Paleo Protein Bar Recipe

By Sandra McFall


Paleo protein bars can be a nutritious, simple treat that can keep you full and provide you energy. In addition, these bars don't contain all the unhealthy processed components that can ruin your diet plan. If you can't locate a flavor you like or you do not want to buy store-bought treats, you can make your very own at home by following a simple list of ingredients.

Components in paleo protein bars differ, however, they generally include a variety of nuts and seeds, a part that helps keep the blend together, seasoning and in some cases an extra source of protein. Recipes can also be changed to improve flavors, boost protein or add selection.

I do not think there is one "best" recipe, as different people have various tastes. In fact, many individuals who bake their own paleo protein bars have actually tested several various recipes before settling on one or two that they truly like.

Utilizing a Selection of Nuts and Seeds

There are many choices when it pertains to nuts and seeds. Some popular choices are almonds, walnuts, cashews, macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc. Using a variety of various seeds in a recipe will create a special texture and increase the nourishment value.

Keeping Your Bar Together

Obviously, the point of baking snack bars is to have an easy-to-eat (and in some cases portable) snack that will not fall apart in your hand as you are eating it. There are a variety of different ingredients you can add to make everything stick together, while also improving the nutritional value of your paleo snack.

Here are several ideas: almond butter or various other nut butters, coconut oil combined with almond meal, whey protein powder mixed with an egg or raw honey. As you can see, some ingredients contain more protein and some are sweeter or more flavorful than others. You can include a few these sticky components - or you can include all of them.

Improving the Flavor

This is where the food preparation gets fun. With an easy spice or liquid flavoring, you can alter the whole taste of your bars without modifying the entire dish. For example, many people add cinnamon, cocoa or vanilla extract, however, you might likewise use peppermint, orange extract, cayenne pepper, hazelnut, etc.

Additionally, you can add other healthy flavor enhancers like unsweetened coconut or dried fruit like blueberries or dried apples.

The Cooking Procedure

The technique of cooking protein bars can also vary, depending on the components you utilize and the size of your batch. Generally, the procedure includes baking your bars in the oven at about 325 degrees for about 10 minutes - give or take a few minutes.




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