Natural Protein Bars

mandypumpkin · 04-29-2004, 09:53 AM

I was thinking...our PB and protein powder could be different, too. What protein powder do you use?

Akateros · 04-29-2004, 11:30 AM

I think X-Ring's Fitday numbers are definitely low.

This is what Mastercook gave me, which sounds more like it:

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 244 Calories; 12g Fat (40.4% calories from fat); 18g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 19mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.

The protein powder I used was Isoflex, 115 calories per quarter-cup scoop, 27 g protein, .5 g fat, 1 g carb, simply because that's the only one I happen to have customized into MC.

mandypumpkin · 04-29-2004, 02:42 PM

That's much closer to what I got but I used optimum nutrition 100% whey:

calories: 293
Fat: 12.4 g
Protein: 24 g
Carbs: 23 g

I haven't made these yet because I wanted to find out the nutrition value first. Thanks for all the input!

X Ring · 04-30-2004, 07:12 AM

I used Ultimate Nutrition Whey and I didnt use natty PB!!!! OH NO

X Ring · 04-30-2004, 07:12 AM

thanks for that stats I will have to check mine again

mandypumpkin · 04-30-2004, 07:35 AM

I'll recheck mine when I get time, too!

Pierzin · 07-09-2004, 06:39 PM

I doubled this recipe, and added chocolate, raisins & nuts. I am pretty on the go at my job, and though it's pretty sweet, it's hella cheaper and better than buying a bar at $2.50 a pop!

Who has tried Jodi's recipe? What does the applesauce do the bar? Does that help in the gelling process?

Tip:
I also microwave my pb so it's way easier to mix together.

kvyd · 07-11-2004, 03:00 PM

Jodi, what would happen if I used old fashioned oats?...no steel cuts, would I need to measure anything differently or would it work?

Phoenix Drake · 07-12-2004, 06:51 AM

Prince, I made your Protein Bars today and although I do like the taste , they have not set. Are they supposed to be soft and sticky?

Pierzin · 07-12-2004, 10:32 PM

phoenix,
Chill those guys, they will get nice & firm & then u can cut em up & wrap em just like the pros do! hehe. they are pretty sweet. Next time I am not adding so much honey.

SPIKE1257 · 07-14-2004, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

I haven't tried these but they look decent.

2 Level scoops of chocolate protein powder
1 Tablespoon of natural peanut butter
1/4 Cup steel cut oatmeal
4 Egg whites
1/4 Teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 Cup unsweetened applesauce

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Mix the egg whites and uncooked oatmeal. Add the remaining ingredients.
Spray a nonstick cooking spray in an 8"x8" baking dish. Spread the mixture in an even layer, over the bottom of the dish. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the edge starts to pull away from the sides of the dish.

Let cool for 5 minutes and cut into bars.

Makes 9 bars.

Nutritional information-
Calories- 251
Protein- 34g
Fat- 7g
Carbohydrates- 13g

YOU SURE THE PROTEIN IN THE NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION IS CORRECT ? 9 BARS WITH 34G- PROTEIN IN EACH BAR, THATS COMES OUT TO 306 GRAMS OF PROTEIN IN THE ORIGINAL MIXTURE. CAN YOU GET THAT WITH 2 SCOOPS OF PROTEIN, 4 EGG WHITES AND 1 TABLESPOON OF PEANUT BUTTER ? UNLESS THE 1/4 CUP OF STEEL CUT OATMEAL HAS ABOUT 200 GRAMS OF PROTEIN.

SPIKE1257 · 07-15-2004, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPIKE1257

YOU SURE THE PROTEIN IN THE NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION IS CORRECT ? 9 BARS WITH 34G- PROTEIN IN EACH BAR, THATS COMES OUT TO 306 GRAMS OF PROTEIN IN THE ORIGINAL MIXTURE. CAN YOU GET THAT WITH 2 SCOOPS OF PROTEIN, 4 EGG WHITES AND 1 TABLESPOON OF PEANUT BUTTER ? UNLESS THE 1/4 CUP OF STEEL CUT OATMEAL HAS ABOUT 200 GRAMS OF PROTEIN.

Phoenix Drake · 07-19-2004, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pierzin

phoenix,
Chill those guys, they will get nice & firm & then u can cut em up & wrap em just like the pros do! hehe. they are pretty sweet. Next time I am not adding so much honey.

I actually used only half the amount of honey and they are still very sweet. I tried chilling them but they are still soft. I put raisins in mine and it tastes pretty good.

missy24 · 09-30-2004, 01:40 PM

I just made Jodies recipe -

they are good but they are like protein muffins - the consistancy is more cakey than of a bar. They are good though.

**I Are Baboon** · 10-25-2004, 08:35 AM

Wifey made the bars RD detailed in the first post in this thread. They could be the tastiest bar I have ever had.

**MtnBikerChk** · 10-26-2004, 06:40 PM

know what would make these even better?

greekblondechic · 10-28-2004, 10:46 AM

What else can I use to hold them together besides peanut butter or honey?

sara · 10-28-2004, 10:29 PM

oats, whey and egg whites..
you dont need honey or PB.. for flavor replace it with cinnamon, SF syrup and berries

greekblondechic · 10-28-2004, 11:43 PM

do u cook them? do the require refridgeration after?

mikeruurds · 01-30-2005, 11:05 AM

Just made these. Changed from one cup of Natty PB to 1/2 PB and 1/2 Apple Sauce. Also whacked in some ground cashews and hazelnuts.

4 tablespoons of honey was still too sweet. Gonna try egg whites to bind and less honey next time!!

Thanks for the great recipe RD!

BigDyl · 01-31-2005, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPIKE1257

YOU SURE THE PROTEIN IN THE NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION IS CORRECT ? 9 BARS WITH 34G- PROTEIN IN EACH BAR, THATS COMES OUT TO 306 GRAMS OF PROTEIN IN THE ORIGINAL MIXTURE. CAN YOU GET THAT WITH 2 SCOOPS OF PROTEIN, 4 EGG WHITES AND 1 TABLESPOON OF PEANUT BUTTER ? UNLESS THE 1/4 CUP OF STEEL CUT OATMEAL HAS ABOUT 200 GRAMS OF PROTEIN.

07-09-2004, 06:39 PM	#37
Pierzin training DC style! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 163	This is good sh** I doubled this recipe, and added chocolate, raisins & nuts. I am pretty on the go at my job, and though it's pretty sweet, it's hella cheaper and better than buying a bar at $2.50 a pop! Who has tried Jodi's recipe? What does the applesauce do the bar? Does that help in the gelling process? Tip: I also microwave my pb so it's way easier to mix together.
	Determined. Eating like a pig gone wild.

07-11-2004, 03:00 PM	#38
kvyd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nor MI Posts: 1,130	Jodi, what would happen if I used old fashioned oats?...no steel cuts, would I need to measure anything differently or would it work?
	Kevin "If you eat alot and workout hard and consistantly you will make good gains"

07-12-2004, 10:32 PM	#40
Pierzin training DC style! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 163	chill them phoenix, Chill those guys, they will get nice & firm & then u can cut em up & wrap em just like the pros do! hehe. they are pretty sweet. Next time I am not adding so much honey.
	Determined. Eating like a pig gone wild.

10-28-2004, 10:46 AM	#47
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,792	What else can I use to hold them together besides peanut butter or honey?
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-28-2004, 10:29 PM	#48
sara cRaZy!!! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 6,304 Photos: 2	oats, whey and egg whites.. you dont need honey or PB.. for flavor replace it with cinnamon, SF syrup and berries
	www.metzgerbodies.net www.myspace.com/smbdybldr

04-29-2004, 09:53 AM	#31
mandypumpkin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: usa Posts: 155	I was thinking...our PB and protein powder could be different, too. What protein powder do you use?

04-29-2004, 11:30 AM	#32
Akateros I read it someplace. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 481	I think X-Ring's Fitday numbers are definitely low. This is what Mastercook gave me, which sounds more like it: Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 244 Calories; 12g Fat (40.4% calories from fat); 18g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 19mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates. The protein powder I used was Isoflex, 115 calories per quarter-cup scoop, 27 g protein, .5 g fat, 1 g carb, simply because that's the only one I happen to have customized into MC.

04-29-2004, 02:42 PM	#33
mandypumpkin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: usa Posts: 155	That's much closer to what I got but I used optimum nutrition 100% whey: calories: 293 Fat: 12.4 g Protein: 24 g Carbs: 23 g I haven't made these yet because I wanted to find out the nutrition value first. Thanks for all the input!

04-30-2004, 07:12 AM	#34
X Ring training to be Goku Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New England Posts: 696	I used Ultimate Nutrition Whey and I didnt use natty PB!!!! OH NO

04-30-2004, 07:35 AM	#36
mandypumpkin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: usa Posts: 155	I'll recheck mine when I get time, too!

07-12-2004, 06:51 AM	#39
Phoenix Drake Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 33	Prince, I made your Protein Bars today and although I do like the taste , they have not set. Are they supposed to be soft and sticky?

09-30-2004, 01:40 PM	#44
missy24 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: texas Posts: 23	I just made Jodies recipe - they are good but they are like protein muffins - the consistancy is more cakey than of a bar. They are good though.

10-25-2004, 08:35 AM	#45
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 10,805 Photos: 10	Wifey made the bars RD detailed in the first post in this thread. They could be the tastiest bar I have ever had.

10-28-2004, 11:43 PM	#49
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,792	do u cook them? do the require refridgeration after?
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

01-30-2005, 11:05 AM	#50
mikeruurds Junior Member Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 28 Photos: 10	Just made these. Changed from one cup of Natty PB to 1/2 PB and 1/2 Apple Sauce. Also whacked in some ground cashews and hazelnuts. 4 tablespoons of honey was still too sweet. Gonna try egg whites to bind and less honey next time!! Thanks for the great recipe RD!

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