Protein Bars

[Guest guest]

Someone ~2 weeks ago posted some recipes for protein

bars

oatmeal-protein bars and muffins. I tried the protein

bars and

there are really good. A little dry, but pretty good.

My office ate

them instead of the Friday doughnut hit. Don't know if

anyone

else tried them...Dianne

If indeed someone does have some recipes for something

good please email them to me. My email is

ccuda6@...

Thanks

C

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[Guest guest]

where can i get the receipe for the Ziv bars?? do you sell them?

[No, just like the Supertraining list, I provide that for nothing - I gave

the ingredients in my last post earlier today. You simply change proportions

to suit your personal taste. Mel Siff]

mike burgener,

bonsall, calif.

[Guest guest]

Also try the ProMax Chocolate Peanut Crunch - my favorite - tastes

like a Snickers to me!

Sometimes I warm my bar in the microwave JUST a few seconds - any

more and it tends to " puff up " and dry out and taste quite nasty -

works great with the Doctor's Low Carb Chocolate Brownie flavor!

Pat

20/30/50 ratio of fat/protein/carbs:

- Protein Blast bars in Mocha and Vanilla Swirl (any grocery store)

- Promax bars in Rocky Road (sport nutrition store -- TRY THIS ONE, I

SWEAR

IT'S A CANDY BAR IN DISGUISE!)

[Guest guest]

, I am in the same boat as you. Hubby is an Auto body Tech

and he has to have something he can eat with one hand while he works.

So the bars work out great, but this is only day 4 and he is already

saying he needs something else to switch back and forth with. So if

you find anything please pass it on to me!

Kim in Ohio

> Is there a way to make your own? And, if so, would it really save

any money?

> DH needs something to eat at work that he can carry in his pocket

for when

> he can't get back to his food. I am so proud of him for sticking

with it

> that I would like to do everything I can to help him out. But,

with two of

> us on the program and four boys to feed also, we don't have a lot

of extra

> money for MRBs and MRSs.

>

> Thanks,

> WA

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

here is one that i found ( not sure where) but have not tried them

1 c. raw oatmeal

1 1/2 chocolate protien powder ( 96 g. of protien total) vanilla

powder can be used instead

1/4 c. reduced fat creamy peanut butter

1/2 c. non fat dry milk powder ( do not add any additional water to

this)

2 egg whites, beaten

1/2 c. raisins

1/4 - 1/3 c. water

Mix all ingredients (except water) togerther in a bowl, gradually add

water to mixture ( mix is very gooey). Spray a 9x9 square pan with

cooking spray. Pour batter in pan and spread as best you can (

recommends wax paper to press it down so it evenly distributes ) bake

in a pre-heated 325 degree oven for 15 min. Let cool slightly: cut

into 8 bars

Nutritional stats per bar:

Cal.: 249

Protien: 24g.

Carbs: 24g.

fats: 6 g.

HTH,

Kim in Ohio

In , mhath@a... wrote:

> Is there a way to make your own? And, if so, would it really save

any money?

> DH needs something to eat at work that he can carry in his pocket

for when

> he can't get back to his food. I am so proud of him for sticking

with it

> that I would like to do everything I can to help him out. But,

with two of

> us on the program and four boys to feed also, we don't have a lot

of extra

> money for MRBs and MRSs.

>

> Thanks,

> WA

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Double batch:

3c chocolate protein powder (I use vanilla)

2c instant non-fat milk powder

1c oatmeal

1/2c natural peanut butter

1c raisins (I like dried cranberries for a change).

Mix into a stiff batter, shovel into a 8x16 casserole dish and

refrigerate. When sliced, it makes 16 gooey bars, but they become a

bit more solid within a few days. Halve it for 8 bars in an 8x8 pan.

I don't know the exact stats on these...I figured it out somewhere,

but one bar is equal to one balanced BFL meal.

[Guest guest]

Here's another recipe , though it also contains peanut butter. You

could substitute another nut butter (hazelnut, almond, macadamia) or maybe

tahini, or if you can't eat nuts in general perhaps just add extra cream

cheese, and if it's low fat cc then you'll also be cutting down on the fat

content of the bars.

I haven't made this one yet by the way, just went collecting recipes one day

on the net and don't know where this one came from. The extra cream cheese

would also pull your carbs up.

Low-carb Protein Bar

1/3 c soy protein isolate

1/2 c oats

1/4 c dry skim milk

2 tbsp cocoa

12 sweetner packets

1 tbsp cream cheese

1/4 c natural peanut butter

1/4 c flavoured coffee

skim milk , approx. 1/4 c

Mix pb, cheese and coffee, nuke for 30 seconds. Combine dry ingredients and

slowy add to wet, mixing w/ a fork. Mixture should be very difficult to mix,

stiff. Add skim milk drop by drop until all dry mixutre is mixed in and

moist. Press into pam-sprayed flat pan. Makes 8 bars, per bar:

106.9 kcals, 10.2 protein, 7.7 carbs (minus fibre), 4.5 g fat.

if you try this i would love to know how it goes..

cheers,

jo

Thanks. Do you think I could make it without the peanut butter? And, would

that have a big affect on the nutritional value? We don't do peanut butter,

so I don't have any around to check its stats.

Thanks again,

WA

In a message dated 1/9/2003 6:38:10 AM Pacific Standard Time,

writes:

> Re: Protein Bars

>

> here is one that i found ( not sure where) but have not tried them

> 1 c. raw oatmeal

> 1 1/2 chocolate protien powder ( 96 g. of protien total) vanilla

> powder can be used instead

> 1/4 c. reduced fat creamy peanut butter

> 1/2 c. non fat dry milk powder ( do not add any additional water to

> this)

> 2 egg whites, beaten

> 1/2 c. raisins

> 1/4 - 1/3 c. water

>

> Mix all ingredients (except water) togerther in a bowl, gradually add

> water to mixture ( mix is very gooey). Spray a 9x9 square pan with

> cooking spray. Pour batter in pan and spread as best you can (

> recommends wax paper to press it down so it evenly distributes ) bake

> in a pre-heated 325 degree oven for 15 min. Let cool slightly: cut

> into 8 bars

> Nutritional stats per bar:

> Cal.: 249

> Protien: 24g.

> Carbs: 24g.

> fats: 6 g.

>

[Guest guest]

Detour bars are by far the best. I buy them at a local nutrition

store for about $2.00 each. They also curb the sweet tooth.

> Anyone list their favorites, and a cheap place to get them?? Do

you

> find you eat atleast one a day...or is that too often?

>

> Thanks!!

> A 2nd week-er, NICOLE

[Guest guest]

My favorites are Zone, either Chocolate Mint or Fudge Graham...currently at

..97 at Target. Savon often has sales on them.

> > Anyone list their favorites, and a cheap place to get them?? Do

>you

> > find you eat atleast one a day...or is that too often?

> >

> > Thanks!!

> > A 2nd week-er, NICOLE

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I like Zone bars. Chocolate mint and Chocolate Peanut butter are the best. There

is some concern about the no. of carbs in these though. I think if you ate one

along with a portion of cottage cheese they'd be a-ok. I also like EAS

AdvantEdge bars. Cookies and cream and choc brownie are good. I usually eat one

with a piece of fruit in the afternoon. Found 'em at Sam's for $14 a box of 12.

Zone at Walmart $5 for a box of 5. These EAS aren't nearly as awesome as the

Zone but they grow on you and you need a lot of H2O to get them down, so you are

getting that in too.

I ordered some Detour bars last night. Everybody raves about them.

angie

Re: Protein Bars

Detour bars are by far the best. I buy them at a local nutrition

store for about $2.00 each. They also curb the sweet tooth.

> Anyone list their favorites, and a cheap place to get them?? Do

you

> find you eat atleast one a day...or is that too often?

>

> Thanks!!

> A 2nd week-er, NICOLE

[Guest guest]

I wouldn't really call the Zone bars " protein " bars--they are

relatively low in protein and high in sugar. There are much better

choices, in my opinion, such as Myoplex Carb Sense bars with 29

grams of protein and 0 grams of sugar and the same number of

calories as Zone bars.

> My favorites are Zone, either Chocolate Mint or Fudge

Graham...currently at

> .97 at Target. Savon often has sales on them.

>

>

>

>

> > > Anyone list their favorites, and a cheap place to get them??

Do

> >you

> > > find you eat atleast one a day...or is that too often?

> > >

> > > Thanks!!

> > > A 2nd week-er, NICOLE

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

That is probably too high if they are all sugars. Sometimes that

amount of carbs listed are the non-impact type which don't effect

your blood sugar and should be disregarded. Maybe when you finish

these you could look for some whose sugar content is a lot less. Try

to shoot for 5 or less grams of sugar. Even 10 or less is acceptable.

Stasia

[Guest guest]

On Sat, 04 Oct 2003 22:33:16 -0000, vicki wrote:

>hi all- i have a question. i love protein bars and they are soft and

>a great source to get in alot of protein. thing is, the only ones i

>can find are chocolate coated and right now, chocolate leaves my

>tummy kind of sour. anyone know of any protein bars that are not

>covered in chocolate??

>

Vicki,

If you have a Trader Joe's nearby, check them out. They have a large

selection of protein bars by many different makers. I've been munching on

some with yogurt on the outside, but they also have some without any

outside coating.

Jerry

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/19/2004 1:43:45 PM Eastern Standard Time,

writes:

Regarding yucky tasting protien bars... I have discovered Detour

bars. They are cheaper than EAS (96 cents at Wal Mart) and they

taste like a candy bar. YUMMY!

Someone else had mentioned Detour bars a few weeks ago. I saw one at the

7-11 and picked a couple up. I hadn't seen them anywhere else. When I first

opened it I thought it was going to be good. It was heavy/solid so I figured it

was substantial. When I first bit into it, again I thought... hey this isn't

bad. But after a few bites I thought it was yucky. For me it had a bad after

taste. And the texture in my mouth as it broke down was thick and pastey. I

couldn't finish it. I've tried them a few more times but I was disappointed.

There really is a big difference of opinion. Like someone else had said...

everyone's taste buds are different.

I still haven't tried the Odyssey or Zanzibar which were also recommended on

this list. I haven't seen them at the health food store, drug store or

grocery store yet

K.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/20/2004 9:42:47 PM Eastern Standard Time,

srkearns@... writes:

> Detour bars a few weeks ago. I saw one at the

> 7-11 and picked a couple up. I hadn't seen them anywhere else. When I

> first

> opened it I thought it was going to be good. It was heavy/solid so I

> figured it

> was substantial. When I first bit into it, again I thought... hey this

> isn't

> bad. But after a few bites I thought it was yucky.

I just tried one today. I was at walmart and needed to eat. I didn't like

it at all. It tasted way too sweet. I felt sick after eating it from all the

sugar in the bar. I know it says 6 grams of sugar, but it tasted very sugary

to me. I regretted eating it. I will stick to my EAS Advantage carb control

bars with an apple. Much more enjoyable! I am going out of town this week

and hoping to stick fairly close to BFL standards. I am bringng my own weights

with me and my hotel has a running track so I should be set for exercise.

Eating is what will be a struggle. I am going to go cook some chicken and eggs

in

a few minutes. I hope not to gain any weight, because my contest at the gym

ends next week. Wish me luck! Enjoy your week everyone.

[Guest guest]

EAS Carb Control bars have 21g of carbs and 24g of protien, you don't

need an apple with it it is considered a complete meal.

[Guest guest]

I think the confusion is because on the wrapper they say " 4g of

impact carbs " . The total carb count may be 22g, but only 4g have an

impact on your insulin levels.

The carb sense powder only has 9g in total, so would be OK to add

something else to, especially if you split the packet in half like I

do!

> EAS Carb Control bars have 21g of carbs and 24g of protien, you

don't

> need an apple with it it is considered a complete meal.

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/21/2004 12:34:00 AM Eastern Standard Time,

livernspleen@... writes:

> EAS Carb Control bars have 21g of carbs and 24g of protien, you don't

> need an apple with it it is considered a complete meal.

>

>

There are only 4 net carbs, so you do need an apple with them.

[Guest guest]

> I recently purchased some Protein Bars from Costco that are

actually

> pretty good. They are called " Avid Source " , and they say Caramel

> Peanut Roll on them. No chocolate on them.

>

> Calories 200

> Total Fat 5 g

> Total Carb 18 g

> Dietary Fiber 1 g

> Sugar 7 g

> Protein 20 g

>

> The first ingredient is Avid Protein Blend (Soy Protein Isolate,

> Whey Protein Isolate, and Milk Protein Isolate).

>

> Judy E in Eureka

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the other ones from costco that are yummy, are the Zone bars. high

in carbs but yummy. 16g of protein

vicki

[Guest guest]

> I recently purchased some Protein Bars from Costco that are

actually

> pretty good. They are called " Avid Source " , and they say Caramel

> Peanut Roll on them. No chocolate on them.

>

> Calories 200

> Total Fat 5 g

> Total Carb 18 g

> Dietary Fiber 1 g

> Sugar 7 g

> Protein 20 g

>

> The first ingredient is Avid Protein Blend (Soy Protein Isolate,

> Whey Protein Isolate, and Milk Protein Isolate).

>

> Judy E in Eureka

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the other ones from costco that are yummy, are the Zone bars. high

in carbs but yummy. 16g of protein

vicki

[Guest guest]

> the other ones from costco that are yummy, are the Zone bars. high

> in carbs but yummy. 16g of protein

>

> vicki

Hi Vicki,

I carry the protein bars in my purse so I never stop at fast food

places anymore. If I need something to eat while I'm out, instead

of a burger or fries for lunch, I'll have the protein bar. Funny, a

couple of years ago I never would consider doing that, I sure have

changed. It's been very gradual though, I still have " head "

problems when it comes to food like that, I still think I want it,

but if I go in and look at the menu, nothing sounds good. I'm over

a year out, so this has taken me a while to adjust.

The Zone bars are good also. And I also like the Balance Gold bars,

they have a lot of protein too, but more carbs than the Avid.

Judy E in Eureka

[Guest guest]

No.

ABO Specifics Inc. - http://www.foodforyourblood.com

protein bars

Hi,

Are there any protein bars that fit the requirements of this meal plan

for O's?

Thanks, Carolyn

[Guest guest]

None are ideal, but I've found 3 that are close:

Organic Food Bar, Original

Ingredients: Organic (O) Almond Butter, O Date Paste, O Honey, O

Brown Rice Protein, O Raisins, O Flax Sprout Powder, O Soy Sprout

Powder, O Quinoa Sprout Powder, O Sesame Seeds

300 cal, 14 g protein

Builder's Bar, Chocolate

Ingredients: Soy Protein Isolate, Chicory Syrup, O Brown Rice Syrup,

O Evaporated Cane Juice, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, O Rolled Oats,

Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa, O Soy Protein Concentrate, Vegetable

Glycerine, Natural Flavors, O Dry Roasted Almonds, Rice Starch, Cocoa

Butter, Inulin, O Milled Flaxseed, Oat Fiber, Organic Sunflower Oil,

Soy Lecithin, Salt plus a long list of vitamins and minerals

270 cal, 20 g protein

Mojo Bar, Fruit Nut Crunch

Ingredients: Almonds, O Brown Rice syrup, Soy Rice Crisps, Dried

Apricots, Dried Cranberries, O Dried Apples, Rice Flour, O Dry

Roasted soybeans, Dried Cherries, O Tapioca Starch, O Oat Syrup, O

Sunflower Seed Oil, Sea Salt, Natural Vitamin E

190 cal, 8g protein

Several of the Clif bar energy bars with organic ingredients are

close. The Mojo and Builder's bar are also from the Clif bar

people. I like the Builder's bar because of the high protein

content. The organic food bar is probably the most legal.

Cheryl

> Hi,

>

> Are there any protein bars that fit the requirements of this meal

plan for O's?

>

> Thanks, Carolyn

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

>Several of the Clif bar energy bars with organic ingredients are

>close. The Mojo and Builder's bar are also from the Clif bar

>people. I like the Builder's bar because of the high protein

>content. The organic food bar is probably the most legal.

>

>Cheryl

Not a protein bar, but I've seen some bars that only have compliant

ingredients. And usually no more than 5 at that. They use dates as

the base and nuts and dried fruit. Can't remember the manufacturer

right now.

[Guest guest]

here's a recipe I found

If you threw in some O compliant protein powder, you'd have a great snack

* Exported from MasterCook *

type O energy balls or bars

Recipe By :Alegre Ramos (ramos@...)

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories :

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

-------- ------------ --------------------------------

2 oz dates -- roughly chopped

2 oz prunes -- roughly chopped

1 oz pumpkin seeds, raw

1 oz walnuts

1 oz flax seed -- ground

2 oz raisin

2 oz dried apricots -- roughly chopped

Approx 2 Tbs water

Approx 2 oz sesame seeds

Put the dates, prunes, pumpkin seeds, walnuts & LSA/flaxseed into food

processor. Process till fruit is mashed and nuts & seeds are roughly chopped

(or till all pureed together, if you prefer a smoother texture). Add

sultanas/raisins & apricots and process till just combined. Add just enough

water to bind together (about 2 Tbs)

Roll spoonfuls of the mixture in sesame seeds till well coated. Chill. Makes

about 20 small balls (I eat 2-3 at once for a small snack) or could be made

into 10 bigger balls.

:To make bars : (not as fiddly)

Stir the sesame seeds into the mixture and press into a tin that has been

lined with baking paper or lightly greased. Chill. Can then be cut into

whatever size you want. This amount fills a tray about 5 " by 9 " , but the

recipe could easily be doubled or tripled.

Description:

" Dried fruit, nut & seed snack, sweet but not as sickly as some bought

bars. Inspired by Energy Balls sold in Homestead Health Shop, "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 127 Calories; 5g Fat (31.2% calories

from fat); 3g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

4mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Fat.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0