Homemade Protein Bars

has anyone tried to make their own protein bars? I need to eat at least one a day to keep my protein intake up. my hair is falling out. but protein bars are pretty expensive. I have found some recipes on bodybuilding websites. but i was wondering if anyone here has a fail-proof and tasty recipe.

I don't have a recipe for a home-made protein bar but I would love to have one, also. Perhaps we can start experimenting in our kitchens and come up with a winner. I'll give it a shot. Anyone else?

i tried this recipe. they werent bad. kinda soft but the fact that they were cheap made up for any shortcomings.

3 cups oatmeal
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup skim milk
4 scoops protein powder
dash of cinnamon

mix until a sticky batter is formed.
spread into a pam-sprayed 8x8 baking dish or pan
top with 4 or more packs of splenda or other artificial sweetner
put in fridge overnight

285 calories
21 gram protein.

How many protein bars does this recipe make?

I saw Alton Brown (food network) make protein bars on his show once. Have I mentioned I'm addicted to food network? I had to stay away from it when I was on my post op diet!!! As Ralphie May says "its like porn for fat people"!!

I'm a food network junkie. I've always like reading cook books and watching food shows. I don't think it's contributed to me being overweight because if I made more of a conscious effort to cook more myself rather than buy pre-packaged junk food, I wouldn't be in the state I'm in.

Anyway I did a search on the foodnetwork site and found AB's recipes. Just don't ask me for the calorie/fat breakdown as it's not mentioned.

Brown Rice Crispy Bar

3 ounces puffed brown rice, approximately 6 cups
3 tablespoons flax seed oil, plus extra for the pan
1 tablespoon orange blossom honey
7 ounces mini marshmallows, approximately 4 cups
3 ounces toasted slivered almonds, approximately 3/4 cup
1 1/2 ounces coarsely chopped dried cranberries, approximately 1/3 cup
1 1/2 ounces coarsely chopped dried cherries, approximately 1/3 cup
1-ounce dried blueberries, approximately 1/3 cupLightly coat the inside of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch metal pan with oil and set aside. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Spread the brown puffed rice evenly on a sheet pan. Toast in the oven for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. While the rice is toasting, prepare the marshmallow mixture.

Place the oil, honey, and marshmallows in a large mixing bowl set over a pot of gently simmering water. Stir until the marshmallows are melted, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Once the marshmallows are melted, quickly add the toasted brown rice, almonds, and fruit and stir to combine. Coat your hands or a spatula with oil and spread the mixture evenly into the pan. Once the mixture has cooled completely, cut into squares and store in an airtight container for 1 to 2 days.


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Granola Bars

8 ounces old-fashioned rolled oats, approximately 2 cups
1 1/2 ounces raw sunflower seeds, approximately 1/2 cup
3 ounces sliced almonds, approximately 1 cup
1 1/2 ounces wheat germ, approximately 1/2 cup
6 ounces honey, approximately 1/2 cup
1 3/4 ounces dark brown sugar, approximately 1/4 cup packed
1-ounce unsalted butter, plus extra for pan
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 1/2 ounces chopped dried fruit, any combination of apricots, cherries or blueberries
Butter a 9 by 9-inch glass baking dish and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Spread the oats, sunflower seeds, almonds, and wheat germ onto a half-sheet pan. Place in the oven and toast for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In the meantime, combine the honey, brown sugar, butter, extract and salt in a medium saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook until the brown sugar has completely dissolved.

Once the oat mixture is done, remove it from the oven and reduce the heat to 300 degrees F. Immediately add the oat mixture to the liquid mixture, add the dried fruit, and stir to combine. Turn mixture out into the prepared baking dish and press down, evenly distributing the mixture in the dish and place in the oven to bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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Protein Bars

4 ounces soy protein powder, approximately 1 cup
2 1/4 ounces oat bran, approximately 1/2 cup
2 3/4 ounces whole-wheat flour, approximately 1/2 cup
3/4-ounce wheat germ, approximately 1/4 cup
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 ounces raisins, approximately 1/2 cup
2 1/2 ounces dried cherries, approximately 1/2 cup
3 ounces dried blueberries, approximately 1/2 cup
2 1/2 ounces dried apricots, approximately 1/2 cup
1 (12.3-ounce) package soft silken tofu
1/2 cup unfiltered apple juice
4 ounces dark brown sugar, approximately 1/2 cup packed
2 large whole eggs, beaten
2/3 cup natural peanut butter
Canola oil, for panLine the bottom of a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish with parchment paper and lightly coat with canola oil. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the protein powder, oat bran, wheat flour, wheat germ, and salt. Set aside.

Coarsely chop the raisins, dried cherries, blueberries and apricots and place in a small bowl and set aside.

In a third mixing bowl, whisk the tofu until smooth. Add the apple juice, brown sugar, eggs, and peanut butter, 1 at a time, and whisk to combine after each addition. Add this to the protein powder mixture and stir well to combine. Fold in the dried fruit. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake in the oven for 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 205 degrees F. Remove from the oven and cool completely before cutting into squares. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container for up to a week.

If only I could make one at home...that would be amazing. lol.

I'm not into the protein powders/bars.. but I googled it for you just out of curiosity.
This website has quite a bit of recipes for brownies, etc. I am sure they are advertising their own powder in the recipes, but I assume if you use your powder brand it would be the same.

They also post the calorie/protein/carb count.

Homemade Protein Bar Recipis

When I was a low-carber I used to make these all the time...

3 oz light creme cheese
1/2 c. crunchy peanut butter
3-4 scoops of vanilla or plain whey protein powder
dash of vanilla
6 pkts of splenda

I used to microwave the cheese and PB just enough to get it soft, then mix with the other ingredients. Spray 8x8 dish with Pam then spread in bottom of pan. Refrigerate.

These were more like a peanut butter treat than a protein bar and I would eat brownie size portions (2" x 3")....but they sure did curb my hunger!

Also, it was a long time ago and I don't exactly remember the ingredient proportions so you might have to play with it a little.