Protein Bar Recipes

Caniacgirl59

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!

C4r4W4de

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

Whoops. Sorry! Here's the link:

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

hbarney

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phillips529

bump...I have a recipe that you may be interested in...its raw vegan..and I'll post later...

jem33199

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

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juicemoogan

There are some protein bar recipes available here:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-eason-livefit-recipes-main-page.html

r3d13

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andreacord

Whoops. Sorry! Here's the link:

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

bump for later, those look awesome ! thank you !

SirBen81

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

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stormieweather

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

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Meatsies

Whoops. Sorry! Here's the link:

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

YUM! Those look delicious. Thanks for sharing!

Caniacgirl59

Thanks everyone for the suggestions! This will definitely keep me busy tonight

suemar74

Whoops. Sorry! Here's the link:

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

Those sound awesome!

JenAiMarres

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

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

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

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antoniosmooth

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

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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

These sound great

conidiring

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

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erickirb

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MMAQueen

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

Try www.proteinpow.com

Nothing but protein recipes.

iamMaLisa

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TaraFTMVA

bump, i am def going to try these!