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

nice_guy80 · 14-11-2012 6:34pm

my first ever batch of these has just entered the freezer.

had to use vanilla whey instead of chocolate. I'm interested to see how they taste (and fill me up!)

nice_guy80 · 15-11-2012 8:58am

are these bars meant to be soft?

Mr. CooL ICE · 15-11-2012 7:41pm

nice_guy80 wrote: »

are these bars meant to be soft?

Well mine always are. I'm probably doing something wrong but I don't really mind.

Denise2012 · 16-11-2012 12:18am

My first batch are in the freezer, very messy but they smell delicious cant wait to try them out!

brownej · 19-11-2012 10:52am

What I have found with these bars is that they work out much better if they are mixed really well.
I also hold back a bit on the water so the mixture is not quite so sticky.
It's not really possible to mix it like this by hand as the mixture is really thick so I use a kenwood chef on a low speed for it.

Mellor · 20-11-2012 12:45am

Making these again tonight. Adjusting the amounts by a little so the bars come to an even 200 cal.

140g whey protein powder
80g rolled oats
30g Almond meal
60g peanut butter
25g desicated coconut
20g maple syrup

Makes;
8 Bars: 200 Cals. 18 protein, 12 fat, 9 Carbs
Or
6 Bars: 266 Cals. 24 protein, 16 fat, 12 Carbs

Mellor · 21-11-2012 12:40pm

Edited the above, forgot to include almond meal. Decided to use that instead of chopped almond.

Hedgecutter · 14-12-2012 3:17pm

muffinn wrote: »

Here's a recipe for tasty, chewy, snickers-like home made protein bars.

What you need:

70g good quality non added sugar peanut butter (2 tablespoonfuls)
180g whey protein powder (6 scoops, I used chocolate flavour)
90g rolled oats (around 3 WPC scoops)
30g ground flaxseed (3 tablespoons, preferably freshly ground)
20g maple syrup (1 tablespoon)
30g whole almonds (around 25 almonds)
150-200ml of water

Combine peanut butter, whey protein, rolled oats and flaxseed in one large bowl and mix it together. Start adding water and keep mixing everything using your hand (the best way to do).

Keep mixing until there is nothing dry left in the bowl and sticky batter is formed. Now add maple syrup with almonds and mix it thoroughly.

The next thing to do is to form it in a flat shape. To make it easier you can use ziplocked freezer bag, fold it in half and spread the batter evenly.

Now put it in the freezer for 1 to 1,5h and cut into 7 equal bars.

Each of them yields:

266 kcal

25,7g of protein
12g of fat (of which 7,1g monounsaturated and 2,8 polyunsaturated fat)
12,5g of carbs (of which 3,2g dietary fiber)

I wrap them individually in tin foil and store in fridge.
Believe me, these bars taste amazing, are cheap, packed with protein, full of healthy fats and low in carbs. They are perfect as a meal replacement on the road.

Enjoy!

Just made my first batch. In the freezer can't wait to try one. :-D

nice_guy80 · 14-12-2012 5:47pm

yeah, I agree they get a bit sticky

so less water next time, and use a mixer!

Hedgecutter · 14-12-2012 6:19pm

nice_guy80 wrote: »

yeah, I agree they get a bit sticky

so less water next time, and use a mixer!

Sticky finish or sticky during to making process.

Have a dough mixer would it work in that. It's my wife's

Hailhail1967 · 14-12-2012 10:27pm

I dont thinkk it would work in a mixer, they will be sticky just because if what they are.

nice_guy80 · 15-12-2012 12:42pm

Hedgecutter wrote: »

Sticky finish or sticky during to making process.

Have a dough mixer would it work in that. It's my wife's

sticky after making
that is main complaint

I must see can I add something to reduce that

Mellor · 15-12-2012 1:33pm

I find almond meal instead of whole/chopped almonds helps reduce stickiness

Stench Blossoms · 08-01-2013 10:58am

Planning on making these tomorrow evening.

Just need to get flaxseed, almonds and peanut butter.

RobAMerc · 08-01-2013 11:04am

lads - I have started cheating a little with these and use two bars of the aldi dark chocolate (85%) blitzed in the microwave with peanut butter, honey and some milk for the wet mix.

The dry mix is protein powder, oats, almond meal, dessicated coconut and some dried fruit ( normally cranberries )
What it means is when the bars cool they are actually hard like a chocolate bar although they dont snap like one they are still soft and gooey to eat.
A bit like a brownie.

Mellor · 09-01-2013 3:37am

Here's another. Suitable for keto or low carb diets.

PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
50g cup butter
65g cup peanut butter
30g cream cheese, softened
10-15g Splenda or other powdered sweetener
1 scoop of whey protein powder, vanilla or cookies n cream

Melt the butter and peanut butter together in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. Mix well.
Stir in the cream cheese until well blended and smooth. Stir in the Splenda then the whey protein powder and blend well.
Line a baking dish with baking paper or nonstick foil. Spread the fudge mixture in and chill or freeze until set. Cut into 10 squares. Store in the refrigerator or freeze.
Works out about 100 cals each.

I've only made it once, so might play with the amounts next time.

Stench Blossoms · 09-01-2013 9:21am

Made these bars last night. Left them in the freezer all night. Took them out for an hour this morning and attempted to cut them and it just wasn't happening so I'll be tasting them later.

Batter tasted lovely though.

McChubbin · 14-01-2013 12:28am

Oooh! Fab, I've been looking for a cheap alternative to protein bars. At the height of my Motivation diet, I was paying €30 a week for 14 of their protein supplements. Complete rip-off! Even so, they did work to a degree so if anything, I'll give this recipe a go and hope it works out. Overindulged majorly over the holidays so anything that can help with the weight loss is a godsend.
Is there any particular brand of whey protein powder you'd recommend? I've used the vanilla Holland & Barrets one in the red barrell (can't remember the exact name) in the past and it tasted utterly revolting. Also, the barrell was half empty!

kumate_champ07 · 15-01-2013 3:55am

flapjacks are easy, what about Oh Yea!, USN Protein Delite, Supreme Protein Carb Conscious,
they taste amazing compared to some of the disgusting and overpriced bars out there

Mellor · 19-01-2013 2:44am

These are made weekly now in my place.
My girlfriend is hooked now too. She started a low carb high protein diet and she can't get over how much nicer these are than branded one, plus better macros. Even her work mates have requested the recipe.

I'm always looking for variations too. Gonna try a bounty/coconut version soon. Will report back.

Transform · 19-01-2013 4:28pm

simple rule IMO is -

Goal is fat loss = go for my primal/paleo bar (lower carbs)

Already quite lean and function ok on some carbs = make the flapjacks (higher carbs)

Want to gain weight = make both, eat clean (90% of the time) like there's no tomorrow and lift weights often

Gummy Panda · 21-01-2013 2:52pm

My package from MyProtein arrived today so I might make this tonight with Choc Coconut True Whey.

Stench Blossoms · 21-01-2013 2:58pm

Gummy Panda wrote: »

My package from MyProtein arrived today so I might make this tonight with Choc Coconut True Whey.

I hate you even more!!!! That's the flavour I ordered and I'm still waiting on it. :mad:

the drifter · 21-01-2013 3:21pm

Transform wrote: »

simple rule IMO is -

Goal is fat loss = go for my primal/paleo bar (lower carbs)

Already quite lean and function ok on some carbs = make the flapjacks (higher carbs)

Want to gain weight = make both, eat clean (90% of the time) like there's no tomorrow and lift weights often

Got a link to the recipe for these?

Gummy Panda · 21-01-2013 3:31pm

the drifter wrote: »

Got a link to the recipe for these?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUtTnmGLDHA

feelgoodinc27 · 21-01-2013 4:00pm

Transform wrote: »

simple rule IMO is -

Goal is fat loss = go for my primal/paleo bar (lower carbs)

Already quite lean and function ok on some carbs = make the flapjacks (higher carbs)

Want to gain weight = make both, eat clean (90% of the time) like there's no tomorrow and lift weights often

Are the flapjacks the original recipe on the thread?

Transform · 21-01-2013 10:53pm

feelgoodinc27 wrote: »

Are the flapjacks the original recipe on the thread?

not sure but the wife has a few vairations here -
http://oliveoilandlemon.ie//?s=flapjacks&search=Go

Gummy Panda · 22-01-2013 11:38am

Stench Blossoms wrote: »

I hate you even more!!!! That's the flavour I ordered and I'm still waiting on it. :mad:

I didn't make the flapjacks with choc coconut in the end. I did have two scoops of it this morning after my workout. Its nice. Much nicer then the impact whey choc coconut but I don't like the thickener they use in the choc True Whey. Makes all the choc flavours a bit gloopie.

COH · 22-01-2013 12:36pm

My OH made these last night - damn tasty!

Recipe from her 'strong over skinny' blog..

Low Fat Low Carb High Protein Granola bars

150g Coconut Milk (you can use any milk really)
85g cashew butter
2 scoops of Protein

blend the above

Add;
As much mixed seeds, dried fruit and nuts as you like and you can even include some rolled oats or banana. I opted to leave them out to make it low carb. They are still full of energy though;

I added 50g Linseed
50g Seseme Seeds
50g Sunflower seeds
50g Raisins

I'll probably eat them all before she gets home from work

Transform · 22-01-2013 1:40pm

COH wrote: »

My OH made these last night - damn tasty!

Recipe from her 'strong over skinny' blog..

I'll probably eat them all before she gets home from work

NICE!!!

robocode · 23-01-2013 1:37pm

They look great COH, can you link to the recipe? I can't find it on the blog.

COH · 23-01-2013 1:47pm

robocode wrote: »

They look great COH, can you link to the recipe? I can't find it on the blog.

No problem....

Strong Over Skinny wrote: »

150g Coconut Milk (you can use any milk really)
85g cashew butter
2 scoops of Protein

blend the above

Add;
As much mixed seeds, dried fruit and nuts as you like and you can even include some rolled oats or banana. I opted to leave them out to make it low carb. They are still full of energy though;

I added 50g Linseed
50g Seseme Seeds
50g Sunflower seeds
50g Raisins
50g Gogi berries
50g Walnuts
tsp honey

Mix with the wet ingredients and put in baking tray or tin. I popped them in my muffin tin so that I wouldn't have to cut them afterwards.

Pop them in the oven for 20mins at 200 degrees c and BOOM now you have an awesome mid afternoon healthy, energy giving, protein filled snack!

enjoy x

I’m not an advocate of counting calories, fats and carbs instead I prefer to count the benefit of the ingredients i.e Protein to aid recovery and fuel training, mixed seeds and nuts which are typically high in fat BUT good healthy unsaturated fats which in moderation have huge benefits for the body with their high omega3 content and fibre. They can help improve cholesterol and digestion, control blood sugar and insulin levels. While this type of fat is healthy for you, it is still rich in calories. If you are trying to maintain or lose weight you might not want to have 4 in one go but one a day has its benefits. Not being biased but I would chose to make my own granola snack than purchase processed ones that may have lower fat content but ingredients such as whole grain oats, sugar, canola oil, yellow corn flour, honey, soy,brown sugar syrup, salt, soy lecithin, baking soda and “natural flavours” which may pose more harm to my body than good. In my view they are low in bad fats but have an abundance of good fats that have plenty of healthy benefits. Also, the ingredients can be tailor made to suit your own tastes and quantities. I have been struggling to find a good recipe with high protein, low carbs and good fat / low bad fat content for a while. This one was pure fluke!
Calories per bar approx 50g per bar 175cal, Protein 9g, Carbs 13g, Fat 12g
Typical processed granola bar approx 48g per bar; 190 cals, protein 4g, carbs 29g, fats 6g

robocode · 23-01-2013 4:29pm

Nice one, I'll be making these!

elsy · 29-01-2013 6:29pm

Just after making a batch of these they are in the freezer. If the few sneaky tastes of the mix I had are anything to go by these are going to be delicious

Gummy Panda · 29-01-2013 10:32pm

How long do these last in the freezer?

frag420 · 29-01-2013 10:40pm

Gummy Panda wrote: »

How long do these last in the freezer?

Forever!!

tHE vAGGABOND · 30-01-2013 1:50pm

Made these again the other night, but played around with the recepie to make them slightly better for taking when Im running..

Alas my new concoction did not work, and they never set properly so I have a bit of a gooey mess - still great tho, but this batch more of a quick snack for when I go by fridge than bars I can eat on the run - but I live and learn, and next batch will be better

KMFCross · 31-01-2013 3:08pm

Folks are the bars in the original OP OK for someone with high cholestorol?

robocode · 31-01-2013 4:12pm

Made a batch of Transform's bars (with a few variations) and loving them. They should be good for 10-14 days in the fridge at least? It's all uncooked so I'm hoping they last awhile.

connollys · 31-01-2013 5:32pm

they'll last way longer than you'll be able to resist eating them if my experience is anything to go by

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar · 28-02-2013 8:55pm

finally got all the ingredients today, was going to make them in an hour or two then finally noticed the recipe calls for ground flaxseed

might see if I can pick up a coffee grinder next week,. or a cheap mortar and pestle

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar · 01-03-2013 12:54pm

my god... that was so sticky
i probably ate the guts of a bars worth just trying to get my hands clean enough to work with

--edit

well that didn't quite work.
they're still very very gooey. i used whole flaxseed because i wasn't able to grind them but I'll grab a mortar and pestle next week and give them another bash

the mocha whey adds a weird flavour to it. still ungodly delicious but the kind of thing where you wouldn't be able to eat too much of it, which is a good thing. i'll leave them in the freezer for another while, chop them up and then refreeze them wrapped individually. didn't come out perfect but they'll do the job

--edit

just had a second one. didn't even wait until it thawed before I ate it. i've a feeling these things are going to do more harm than good to my weight loss plans

dastardly00 · 02-03-2013 8:26pm

Decided to make these yesterday. Same ingredients as the OP, except I used unflavoured whey protein and Cadburys cocoa powder (instead of chocolate flavour whey protein) and honey (instead of maple syrup).

I reckon I used about 20 ml too much water. The batter set in the freezer but it is still really sticky!

Taste wise, peanut is very dominant. I'll use maple syrup next time instead of honey. Biggest problem is that I can't really get much of a taste of chocolate. I added 2 WPC scoops of cocoa powder. I'm thinking I should add another scoop next time? Or is there anything else I need to add to get a more chocolate-y flavour?

Mr. CooL ICE · 03-03-2013 12:13am

If the individual bars are sticky, you could throw some cocoa powder on a plate and cover the bars in it. Might make them less sticky and more chocolatey

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar · 03-03-2013 12:30am

i had a weird thing with my bars. some of them were really really sticky when i took them out of the fridge, some weren't. there were a couple I could just hold in my hand while I ate and not a bother. i left one of the non sticky ones out of the fridge for a couple of hours to test it and when i picked it up again it was still fine.

PaulyBolger · 03-03-2013 12:45am

i have everything but flaxseed - what can i add to it as a replacement?

Mellor · 03-03-2013 1:57am

PaulyBolger wrote: »

i have everything but flaxseed - what can i add to it as a replacement?

I never add flax. I add coconut, but not as a replacement, I just add it.

Tip for sticky bars.
Taking them out of the freezer they are quite sticky bars. Wrapping them in cling film keeps them sticky. If you wrap them in baking paper the surface dries out after a day - makes them perfect to hold.
Don't wrap the whole batch at once as the last might be too dry by the time you get to it.

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar · 03-03-2013 2:33pm

http://i.imgur.com/IF6Enh3.jpg

second batch turned out a *lot* better

threw a bit of coconut flour in there to (theoretically) soak up some of the moisture and remove the stickiness. worked a charm. even when I was mixing it, it barely stuck to my hands at all. and when I took it out of the freezer to chop up the zip lock back was spotless and my hands weren't even the slightest bit sticky.

--edit

had a couple of bars in a little lunchbox thing on the counter since about 9am. they're moist but not in the least bit sticky. could wrap them in a bit of greaseproof paper, throw them in a bag and not worry about them all day.

dastardly00 · 03-03-2013 11:17pm

Mellor wrote: »

I never add flax. I add coconut, but not as a replacement, I just add it.

Tip for sticky bars.
Taking them out of the freezer they are quite sticky bars. Wrapping them in cling film keeps them sticky. If you wrap them in baking paper the surface dries out after a day - makes them perfect to hold.
Don't wrap the whole batch at once as the last might be too dry by the time you get to it.

After you wrap them with baking paper, do you put them back into the freezer/fridge or leave them out at room temperature?

Mellor · 04-03-2013 2:35am

dastardly00 wrote: »

After you wrap them with baking paper, do you put them back into the freezer/fridge or leave them out at room temperature?

Into the fridge.

When I make a batch I put them into 4 zip lock bags. I take each bag out of the freezer one at a time. Chop it into 4 and wrap with baking paper, eat one and put 3 in the fridge. When they're gone I take the next zip lock bag out etc

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

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