Protein bars? any unDIRT like.

Thanks I will check the online store out, this one is new to me.

Jenny

Unfortunately, basically all commercially sold protein bars are either unpleasing to the tastebuds and relatively healthy, or very pleasing to the palate but full of fat and sugar. If you have the patience the best way to go is to make your own bars. Look up so recipes on google or youtube using "homemade protein bars" as your keywords, or experiment on your own. The base of protein bars should be oatmeal, mixed with plain protein isolate which you can find online. You can then add either applesauce (natural with no sugar added) or canned pumpkin, some cinnamon and nutmeg, whatever you choose to sweeten the mixture with, whether it be honey, splenda, or something else (other than sugar!), and just enough water to moisten the mixture. Then you simply spread the mixture into a square or rectangular baking pan and bake at about 350 for 15 minutes or more if needed (depending on how moist you made the mixture). This is a pretty simple recipe and can be modified with whatever else you'd like. It make take a bit more work, but at least you know what's going into your protein bars (and more imporantly, what's NOT going into them!)

Thanks, I actually never thought of making my own.  I look up some recipes

Thanks Bunches, Jenny

I like the Adkin bars. Also www.vitalady.com has a great list and you can get samples

Don't know if you have a Costco close but I actually enjoy their protein bars. Check 'em out!

No costco here.....I wish but thanks, wish I had a trader joes too

Jenny

I have been including Luna Bars in my daily routine (I'm pre-surgery) and they are FANTASTIC! So much so I only bring one to work with me or I'd have two. I've had the Lemon Zest, the Chocolate Peppermint Stick, and the Chocolate Dipped Coconut.

They have a protein version which I haven't seen at Trader Joe's so I might order online and try those out.

I will have to try those.  I have seen them before, how is the sugar count on them?  I am having my surgery today so I wont be having them for awhile but might need to give them a try after.  thanks Jenny

The Luna Bars are under 200 calories as well:

Luna Bar (Lemon Zest):

• Amount/Serving  %  DV*
• Total Fat 5g  8%
• Sat. Fat 2.5g  10%
• Trans Fat 0g  None
• Cholesterol 0mg  0%
• Sodium 115mg  5%
• Potassium 110mg  3%
• Total Carb. 27g  9%
• Dietary Fiber 3g  12%
• Insoluble Fiber 0g  None
• Sugars 13g  None
• Other Carb. 11g  None
• Protein 9g  18%

  Luna Protein (Chocolate):

• Amount/Serving % DV*
• Total Fat 6g 9%
• Sat. Fat 3.5g 18%
• Trans Fat 0g None
• Cholesterol 5mg 2%
• Sodium 220mg 9%
• Potassium 130mg 4%
• Total Carb. 21g 7%
• Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
• Insoluble Fiber 1g None
• Sugars 13g None
• Other Carb. 5g None
• Protein 12g 24%