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Tired of paying 29.99€ for 12 protein bars ? TRY THIS!

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  • #52
    irishproduce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,827 ✭✭✭irishproduce


    Does the protein one uses matter?
    I used USN strawberry and disaster. I had to use a tesco plastic bag and turn the bowl into it and using the inside of the bag, slide it around trying to get all the goop out. As a result, there are parts of the mix all over the inside of the bag and most of it wont budge. I still lobbed it into the freezer though to get something out of it!


  • #53
    Bottle_of_Smoke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,770 ✭✭✭Bottle_of_Smoke


    Bit of a variation here. More cookies than bars I'd say. This is lower carb and a bit more work but sounds great.

    Fairly famous fitness instructor Damien Maher published it in a newspaper a few years ago.

    Cook in a lasagne dish and cover the bottom with greaseproof paper.
    Keep covered in tin-foil and the last few minutes take it off and keep cooking it for a
    few more minutes.

    1/2 cup Pecans - ground
    1/2 cup walnuts - ground
    1/3 cup Linseeds - ground
    1/3 cùp nut butter spread (just once it's a different flavour to the other two nuts)
    4-6 eggs
    touch of salt
    Dried Cranberries or a 1/3 cup or Honey or spoon of drinking chocolate powder
    6 scoops of protein (casein is preferred, but whey will do)

    Mix in a bowl, place on a olive oil coated baking tray and bake for 15-20 on 175
    degrees.

    Voila!


  • #54
    metamorphosis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,991 ✭✭✭metamorphosis


    Macaroon bars

    4 egg whites
    100gms dessicated coconut
    50gms ground almonds
    chopped dried fruit of your choice (i used finely chopped figs and mango) - i used about 25gms
    Tspn Vanilla essence
    Pinch or 2 of sea salt
    tbls cocoa powder
    Tspn sweetner of choice


    Whip the egg whites and vanilla essence until they thicken a little/form peaks
    Fold and mix well with all the dry ingredients and let to sit for 5min
    On a baking tray (with the greased paper), shape into 6 bars
    Cook for about 12-15 on 180-200.

    Done. Yum.


  • #55
    Limousine Fred
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭Limousine Fred


    Hey guys gonna try this recipe tomorrow!
    Where's the best/cheapest place to get ground flaxseed?
    I know holland & barrett and dunnes do it but it's pretty expensive.
    Thanks!


  • #56
    Sundy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,512 ✭✭✭Sundy


    These are great thanks!


  • #57
    PixelPure
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭PixelPure


    Great post thank you


  • #58
    sammye333
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78 ✭✭sammye333


    I have been making these bars the last 4 weeks.
    The first attempt was a bit sticky but then just started using a spoon to mix.
    Have to say that they are really simple to make and are great snack.
    I usually eat two a day.
    They are keeping my sweet cravings away. I AM A JELLY SWEET "ADDICT":D

    Thank you to the original poster.


  • #59
    Limousine Fred
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭Limousine Fred


    Made my first batch yesterday, really sticky and still soft in the fridge.
    200ml of water must be too much, not too bad taste wise (no snickers though)


  • #60
    Locust
    Registered Users Posts: 319 ✭✭Locust


    Just made a batch of the OP recipe - with flaxseed/goji berries for that 'superfood' kick...
    (this stuff - can't remember where i got it - it was pricey enough though)
    http://www.evergreen.ie/linwoods-milled-flaxseed--goji-berries/003046pd.aspx
    Great idea for those on shift work/irregular routine etc...


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  • #61
    sammye333
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78 ✭✭sammye333


    LIMOUSINE FRED. I keep mine in the freezer and take out an hour before eating. I bought some plastic containers and just put one in for my drive to work. :D


  • #62
    Typhoon.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 986 ✭✭✭Typhoon.


    Locust wrote: »
    Just made a batch of the OP recipe - with flaxseed/goji berries for that 'superfood' kick...
    (this stuff - can't remember where i got it - it was pricey enough though)
    http://www.evergreen.ie/linwoods-milled-flaxseed--goji-berries/003046pd.aspx
    Great idea for those on shift work/irregular routine etc...

    Aldi do this stuff great value too


  • #63
    gymsoldier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 738 ✭✭✭gymsoldier


    Can we get this thread a Sticky and name it Healthy Recipes or something similar?


  • #64
    metamorphosis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,991 ✭✭✭metamorphosis


    gymsoldier wrote: »
    Can we get this thread a Sticky and name it Healthy Recipes or something similar?

    There was one - very dormant so it was unstickied. It's called the healthy suop and stew thread


  • #65
    opr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,267 ✭✭✭opr


    I made these and they came out great. Thanks a million for sharing OP. I would say use a little less water than suggested as its very sticky when mixing but once the mixture was in the freezer bag I was able to flatten out and freeze with no problems.

    I wrap them individually and take them out as needed. The bars themselves are a little soft but once wrapped in tinfoil it doesn't matter and the texture for eating is perfect and they really do taste great. The fact they are kinda soft is to be expected as texture wise they are like the inside of a snickers with the tougher outer layers stripped away.

    If you could find a way to put some kind of healthy outer coating on the bar to firm the whole thing up you should market and sell them they are that good OP.

    Opr


  • #66
    muffinn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 153 ✭✭muffinn


    Can't believe this thread is still alive :D

    Glad you all enjoy it!

    I have few more healthy and tasty recipes, might take some pictures while doing them and post it when I find some time.


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  • #67
    sonic85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,306 ✭✭✭sonic85


    just came across this thread - those bars look great! i eat a flapjack every day in work but im gonna start making these instead. would cashews work instead of almonds? love cashews


  • #68
    Aoifums
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,126 ✭✭✭Aoifums


    I'm sure the OP would kill me if they saw how much I messed with their recipe but I found this when looking for a slightly healthier flapjack for school. I only just stuck them in the freezer but from eating the remainder of the bowl, all I can say is Y-U-M! Fantastic :D
    And wooden spoons ftw.


  • #69
    imalwayshappy
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭imalwayshappy


    Hi Muffinn

    Can i ask what make of protein powder your using? 25g per bar seems like a lot!

    Cheers Mate!!


  • #70
    muffinn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 153 ✭✭muffinn


    imalwayshappy wrote: »
    Hi Muffinn

    Can i ask what make of protein powder your using? 25g per bar seems like a lot!

    Cheers Mate!!

    Just simple whey protein powder from MyProtein, although there is only around 20g of protein per bar that comes from the protein powder.
    The remaining 5 grams comes from the small amount of non-animal protein that can be found in peanut butter, almonds and oats.

    Hope that helps!


  • #71
    aFlabbyPanda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,985 ✭✭✭aFlabbyPanda


    I just tried this today and they didnt turn out as well expected. They tasted lovely but just too sticky and messy for me.

    does anyone has a version thats more biscuit or cookie like? (baked and dry etc)


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  • #72
    Limousine Fred
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭Limousine Fred


    Try a few a these guys!

    http://www.fitoverfat.com/category/recipes/


  • #73
    alan89
    Closed Accounts Posts: 66 ✭✭alan89


    How did I miss this thread!! Love it!! Will be trying it later in the week :)


  • #74
    juke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭juke


    BrianjG wrote: »
    I just tried this today and they didnt turn out as well expected. They tasted lovely but just too sticky and messy for me.

    does anyone has a version thats more biscuit or cookie like? (baked and dry etc)

    I make variations of these - they turn out a bit like brownies.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=64287769&postcount=2

    I use different nuts/nut butters each time for variety


  • #75
    Limousine Fred
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭Limousine Fred


    sammye333 wrote: »
    LIMOUSINE FRED. I keep mine in the freezer and take out an hour before eating. I bought some plastic containers and just put one in for my drive to work. :D
    Cheers for advice not gonna bother making them again they tasted like $hit ne way tbh defo not like a snickers.


  • #76
    boogle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 777 ✭✭✭boogle


    I'm trying to lose weight. Would these bars be ok as the odd breakfast? Also, I've never used protein powders or anything (always reminds me of bodybuilding types), is it a natural product?


    They look yum!


  • #77
    Frogdog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 983 ✭✭✭Frogdog


    boogle wrote: »
    I'm trying to lose weight. Would these bars be ok as the odd breakfast? Also, I've never used protein powders or anything (always reminds me of bodybuilding types), is it a natural product?


    They look yum!

    Protein powders (look for whey protein) are generally derived from milk. So it's natural.

    As for whether they'd be good as a breakfast if you're trying to lose weight, well just add them into your calorie allowance for the day. If you go under your calorie allowance you'll lose weight.


  • #78
    double GG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,623 ✭✭✭double GG


    Finally found this thread again.

    I'm planning on making these bars pretty soon, I really can't wait as they sound really really tasty!!

    Thanks OP and to everyone with their suggestions! Time to hit the kitchen!


  • #79
    chris139ryan
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 318 ✭✭chris139ryan


    im well making these the weekend, your a legend posting this :D


  • #80
    frag420
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,158 ✭✭✭frag420


    This is prob dumb question buy is there anything cheaper than the whey protein as I am strapped broke and can't afford to buy the whey!!

    Any cheaper alternatives or where can I get cheap protein?? Very cheap!!

    Cheers,

    frAG


  • #81
    chris139ryan
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 318 ✭✭chris139ryan


    just made this now and they have been in the freezer for over an hour cant wait to try them :D


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  • #82
    chris139ryan
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 318 ✭✭chris139ryan


    frag420 wrote: »
    This is prob dumb question buy is there anything cheaper than the whey protein as I am strapped broke and can't afford to buy the whey!!

    Any cheaper alternatives or where can I get cheap protein?? Very cheap!!

    Cheers,

    frAG

    you could try holland and barrets whey they are cheap enough


  • #83
    thehamo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,048 ✭✭✭thehamo


    Made these yesterday. Nice but not outstanding. Might have something to do with the protein I uses tho, it's a very weird texture and not very nice (milk & egg protein from h&b)


  • #84
    chris139ryan
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 318 ✭✭chris139ryan


    just tasted mine there they are delicious, im using on gold standard whey


  • #85
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    I've only got banana protein at the moment, if I mixed in some coco powder would it make it all chocolately and nice? If so, how much?

    Gonna make these durign the week.


  • #86
    Mack_1111
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 162 ✭✭Mack_1111


    Just tried them, savage :):):)


  • #87
    G-Money
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,199 ✭✭✭G-Money


    Has anyone tried making these with Strawberry or Vanilla whey protein?

    What make/brand of chocolate whey protein powder do people use to make these?

    I'm currently on a low carb diet so I'd just have to be careful with these, they might have quite a bit of sugar from the maple syrup??

    Sorry for the newbie questions.


  • #88
    tiernanobrien
    Registered Users Posts: 176 ✭✭tiernanobrien


    Just thought I'd add a little twist onto this. First time a made them they were a bit gooey so i put them in the over for 20 minutes and they came out hard protein bars which are as delish. Theyre bigger too coz the oats expand. very impressed with the recipe!


  • #89
    Sasquatch76
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,353 ✭✭✭Sasquatch76


    Going to try these soon, although have to order whey for the first time first! Think I'll try a little virgin coconut oil in the mix in lieu of honey/syrup... not sure if it would act as well as a binding agent, but sure worth a try!


  • #90
    Mack_1111
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 162 ✭✭Mack_1111


    G-Money wrote: »
    Has anyone tried making these with Strawberry or Vanilla whey protein?

    What make/brand of chocolate whey protein powder do people use to make these?

    I'm currently on a low carb diet so I'd just have to be careful with these, they might have quite a bit of sugar from the maple syrup??

    Sorry for the newbie questions.

    I used Maximuscle promax choclate and it worked out fine, but any brand of whey should do.


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  • #91
    Paigne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭Paigne


    Hanley wrote: »
    I've only got banana protein at the moment, if I mixed in some coco powder would it make it all chocolately and nice? If so, how much?

    Gonna make these durign the week.

    How did that end up Hanley?? You got me thinking of bars with banana protein and nutella...... :pac:


  • #92
    double GG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,623 ✭✭✭double GG


    Has anyone made this with Unflavoured whey Protein? Just wondering on taste.

    Perhaps I could add something to liven it up? Nesquik perhaps?


  • #93
    --Kaiser--
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,461 ✭✭✭--Kaiser--


    Does anyone know how well these would keep if they were left unrefrigerated?

    I ask as I am going on a safari and think they'd make an excellent midday snack for those long games drives


  • #94
    gavtron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭gavtron


    double GG wrote: »
    Has anyone made this with Unflavoured whey Protein? Just wondering on taste.

    Perhaps I could add something to liven it up? Nesquik perhaps?

    I'd use cocoa myself if you needed it.
    --Kaiser-- wrote: »
    Does anyone know how well these would keep if they were left unrefrigerated?

    I ask as I am going on a safari and think they'd make an excellent midday snack for those long games drives

    They go fairly sticky left out of the fridge and lose their shape quick enough so i'd say they would get messy! You could keep them in a cool bag/box maybe?


  • #95
    Niall0
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,033 ✭✭✭Niall0


    Gotta have a bash off this again at the weekend, will post results/pics :)


  • #96
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    Paigne wrote: »
    How did that end up Hanley?? You got me thinking of bars with banana protein and nutella...... :pac:

    Apologies - only saw this. They were amazing.


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  • #97
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,602 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    double GG wrote: »
    Has anyone made this with Unflavoured whey Protein? Just wondering on taste.

    Perhaps I could add something to liven it up? Nesquik perhaps?
    Unflavoured + Cocao/Nesquik = Chocolate Whey

    Thats basically all flavoured whey is. So using unflavoured is fine if that all you have. Although, obviously don't buy unflavoured if its only for this purpose. As its just hassle


    I made these with choco mint whey. I forgot the oats, its very sticky, but still tasty


  • #98
    --Kaiser--
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,461 ✭✭✭--Kaiser--


    gavtron wrote: »
    I'd use cocoa myself if you needed it.



    They go fairly sticky left out of the fridge and lose their shape quick enough so i'd say they would get messy! You could keep them in a cool bag/box maybe?

    Not an option I'm afraid, I'm packing light!


  • #99
    double GG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,623 ✭✭✭double GG


    I just made these now,currently in the freezer as I type. I used a tiny bit of cocoa powder and it instantly turned it a lovely brown chocolately colour.

    Another tip could be to use the little tubs rice come in from the chinese (Plastic ones) to freeze it instead of using the bag, might be easier but I'll let you all know what happens and how they tatse in an hour or so! But from the non-frozen taste they're gonna be yum.

    Are you guys using these as meal replacers or as a snack or how?


  • #100
    kaji
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 646 ✭✭✭kaji


    What happens if you bake these? I've done a Google search and found out that the whey "de-natures", and there's something about the amino acids not being available then.

    Can someone explain this to me in English, as I want to bring these bars to work, but not if they're all sticky.


  • #101
    Typhoon.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 986 ✭✭✭Typhoon.


    i tried baking something like these before... not a success...goes like cardboard.... your better off eating them as they are... even if they are sticky...next time use a little less wet ingredient


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