Protein Bars

So often I get girls asking:

" what is a good protein bar, that you would recommend?"

Honestly, not many. Most are high sugar and are just a protein infused candy bar that are hard to digest and so many ingredients you can't pronounce. If you are in a pinch they are better than a Big Mac, but IMHO they should not be a regular snack item.

UNLESS you make your own. The following recipe is simple 5-7 ingredients and you can pronounce them ALL lol! :P

This is my new favorite recipe for homemade protein bars. I make 2 different versions, a lean version and a post workout version. I adapted this just a bit from a reader submitted recipe in Muscle & Fitness Hers.

What I love about this recipe is that is is low sugar no honey , brown sugar etc.

Homemade Protein Bars - Lean Version
2 Cups Oatmeal
4 Scoops chocolate protein
½ Cup Peanut Butter
2 T Ground Flax Seed
½ Cups water

Mix all ingredients evenly in a bowl until forms a paste.
Press into a 9x9 pan lined with wax paper and level evenly.
Refrigerate.
Cut into 8 equal portions. Keep refrigerated.

NUTRITIONAL INFO
245 Calories per bar
Protein 20.5g
Carbs 17g
Fat 11.25g

Homemade Protein Bars - Post Workout Version
2 Cups Oatmeal
6 Scoops Chocolate Protein
½ Cup Peanut Butter
2 T Ground Flax Seed
½ cup Dried Currants
½ Cup Sliced Almonds
½ - ¾ Cups Water

Mix all ingredients evenly in a bowl until forms a paste add water gradually until desired consistency.
Press into a 9x9 pan lined with wax paper and level evenly.
Refrigerate.
Cut into 8 equal portions. Keep refrigerated.

NUTRITIONAL INFO
333.75 Calories per bar
Protein 28.75g
Carbs 24g
Fat 13.25g

which is which ? ?

On the left: I made yummy oatmeal macaroons cookies for my kids lunches this morning, sugar, butter, milk, coco, oats yummmmyyy my FAVORITE childhood cookie!!

. . . BUT the protein bars on the RIGHT are a much healthier choice and satisfy my craving! :)