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

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!

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!

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.

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!

Sundy

These are great thanks!

PixelPure

Great post thank you

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.

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)

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...

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.

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

gymsoldier

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

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

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

muffinn

Can't believe this thread is still alive

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.

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

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
And wooden spoons ftw.

imalwayshappy

Hi Muffinn

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

Cheers Mate!!

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!

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)

Limousine Fred

Try a few a these guys!

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

alan89

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

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

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.

Cheers for advice not gonna bother making them again they tasted like $hit ne way tbh defo not like a snickers.

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!

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.

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!

chris139ryan

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

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

chris139ryan

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

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

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)

chris139ryan

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

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.

Mack_1111

Just tried them, savage :):)

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.

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!

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!

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.

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:

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?

--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

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?

Niall0

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

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.

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

--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!

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?

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.

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