Make Your Own Protein Bars?

[Jachut 487]

I have never really eaten Protein bars or drank shakes and mouthed off about it quite a lot here - how I dont think you need tons of Protein (still dont) but I have had to see a dietician for other dietary issues and she recommended I get more protein than I do (some days only 50 grams). I loathe Protein Bars - they taste like candles - but I just cant get more protein from what I eat without a ton of saturated fat!

So I have been having Bounce Balls - I dont know if you have them. They are DELICIOUS - fudgy and covered with nuts, and contain a good quality whey protein for the peanut and almond versions and taste like something home made -none of that waxy tasteless Protein Bar experience. And they dont contain such a list of chemicals as protein bars tend to.

I have looked into making quinoa ones too as I have some quinoa and didnt really liked it cooked - how did they turn out?

those Breakfast Cookies intrigue me - I'd swap the butter for a healthy Omega 3 spread - but they intrigue me enough to give the recipe a try! I could make them gluten free.

[Jachut 487]

I don't calorie count or Protein count. I focus on healthy whole foods. I guess the term for it is , "clean eating". Almonds are really healthy and eating chocolate actually helps me to not feel deprived so I don't snack so much. Actually lots of Protein Bars have choc chips!

-Cordelia, banded 1/08

at home, I just go to the pantry, grab a few walnuts, grab a few choc chips and eat!