
    Whoops. Sorry! Here's the link:

    http://she-fit.com/healthy-protein-bar-recipe/
  • hbarney
    hbarney Posts: 434
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  • phillips529
    phillips529 Posts: 194 Member
    bump...I have a recipe that you may be interested in...its raw vegan..and I'll post later...
  • jem33199
    jem33199 Posts: 80 Member
    bump...I have a recipe that you may be interested in...its raw vegan..and I'll post later...

    ^ This sounds good. I hope you post it!
  • tropaze
    tropaze Posts: 317 Member
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  • juicemoogan
    juicemoogan Posts: 994 Member
    There are some protein bar recipes available here:

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-eason-livefit-recipes-main-page.html
  • r3d13
    r3d13 Posts: 139
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  • andreacord
    andreacord Posts: 928
    Whoops. Sorry! Here's the link:

    http://she-fit.com/healthy-protein-bar-recipe/

    bump for later, those look awesome ! thank you !
  • SirBen81
    SirBen81 Posts: 396 Member
    Pemmican, an ancient native america hunting food. It has protein and fat, and never goes bad.
    http://www.marksdailyapple.com/how-to-make-pemmican/#axzz1tAeVEVR3
  • Superchikanthem
    Superchikanthem Posts: 362 Member
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  • stormieweather
    stormieweather Posts: 2,549 Member
    I made a batch last night.

    2 scoops chocolate protein powder (30g ea)
    1cup uncooked oatmeal (I used quick oats).
    1/2 cup egg whites
    1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
    1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
    2 tablespoons sweetened coconut (may omit or substitute mini chocolate chips)

    Mix well

    Spray 8x8 glass pan with cooking spray

    Cook at 350 for 20 min, until pulls away from sides of pan.

    Makes 9 servings - 90kc, 10c, 2f, 8p, 2g sugar, 48g sodium (each serving)

    I may add a little Stevia next time, just to sweeten it up a tad.
  • free2live72003
    free2live72003 Posts: 186
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  • Meatsies
    Meatsies Posts: 351 Member
    Whoops. Sorry! Here's the link:

    http://she-fit.com/healthy-protein-bar-recipe/

    YUM! Those look delicious. Thanks for sharing!
  • Caniacgirl59
    Caniacgirl59 Posts: 63
    Thanks everyone for the suggestions! This will definitely keep me busy tonight :)
  • suemar74
    suemar74 Posts: 447 Member
    Whoops. Sorry! Here's the link:

    http://she-fit.com/healthy-protein-bar-recipe/

    Those sound awesome!
  • JenAiMarres
    JenAiMarres Posts: 743 Member
    Fudgy Nutty Protein Bars

    Ingredients

    4 oz. cream cheese (regular)
    2 TBS. natural peanut butter
    1 oz. square unsweentened chocolate (baker's chocolate)
    1/4 cup water
    1 tsp. vanilla extract
    1/4 cup Splenda
    1 oz. chopped walnuts
    6-1/3 scoops low-carb vanilla protein powder (approximately 20 grams per scoop)
    Directions

    Melt cream cheese, natural peanut butter, and chocolate square in microwave. Remove and mix while adding 1/4 cup water.
    Add vanilla extract and Splenda. Mix well.
    Add walnuts and protein powder. Knead well with clean hands. Mixture will be stiff. After you have finished kneading and the doughy mixture appears to still need liquid, add 1 Tbs. of water at a time until mixed well.
    Place in 8" x 8" -or- 9" x 9" baking pan by flattening evenly with hands.
    Refrigerate.
    When cooled and hardened, cut evenly into 8 bars.
    Serve & enjoy!

    8 servings
    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 214
    Fats: 13 (Saturated - 4.5)
    Carbohydates: 6
    Fiber: 2
    Proteins: 19
    Sodium: 181
    Servings
  • JenAiMarres
    JenAiMarres Posts: 743 Member
    This one is from Bodybuilding.com forums and looks really easy!

    No-Bake Easy Protein Bars

    2 cups Quaker oats (or equivalent)
    2 tbsp natural peanut butter
    8 scoops (240 g) generic brand whey protein powder (or equivalent)
    1 package sugar-free, fat free-Jell-O
    Dash of cinnamon
    Dash of vanilla extract
    Pinch of salt
    1 cup COLD water

    After the bars set up in the fridge, I put them in the freezer for 2 hours and then cut them into 8 individual pieces. After a workout, I let them thaw for 30 minutes or so and they are consistently firm and not squishy or runny. Why? The Jell-O mix. Be sure to use cold water when mixing the Jell-O and whey, as it sets up nicer. Aside from baking, these bars are second-to-none to being able to stay firm when thawed out. They yield (approximately) per bar:

    225 calories
    6 g fat
    23.5 g protein

    I encourage anyone who makes their own bars to experiment with different ingredients to find something that not only tastes good, but also provides them with their own individual nutritional needs. The greatest thing about designing and making your own product (in this case, protein bars) is being able to substitute and improvise to make something that appeals to you.
  • conidiring
    conidiring Posts: 230 Member
    1 c vanilla flavored whey protein
    1 c quaker oats
    1 c grape nuts
    1 c peanut butter
    1/3 bag chocolate chips (we use the small (mini) ones)
    1 c honey
    1 tsp almond extract
    1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

    Combine all ingredients. Coat 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Pour mixture into pan and press out firmly. Refrigerate. Cut into bars.
  • KimH313
    KimH313 Posts: 162
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  • antoniosmooth
    antoniosmooth Posts: 299 Member
    There are some EXCELLENT protein bar receipes out there. My wife has been making these below for the past 3 - 4 weeks and they are AWESOME!!!

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-recipes-cinnamon-swirl-protein-bread.html

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-recipes-pumpkin-protein-bars.html

    They are more of a protein bar snack recipe versus an after workout or before workout protein bar recipe, nonetheless they taste great!!
  • AdAstra47
    AdAstra47 Posts: 823 Member
    bump for later so I'll remember...

    I have an awesome recipe for "Lembas Bread" (from the Lord of the Rings; yes, I'm a dork). It's high-protein AND low-carb. Uses almond flour, vanilla protein powder, cinnamon, walnuts, maple syrup, bacon. Pretty short ingredient list & easy to make. I'm at work now but I will look up the recipe for you when I get home.
  • starrygirl82
    starrygirl82 Posts: 76 Member
    These sound great
  • conidiring
    conidiring Posts: 230 Member
    1/2 c dry roasted peanuts
    1/2 c roasted sunflower seeds (or other chopped nut)
    2 c raisins (or other dried fruit)
    2 c rolled or instant oats
    2 c toasted rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies)
    1/2 creamy or chuncky peanut butter
    1/2 packed brown sugar
    1/2 c honey
    1 tsp vanilla extract

    Combine peanuts, sunflowers, raisins, oats, rice cereal in a large bowl. Combine peanut butter, brown sugar and honey in a large microwavable bowl; microwave on high until bubbling, 1 to 2 minutes. Add vanilla and stir to blend. Pour peanut butter mixture over dry ingredients mixture and stir until coated. Coat 9X13 in pan iwth cooking spray. Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Press down firmly. Let stand for about an hour to harden. Cut into bars.

    From Eating Well magazine.
  • Specialkayrina
    Specialkayrina Posts: 242 Member
    Bump for later :)
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
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  • MMAQueen
    MMAQueen Posts: 279 Member
    Fudgy Nutty Protein Bars

    Ingredients

    4 oz. cream cheese (regular)
    2 TBS. natural peanut butter
    1 oz. square unsweentened chocolate (baker's chocolate)
    1/4 cup water
    1 tsp. vanilla extract
    1/4 cup Splenda
    1 oz. chopped walnuts
    6-1/3 scoops low-carb vanilla protein powder (approximately 20 grams per scoop)
    Directions

    Melt cream cheese, natural peanut butter, and chocolate square in microwave. Remove and mix while adding 1/4 cup water.
    Add vanilla extract and Splenda. Mix well.
    Add walnuts and protein powder. Knead well with clean hands. Mixture will be stiff. After you have finished kneading and the doughy mixture appears to still need liquid, add 1 Tbs. of water at a time until mixed well.
    Place in 8" x 8" -or- 9" x 9" baking pan by flattening evenly with hands.
    Refrigerate.
    When cooled and hardened, cut evenly into 8 bars.
    Serve & enjoy!

    8 servings
    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 214
    Fats: 13 (Saturated - 4.5)
    Carbohydates: 6
    Fiber: 2
    Proteins: 19
    Sodium: 181
    Servings

    These sound great! I like the carb/protien ration. I always find it interesting when something is being marketed as a protien bar, and it has twice as many carbs as protien.
  • myak623
    myak623 Posts: 615 Member
    Try www.proteinpow.com

    Nothing but protein recipes.
  • iamMaLisa
    iamMaLisa Posts: 278 Member
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  • TaraFTMVA
    TaraFTMVA Posts: 309 Member
    bump, i am def going to try these!

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