Are you tired of store-bought protein bars with ingredients you can't pronounce, why not try making your own at home? In this article, we'll explore homemade protein bar recipes that not only cater to your nutritional needs but also tantalize your taste buds. Let's dive into the world of DIY nutrition with some delightful and homemade protein bar recipes!
The benefits of homemade protein bars
When you make your own protein bars, you have complete control over the ingredients. No preservatives, artificial flavors, or hidden sugars – just wholesome, quality components that you choose yourself. This ensures that your snack is not only delicious but also tailored to your dietary preferences and restrictions.
Furthermore, homemade protein bars can be a cost-effective alternative to the store-bought protein bars. Buying protein bars regularly can add up, but creating your own allows you to buy ingredients in bulk, saving you money in the long run. Plus, the satisfaction of creating something from scratch is an added bonus!
At Nordic Nutrition we offer our soft and silky protein bars with the flavors of orange and hazelnut. We guarantee you will love them!
Homemade protein bar recipe
Peanut butter protein bar recipe
This recipe for peanut butter protein bars takes approx 25 minutes and the quantity in the recipe is 10 bars.
Ingredients:
- 250 grams oats
- 2 scoops protein powder
- 75 grams dates
- 100 grams peanut butter
- 0.5 deciliters syrup - or honey
- 40 grams cocoa powder
- 0.5 deciliters milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon spoon flaxseeds
Instructions:
- Add oats and blend them into a coarse flour.
- Add the dates and blend further. Then, add protein powder, cocoa powder, syrup, and peanut butter. Blend it all together and add milk gradually.
- Add chia seeds and flaxseeds, and stir everything thoroughly.
- Add the mixture to a cake pan and press it flat and smooth. Put it in the refrigerator or freezer to set.
- Take it out of the refrigerator and cut the mixture into bars.
- Now they are ready to be enjoyed.
These homemade protein bars are not only healthy and nutritious, but they also allow for variation of ingredients based on your personal preferences. Enjoy making your own delicious protein bars.
