Protein-Packed Power Bars: A Stove-Top Snack Delight

Ingredients

- 1/4 cup whey protein powder
- 1/4 cup casein protein powder
- 1/4 cup pea protein powder
- 1/4 cup soy protein powder
- 1/4 cup hemp protein powder
- 1/4 cup rice protein powder
- 1/4 cup beef protein powder
- 1/4 cup milk protein powder
- 1/4 cup lentil protein powder
- 1/4 cup egg protein powder
- 1/2 cup smooth almond butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Protein Blend:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whey protein, casein protein, pea protein, soy protein, hemp protein, rice protein, beef protein, milk protein, lentil protein, and egg protein powders. Stir until all protein powders are evenly distributed, creating a uniform mixture.

2. Heat the Binding Ingredients:
On the stovetop, set a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the smooth almond butter and honey to the saucepan. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon until the mixture melts together, forming a smooth and homogenous consistency. This process should take approximately PT5M (5 minutes).

3. Flavor the Binding Mixture:
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Mix well to infuse the vanilla flavor evenly throughout.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually pour the melted almond butter and honey mixture into the prepared protein blend. Mix thoroughly using a spatula or your hands (wear food-safe gloves if using hands) until the mixture becomes thick and sticky. Ensure that all protein powders are well-incorporated.

5. Incorporate Additional Ingredients:
Add the rolled oats and chopped almonds to the mixture. Stir until evenly distributed. Optionally, fold in chocolate chips for added sweetness and texture.

6. Form the Protein Bars:
Line a shallow baking dish with parchment paper. Transfer the protein mixture into the dish, pressing it firmly into an even layer using the back of a spoon or a flat spatula.

7. Chill the Bars:
Place the dish in the refrigerator and chill for at least PT30M (30 minutes) or until the bars have set and are firm enough to cut.

8. Serve:
Once chilled, remove the set mixture from the dish using the parchment overhang. Cut into equal-sized bars or squares using a sharp knife, and serve as a nutritious, protein-packed snack.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

Protein bars, snack, healthy, energy bars, stove-top recipe, easy snack, high protein, homemade snacks, nutritious, quick recipe

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 2000 calories for the entire recipe

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