Protein bars

**DontTaseMeBro** · 12-11-2013, 04:36 PM

Sorry if this should be in the supplement forum, but here it is. We all know the best foods are whole, natural, organic and unprocessed; but sometimes its just not possible. Does anyone have a recommendation for the best protein bars?

**-KJ-** · 12-11-2013, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by DontTaseMeBro

Sorry if this should be in the supplement forum, but here it is. We all know the best foods are whole, natural, organic and unprocessed; but sometimes its just not possible. Does anyone have a recommendation for the best protein bars?

I wouldn't eat any of the protein bars because most of them are usually loaded with sugar.
So I'd say make your own using oats, egg whites, whey protein etc there are recipes in the recipe section.

**Giggle** · 12-11-2013, 05:05 PM

I also agree about making your own - but check out Quest bars. Seems to be one of the best ones for natural ingredients, low sugar and low sugar alcohols. Not perfect - but better than disguised candy bars.

**ickythump** · 12-11-2013, 05:14 PM

there's many choices in the organic sections, no sugar ( other carbs) if it fits your macros then whatever, you'll know it's good if it didn't have a chemically boosted shelf life (I love the hypocrisy, we're against chemicals...... lol)

**EasyDoesIt** · 12-11-2013, 05:28 PM

I keep nuts for emergencies, I use to make my own beef jerky, but it's too much work. lol
Most of those bars taste good but they are usually high in sugar. Never looked at the quest bar, might have to.

**Giggle** · 12-11-2013, 08:38 PM

Hey Easy - let me know what you think about Quest. I'd be interested in your thoughts.
I bought a box of peanut butter flavor.

**austinite** · 12-11-2013, 08:43 PM

Break me off a piece of that KIT KAT bar!

**GirlyGymRat** · 12-11-2013, 09:10 PM

Think thin. 240 cal 9g fat 20 G protein. 10 net grams carb Not bad actually for 60 g bar.

**mockery** · 12-11-2013, 10:09 PM

PB & Jelly quest bar!

**sebaco2011** · 12-11-2013, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by mockery

PB & Jelly quest bar!

Yup quest bars are the best. I usually heat em up in the microwave for like 8 seconds.

**-KJ-** · 12-12-2013, 02:15 AM

Originally Posted by austinite

Break me off a piece of that KIT KAT bar!

Made me laugh lol

**tarmyg** · 12-12-2013, 02:27 AM

Peanut butter, heavy cream, whey, mix and form bars, put in fridge, Done!!!

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**DontTaseMeBro** · 12-12-2013, 07:44 AM

Great discussion and info. Thanks everybody. I'll try the quest and think thin (prob not kit kat - thx aust). I would rather eat whole natural foods but sometimes its either eat a bar with 25-40 grams of protein or totally miss my mark for the day.

**bikeral** · 12-12-2013, 08:22 AM

Protein bars = candy bar + protein powder

Aust had a great cake recipe for protein cake that I modified and made muffins out of.

2 cups Oats
2 cups egg whites
2 cups non fat cottage cheese
2 scoops protein powder

Put all in blender and pour into the cupcake molds. I use the paper liners. Oven 375 for 15 - 20 mins. You will need to experiment with your oven.

**austinite** · 12-12-2013, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by bikeral

Protein bars = candy bar + protein powder

Aust had a great cake recipe for protein cake that I modified and made muffins out of.

2 cups Oats
2 cups egg whites
2 cups non fat cottage cheese
2 scoops protein powder

Put all in blender and pour into the cupcake molds. I use the paper liners. Oven 375 for 15 - 20 mins. You will need to experiment with your oven.

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**bikeral** · 12-12-2013, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by austinite

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**austinite** · 12-12-2013, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by bikeral

Credit was duly noted as for the source of the recipe. No Cookies for you. bahahaha

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**DontTaseMeBro** · 12-12-2013, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by bikeral

Protein bars = candy bar + protein powder

Aust had a great cake recipe for protein cake that I modified and made muffins out of.

2 cups Oats
2 cups egg whites
2 cups non fat cottage cheese
2 scoops protein powder

Put all in blender and pour into the cupcake molds. I use the paper liners. Oven 375 for 15 - 20 mins. You will need to experiment with your oven.

looks a lot healthier than the Builder Bar i was chewing on when i started this thread!

**Flagg** · 12-12-2013, 09:57 AM

2 whole eggs, 2 spoons of natural peanut butter, teaspoon of vanilla extract, scoop and a half of whey protein powder, Stevia or sugar substitute. Mix and put 9- 12 balls on a tray with grease proof paper, cook for no longer than 10 mins. They should flatten out and you have lil protein cookies!

**GirlyGymRat** · 12-12-2013, 07:47 PM

U guys putting me to shame. I volunteer to blind taste test all of your fabulous homemade protein cookies. : )

**LbforLb152** · 12-12-2013, 07:59 PM

Quest bars are good but the cal count is off. Isn't it. Tried to stay away from protein bars when nearing competition times because of all the sugar and carbs.. But eas makes good ones as well

**M302_Imola** · 12-13-2013, 06:31 AM

You're right protein bars shouldn't be a staple, but if you get in a pinch Quest bars are where it is at! My favorite two flavors, and I've tried almost all of them, is choc chip cookie dough and their brand new flavor double choc chunk. Heat these babies up in the micro for 10 secs and it really improves the taste and texture. These bars are also very low carb. I always try to keep a bar with me, either in the car or in my gym bag. Try them out and you will thank me! Note: I am not a salesman for Quest

**DontTaseMeBro** · 12-13-2013, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by M302_Imola

You're right protein bars shouldn't be a staple, but if you get in a pinch Quest bars are where it is at! My favorite two flavors, and I've tried almost all of them, is choc chip cookie dough and their brand new flavor double choc chunk. Heat these babies up in the micro for 10 secs and it really improves the taste and texture. These bars are also very low carb. I always try to keep a bar with me, either in the car or in my gym bag. Try them out and you will thank me! Note: I am not a salesman for Quest

Thanks for the info. Sounds like quest is a favorite for those times when you just have to have something quick for the energy or protein. I certainly don't want to make bars a staple or even have one every couple of days, but sometimes I get a call that totally interrupts my eating schedule and its a protein bar or nothing. Gonna try some of the recipes this weekend, too.

**austinite** · 12-13-2013, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by GirlyGymRat

U guys putting me to shame. I volunteer to blind taste test all of your fabulous homemade protein cookies. : )

GGR, this is a family oriented place. Please...

**GirlyGymRat** · 12-13-2013, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by austinite

GGR, this is a family oriented place. Please...

Pls avoid the lounge then!!!!' Lol

**Giggle** · 12-13-2013, 01:56 PM

This is a GREAT thread! I can't wait to try out some of these ideas

**bikeral** · 12-13-2013, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by GirlyGymRat

Pls avoid the lounge then!!!!' Lol

Don't ever listen to aust.

Unless its about fat loss, steroids , AI and other ancillaries, or recipes. Besides that he has no idea what he is talking about.

**DontTaseMeBro** · 12-13-2013, 02:31 PM

More recipes for bars / muffins / cupcakes, etc would be great. Gonna try to make some up this weekend. I love to cook (one of my many diet pitfalls).

**GirlyGymRat** · 12-14-2013, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by austinite

GGR, this is a family oriented place. Please...

Omg Austin. BikerAl figured it out immediately but just dawned on me what you meant. That's just nasty!!! My mom would want to wash your mouth with soap!!! Nasty! Bad austinite. Bad boy. Timeout for you!!!

**tarmyg** · 12-15-2013, 01:13 AM

In terms of the best collection of Protein recipes nobody beats my favorite girl here Recipe Index | Chocolate Chilli Mango. Not only are her Protein stuff delicious but she makes it look awesome!

Thanks
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**GirlyGymRat** · 12-15-2013, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by tarmyg

In terms of the best collection of Protein recipes nobody beats my favorite girl here Recipe Index | Chocolate Chilli Mango. Not only are her Protein stuff delicious but she makes it look awesome!

Thanks
~T

This is a wonderful site!!! I may have to make some of the protein bars/cakes. Will have to purchase a few ingredients first. They do look yummy!!!

I wonder if these would be well received at the Christmas pot luck??? I always bring something healthier.

**DontTaseMeBro** · 12-16-2013, 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by GirlyGymRat

Omg Austin. BikerAl figured it out immediately but just dawned on me what you meant. That's just nasty!!! My mom would want to wash your mouth with soap!!! Nasty! Bad austinite. Bad boy. Timeout for you!!!

bwahaha

**Giggle** · 12-16-2013, 07:36 PM

That's funny GGR! I always bring healthy stuff to work too - but I've never thought to bring protein bars lol.

Originally Posted by GirlyGymRat

This is a wonderful site!!! I may have to make some of the protein bars/cakes. Will have to purchase a few ingredients first. They do look yummy!!!

I wonder if these would be well received at the Christmas pot luck??? I always bring something healthier.