Homemade Protein Bars
March 20th, 2008 Posted in RecipesLooking for something to take with you on the road, or a snack to munch at your desk? Forget about those awful Powerbars and other various soy bars. Granola bars are OK, but they don’t have much protein. High quality protein bars are available at the store, but for $5 a pop! We are looking for something cheap and easy, and here it is. Do-it-yourself, homemade protein bars.
The Recipe
3 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups dried milk
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 cup lite syrup
2 scoops protein powder
2 large egg whites or 1 egg
1 1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup raisins or dried fruit
Start by preheating the oven to 325 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper, or spray on some non-stick butter flavored Pam spray. In a large metal bowl, mix all the ingredients until the oats are well coated. Spread the mix onto the cookie sheet and press down to make 10 cutting lines so you can separate them into 10 protein bars later. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. While still warm, cut them apart and allow to cool before wrapping. The bars can be stored airtight at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Optional Upgrades
Nutty Bars - use 1 cup chopped nuts instead of dried fruit or raisins.
Fruity Bars - experiment with various extracts other than vanilla to change up the flavor.
The Protein Bar Diet - make a whole bunch of these bars with various fruits and nuts, and various flavors of protein powder. Eat the bars for 3 out of 5 meals each day and make the other two meals small. Do this for a month and see if you don’t drop a couple pounds.
Written by Steve HansonDiscussing Conditioning, Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Strongman Training, Nutrition, Diet, Recipes, Martial Arts, and Healthy Lifestyle Ideas
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3 Responses to “Homemade Protein Bars”
By Homemade Protein bars on May 1, 2008
I might have to try this recipe; if I get chunky, I’ll try the protein bar diet, that’s a good idea.
You can also make protein bars without using an oven:
http://www.ecojoes.com/how-to-make-cheap-homemade-protein-bars/
By jeremy on May 8, 2008
What kind of syrup should be added? Chocolate syrup? What flavor protein is recommended?
By Steve on May 9, 2008
Maple syrup actually. You can choose a lite syrup to cut the sugar in half. As far as protein flavors, I prefer chocolate and vanilla. Never tried strawberry or banana.