Making Protein Bars for Dummies (Pictorial)

[RazorMK]

Don't really understand what your saying. All the ingredients were measured using A standard US cup, which is about 236 ml. Volume is volume. How do you guys measure volume over there? What does it say on a bottle of water for example?

its confusing because we measure in grams here in europe

[Shea_G]

its confusing because we measure in grams here in europe

Even liquids? Weird, I could try to figure out the weight of each if you would like. Or you could just use a coffee cup as equal to one cup, should work fine.

[ArabF]

Why not just mix all the peanuts instead of 1/3? I can't imagine having them on top would be any different than inside, especially since you're just pressing them down anyways, would also cut down on a step and a little prep time.

Maybe it's to give them that granola bar feel. I love crunchy peanut butter, but I don't like OD'ing on peanuts. Would the calorie count/nutrients change if I used crunchy PB instead of creamy? I don't think it's that big a deal.

Other than that, thumbs up to a great recipe.

[mgotter]

Maybe it's to give them that granola bar feel. I love crunchy peanut butter, but I don't like OD'ing on peanuts. Would the calorie count/nutrients change if I used crunchy PB instead of creamy? I don't think it's that big a deal.

Other than that, thumbs up to a great recipe.

Yeah but still, you would get the crunch from the peanuts whether they're mixed into it or just pressed into the top.

Generally crunchy/creamy peanut butter has the same nutritional information, at least from the same brand, only real variation you would see is from brand to brand since the added ingredients will probably vary slightly.

[homicidal_misc]

Did this today and it's in the fridge. Judging by the taste of the batter, should be delicious. Reps.

[NaLLa8705]

how gooey are these? in the past i have had a hard time taking them on the go

I have layed it in the fridge for 6 hours now, it still isnt even near hard its soft. What did i do wrong? should i drop it in the freezer for 30 mins?

Mine came out really gooey even after a night in the fridge. :/

Didnt use peanuts... (didnt have any) Problem?

Ended up freezing them. NOT BAD!

[Shea_G]

Ive used crunchy PB before, it was just as good, maybe even a bit better.

I put 2/3 cups of peanuts as a covering because I find you can really taste the peanuts better. Ive tried it both ways and its the way I found it to be better.

As for not using peanuts it would throw off the wet:dry igredients but not that much that it can't be done. If they are too gooey than let them sit/dry out a bit more. The batch I made in the original post with the exact amount of ingredients listed came out great. You can hold them by the very end and they wont droop at all & they wont stick to your fingers. After a couple batches you'll know the consistency when mixing that works. They should be very thick when mixing.

[awahl63]

Good write up...enjoy the reps

[0680496]

great thread...thanks op

[RazorMK]

Even liquids? Weird, I could try to figure out the weight of each if you would like. Or you could just use a coffee cup as equal to one cup, should work fine.

nah im good ill use a cup too for this

[whine]

Will definately try these out, thank you vry much!

Would like to experience more with nuts instead of oats for a more low carb approach.

[Shea_G]

Will definately try these out, thank you vry much!

Would like to experience more with nuts instead of oats for a more low carb approach.

Thats the beauty of these, they are very customizeable to your desires. I have added walnuts before to get some O-3's, they added some variety aswell. You could also add another cup of protein power and take a cup away of oats to change the p:c ratio.

[falconrb23]

anything u could use instead of pb? its hard to fit anything with it into my micros...

[Shea_G]

anything u could use instead of pb? its hard to fit anything with it into my micros...

I personally havn't, the pb acts as the glue that holds it all together. If you can think of something else that works post it up.

[ArabF]

I used enough ingredients for a couple bars because I didn't want to waste an entire batch just to help me get the quantities right. I added some diced bananas for a little extra nutrients and used ON Cookies & Cream Whey. I know there's some mixed views on that particular flavor but I tried some after I was done mixing and it was the tastiest thing ever. I did use crunchy peanut butter though, and according to the packaging it has 3 grams of sugar total. Will that be a problem?

[Killshot1]

i just made some other 'bake style' protein bars the other day. they turned out horrible, like tough hockey pucks filled with fiber, and nasty tasting. The sad part is i waisted 2 cups (full measuring cups) of myofusion, and 1/2 cup of natty peanut butter D;

[Boochi]

Long time lurker 1st time poster.

Just made a batch and looking forward to trying them tomorrow.

Cheers.

[Crash67]

so these were awesome, but after less than a week they got mold on them, i was really upset because i liked them, i had them covered in plastic wrap

what did i do wrong, and would it be possible to make these in smaller batches

[deadpool9]

I think I will definately make these, maybe with old fashioned oats instead and add some blueberries and cashews.

[deadpool9]

so these were awesome, but after less than a week they got mold on them, i was really upset because i liked them, i had them covered in plastic wrap

what did i do wrong, and would it be possible to make these in smaller batches

Maybe wrap them individually and leave in fridge?

[silverlining84]

Awesome post. I'll give this a try on the weekend

[Deodand]

Came out great! Thanks! I made a second batch without PB and substituted instead some molasses with a hint of malt and cinnamon aswell as a touch of honey. Came out just as good if not better than the PB ones

[OfficerCartman]

Great post, still wondering about this though...

great work, but a quick question, does the expiration date of the milk matter?

[camlam]

Repped
Going to make them this weekend.

[weltweitefurcht]

I can't wait to try this using Almond butter (I hate peanut butter)

I use unflavored whey isolate straight from a farm too

[adamrochester]

going to give this a shot bro thanks

[L0GiK]

Can't check images ATM but verry intrigued. Subbed.

EDIT: awesome work, going to get ingredients im missin right now!

[AdamDye86]

These look great. Gonna get a batch together tomorrow.

[L0GiK]

its confusing because we measure in grams here in europe

this is news to me ... pretty sure every bottle / cup ive ever seen says ml/l lol

[jmal2000]

So yea I just made this from this guide. I forgot to put the tin on the baking sheet. FML?