Protein Bars, aka Energy Bars. They end up making a great post workout snack, and are definitely much healthier than junk food for that quick energy boost.
But, not only are they expensive, but many of them make you feel like you’re chewing on shoe leather! Here’s an easy-t0-make protein bar recipe, which is much healther than the store-bought versions (as well as much more inexpensive). High protein, low fat, low carb, and the flaxmeal also gives you all important Omega 3’s. And, a bonus – they also won’t leave you feeling like your jaw got a workout eating them!
Ingredients
- 6 scoops vanilla whey protein power
- 6 egg whites (or, 1/2 of an 8oz. carton of egg whites)
- 1 cup vanilla soy milk
- 2 cups flax meal (you can find this in the natural foods isle)
- 1 cup Splenda (or Stevia)
- 1 tbs baking powder
- 1 tbs vanilla extract
- Cinnamon to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients except the soy milk, adding soy until the batter is the consistancy of pancake batter. Pour into greased baking pan, and bake for about 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool, and cut into bars. Keep cut bars refrigerated – and they’ll keep for up to a week!
Nutritional Information (estimated): Serving Size: 1 bar, Servings per recipe: 16, Fat: 14g, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 29g, Fiber: 11g
