Protein Bar Recipes Without Protein Powder

RhineDHP

I was wondering if anyone had any ideas. Or do I just substitute the protein powder in the other recipes I've seen with something else?

sanric1503

I'm not big on using protein powders either. I add in egg whites, peanut butter, chopped nuts, etc for higher protein without using powders.

katy_trail

search on oh she glows blog, she has several. they don't use protein powder
and everything is vegan, often organic, with ideas for substitutes.

DopeItUp

Curious, what do you plan on using for protein content without protein powder?

rocket_ace

isn't beef/turkey (or whatever) style of jerky basically a protein bar (w/ lots of salt, albeit).

RhineDHP

Curious, what do you plan on using for protein content without protein powder?

Food with protein that is edible in bar form.

A chicken would not be edible in bar form. Or if it was, I assume it wouldn't be too ridiculously delicious.

katy_trail

nuts and seeds

DopeItUp

Curious, what do you plan on using for protein content without protein powder?

Food with protein that is edible in bar form.

A chicken would not be edible in bar form. Or if it was, I assume it wouldn't be too ridiculously delicious.

I was curious because I don't think you'll find much of a "protein" bar without the powder. Chances are, it will be significantly composed of carbs and fat. Which isn't necessary a problem, but it's hardly a "protein bar" at that point.

If you want protein in portable, solid form and you don't want to use protein powder, get some jerky, IMO. To your example, I've never seen chicken jerky but there is plenty of beef, turkey and venison jerky out there

RhineDHP

isn't beef/turkey (or whatever) style of jerky basically a protein bar (w/ lots of salt, albeit).

I used to love beef jerky. I can't eat it anymore though because the salt content (or something) always gives me heartburn. Similar triggers are salami, bacon, some sausages and pepperoni.

Sad panda.

RhineDHP

I'm not big on using protein powders either. I add in egg whites, peanut butter, chopped nuts, etc for higher protein without using powders.

I was thinking peanut butter would be a good substitute. I'll have to try adding in egg whites and nuts. Thank you for the suggestions!

ScottishMrs

isn't beef/turkey (or whatever) style of jerky basically a protein bar (w/ lots of salt, albeit).

I used to love beef jerky. I can't eat it anymore though because the salt content (or something) always gives me heartburn. Similar triggers are salami, bacon, some sausages and pepperoni.

Sad panda.

I'm afraid that I don't have any recipes for you, but my mom has a similar problem with those foods you listed. She suspects it's whatever they use to give it that smoked flavour. Do you have it happen with smoked chips and smoked BBQ sauces too?

keem88

chocolatecoveredkatie.com has some protein bar recipes, often using nuts/pb for the protein

Warchortle

They aren't going to be much of a protein bar as much of a high fat bar since you'll be using a lot of nuts / legumes.

FranksRumHam

roll a chicken breast in granola.

Cliffslosinit

Make your own jerky....control what's in it.

onwarddownward

Here is a link to a product that is defatted peanut butter in powder form.

http://www.bellplantation.com/products.html

Let me know what you come up with. I'm allergic to whey.

KimmieSue2011

pb 2 is peanut butter powder -- yummy

Corjogo

beans - garbanzo beans can be made "sweet" or "savory" (fava beans, edaname, just had some I made with black eyed peas for lunch. I'm sometimes lazy so I make a dip and use fruit, veggies, of crackers (lowest calorie) .

Pearlyladybug

I made jerky the other day with was really yummy! i used a thin cut of beef like snits put bbq sauce salt pepper and garlic and baked it on medium for about 3 hours! easy!