throughout my boyfriend and my relationship, we've consumed about a dump-truck load's worth of protein bars. chocolate chip, cookie-dough, chocolate peanut butter, chewy, chunky, chalky - you name it - we've tried it.
we both weight train - and consuming protein is a large part of that. however, i've become more concerned recently about what we're put into our bodies. after reading some of the labels on said protein bars and choking on 24-letter words i can't pronounce, i decided to venture into the kitchen and give it a whirl.
i decided to try a recipe from Oxygen magazine (one of my favs!). here's the recipe (with a few of my own variations):
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups dry oatmeal
2 scoops of chocolate whey protein
2 tbsp ground flaxseed
2 tbsp wheat germ
1 cup dry, non-fat milk (powdered)
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1/2 cup water
1 tsp vanilla extract
Preparation:
1. Spray an 8x8 glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Mix dry ingredients (through dry milk) in a large bowl. Mix well.
3. Add wet ingredients. Mix well. I use a silicone spatula and my hands to fold the mixture - it will be sticky and thick!
4. Place spoonfuls of mixture on the bottom of glass dish (covering entire dish). Use spatula to press down evenly.
5. Press wax paper onto protein bars, covering tightly. Place in freezer for 1-2 hours.
6. Cut into 9 squares and wrap each separately in cling wrap.
7. Keep refrigerated.
these bars are super good. they aren't especially sweet, but taste great. they're also really filling - perfect for pre- or post-workout.
According to Oxygen, the nutrition facts are: Calories: 260; Total fat: 7 g; Saturated fat: 1 g; Trans Fat: 0 g; Cholesterol: 23 mg; Sodium: 125 mg; Total Carbohydrates: 34 g; Sugar: 12g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; and Protein: 15 g. However, I omitted dried fruit, so the carb and sugar count is probably less than described.
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