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mercredi 16 janvier 2013

Make Delicious Homemade Protein Bars For Flavorful Nutrition

By Robert Stanley


When improving your nutrition without sacrificing your favorite flavors is a priority, try making homemade protein bars. Preparing them is very simple, and the price is often much more reasonable than buying them at your local store. Exploring Internet recipes is one great way to get started.

Part of the lure of health or grocery store bars is that they are already packaged. It is very simple to carry these in purse or briefcase to have as a quick way to curb hunger for anyone on the go. But the convenience also comes with a hefty price tag. Of course, the cost can be much less than a fast food meal, but calculated over the span of a month it can mount up quickly.

Delicious bars are probably simple for most any cook. Even if you have no experience in the kitchen whatsoever, you can mix ingredients and pour them into a pan. It can be that simple for making some nice ones. The basics include creating a base and then adding a topping. Pressing firmly and then placing into the fridge are usually the next steps. Cutting into squares and loading into plastic snack bags is the last step to make a portable snack. If the recipes suggest storing in a freezer for longer life, then keep some to eat now and store the rest for later.

Popular ingredients for the base layer often include things such as almond or macadamia nuts and sunflower or pumpkin seeds. These may be used slightly toasted or raw if preferred. Flax meal, rice bran or protein powder are common, as any of these provide the protein necessary. Nut butter, honey or an alternative sweetener plus a healthy oil such as coconut help to bind everything together.

The base layer is covered with a flavorful topping of melted carob or chocolate chips. Some home cooks make their own mixtures of these, but using store bought ones are just fine. If you are a chocolate fanatic, then the flavor or carob probably will not do it for you, so be guilt free and use what you enjoy.

Other recipes that require minimal preparation times include granola. There are literally hundreds of granola ingredients and concoctions. This popular food has been part of many breakfasts for hundreds of years. Though nice to eat with milk in a bowl, this is also a cereal snack that can travel anywhere.

Fans of granola will enjoy adding dried fruits, chocolate chips, organic oats, honey, seeds, maple syrup or honey, nut butters and coconut oil. Mix favorite selections into a large bowl, spread in a baking pan and bake in an oven for about thirty minutes to end up with a large quantity of this popular food. Check online health food websites for different variations.

Making homemade protein bars is a nice way to eat more of what you enjoy while focusing on your personal nutritional needs. Rather than spending enormous amounts of money on less than tasty store bought versions, consider creating your own recipes. You might find yourself eating them on a regular basis and feeling better, too.




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