Help with lightening up this recipe
I found a link to a recipe for OMG Almond Joy Protein bars:
http://www.healthcentral.com/obesity/c/276918/135720/loss-ma intenance
It looks delicious, has a really nice punch of protein and very little carbs when compared to a lot of other bars. Unfortunately, its really heavy in calories and (to me) fat.
What are some ways that I can lighten up some of the ingredients? Because there's no real cooking/baking involved, are my options very limited on trimming this down a bit? Thanks!
Nutrition information:
273 calories, 18 grams protein, 8 grams carbohydrates, and 21 grams fat per bar
http://www.healthcentral.com/obesity/c/276918/135720/loss-ma intenance
It looks delicious, has a really nice punch of protein and very little carbs when compared to a lot of other bars. Unfortunately, its really heavy in calories and (to me) fat.
What are some ways that I can lighten up some of the ingredients? Because there's no real cooking/baking involved, are my options very limited on trimming this down a bit? Thanks!
Nutrition information:
273 calories, 18 grams protein, 8 grams carbohydrates, and 21 grams fat per bar
Ingredients
- 1 square unsweetened Baker's chocolate
- 2 Tbls. Butter
- 2 Tbls. heavy cream
- 3 packets of Stevia*
- 3 scoops Syntrax Nectar Protein Powder Chocolate Truffle
- 1 c. chopped raw almonds
- 1/2 c. unsweetened shredded coconu
- 2 Tbls. Sugar-free DaVinci almond syrup (or SF vanilla, or SF coconut)
Directions
- Place chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe dish and microwave 1 min. Do not overheat! Remove from oven and stir until completely melted.
- Add Stevia and cream and stir until incorporated.
- Add protein powder, almonds, coconut and stir well.
- Add the syrup and mix thoroughly. The "dough" will become stiff and you may have to knead it with your hands.
- Line a bread loaf pan with plastic wrap and press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan.
- Chill until firm. Cut into 6 large bars. Keep refrigerated or store in zip-lock bags and freeze.
Getting back on track 10yrs later after a REGAIN of approx 35lbs
Surgery weight: 277lbs Goal/maintenance weight: 135lbs
Surgery weight: 277lbs Goal/maintenance weight: 135lbs
I did some experimenting the other night and ended up adding 2 scoops of protein powder (I used Any Whey unflavored protein instead of Syntrax). In addition, I used half the butter and almonds. I also swapped (and slightly increased the amount of) skim milk for the heavy cream.
I got it down to 208 calories per 6 bars (18g protein, 13g fat, 4 net carbs).
If I cut it into 8 bars, the calorie count goes down to 156 (14g protein, 10g fat, and 3 net carbs)!
The bars are sooo yummy! My husband was BEGGING me to let him lick the bowl!
I got it down to 208 calories per 6 bars (18g protein, 13g fat, 4 net carbs).
If I cut it into 8 bars, the calorie count goes down to 156 (14g protein, 10g fat, and 3 net carbs)!
The bars are sooo yummy! My husband was BEGGING me to let him lick the bowl!
Getting back on track 10yrs later after a REGAIN of approx 35lbs
Surgery weight: 277lbs Goal/maintenance weight: 135lbs
Surgery weight: 277lbs Goal/maintenance weight: 135lbs