I have begun a rigorous exercise routine….P90X. It’s hard and requires more calories and protein than I am used to eating. Of course the P90X people sell protein bars for you to eat, but I do not want to pay $15.95 + $5.95 shipping for 12 bars! That’s almost $2 a piece. OUCH! No way! I searched the web and modified a recipe to make my own. They are so good to0. I have been eating one everyday to up my calorie and protein intake. Dallas likes them as well and has been taking them in his lunches. I haven’t calculated out the cost, but I know it’s not $2 each!
Homemade Protein Bars
4 cups oatmeal
3/4 c unsweetened applesauce (I used my homemade applesauce from the freezer)
7 scoops protein powder (I use EAS Vanilla, since they sell it in huge bags at Sam’s Club)
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup chia seeds (I got mine from amazon
1 cup chunky peanut butter
3 tsp cinnamon
1 cup craisins
Mix everything together. It will be thick. Spread in 9 x 13 pan and press down. Refrigerate for 30 min or so. Cut into 16 bars. Wrap in wax paper. I store mine in the freezer for freshness and pull one out as I need it.
In case you want it:
301 calories
13 g fat
6.5 g fiber
33.5 g carbs
12.4 g sugar
17.6 g protein
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