Easy High Protein Bar Recipe

Sep 6, 2011 | By Andrea Cespedes

Protein bars are a convenient between-meal or post-workout snack, but commercial varieties can be pricey. You can create your own at home easily with less expense. Use homemade, high-protein bars to supplement whole food sources of protein such as meat, beans and soy so you consume the minimum 10 percent of calories from protein daily as recommended by the Institute of Medicine.

Ingredients

High protein bars use whey or soy protein powder to boost the protein content. You can use any flavor powder, including vanilla and chocolate. You also need dry, old-fashioned oats, a whole grain; almond butter, a source of heart healthy fats; egg whites for extra protein; stevia powder, a natural, low-calorie sweetener; baking powder; and, if you desire, dark chocolate or carob chips.

Method

Mix together 1 cup of the oats, 2 tablespoon of almond butter, 2 scoops of protein powder, 2 egg whites, 4 packets of stevia and 1 teaspoon of baking powder to form a stiff batter. Add 1/4 cup of the chocolate or carob chips. To prevent the bars from sticking, line your baking pan with parchment paper. Press the batter into the baking pan and bake at 350 degrees F for about 15 minutes.

Nutrition

The recipe makes six bars, each with 120 calories and 8 grams of protein. The carbohydrate count of each bar is 12 grams, with 1 gram of fiber. The bars have only 4 grams of fat, with no trans fats and only trace amounts of saturated fats.

Considerations

You can double the protein content of each bar by adding two more scoops of protein powder to the recipe, but this will result in a tougher texture. You can also add additional ingredients to the batter, such as raisins, for more fiber, and almonds, for a little more protein. Remember these ingredients will also increase the overall calorie content of the bars.