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Easy homemade protein bars that are convenient to travel with and a delicious snack in between meals, before/after the gym or just those times where you're too busy to move from your desk but you need to eat something! Check down here for more info and substitutions…
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This recipe has been adapted from Tone It Up's Protein Bars they shared on their blog. Go check theirs out and all the other great food they post! http://toneitup.com/2009/05/toneitup0…
RECIPE:
1 Cup Smooth Peanut Butter (melted over a LOW heat) – feel free to use any nut butter you like, and/or use crunchy for more texture!
1/2 Cup Agave Syrup (or any other liquid sweetener of your choice – honey and maple syrup also work well!)
1/4 Cup Stevia (or any other dried sweetener of your choice – I like stevia as a natural, low calorie option but feel free to use real sugar. Try to avoid Splenda and chemical sweeteners!)
1/2 Cup Old Fashioned Oats
1/2 Cup Ground Flaxseed
– Feel free to just use 1 Cup Oats if you don't have the flaxseed – I like to balance the macros of the bars a bit more with flaxseed (it's an amazing source of fibre, protein and omega 3!)
3 Scoops of Protein Powder
– I use the MyProtein Vanilla flavoured Whey – use whichever you like the best. Sativa are a great brand if you are vegan or want to make these bars vegan/dairy free!
Few Handfuls of Sliced Almonds
– I like chopped nuts because they had texture and healthy fat to the bars. Almonds and Walnuts are my favourite, but experiment with whatever you have. Add any other extras here
to customise your bars. Dried fruit pieces, seeds or chocolate chips would also work well (just choose dark varieties for a healthier option!)
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
– Use your favourite flavours! I love vanilla, but you could also use one/more of the following flavours…
Cinammon
Cocoa Powder
Coconut
Almond Extract (and other 'extracts')
Spices (think Pumpkin Pie or Chai!)
Milk (enough to make that sticky cookie dough consistency – I used two small splashes!)
– Again, use dairy free options if you would like. I love Coconut and Almond milks 🙂
TIP: Don't be too precise with these bars. I find the tastiest ones I make are the ones I have fun creating and make my own, with my favourite flavours and ingredients 🙂
Disclaimer: My belly has not sponsored me to make these protein bars. They are just very yummy so I wanted to share them! 😉
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