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

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  • #302
    Officer Giggles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,677 ✭✭✭Officer Giggles


    Tried the mix today for first time, I only had strawberry protein..... Big mistake, it over powered everything else and the bars are just not nice, will have to go again


  • #303
    rustyzip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 533 ✭✭✭rustyzip


    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)
    120-150ml of water

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    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).

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    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.

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    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.

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

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    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!


    This seems easy to do, thanks :)
    Can it be made without protein powder do you think?


  • #304
    brownej
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 886 ✭✭✭brownej


    rustyzip wrote: »
    This seems easy to do, thanks :)
    Can it be made without protein powder do you think?

    I doubt it. You will need to replace the protein powder with something else. It is the primary ingredient and tends to be what binds the bars together.


  • #305
    Daenarys
    Closed Accounts Posts: 276 ✭✭Daenarys


    Has anyone made these with soya protein? I'm wondering if it would make any difference to the taste or texture?


  • #306
    Locust
    Registered Users Posts: 319 ✭✭Locust


    Never tried them with soya protein as i have heard bad things about soya and soya protein which dissuade me from using it. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mercola/soy-health_b_1822466.html


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  • #307
    Crank Stain
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭Crank Stain


    I have been using the op’s recipe for a while and its great, thanks, but results can vary due to my cooking skills.
    I found this recipe recently and the resulting bar is less messy, its more of a stiffer flapjack type consistency, theres less ingediients too so its easier for me!

    400g uncooked oatmeal
    340g peanut butter
    250ml coconut cream (not the same as coconut milk or creamed coconut, coconut cream is €1.29 for 160ml in tesco)
    150g whey powder

    This makes 14 – 16 snickers size bars and they are very filling.

    Method, combine the whey powder with the coconut cream and whisk until smooth, add peanut butter and whisk again, finally add porridge and mix well. Flatten mixture into a dish and refrigerate overnight.

    I cant post url's or pictures as a new user but full details and pictures are at neilarey.com/recipes/homemade-no-bake-protein-bars


  • #308
    Bassfish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 911 ✭✭✭Bassfish


    Crank Stain wrote: »
    I have been using the op’s recipe for a while and its great, thanks, but results can vary due to my cooking skills.
    I found this recipe recently and the resulting bar is less messy, its more of a stiffer flapjack type consistency, theres less ingediients too so its easier for me!

    400g uncooked oatmeal
    340g peanut butter
    250ml coconut cream (not the same as coconut milk or creamed coconut, coconut cream is €1.29 for 160ml in tesco)
    150g whey powder

    This makes 14 – 16 snickers size bars and they are very filling.

    Method, combine the whey powder with the coconut cream and whisk until smooth, add peanut butter and whisk again, finally add porridge and mix well. Flatten mixture into a dish and refrigerate overnight.

    I cant post url's or pictures as a new user but full details and pictures are at neilarey.com/recipes/homemade-no-bake-protein-bars

    They sound great, do you have the nutritional breakdown worked out?


  • #309
    Crank Stain
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭Crank Stain


    I don't have any nutritional info other than the following, it depends on how they are cut.

    12 bars = 388 calories per bar | 24g protein each
    16 bars = 288 calories per bar | 15g protein each

    The are very filling, more of a meal replacement than a snack.


  • #310
    dastardly00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,457 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    Bassfish wrote: »
    They sound great, do you have the nutritional breakdown worked out?
    Crank Stain wrote: »
    I don't have any nutritional info other than the following, it depends on how they are cut.

    12 bars = 388 calories per bar | 24g protein each
    16 bars = 288 calories per bar | 15g protein each

    The are very filling, more of a meal replacement than a snack.

    I did a quick guesstimate.... obviously it'll vary slightly on the brand of whey protein and other ingredients used etc.

    Nutrition Facts (16 Servings)

    Calories: 320 kcal

    Protein: 15 g

    Total Fat: 16 g
    Saturated Fat: 6 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g
    Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g

    Total Carbohydrate: 20 g
    Dietary Fibre: 4 g
    Sugars: 3 g


  • #311
    brianon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon


    Crank Stain wrote: »
    I have been using the op’s recipe for a while and its great, thanks, but results can vary due to my cooking skills.
    I found this recipe recently and the resulting bar is less messy, its more of a stiffer flapjack type consistency, theres less ingediients too so its easier for me!

    400g uncooked oatmeal
    340g peanut butter
    250ml coconut cream (not the same as coconut milk or creamed coconut, coconut cream is €1.29 for 160ml in tesco)
    150g whey powder

    This makes 14 – 16 snickers size bars and they are very filling.

    Method, combine the whey powder with the coconut cream and whisk until smooth, add peanut butter and whisk again, finally add porridge and mix well. Flatten mixture into a dish and refrigerate overnight.

    I cant post url's or pictures as a new user but full details and pictures are at neilarey.com/recipes/homemade-no-bake-protein-bars

    Just made a batch of these. I'd say i had about 500cals just from licking the bowl ;)


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  • #312
    Bassfish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 911 ✭✭✭Bassfish


    ^^^^^^
    Just to be clear is it pinhead oatmeal you use as opposed to porridge oats? And should they be soaked beforehand?


  • #313
    dastardly00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,457 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    Bassfish wrote: »
    ^^^^^^
    Just to be clear is it pinhead oatmeal you use as opposed to porridge oats? And should they be soaked beforehand?

    From the recipe it sounds like just regular porridge oats straight from the bag.


  • #314
    Bassfish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 911 ✭✭✭Bassfish


    dastardly00 wrote: »
    From the recipe it sounds like just regular porridge oats straight from the bag.

    Ya that makes sense, thought the pinhead oatmeal would have been odd


  • #315
    guile4582
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭guile4582


    made the OP's original , half were bar like, half crumbled. Putting this down to not mixing them properly

    super tasty though - zero stickiness


  • #316
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,256 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Glad this thread has been bumped. Was thinking about making a batch of these this week and was going to have to dig out this thread!


  • #317
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,987 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    This could be a good idea for a small business?


  • #318
    guile4582
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭guile4582


    The whole reason its popular is because people don't want to buy bars


  • #319
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,987 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    True, but you would sell them a whole lot cheaper than the fancy branded ones.

    Some people might think making them is hassle, might buy them in bulk if cheap enough and made by someone else?


  • #320
    Bassfish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 911 ✭✭✭Bassfish


    Made a batch of the bars from the previous page last Saturday using chocolate-peanut butter protein powder. Absolutely gorgeous:)


  • #321
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,987 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    MMmmm.

    They don't look the least bit healthy though, are they?


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  • #322
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,256 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    NIMAN wrote: »
    MMmmm.

    They don't look the least bit healthy though, are they?
    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'd have thought that the nutritional profile is pretty good here.


  • #323
    dastardly00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,457 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    guile4582 wrote: »
    made the OP's original , half were bar like, half crumbled. Putting this down to not mixing them properly

    super tasty though - zero stickiness

    It takes a good few batches before you figure out how to get the right consistency.

    I've been making these bars (in the OP) every two weeks for about the last year and a half, and even though I weigh out all the ingredients accurately, I still have to very careful when adding the water in order to get a good consistency.


  • #324
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,601 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    NIMAN wrote: »
    MMmmm.

    They don't look the least bit healthy though, are they?

    What's your idea of healthy based on?


  • #325
    conzy
    Subscribers Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭conzy


    Stick it in a nutrigrain or belvita "breakfast biscuit" wrapper

    Now its healthy

    Profit


  • #326
    Bassfish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 911 ✭✭✭Bassfish


    NIMAN wrote: »
    MMmmm.

    They don't look the least bit healthy though, are they?

    All good clean ingredients, no added sweeteners, good quality whey protein. Healthier than anything with a weight watchers logo or labeled 'low fat'.


  • #327
    dastardly00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,457 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    Bassfish wrote: »
    All good clean ingredients, no added sweeteners, good quality whey protein. Healthier than anything with a weight watchers logo or labeled 'low fat'.

    Apart from the added sweetener in the chocolate whey protein. But yes, far more nutritious and healthier than the majority of other protein bars, Weight Watchers products etc.


  • #328
    maximoose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,207 ✭✭✭maximoose


    Tried these lastnight, used vanilla whey instead of chocolate

    Taste - magnificent
    Texture - sticky mess! The outsides were nice and bar-like but the centres not so much. I didn't have ground flaxseed in the house but had a milled flax/pumpkin/sunflower seed combo and tried to use it as a sub, guessing that's the reason.

    Where's best to pick up ground flax?


  • #329
    Bassfish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 911 ✭✭✭Bassfish


    dastardly00 wrote: »
    Apart from the added sweetener in the chocolate whey protein. .

    Not in the one I use, according the the manufacturer at least :-)


  • #330
    dastardly00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,457 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    maximoose wrote: »
    Tried these lastnight, used vanilla whey instead of chocolate

    Taste - magnificent
    Texture - sticky mess! The outsides were nice and bar-like but the centres not so much. I didn't have ground flaxseed in the house but had a milled flax/pumpkin/sunflower seed combo and tried to use it as a sub, guessing that's the reason.

    Where's best to pick up ground flax?

    I've used milled linseed/chia seed/gogi berry combo before and they turned out grand.

    There is a good chance that you used too much water.

    For flaxseed, I normally just get this from Aldi.


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  • #331
    dastardly00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,457 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    Bassfish wrote: »
    Not in the one I use, according the the manufacturer at least :-)

    Oh right! :o

    What protein do you normally use?

    I use MyProtein's Natural Chocolate. It contains sucralose.


  • #332
    Bassfish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 911 ✭✭✭Bassfish


    dastardly00 wrote: »
    Oh right! :o

    What protein do you normally use?

    I use MyProtein's Natural Chocolate. It contains sucralose.

    Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard, must read the label again though as some companies are creative in what they label 'natural' and 'artificial'!


  • #333
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,654 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    Bassfish wrote: »
    Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard, must read the label again though as some companies are creative in what they label 'natural' and 'artificial'!

    Gold Standard contains sucralose and acesulfame potassium.


  • #334
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,601 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    My whey has sweetners. I dont care, that's not unhealthy in my opinion.


  • #335
    maximoose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,207 ✭✭✭maximoose


    Too much water might be the case yeah, the batter was very sticky before going into the freezer

    May try again tonight with a bit less


  • #336
    maximoose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,207 ✭✭✭maximoose


    Second batch lastnight went much better, realised the problem when I re-read the recipe :pac:

    Was adding water willy-nilly the first time around, only lastnight did I notice the 120-150mls part.

    Came out with a really nice texture this time and taste great, will definitely be using again.


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  • #337
    guile4582
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭guile4582


    Crank Stain wrote: »
    I have been using the op’s recipe for a while and its great, thanks, but results can vary due to my cooking skills.
    I found this recipe recently and the resulting bar is less messy, its more of a stiffer flapjack type consistency, theres less ingediients too so its easier for me!

    400g uncooked oatmeal
    340g peanut butter
    250ml coconut cream (not the same as coconut milk or creamed coconut, coconut cream is €1.29 for 160ml in tesco)
    150g whey powder

    This makes 14 – 16 snickers size bars and they are very filling.

    Method, combine the whey powder with the coconut cream and whisk until smooth, add peanut butter and whisk again, finally add porridge and mix well. Flatten mixture into a dish and refrigerate overnight.

    I cant post url's or pictures as a new user but full details and pictures are at neilarey.com/recipes/homemade-no-bake-protein-bars

    worked out great, a tad dry.
    might add more peanut butter next time and less oats

    so simple though


  • #338
    DarkoT
    Registered Users Posts: 93 ✭✭DarkoT


    Nice work, thank you. I'll definitely try this.


  • #339
    dastardly00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,457 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    So, does anyone still make these? :)

    I've been making them consistently for the past couple of years. I thought I would have gotten sick of them by now, but i haven't! I make a batch of 8 bars and keep them in the freezer. I normally have one in work each day.

    Lately I've been swapping the peanut butter for almond butter, and whole almonds for whole hazelnuts. Very tasty!


  • #340
    Jofspring
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,096 ✭✭✭Jofspring


    Really got to give these a try.


  • #341
    strelok
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,162 ✭✭✭strelok


    dastardly00 wrote: »
    So, does anyone still make these? :)

    I've been making them consistently for the past couple of years. I thought I would have gotten sick of them by now, but i haven't! I make a batch of 8 bars and keep them in the freezer. I normally have one in work each day.

    Lately I've been swapping the peanut butter for almond butter, and whole almonds for whole hazelnuts. Very tasty!

    every time I make them I go mad and have them eaten within 2 days

    i tried again late last year, hoping i'd have more self control.

    no.


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  • #342
    Omega28
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,325 ✭✭✭Omega28


    What could I use instead of a protein powder? Not necessarily looking to make a protein bar


  • #343
    juke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭juke


    Omega28 wrote: »
    What could I use instead of a protein powder? Not necessarily looking to make a protein bar

    More oats, ground (fine or chunky) nuts, dark chocolate, dried fruit....


  • #344
    Gamebred
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,269 ✭✭✭Gamebred


    juke wrote: »
    More oats, ground (fine or chunky) nuts, dark chocolate, dried fruit....

    This is what I use but I oven cook them,get a bag of mixed nuts blend them up to powder mix them with porridge oats and mixed fruit like raisins break up some dark chocolate into tiny chips if you want add in honey to make stick together roll it in a pyrex dish and cook it for 15 mins cut it into bars and there you have flapjacks porridge and nuts to snack on.


  • #345
    worded
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,608 ✭✭✭worded


    Video link to a recipe for power bars from the happy pear

    https://thehappypear.ie/protein-bars/


  • #346
    worded
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,608 ✭✭✭worded


    worded wrote: »
    Video link to a recipe for power bars from the happy pear

    https://thehappypear.ie/protein-bars/



    3
    JUN
    Protein Bars
    Make some tasty healthy snacks with this no bake recipe for homemade Protein Bars! These mighty tasty fells are gluten free, dairy free and sugar free. They are great as energy bars too, packed with lots of seeds and other tasty bits, they will keep hunger at bay. All you need is a food processor or blender and a mixing bowl. They last nearly 2 weeks in the fridge but you will probably have eaten them long before then!!

    Ingredients:
    Dry ingredients
    120g pumpkin seeds
    50g desiccated coconut
    50g sesame seed
    80g hemp seeds/ ground linseeds
    50g protein powder
    40g chia seeds
    4 tbsp goji berries (30-40g)

    Wet ingredients
    250g chopped dates
    6 tbsp coconut oil
    4 tbsp cacao powder
    1 tsp vanilla extract

    Directions:
    Soak dates in boiling water first (can soak them in mint tea or any type of flavoured tea to add another depth of flavour)

    In a food processor, pulse all the dry ingredients. Dont over process them as you want a bit of bite still in them! (We blitzed them for 30 seconds or so)

    Place mixture in a bowl and set aside

    Drain dates from water & add all wet ingredients to the food processor and mix until smooth. This might take some tim, and if your blender isn’t strong enough you may have to scrap down the sides and/or add a little water.

    Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients, add oats and stir until well combined

    Spread batter evenly into 30x18cm flapjack tray

    Place in the fridge for 30 mins

    Cut into bars, and store in an air tight container. If you wrap in baking parchment they don’t stick!

    Post navigation
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    Vietnamese Curry →


  • #347
    Darkest Horse
    Registered Users Posts: 497 ✭✭Darkest Horse


    Is the OP one of the most thanked ever? Haven't made these yet but very well done.


  • #348
    Dtp1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,840 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    Darkest Horse wrote: »
    Is the OP one of the most thanked ever? Haven't made these yet but very well done.

    I've seen some posts thanked thousands of times but near 400 is a lot alright


  • #349
    Mr. CooL ICE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,643 ✭✭✭✭Mr. CooL ICE


    Darkest Horse wrote: »
    Is the OP one of the most thanked ever? Haven't made these yet but very well done.

    Nope


  • #350
    bladespin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,368 ✭✭✭bladespin


    Hitting the kitchen today, thought it was worth the bump as it took me ages to find this legendary thread.
    Untitled Image

    MasteryDarts Ireland - Master your game!



  • #351
    djPSB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,299 ✭✭✭djPSB


    Is there any natural ingredient that could be added for protein instead of protein powder??


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