Homemade Protein Bar

We got a new recipe for “protein bars.”  We’ve been tweaking it, though. 

The first time it looked like this . . .

I’m not giving you much confidence that this will be a good recipe . . . hey, the photo was forced and I was making them work together.

Here is a close-up:

 

The great thing is that this particular protein bar is incredibly easy to make.  BUT . . .

You have to have ingredients that you like. 

I don’t get along with goat protein powder.  But I can tolerate it in this recipe.

My favorite protein powder – Mercola Chocolate protein powder.  I have it on order.  Until then . . . I’ll ingest my protein powder vicariously through my children. 

Mr. Smiley LOVES goat protein powder.

But you don’t care about all of this.  However, I hope that I have created enough drama and anticipation that you will want to try out the recipe and let me know how YOU changed it.

Homemade Protein Bar

Ingredients

• 1 cup honey (I suppose you could use maple syrup, instead.)
• 1 cup almond butter (I like it better with peanut butter.)
• 3-4 tbls freshly ground flaxseeds
• 3 scoops whey protein powder
• 1 cup sesame seeds (I could do without these.)
• 1/2 cup dried fruit (dates, raisins, blueberries, etc.)
• (We added 1-2 tbls of cocoa, too!)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Heat the almond butter in a pot until it is runny.  Remove from heat.  Add honey and mix until smooth.  Stir in flaxseed, protein powder, and additional ingredients.  Once thoroughly mixed, spread into an 8×8 pan and bake in the oven for 8 minutes.  Allow pan to cool and then place in the refrigerator to harden.  Cut and enjoy.

Note:  The Hottie Hubby has been enjoying these for his breakfast, bike rides, and an after-workout snack.