Homemade Healthy Protein Bar Recipes

Shakeology Breakfast Bars

These chocolatey, fiber-rich, vegan-friendly bars will help keep you satiated until lunchtime.

Total Time: 10 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: None
Yield: 12 servings, 1 bar each

Ingredients:
4 scoops Chocolate Vegan Shakeology
2 cups quick-cooking old-fashioned oats
½ cup unsweetened grated coconut
¼ cup chopped raw walnuts
¼ cup raisins
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
½ cup all-natural smooth peanut butter

Preparation:
1. Combine Shakeology, oats, coconut, walnuts, and raisins in a large mixing bowl; mix well.
2. Add almond milk and peanut butter to mixture; mix well with clean hands.
3. Press mixture into 8x8-inch baking pan; cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
4. Cut into 12 bars.

Nutritional Information (per serving): 

Calories: 224

Fat: 12 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 152 mg

Carbohydrate: 21 g

Fiber: 5 g

Sugar: 6 g

Protein: 10 g

Shakeology Sunshine Bars

Chocolate, honey, and bananas blend together to create this delicious snack.

Total Time: 3 hrs., 10 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: None
Yield: 10 bars

Ingredients:
2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology
1 cup egg white powder
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 Tbsp. wheat germ
2 Tbsp. flax seed
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
¼ cup raw honey
¼ cup all-natural almond butter
2 ripe medium bananas, mashed
Nonstick cooking spray

Preparation:
1. Combine Shakeology, egg white powder, oats, wheat germ, flax seed, and cinnamon in a large bowl; mix well.
2. Add almond milk, honey, almond butter, and bananas; mix well with a spatula or clean hands.
1. Place in an 8 x 8-inch pan that is lightly coated with spray. Cover with plastic wrap and press down to flatten into pan. Refrigerate for 3 hours.
3. Cut into 12 bars.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 182

Fat: 5 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 107 mg

Carbohydrate: 25 g

Fiber: 4 g

Sugar: 10 g

Protein: 12 g

Shakeology Protein Snickers Bar Recipe

Shakeology Protein Snickers Bar Recipe

SHAKEOLOGY SNICKERS PROTEIN BARS

Shakeology Protein Snickers Bar

For the bottom chocolate layer:

• 1 scoop of chocolate shakeology
• 1.5 TBS of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 packet of stevia
• 2 TBS of almond flour
• ¼ cup of water

For the caramel peanut butter:

• ¼ cup peanut butter (or pb2)
• ¼ cup vanilla protein powder 
• 1.5 TBS of all natural honey
• ¼ cup peanuts, chopped
• ¼ TSP salt

For the chocolate topping

• 1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
• 1 TSP coconut oil
• 2 packets of stevia

Directions:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the bottom chocolate layer with just enough water to make a thick batter. Spread this over your parchment paper in a large rectangular shape.

In a small saucepan, heat honey over medium heat until boiling (be sure to constantly stir while the mixture is heating). Remove from heat and quickly add your peanut butter, vanilla protein, and salt. Stir until mixture is well combined, then pour over your parchment paper. Spread mixture out on top of your chocolate layer and sprinkle peanuts on top (work as quickly as possible).

In another small saucepan, heat the chocolate and coconut oil until melted. Add the stevia then pour chocolate over your peanut layer. Spread and smooth the chocolate out with the back of a spoon. Place in freezer for at least 2 hours or until hardened. Remove and cut into 10 bars. Store in freezer. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serves 10

Calories per bar: 120

Fat: 7.6 g

Carbs: 7 g

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 8 g

Weight Watchers Points: 3 per bar.

Compare that to any type of candy out there and you’ll be amazed! Plus these are much healthier. Now, on to some other ways to stay healthy this holiday.

Homemade Protein Fortified Nut Butter

Something I've been thinking about...why should we pay higher prices for protein fortified nut butters, when we can make it at home ourselves!!  Plus I also have a low fat option as well!!!

Prep time:  2 mins 
Cook time:  30 mins 
Total time:  32 mins
Serves: 6

Easy Almond Butter Recipe:
2 cups of Almonds
1/8 tsp Sea Salt

Add-Ins: Optional
For sweetness: Honey, Agave, Coconut Oil, Maple Syrup, Xylitol/Stevia 
Protein: Whey or Vegan Protein Powder 
Fats: Flax or Chia Seeds (with chia, mixture may be a bit dry as chia absorbs a lot of moisture)

Directions:
1) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread 2 cups of almonds out.

2) Roast at 375 degrees for about 6-8 minutes until slightly darker brown. (Careful not to burn!)

3) After the almonds cool slightly place in a food processor or high powered blender to grind for several minutes. You want to stop every few minutes to push down what accumulates on the sides of the bowl. Continue to process until you get a nice thick, creamy texture. Sprinkle in a pinch of sea salt and blend once again just to incorporate.

4) If you want additional flavor- add a teaspoon of coconut oil, maple syrup, agave, honey, flax/chia seeds and/or protein powder and mix well.

Store in a tupperware or mason jar in the fridge for about 6 weeks. (If you add the oils, syrup, etc this will last about 1-2 weeks.)

LOW FAT PROTEIN NUT BUTTER OPTION:
1/2 cup (8 TBS) PB2 Chocolate or Plain Peanut Butter Powder 
(Used Chocolate PB2 for calorie calculations)
2 scoops Protein Powder (Using Sun Warrior) 
Water (enough to blend & mix smooth)

4 servings: 
Nutritional Info per serving
Calories: 82
Fat 2 grams
Carbs: 8 grams
Sugar: 3 grams
Protein: 12 grams