Low Carb Protein Bar; Low Cal Protein Brownie
TGIF Friday, March 26, 2010
I found this easy to make protein bar over at Foods of April. Unlike my last Friday post, I did make this & try this one. I made mine with non-fat Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder & LOTS of cinnamon. I did not have ginger in the house & I don't have flavored protein powders either so....
What I found: The texture is a bit different BUT if you like tofu/flan & things like that, it will not bother you. I am not a fan of tofu/flan texture & I was still fine with it...OR, I made it wrong which is always a possibility with me!
The inside of mine does not look like April's pic! Also, I did wish I had a different flavored protein powders so I will try changing it up next time. BUT I did like this enough to eat & enjoy it. It was so easy to make & I loved that! I also like that it is all natural ingredients & portable for you!
Another thing I love about April, just so you know, is that she ALWAYS PLANS AHEAD! I often read her posts about how she is carrying her food with her & eating somewhere else or on the way home.. whatever it may be. She is ready with food that fits her lifestyle & plan!
If you are interested in another protein bar recipe that has a few more carbs, check out this post: These are the ones I make all the time! I want to add that for these I bought some of those mini loaf pans & are now making them in those pans instead of using the tin foil or the cupcake tin. They are really too big for the amount you put in but that is OK. Just measure out the amount equally among the mini loaf tins for 6 bars (that is what the recipe makes) & as they bake, they spread out perfectly & make a nice little protein bar! Again, I also mix it up with different nuts in them & I like to add ground flax as well. OR you can try other protein bars here.
I found this easy to make protein bar over at Foods of April. Unlike my last Friday post, I did make this & try this one. I made mine with non-fat Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder & LOTS of cinnamon. I did not have ginger in the house & I don't have flavored protein powders either so....What I found: The texture is a bit different BUT if you like tofu/flan & things like that, it will not bother you. I am not a fan of tofu/flan texture & I was still fine with it...OR, I made it wrong which is always a possibility with me!
The inside of mine does not look like April's pic! Also, I did wish I had a different flavored protein powders so I will try changing it up next time. BUT I did like this enough to eat & enjoy it. It was so easy to make & I loved that! I also like that it is all natural ingredients & portable for you!Another thing I love about April, just so you know, is that she ALWAYS PLANS AHEAD! I often read her posts about how she is carrying her food with her & eating somewhere else or on the way home.. whatever it may be. She is ready with food that fits her lifestyle & plan!
If you are interested in another protein bar recipe that has a few more carbs, check out this post: These are the ones I make all the time! I want to add that for these I bought some of those mini loaf pans & are now making them in those pans instead of using the tin foil or the cupcake tin. They are really too big for the amount you put in but that is OK. Just measure out the amount equally among the mini loaf tins for 6 bars (that is what the recipe makes) & as they bake, they spread out perfectly & make a nice little protein bar! Again, I also mix it up with different nuts in them & I like to add ground flax as well. OR you can try other protein bars here.
Low Carb Protein Bar - from April
Makes 8 bars @ 95 calories, 17 grams of protein, 4 net carbs, and 3 grams of fat each
Yogurt version- 90 calories, 15 protein, 3 carbs, 2 grams of fat
Ingredients:
- 1 cup liquid egg whites or egg substitute
- 1/2 cup pure pumpkin
- 3/4 cup lowfat cottage cheese or 6 oz vanilla yogurt
- 100 grams of protein powder (I used Muscle Gauge in Peanut Butter Flavor)
- 1 cup wheat bran
- 1/2 tsp pure stevia
- 1 tsp each cinnamon and ginger
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8 x 8 cake pan with baking spray, set aside.
- Mix the egg whites, pumpkin, and cottage cheese until well combined. Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
- Pour batter into cake pan.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
April's Low Cal Protein Brownie - I have not made these yet.
Makes 8 servings @ 49 calories, 7 grams of protein, 3 net carbs, 1 gram of fat each
These aren’t EXACTLY like brownies, but when the chocolate cravings hit, these should do the trick!
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1/4 cup egg whites
- 2 servings chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup 100% dark cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup 0% Fage yogurt
- 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp pure stevia extract
- Pinch of baking soda
- Pinch of baking powder
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray an 8 x 8 pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pour batter into the pan.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
If you try these out, let us know what you think!
Posted by truth2beingfit at 3/26/2010 12:01 AM 
Categories: Recipes
Tags: protein protein powder Recipes
Categories: Recipes
Tags: protein protein powder Recipes
These look tasty! Thanks for the recipe.
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a 50-calorie brownie!! i will definitely try that!
but er, um, what is 0% Fage yogurt? regular no-fat yogurt? greek yogurt?
thanks!!
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I'll have to try the brownies. I'm just hoping that my kids will be fooled if I do.
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I will have to try those chocolate ones..yummy! maybe add some peanut butter or walnuts..possiblities are endless!
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Thank you for the reminder about planning and how April plans. These bars do look like good portable options.
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These look great! I may actually try that brownie one because I do so love brownies!! My kids would want to add ice cream and syrup to them so they would taste more like regular fattening brownies!
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I am definitely going to have to try these out..they look great! I like sian's ideas...some pb or nuts would be soo good on these!! Thanks for sharing Jody
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Thanks so much for the shoutout! You always make my day with all your compliments!
I'm going to have to try out the other protein bar you mentioned! They sound good.. I love the addition of almonds!
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I am going to have to print these out. I appreciate your sharing the recipes you find. I am working on making sure I get enough protein - it helps me stay balanced.
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bookmarked! Thank you!
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