2 protein bars a day?!

Maldivesbeachbodplease
Maldivesbeachbodplease Posts: 444
in Food and Nutrition
Hi all,

Sometimes I have a protein bar as morning snack & afternoon snack (just for convenience and not every single day). Is this ok occasionally as long as it fits within my daily calorie intake?

I really must try and have my whey protein powder more...i just find it easier to have the bars on the go and people tend to ask what i'm drinking when i'm shaking up a whey protein shake...so avoids all the questions in my office by having a bar! xxx
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  • Maldivesbeachbodplease
    Maldivesbeachbodplease Posts: 444
    Sorry just to add...they are low sugar bars. thanku!
  • Maldivesbeachbodplease
    Maldivesbeachbodplease Posts: 444
    Anyone?!!!
  • BreakingOath
    BreakingOath Posts: 193 Member
    I make my own protein bars and eat them anywhere from once or twice a day. They are low in sugar and are full of healthy fats. They fill me up too :)

    4 scoops of chocolate whey protein powder
    2 cups of oats
    1/3 cup of fat free milk
    1/2 cup of natural peanutbutter.

    Yummm.
  • Maldivesbeachbodplease
    Maldivesbeachbodplease Posts: 444
    Yum!! sound good!! sounds REALLY silly but how exactly do you make them? do you have to cook them or just mould them into bars and put them in the fridge to set? thankyou :)
  • roodledoodle
    roodledoodle Posts: 183
    Yum!! sound good!! sounds REALLY silly but how exactly do you make them? do you have to cook them or just mould them into bars and put them in the fridge to set? thankyou :)

    I was going to ask this lol!
  • Maldivesbeachbodplease
    Maldivesbeachbodplease Posts: 444
    Yum!! sound good!! sounds REALLY silly but how exactly do you make them? do you have to cook them or just mould them into bars and put them in the fridge to set? thankyou :)

    I was going to ask this lol!

    Ohhh glad i'm not the only one haha! :) they do sound good tho and would be cheaper than buying protein bars!! and probably taste lovely too!
  • 987Runner
    987Runner Posts: 209
    Personally I try to avoid shakes and bars for protein. I try my hardest to get them from all natural sources. If it's a heavy workout day I might snack on half a protein bar, but not often at all. I don't like all the ingredients I see on the back, what are they?! But a lot of people like them and have success with them. Sorry, I'm just no help at all! :ohwell:
  • BreakingOath
    BreakingOath Posts: 193 Member
    I mix it all into a bowl and press it into a 9x9 brownie pan and then put them into the freezer for 40 minutes. After 40 minutes I take them out and cut them into 6 protein bars and store them in the refrigerator. You could cut them bigger or smaller, it all depends on your preference.
  • BreakingOath
    BreakingOath Posts: 193 Member
    Personally I try to avoid shakes and bars for protein. I try my hardest to get them from all natural sources. If it's a heavy workout day I might snack on half a protein bar, but not often at all. I don't like all the ingredients I see on the back, what are they?! But a lot of people like them and have success with them. Sorry, I'm just no help at all! :ohwell:

    The great things about the one's I make is you know exactly all of the ingredients in the bars. :)
  • Maldivesbeachbodplease
    Maldivesbeachbodplease Posts: 444
    Personally I try to avoid shakes and bars for protein. I try my hardest to get them from all natural sources. If it's a heavy workout day I might snack on half a protein bar, but not often at all. I don't like all the ingredients I see on the back, what are they?! But a lot of people like them and have success with them. Sorry, I'm just no help at all! :ohwell:

    You are right hun. I agree really!! i am just starting out really but i know that once i have only a bit left to lose (currently just under 1.5 stone left to lose - already lost over 1 stone) i will have to cut out the bars/shakes and opt for natural sources. But for now they are really helping me.
  • Maldivesbeachbodplease
    Maldivesbeachbodplease Posts: 444
    I mix it all into a bowl and press it into a 9x9 brownie pan and then put them into the freezer for 40 minutes. After 40 minutes I take them out and cut them into 6 protein bars and store them in the refrigerator. You could cut them bigger or smaller, it all depends on your preference.

    Ahh that makes sense! thank you!!! sounds silly (AGAIN!) but do you just use normal oats (like porridge oats?!). thanks!!!
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    I make my own as well and have one bar pre-workout and I make a protein shake when I get home from the gym.
  • BreakingOath
    BreakingOath Posts: 193 Member
    I use the Quaker 1-minute oats. Steel cut oats would work too. As long as they are dry I don't see why it would make a difference :)
  • Maldivesbeachbodplease
    Maldivesbeachbodplease Posts: 444
    I use the Quaker 1-minute oats. Steel cut oats would work too. As long as they are dry I don't see why it would make a difference :)

    Thank youuu!!! :) will be giving this a go definitely!
  • skylark94
    skylark94 Posts: 2,036 Member
    I make my own protein bars and eat them anywhere from once or twice a day. They are low in sugar and are full of healthy fats. They fill me up too :)

    4 scoops of chocolate whey protein powder
    2 cups of oats
    1/3 cup of fat free milk
    1/2 cup of natural peanutbutter.

    Yummm.

    Gonna go make a batch right now! Thanks for sharing!
  • Maldivesbeachbodplease
    Maldivesbeachbodplease Posts: 444
    Will these work with almond milk, rice milk or soya milk by the way?
  • GroupXZ
    GroupXZ Posts: 196 Member
    What are the macros for these bars?
  • BreakingOath
    BreakingOath Posts: 193 Member
    Will these work with almond milk, rice milk or soya milk by the way?

    Sure :)

    And I'm honestly not sure about the macros. But it all depends on if you decide to use whole milk, reduced, soy, the type of peanutbutter you use, the type of protein powder you use.

    Sorry I'm no help with the macros.
  • simplyeater
    simplyeater Posts: 270 Member
    Good thing there's the recipe builder function in MFP:)
  • shanna0413
    shanna0413 Posts: 600 Member
    thats not bad idea. maybe i will try to make my own
  • Jameslemond
    Jameslemond Posts: 60 Member
    NICE!!!
    will try these
  • wisebadger53
    wisebadger53 Posts: 382 Member
    What are the macros for these bars?

    Just plug your own ingredients into MFP's recipe calculator...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator
  • dwurth2
    dwurth2 Posts: 39 Member
    Bump....these sound great!
  • BreakingOath
    BreakingOath Posts: 193 Member
    What are the macros for these bars?

    Just plug your own ingredients into MFP's recipe calculator...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator

    I learn something new everyday! lol. Thanks!
  • Abells
    Abells Posts: 756 Member
    I use the Quaker 1-minute oats. Steel cut oats would work too. As long as they are dry I don't see why it would make a difference :)

    annnnnd stolen!! boom thanks!
  • iKristine
    iKristine Posts: 288 Member
    Well, I don't think there is a problem per se.

    Just keep in mind that lean meats and such offer a perfect balance of amino acids. The building blocks of your body. No science can mimic that perfect process period. So I would say as long as your eating a healthy, well balanced diet full of fruits, vegs, lean meats and that the bars and shakes aren't the only source of protein in your diet and a true supplement. Then I say it good. There are FAR MORE important things to consider than simple calories. Such as quality.

    I would add as long as the supplements are not taking over more than half your protein sources, your doing good. One way I do this, is I will add a scoop protein with a cup of plain Fage yogurt. So half the protein is yogurt and half whey. Just small comprimises make a huge diff. It's just like a chocolate mousse.
  • jpfrimmer
    jpfrimmer Posts: 134
    bump!
  • JodiHop
    JodiHop Posts: 25
    BUMP...
  • BreakingOath
    BreakingOath Posts: 193 Member
    When cut into 8 bars the macros are as follows:

    Calories 244
    Carbs 14
    Fat 10
    Protein 20

    And only 2 grams of sugar.
  • smcesko
    smcesko Posts: 126 Member
    bump!! Def going to make this. I have some organic granola that I have been wanting to make into bars. This is perfect!! Thank you!!

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