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homemade protein bars

hazelbliss6
hazelbliss6 Posts: 253 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
So I just heard about making your own protein bars at home to save on cost as well as to avoid extra additives and perservatives. I went online to look up recipes but got overwhelmed with all the options. I'm looking for a low sugar, high protein, high fiber bar (female freindly). Anyone already using a great recipe they wouldn't mind sharing??
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  • littlerolo
    littlerolo Posts: 11 Member
    I was wondering about this too :)
  • sblair77
    sblair77 Posts: 355 Member
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  • kristy_estes21
    kristy_estes21 Posts: 434 Member
    Go to bodybuilding.com and use Jamie Eason's recipes. I love them!!
  • CeleryStalker
    CeleryStalker Posts: 665 Member
    give me a second. ive got a recipe around here somewhere and they are so yummy even my little kids like them ;)
  • lisaloo85
    lisaloo85 Posts: 81
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  • HealthierIn2011
    HealthierIn2011 Posts: 69
    bump
  • idream2bgwen
    idream2bgwen Posts: 424 Member
    bump!
  • Lisa076
    Lisa076 Posts: 78
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  • dfunk06
    dfunk06 Posts: 56
    Oh I'd love recipes :)
  • tncmom
    tncmom Posts: 79
    me, too!
  • ShrinkingStephanie
    ShrinkingStephanie Posts: 55
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  • mbeach1977
    mbeach1977 Posts: 275 Member
    This is what I use:

    Protein powder (chocolate) 6 scoops
    1 cup rolled oats (plus a litte extra 100g total)
    1/4 cup cocoa powder

    Mix these dry ing together. In separate bowl mix:

    5 oz milk (I use 2%)
    2 TBS honey
    3 TBS peanut butter


    Mix wet and dry ing together and press in a wax paper lined 8x8 pan(sprinkle a few oats on bottom and top). put in freezer until set up firm, cut into 8 bars. I keep mine frozen so they don't go bad and it's like having a little frozen treat.

    They are about 215 cal 7g fat 23g protein (depending on you own ing of course)
  • Hottness4Lyfe
    Hottness4Lyfe Posts: 321 Member
    Bump!
  • CeleryStalker
    CeleryStalker Posts: 665 Member
    Protein Brownie Squares-toaster oven recipe

    Zucchini - 6 ounces
    1 egg plus 1 white
    1/3 c Splenda
    2 scoops chocolate whey protein
    ¼ tsp EACH baking soda and baking powder
    1/8 tsp salt
    1 tablespoon cocoa
    2 tablespoons almond butter
    ½ tsp vanilla

    Blend in a blender/food processor until smooth. Spray toaster oven tray with Pam, cook in toaster oven at 300 degrees for 12 minutes. Cut into 6 squares. Enjoy with a smear of PB on top. Nom nom nom nom nom
  • CeleryStalker
    CeleryStalker Posts: 665 Member
    Carrot cake protein bars
    7 pieces

    2 large eggs
    2 cups of grated carrot
    1/2 cups of Splenda or other sweetener
    4 scoops of vanilla whey protein powder
    1/2 tsp baking soda
    1/2 tsp baking powder
    couple of drops of vanilla extract
    2 tsp cinnamon
    1/4 cup of almond butter (or peanut butter or other nut butter)

    Preheat the oven to 180 C. Line a bread loaf tin with baking paper. Mix all the ingredients well in a bowl (with an electric mixer). Pour the cake mixture to the cake tin and bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes.

    The macros per bar:
    154 kcal
    7.1 g fat
    5.7 g carbohydrates
    17.2 g protein
  • mbeach1977
    mbeach1977 Posts: 275 Member
    Carrot cake protein bars
    7 pieces

    2 large eggs
    2 cups of grated carrot
    1/2 cups of Splenda or other sweetener
    4 scoops of vanilla whey protein powder
    1/2 tsp baking soda
    1/2 tsp baking powder
    couple of drops of vanilla extract
    2 tsp cinnamon
    1/4 cup of almond butter (or peanut butter or other nut butter)

    Preheat the oven to 180 C. Line a bread loaf tin with baking paper. Mix all the ingredients well in a bowl (with an electric mixer). Pour the cake mixture to the cake tin and bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes.

    The macros per bar:
    154 kcal
    7.1 g fat
    5.7 g carbohydrates
    17.2 g protein

    OOOH yumm! I'm going to try those!!!
  • Christinichka
    Christinichka Posts: 171 Member
    YUM! I am going to have to look at this thread when I get home!
  • ghoztt
    ghoztt Posts: 69 Member
    You might try this recipe! Okay not really but it's amusing to watch. :laugh:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3nA2zqeX5Q
  • froggy15
    froggy15 Posts: 154 Member
    I might try some of these. Thanks for the ideas!
  • littlerolo
    littlerolo Posts: 11 Member
    :heart: the sound of the carrot cake ones
  • hazelbliss6
    hazelbliss6 Posts: 253 Member
    Protein Brownie Squares-toaster oven recipe

    Zucchini - 6 ounces
    1 egg plus 1 white
    1/3 c Splenda
    2 scoops chocolate whey protein
    ¼ tsp EACH baking soda and baking powder
    1/8 tsp salt
    1 tablespoon cocoa
    2 tablespoons almond butter
    ½ tsp vanilla

    Blend in a blender/food processor until smooth. Spray toaster oven tray with Pam, cook in toaster oven at 300 degrees for 12 minutes. Cut into 6 squares. Enjoy with a smear of PB on top. Nom nom nom nom nom


    Thanks! Do you have the nutrional value for this one?
  • CeleryStalker
    CeleryStalker Posts: 665 Member
    I've got a bunch more but I have to hand type them because they aren't online. Let me go grab my PN cookbook and get to typing. BRB!
  • WattsJA
    WattsJA Posts: 160 Member
    You can try this one...Basic recipe; modify for your own needs.

    No Bake Protein Bar

    5 tbsp natural peanut butter / almond butter (chunky or smooth)
    ½ cup dry oat meal or whole grain hot cereal (uncooked)
    ½ cup oat flour (double the dry oats if you do not have oat flour)
    6 scoops chocolate whey protein (approximately 132 grams worth of low-carb protein powder)
    1 teaspoon vanilla
    2 tablespoons flax seeds (optional)
    1 cup non-fat dry milk
    1/2 cup water (depending on what type of protein you use, you may need to add more)

    Modifications:
    1. Use vanilla protein and replace ~1/4 cup of the oat flour with a variety of nuts, seeds, or dried berries.
    2. Use PB2 in place of the regular peanut butter.


    PREPARATION:

    Spray an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Combine dry ingredients in a medium size bowl and mix well. Add peanut butter and mix - the mixture will be crumbly and dry. Add water & vanilla. Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, mix everything until a dough forms. The dough will be sticky. Spread dough into pan using a clean wooden spoon or spatula that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Refrigerate a few hours (or freeze for an hour) and cut into 9 squares. Wrap bars individually (use sandwich bags or plastic wrap) or store in covered container between sheets of wax paper.

    Nutritional Information Per Serving:

    197 calories, 21 g protein, 7.2 g fat (8% saturated), 13.7 g carbohydrate, 1.6 g fiber
  • bluegirl10
    bluegirl10 Posts: 695 Member
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  • CeleryStalker
    CeleryStalker Posts: 665 Member
    Here is the nutritional info for the protein brownies:

    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 90.4
    Total Fat 4.0 g
    Saturated Fat 0.7 g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7 g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2.1 g
    Cholesterol 15.0 mg
    Sodium 109.4 mg
    Potassium 223.5 mg
    Total Carbohydrate 6.6 g
    Dietary Fiber 0.9 g
    Sugars 3.5 g
    Protein 11.5 g
    Vitamin A 6.3 %
    Vitamin B-12 0.0 %
    Vitamin B-6 1.4 %
    Vitamin C 2.2 %
    Vitamin D 0.0 %
    Vitamin E 5.6 %
    Calcium 6.0 %
    Copper 6.7 %
    Folate 2.1 %
    Iron 3.5 %
    Magnesium 8.7 %
    Manganese 10.5 %
    Niacin 1.5 %
    Pantothenic Acid 0.5 %
    Phosphorus 7.7 %
    Riboflavin 2.7 %
    Selenium 0.3 %
    Thiamin 1.3 %
    Zinc 2.2 %
  • kimrich10
    kimrich10 Posts: 19 Member
    bump! :)
  • Jxnsmma
    Jxnsmma Posts: 919 Member
    what does it mean when people write bump??!
  • kimrich10
    kimrich10 Posts: 19 Member
    Go to bodybuilding.com and use Jamie Eason's recipes. I love them!!

    I went on the site and all her recipies look great! Ya'll should check them out!

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/get-lean-eat-clean-with-jamie-eason-main-page.htm
  • tckelly
    tckelly Posts: 6 Member
    Bump
  • hazelbliss6
    hazelbliss6 Posts: 253 Member
    wow, thanks for typing all that. I'm mainly interested in; protien, fiber, sugar, fat, carbs. I'll copy/paste all these to print. what cook book are you using?
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