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.
