Trouble getting hard

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  • supertracylynn
    supertracylynn Posts: 1,338 Member
    More stimulation necessary.
  • BetterCrazyThanLazy
    BetterCrazyThanLazy Posts: 336
    Well, that's not why I clicked but I guess we have to talk protein bars instead.

    I don't know what recipe you are referring to but I made mine (protein balls - table spoon size) with oats, peanut butter and protein powder and they came out pretty hard after staying in the fridge for an hour or so.

    What are you adding to yours?

    pretty much the same, maybe I do need less liquid? It's pretty thick though

    I don't add any liquid at all, just oats, PB and protein powder. PB melts when you mix it all up but then hardens in the fridge. Try adding maple syrop (natural) or a tiny bit of honey.

    ETA: if you are not afraid of some extra calories, try melting dark chocolate and mixing it in. YUM!
  • HelloSweetie4
    HelloSweetie4 Posts: 1,214 Member
    I perked up when I saw this title.... now I'm sad

    For real :grumble:

    problem?
  • Sarah_Wins
    Sarah_Wins Posts: 936 Member
    It DOESN'T happen all the time, and it IS a big deal!

    WE WERE ON A BREAK!!

    I wondered if anyone would remember that :flowerforyou:
  • jipsybird
    jipsybird Posts: 878 Member
    Hmmm... I don't know about the recipe you're using, but I've had some experience making no bake cookies. (Those you can't refrigerate to set, have to sit on the counter). I found if I cooked the sugar/chocolate mixture too short a time it wouldn't set up as well. Also, if it's a rainy day it takes forever to set. Dunno if this helps.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Try stroking them more. Sometimes it just takes time and extra effort.
  • LauraMacNCheese
    LauraMacNCheese Posts: 7,173 Member
    I am disappoint... kickrocks.gif
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    man I came in here with so many ideas, now I am a sad panda!!

    Panda's are never sad.
  • jessilee119
    jessilee119 Posts: 444 Member
    It DOESN'T happen all the time, and it IS a big deal!

    WE WERE ON A BREAK!!

    I wondered if anyone would remember that :flowerforyou:

    LOVE that show! :happy:
  • scoutmom22
    scoutmom22 Posts: 17
    I perked up when I saw this title.... now I'm sad

    ditto

    but does anyone actually answer his question?
  • HelloSweetie4
    HelloSweetie4 Posts: 1,214 Member
    I perked up when I saw this title.... now I'm sad

    ditto

    but does anyone actually answer his question?

    not at all, but many of the responses haven't answered his question lol
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    stop buying your protein stuff from

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  • Dub_D
    Dub_D Posts: 1,760 Member
    Go to the doctor and tell him about your "protien bar" problem. He will hook you up :wink:
  • Michelle_Nicole
    Michelle_Nicole Posts: 95 Member
    It DOESN'T happen all the time, and it IS a big deal!

    WE WERE ON A BREAK!!

    Love the Friends quotes!! And yes it is a big deal!
  • danwood2
    danwood2 Posts: 291 Member
    Well played sir... well played!! :laugh:
  • poedunk65
    poedunk65 Posts: 1,336 Member
    LMAO..........Nice [post!!!
  • allifantastical
    allifantastical Posts: 946 Member
    :laugh:
  • vtmoon
    vtmoon Posts: 3,436 Member
    Are you baking them? once I put mine in the oven they come out like hard brownies almost always.
  • Shimmerrzz
    Shimmerrzz Posts: 32 Member
    how are you rubbing these out?

    Really the key is technique. Use long smooth strokes and work the bar to the end. That should solve your issue.
    :bigsmile:
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    Are you baking them? once I put mine in the oven they come out like hard brownies almost always.

    I'm concerned I pull them out prematurely
  • mustgetmuscles1
    mustgetmuscles1 Posts: 3,346 Member
    A little extra kneading is the key. If you heated the ingredients you may need someone to blow on them while you do this. :glasses:
  • OkieinMinny
    OkieinMinny Posts: 834 Member
    soo disappointed now....
  • evelynr14
    evelynr14 Posts: 172 Member
    well-played-sir-well-played-indeed.jpg


    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • Tw1zzler
    Tw1zzler Posts: 583
    Bigger nuts.
  • vtmoon
    vtmoon Posts: 3,436 Member
    Are you baking them? once I put mine in the oven they come out like hard brownies almost always.

    I'm concerned I pull them out prematurely

    Not sure if we still running with the joke or we trying to fix an issue by adding the humor. Anyways, let me know :)
  • Heather_Rider
    Heather_Rider Posts: 1,159 Member
    :angry:

    my thoughts, exactly.. :ohwell:
  • greatdanebabies
    greatdanebabies Posts: 42
    :sad: disappointed
  • Im_NotPerfect
    Im_NotPerfect Posts: 2,181 Member
    youmay want to try to play with your protein bars to see if that hardens them

    I'd be happy to "tweek" your recipe! :wink:
  • mandipandi75
    mandipandi75 Posts: 6,035 Member
    I thought I took care of this for you this morning...
  • brevislux
    brevislux Posts: 1,093 Member
    :yawn:

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