homemade protein bars

Protein Bars
Combine in large mixing bowl:

3 Cups Oatmeal
1/2 Cup Natural Peanut butter
1 cup Skim Milk
4 Scoops Protein Powder
dash of cinnamon

Mix until a sticky batter is formed (may take a few minutes)

use a large spoon to spread out the mix into the bottom of a Pam-sprayed glass or metal cooking tray (spread until even)

top with 4-8 packets splenda

put in the fridge overnight and cut into 8 equal bars that yield:

11g fat (good monounsaturated fats)
26g carbs
21g protein

285 calories

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For Cutting:

Combine in Large Mixing Bowl

8 Scoops Whey (Vanilla is very good)
3 Cups Oats
1 Package Sugar Free Fat Free Pudding (Any flavor is good)
2 Cups Skim Milk

Mix until a sticky batter is formed (may take a few minutes)

use a large spoon to spread out the mix into the bottom of a Pam-sprayed glass or metal cooking tray (spread until even)
put in the fridge overnight and cut into 8 equal bars that yield:
3g fat
28g carbs
29g protein
257 calories
These bars taste amazing, and are perfect for: breakfast, pre OR postworkout

i got this on the recipe section at bb.com

These look good. I'm definitely hungry after reading this!

The cutting one sounds good, i should try these for work in the summer!

Has anyone tried these yet?, i did and i could not get them into a bar form,so, i used a cupcake pan mold and filled it about half way and put them in the freezer, I have seen other protein bar recipes and they call for baking.
                      
 

I refuse to fail !!

hey trick, i think your suppose to wait until after there done freezing/cooling to cut them into bar shape...

I did, i let them cool for 2 days lol then tried to cut them,but after 1 min, they got real sticky, you could not pick them up to eat, i had to use a spoon or fork. Give them a try, maybe i did something wrong.

I refuse to fail !!

You must have I made a batch last night they were ready to eat this morning i just sprayed the pan with some canola oil before I put the mix in. They definetly arnt bad but you'll need a glass of water to go down with it trust me tried shoving a big chunk in my mouth between classes and couldnt talk 10 min into class.

I tried them and they were great.  I added an extra 3/4 cup of milk to make them a little smoother.  12 hours in the fridge and they were ready to go.
 
Excellent recipe.
 
Ronnie

Okay, I will have to do this!

Just made these, the cutting ones with 3 packets of oatmeal though. Tastes good lets see what becomes of it by tomorrow :)

All I can say is wow! GOOD SHI^; made mine with Cookies and Cream Muscle Milk, good stuff

ya you made me hungry too

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i like protein bars to

i tried this recipe and they actually came out pretty good, awsome recipe.

you have to sweat to achieve your goals.

Is there a way to get around adding milk into the recipe?

I'm lactose intollerant, maybe soy milk?

soy milk should be fine.

one question, how much is one scoop of protein? On my scoop, it's approximately 15grams, so if I do 4 scoops, that's 60grams. 60 grams / 8 = 7.5 grams per bar. I don't understand how you can get 26grams of protein per bar? Even facting in the peanut butter, milk, I don't think you could get that much protein?

i found another recipe, and kinda uses it in combination with the reciepe shown here. what do you think of my modification?

4 scoops of whey protein powder
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
3 cups of oatmeal
1/2 teaspoon of cinamon
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup milk
1/2 cup natural peanut butter

1. mix protein powder, flour, oatmeal, cinamon and salt in a large bowl. crumble in the brown sugar.
2. in another bowl, combine milk and peanut butter. add this to the first bowl.
3. put the mixture into a waffle maker.
4. wait till it cools down, put them in a plastic bag sealed, and put them in the freezer.
5. Each time a bar is taken out, toast them and eat.

What do you guys think about it?

You made me hungry as well... but since I don't have the ingredients I'll have to make flapjacks instead.
 
Mmmm...

hey everyone....to really make them stick well, use natural honey as well. Try to balance the combination of milk (i use less milk) peanut butter and honey to form that lovley sticky batter...and you will find the natural honey will give the bar a lovley taste when u eat it. although this may only be good for the bulkers

Yes my buddy is bulking and he takes in honey without hesitation.  It's a simple sugar, but it's natural and also high in nutrients, apparently.  This recipe sounds incredible!  I can't wait to make this! 

yeah i will definitely be trying these out - thx for the recipe sounds great
 

I'll add mine to the mix (pictures and nutrition content are there too):
http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2009/02/worlds-best-tasting-fastest-healthiest-homemade-protein-bars/

Reallly liked the first mixture just didnt hold together when they thaw in teh fridge.

MrAllStarChris


All I can say is wow! GOOD SHI^; made mine with Cookies and Cream Muscle Milk, good stuff

Share, please. :)

Can't wait to try these.  Here's a recipe that mimics Cliff Bars.  I use Whey Protein from bulkfoodsdirect -- it works well because it's instant and unflavored (doesn't hurt that it's way cheaper than anything else I found too).  Try the recipe and let me know what you think!

2 c. oatmeal
5 c. puffed crispy rice cereal
2 c. coconut
1 c. protein powder 

2 c. crunchy peanut butter
½ c. butter
1 c. honey 

1 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional) 

In food processor, process oatmeal, rice cereal, coconut, and protein powder until mixture becomes coarse meal (if some of the ingredients are still whole, that’s fine – don’t keep processing and make a powder). Transfer to large mixing bowl. Stir in protein powder. Set aside. 

Either on the stove top on low heat or in the microwave heat the peanut butter, butter, and honey. Add peanut butter mixture to dry ingredients just until fully combined.  

Pat mixture firmly into a well greased 9” x 13” glass pan; let cool complete for 2-4 hours. Cut into bars and individually wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap or store in air tight container.

Nice and Easy to make thank you :)

Height: 5'7
Weight: 150 lbs
Biceps: 15.5 inches
waist: 32.5 inches

awesome!! im getting my whey today and my mba classes start in a few weeks time...ill b ready with these :D