Posted by 
Jacqueline S
in Sports Nutrition
In the interests of science, research, sports nutrition and general greediness, I am currently trying out a whole host of different protein bars.
Personally, despte my best endeavours, I cannot consume the quantity of protein I need each day - working on 1g of protein per 1lb of body weight. I have shakes, I eat meat, nuts, yoghurt etc., and I love protein bars. However, not all protein bars are made with 'health' in mind and are quite hefty on calories and carbs.
So, with this in mind, I am in search of a low carb, high protein, tasty protein bar that is not stuffed full of artificial shite. If I can find a commercial bar, all to the good, however, I know I will end up making my own and so I am search of some really good recipes.
If you have any recipes or suggestions, please advise, I will try them ALL (in the interests of research obv!).
Protein bars are expensive but I just don't have the time to bake them really, trying to manage so many things already in my life, my favourites were from Holland and barrett: http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=3452&MCatID=5&prodid=3192&cid=327&sid=0
1:1 protein carb ratio and low fat. And taste great compared to others, actually taste very light. I love them.
Posted by
Adrian K
on 20 Apr 2012 at 10:03 AM
Yes I like the protein plus bars also - but as you say pricy for an everyday. I might be tempted to do a spreadsheet (I know sad!) with nutritional content, price, taste and an extra column for the little 'extra's they give you - some cause flatulance and others GM ingredients.
Posted by
Jacqueline S
on 20 Apr 2012 at 11:27 AM
Trek bars are fab, get them at holland and Barrett. Full of good stuff.
I would love to make my own, lactose free ones
Posted by
Amanda B
on 20 Apr 2012 at 11:36 AM
Jax, Andie in Swansea has been making protein bars which she brought to the Pen-y-fan last week and seemed to go down well with fellow FFers. I didn't try them cos I can't stand peanut butter. I think she FB'd me the recipe, I'll go find. I think she said they freeze well too, so you can make a batch up in advance.
Posted by
Ruth C
on 21 Apr 2012 at 1:07 PM
Jax, Andie in Swansea has been making protein bars which she brought to the Pen-y-fan last week and seemed to go down well with fellow FFers. I didn't try them cos I can't stand peanut butter. I think she FB'd me the recipe, I'll go find. I think she said they freeze well too, so you can make a batch up in advance.
Sounds good. I will make them, taste them and add the results to my spreadsheet! I eat peanut butter from a spoon....
Posted by
Jacqueline S
on 21 Apr 2012 at 3:09 PM
in reply to Ruth C
I enjoy Protien Bars as well, I always loved the "Supreme" Brand. But bars are expensive in general. I like the concept of home made (especially since I eat Paleo now ) I also add liquid Egg Whites to my shake for added protien.
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