DIY

Protein Bar Cookbook

30 Exciting Homemade Protein Bars Recipes


BY
Gordon Rock

Copyright 2016 Gordon Rock
Kindle Edition

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 About the author

Gordon Rock is the author for hundreds of cookbooks on delicious meals
that the 'average Joe' can attempt at home. Including, but definitely not limited
to, the Amazon Prime bestseller "Smoking Meat: The Essential Guide to Real
Barbecue".
Rock is also known for other well-known titles such as "Making Fresh Pasta",
"Hot Sauce", "The Paleo Chocolate Lovers" and "Vegan Tacos", just to name a
few.

Rock has been nominated for various awards and has recently been offered a
'Question & Answers' column in Food and Wine Magazine that will give him a
greater medium to respond to all the queries readers may have after attempting
his recipes. He has also been honored by the Institution of Culinary Excellence
for his outstanding recipes.

Gordon Rock grew up in the outskirts of Los Angeles in California, where he

graduated from the Culinary Institute of America with honors. He still resides
there along with his wife and three kids. He operates a non - profit organization
for aspiring cooks who are unable to finance their culinary education and spends
practically all his spare time either in the kitchen or around his desk writing.

For a complete list of my published books, please, visit my Author's Page...

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Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Strawberry Ripe Protein Bar
2. Mocha Protein Bars
3. Banana Chocolate Protein Bars
4. Heavenly Raw Chocolate Protein Bars
5. Chocolate Protein Nut Bars
6. German Chocolate Protein Bars
7. Blueberry Bliss Breakfast Protein Bars
8. Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Bars
9. Raw Pumpkin Hemp Seed Protein Bars
10. Chocolate Protein Bars
11. No-Bake Almond Fudge Protein Bars
12. Ginger Vanilla Protein Crunch Bars
13. Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
14. Healthy Matcha Green Tea Fudge Protein Bars
15. Cranberry Almond Protein Bars
16. Triple Chocolate Protein Cake Bars
17. Raspberry-Chocolate Protein Bars
18. No-Bake Mint Chocolate Protein Bars
19. Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Protein Bars
20. Red Velvet Fudge Protein Bars
21. Muesli Protein Bars
22. Peanut Butter and Jelly Chocolate Protein Fudge
23. Carrot Cake Protein Bars
24. Orange and Goji Berry Whey Protein Bars
25. Granola Bars
26. Pumpkin Oatmeal Anytime Squares
27. Red Velvet Pumpkin Seed Protein Bars
28. No Bake Protein Bars
29. Cherry Almond Bar
30. Mounds of Joy
Conclusion
Free Bonus Cookbooks
Author's Afterthoughts
More Books by Gordon Rock


 Introduction

Protein bars are a helpful nibble that control hunger, as well as furnish your body
with muscle building protein and keeps your calorie intake in control. Studies
have shown that these bars contain the right amount of protein and fats needed
by your body in order to stay energized after an intense workout.
There are many brands and several unique bars available to leaf through, with
flavors extending from chocolate to nutty spread and berries. However, one
cannot just be satisfied with all the ingredients contained in store bought protein
bars.
The best way to overcome this dilemma is to make protein bars of your own.
Yes! Your very own homemade protein bars that will be packed with the
ingredients of your choice. The idea of making these absolutely blissful goodies
sounds fun but also a little daunting. What if you don’t get the taste right? Or
what if the bars break or turn stale too soon.
The answer to all these intimidating questions is locked in this DIY protein bar
cookbook. This book is packed with thirty DIY protein bar recipes that will turn
out just perfect and are super easy to make. Most of these recipes are no-bake
leading to less kitchen work which is an ideal deal if you don’t want to spend
hours in the kitchen.
The exciting part about these recipes is that they have gone beyond the role of
being a post workout stimulant. In fact these can be served as desserts or as
breakfast. These protein bars will stay fresh for a good amount of time if you
store them properly in an airtight container.
So try out these exciting recipes and say goodbye to the store bought protein bars
for good.
1. Strawberry Ripe Protein Bar
These chocolate coated protein bars are filled with sweet dried strawberries and
is a beautiful take on conventional bounty chocolate bars with a twist of
strawberries. These protein bars are absolutely guilt free and each bite is pure
bliss.
Servings: 8 small bars
Preparation time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients:
Freeze-Dried strawberries, 60 g
Vanilla, ½ teaspoon
Unsweetened shredded coconut, 60 g
Unsweetened almond milk, 60 ml
Unflavored Whey protein powder, 60 g
Dark chocolate, 80 g

Method:
Process dried strawberries until grounded then add whey, vanilla and coconut.
Process again until a fine grounded mixture is formed.
Stir milk in the mixture and process until everything is well incorporated.
Line a loaf pan with wax paper and transfer the mixture into it.
Use a spatula to evenly spread the mixture.
Refrigerate until the mixture is set.
Microwave dark chocolate for 30 seconds. Stir well until it’s smooth and
completely melted.
Let the chocolate cool slightly and in meantime slice the strawberry mixture into
eight bars of your desired thickness.
Now one by one dip each bar into the chocolate and coat well.
Arrange coated bars on a line baking sheet. Once all the bars are coated,
refrigerate them until the chocolate is set and firm.
Enjoy.
2. Mocha Protein Bars
These delicious protein filled energy bars are your best treat this weekend. The
combination of coffee, dark chocolate and both coconut and almond flour is
what makes these bars stand out and so deliciously good. You can use less or
more dark chocolate depending upon your ability to enjoy bitterness.
Servings: 6 bars
Preparation time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
Almond flour, 30 g
Coconut flour, 30 g
Espresso, 60 g, freshly brewed and cooled
Unflavored whey protein isolate, 60 g
Coconut sugar, 20 g
Unsweetened cocoa powder, 14 g
Dark chocolate with 70%-85% cocoa solids, 48 g

Method:
Combine all the dry ingredients together.
Stir expresso and whisk well to combine leaving no lumps.
The mixture will turn into a smooth ball at this point.
Divide it into six pieces of equal size and form each piece into bar. Arrange the
bars on a sheet and cover it with plastic. Refrigerate for an hour.
Once the bars are set, microwave dark chocolate and stir until melted.
Coat each bar into melted chocolate and arrange on wax lined baking sheet.
Drizzle remaining chocolate on top in a swirl pattern and refrigerate again until
the chocolate is firm.
3. Banana Chocolate Protein Bars
These delightful banana chocolate bars are a great option for those ripped
bananas you have in your basket. The combination of peanut butter and banana
protein powder adds a rich flavor and texture to these protein bars and will give
you instant banana oomph.
Servings: 4 bars
Preparation time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
Freeze-dried banana, 40g
Almond milk, 30 ml
Banana flavored protein powder isolate, 70 g
100% peanut butter, 25 g
Gluten-free rolled oats, 30 g
100% chocolate, 40 g
Sweetener, to taste

Method:
Ground banana in food processor. Now add protein powder and oats, process
again until finely grounded.
Stir remaining ingredients except chocolate and process again until smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a lined loaf pan and cover with plastic. Refrigerate until
firm.
When the bars are set, cut into four bars.
Now melt chocolate in microwave and let it cool slightly before dipping each
banana bar into it. Coat well and refrigerate the bars again until the chocolate is
firm.
Enjoy.
4. Heavenly Raw Chocolate Protein
Bars
You can add so many variations of your own to this protein bar recipe for
example, you can add citrus zest, sesame seeds or unsweetened shredded
coconut. Make sure you do not over process the almond mixture because you
need grounded crunch to add texture to these bars.
Servings: 10 bars
Preparation time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients:
Cacao nibs, 25 g
Almonds, 70 g
Protein powder, 40 g
Rolled oats, 20 g
Chia seeds, 15 g
Melted coconut oil, 60 g
Sea salt, ¼ teaspoon
Medjool dates, 4
Raw cacao, 2 tablespoons
Vanilla, ½ teaspoon

Method:
Line a loaf pan with wax paper and keep aside.
Ground almond in food processor then add protein powder, rolled oats, chia
seeds and cacao nibs. Process until finely grounded.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and keep aside.
Now process dates with salt, cacao, vanilla and coconut oil. Process until well
pureed.
Add this mixture to the grounded almond mixture and fold in well to
incorporate.
Transfer the mixture to prepared baking pan and refrigerate until set.
Slice into 10 bars and enjoy.
5. Chocolate Protein Nut Bars
These protein nut bars comes with a few instructions. The texture of these bars is
soft therefore even after refrigerating them they will be soft and a little hard to
handle therefore give extra care while coating and dipping them in the melted
chocolate to avoid them from breaking. These bars will stay fresh for up to a
week if stored in an airtight jar.
Servings: 12 bars
Preparation time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
100% pure nut butter, 250 g
Roasted wattles seed, 1 ½ teaspoon
Fat-free plain yoghurt, 110 g
100% Whey protein powder, 100 g
Cinnamon, 1 ½ teaspoons
Raw cacao nibs, 4 teaspoons
85% dark chocolate, 100 g
Pure vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon
100% Pea protein powder, 30 g

Method:
Add all the ingredients except chocolate to food processor and pulse until
smooth.
Make 12 bars from the mixture and refrigerate them for 30 minutes.
When the bars are firm, melt chocolate in microwave and dip each bar into it and
coat well.
Arrange coated bars on a lined sheet and refrigerate again for 30 minutes or until
the chocolate is firm.
Enjoy.
6. German Chocolate Protein Bars
These rich German chocolate protein bars are nuttier and completely guilt-free.
These will stay good for 5 days in an airtight container. These are also a great
and healthy option for dessert and will give you instant energy.
Servings: 12 bars
Preparation time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients:
Oats, 1 cup
Shredded coconut, ½ cup + ¼ cup, divided
Soy protein powder, ½ cup
Pecans, ½ cup + ¼ cup, chopped, divided
Water, up to ¼ cup
Cocoa powder, ¼ cup
Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
Cacao nibs, 2 tablespoons
Salt, ¼ teaspoon
Medjool dates, 1 cup, pitted and soaked for 30 minutes

Method:
Process oats until fine flour then add cocoa powder and protein powder, process
again.
Meanwhile drain the dates and add them to the food processor. Pulse for 30
seconds then add ½ cup shredded coconut and ½ cup pecan followed by salt and
vanilla.
Process again and keep adding water little by little and form dough.
Place dough in a large bowl and add remaining pecans and coconut followed by
cacao nibs.
Place dough on parchment paper and cover it with another parchment and form a
thick square.
Refrigerate for 2 hours then remove parchment paper and slice into 12 bars of
your desired length.
7. Blueberry Bliss Breakfast Protein
Bars
These delicious and protein filled blueberry bars are naturally sweetened using
apple sauce and maple syrup. These protein bars are completely vegan and
gluten free. Each bite will give you the goodness of almonds, blueberries,
sunflower seeds and pistachios.
Servings: 16 bars
Preparation time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
100% pure uncontaminated rolled oats, 1 + ½ cups
Pepitas, 1/3 cup
Whole almonds, ¾ cup
Unsweetened apple sauce ¼ cup
Dried blueberries, ½ heaping cup
Sunflower seeds, ¼ cup
Almond butter, 1 cup
Maple syrup, 1/3 cup
Walnuts, 1/3 cup
Pistachios, ½ cup
Ground flaxseed, 1/3 cup

Method:
Line a baking pan with wax paper and keep aside.
In a large bowl combine roll oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, dried berries,
walnuts, pistachios, flaxseeds and pepitas.
Drizzle apple sauce and maple syrup on top and mix well.
Now add butter and combine well.
Transfer batter to the pan and even it out from top.
Freeze for an hour. When the mixture is completely set flip it out on counter.
Slice in your desired thickens and length into 16 bars.
Enjoy.
8. Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein
Bars
This guilt free no bake peanut butter protein bars are loaded with rich peanut
butter, cashew milk, vanilla and soy protein and topped with chips. You can
enjoy this goodness for up to a week provided that you keep it refrigerated in an
airtight container.
Servings: 16 bars
Preparation time: 3 hours
Ingredients:
Coconut flour, ¼ cup
Vanilla crème stevia, 1 teaspoon
Peanut flour, 6 tablespoons
Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
Salt, ¼ teaspoon
Miniature chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon
Coconut oil, 1 teaspoon, melted and cooled slightly
Soy protein isolate, 6 tablespoons
Unsweetened cashew milk, ½ cup + 2 tablespoons

Method:
Line a loaf pan with wax paper. Keep aside.
Combine both flours with soy protein and salt.
In another bowl stir coconut milk with stevia, cashew milk and vanilla. Pour this
mixture gradually in the flour mixture and whisk well to combine.
Now add ½ chocolate chips and gently fold them in the mixture.
Transfer the mixture to prepared loaf pan and spread evenly using a spatula.
Top with remaining chocolate chips and freeze for 3 hours.
Slice into desired thickness and length.
9. Raw Pumpkin Hemp Seed Protein
Bars
The key ingredients of these protein bars are hemp seed butter, pumpkin seeds
and Medjool dates. Make sure you use the best quality of hemp seed butter and
raw pumpkin seeds for better texture and flavor.
Servings: 16 bars
Preparation time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients:
Medjool dates, ½ cup, pitted
Vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon
Pumpkin seeds, ¼ cup
Salt, ¼ teaspoon
Cinnamon, ½ teaspoon
Hemp seed butter, ½ cup
Nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon
Water, ¼ cup
Raw oats, 2 cups
Chia seeds, 2 tablespoons

Method:
Line a baking pan with parchment paper and keep aside,
Soak dates for 30 minutes then blend until smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add hemp butter and combine well.
Now add remaining ingredients and gently fold in to incorporate well.
Transfer to the pan and even out using a spatula.
Place in the fridge for 2 hours then slice into 16 bars.
Enjoy.
10. Chocolate Protein Bars
These 16 minute protein bars can have different variations for example, you can
add raisins and cashews to it. These completely organic bars are sweetened using
pure maple syrup and pure stevia to keep the health benefits alive.
Servings: 10 bars
Preparation time: 16 minutes
Ingredients:
Black beans, 1 ½ cups, drained
Pure vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon
Dutch cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons
Baking powder, ½ teaspoon
Chocolate protein powder, 7 tablespoons
Chocolate chips, 1/3 cup – 2/3 cup
Coconut oil, 3 ½ tablespoons
Pure maple syrup, 1/3 cup
Salt, ¼ teaspoon
Pure stevia, a pinch

Method:
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor except chocolate chips and blend
until smooth.
Now add chocolate chips and fold it in. top with more chocolate chips.
Transfer to a baking pan and bake for 16 minutes.
Let cool before slicing.
11. No-Bake Almond Fudge Protein
Bars
These extra fudgy protein bars are absolutely phenomenal in taste. The
sweetness from honey and almond butter mixture is exactly what you need for a
healthy sweet tooth option. These moist and crunchy bars are drizzled with
chocolate and packed with extraordinary flavor.
Servings: 12
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
Oats, 1 cup, ground into flour
Honey, ½ cup
Quick oats, ½ cup
Almond butter, ½ cup
Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
Vanilla protein powder, ½ cup
Chocolate chips, 3 tablespoons
Crispy rice cereal, ½ cup

Method:
Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and keep aside.
Combine rice cereal with oats flour and quick oats. Keep aside.
Melt almond butter with honey in a pan then add vanilla.
Transfer this mixture to the dry ingredients bowl and mix well.
Transfer to prepared pan and even out using a spatula.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.
Meanwhile melt chocolate.
Remove the mixture from pan and drizzle melted chocolate on top. Refrigerate
again until the chocolate sets then slice into bars of your desired size.
12. Ginger Vanilla Protein Crunch Bars
These protein bars are packed with flavors and wholesome ingredients to satiate
your taste buds. These are perfect for breakfast and post workout snack. These
bars will last up to good 5 days if stored in an airtight container.
Servings: 12 bars
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
Butter, 2 tablespoons
Oats, 1 cup
Raw almonds, ½ cup, chopped
Coconut milk, ¼ cup
Shredded coconut, ¼ cup
Protein powder (Vanilla), 2 scoops
Maple syrup, ¼ cup
Crystalized ginger, ½ cup, chopped
Corn flakes, 1 cup, pounded to bulky crumbs
Sunflower seeds, ¼ cup

Method:
Melt butter in a pan and add maple syrup. Stir well.
Add milk followed by protein powder and stir well to combine. When the
mixture changes to a smooth consistency turn off the heat.
In a large bowl add sunflower seeds, almonds, oats, cornflakes and ¾ ginger
pieces.
Pour the mixture on the dry ingredients and combine well.
Transfer to a wax paper prepared loaf pan and spread in an even layer.
Top with remaining ginger and coconut.
Bake for 20 minutes at 325 F.
Let it cool before slicing.
13. Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
Ready for some buttery treats? These sweet and salty protein bars are packed
with the goodness of peanuts and topped with pretzels to add a crunchy kick to
it. These snacks will give you instant peanut oomph after workout.
Servings: 10 bars
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
Soy crisps, 5 cups
Water, ½ cup
Mini pretzel twists, 6, roughly chopped
Powdered peanut butter, 6 tablespoons
Peanuts, 2 tablespoons, roughly chopped
Soy protein powder, 6 tablespoons
Peanut butter chips, 2 tablespoons, cut in half
Agave, 6 tablespoons

Method:
Spray a baking pan with cooking spray and keep aside.
Process soy crisps in food processor and add to a bowl.
Add protein powder and mix.
Heat a saucepan and add water, agave and powdered butter. Stir while cooking
on medium heat for 5 minutes. Let the mixture boil for a few seconds then and
soy mixture while stirring constantly.
Transfer the mixture to prepared pan and top with pretzels, peanuts and peanut
butter chips.
Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars and enjoy.
14. Healthy Matcha Green Tea Fudge
Protein Bars
These low calorie protein bars are your healthy dessert option for sudden sweet
tooth cravings. The beautiful and striking green color from Matcha tea powder is
very pleasing to the eye while the addition of roasted almond butter lightens the
bitterness of Matcha wonderfully.
Servings: 5 bars
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
Roasted almond butter, 85 g
Oat flour, 60 g
Unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 1 cup
Protein powder, 168 g
Dark chocolate, 4 oz. melted
Matcha green tea powder, 4 teaspoons
Stevia extract, 1 teaspoon
Lemon, 10 drops

Method:
Melt butter in a saucepan and add oats flour, tea powder, protein powder, lemon
drops and stevia. Mix well.
Now pour milk and stir constantly until well combined.
Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and refrigerate until set.
Drizzle melted chocolate on top and refrigerate again until the chocolate is firm.
Slice into 5 bars and enjoy.
15. Cranberry Almond Protein Bars
These gluten-free protein bars needs some quick handling as the sauce when
combined with the dry components tends to dry out leaving most of the
ingredients uncoated. You can also cool these at room temperature for 30 or
more minutes. These bars will stay fresh for up to a month in an airtight
container.
Servings: 8
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
Roasted sea salt almonds, 2 cups
Unsweetened coconut flakes, ½ cup
Puffed rice cereal, 2/3 cups
Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
Dried cranberries, 2/3 cups
Hemp seeds, 1 heaping tablespoon
Brown rice syrup, 1/3 cup
Honey, 2 tablespoons

Method:
Combine almonds with cranberries, hemp seeds, rice cereal and coconut. Keep
aside.
In a saucepan add honey followed by vanilla and rice syrup. Stir and boil for 5
minutes.
Pour the sauce over dry ingredients and stir quickly to combine.
Transfer the mixture to a prepared baking sheet and spread in an even layer.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
When they are set, slice them into bars of your desired size and enjoy.
16. Triple Chocolate Protein Cake Bars
These decadent triple chocolate bars are rich in flavor and dense in texture. They
are high in protein and a great alternative for cakes. If you don’t have almond
flour then you can use only oats flour in more quantity. These will stay fresh if
stored in an airtight jar.
Servings: 9
Preparation time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
Oat flour, 1 cup
Baking soda, ½ teaspoon
Almond milk, ¼ cup
Chocolate whey protein powder, 1 scoop
Stevia baking blend, ¼ cup
Almond flour, ¼ cup
Dark chocolate chips, 3 tablespoons
Salt, ¼ teaspoon
Walnuts, 3 tablespoons, chopped
Unsweetened dark cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons
Unsweetened apple sauce, 1/3 cup
Egg, 1
Plain Greek yogurt, ¼ cup
Liquid egg whites, 2 tablespoons
Vanilla whey protein powder, 1 scoop

Method:
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Grease a baking pan with cooking spray and keep aside.
In a large bowl combine both flours with salt, baking soda, both protein powders
and dark cocoa powder. Keep aside.
In another bowl whisk eggs with stevia and whisk until well combined then add
remaining wet ingredients and whisk again.
Gradually stir wet mixture into dry mixture and whisk well to combine.
Add walnuts and chocolate chips, gently fold them it.
Transfer the mixture to prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes.
Let cool before removing from the pan and slicing
17. Raspberry-Chocolate Protein Bars
Sweet-smelling, chewy and overflowing with vitality, these bars are your tasty
answer for that troublesome midnight cravings. These bars are naturally
sweetened with raspberries and agave which is a healthy and organic form of
sweetener.
Servings: 6-8 bars
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
Peanut or almond butter, ½ cup
Flaxseed, ¼ cup
Blue agave, 1/3 cup
Chocolate protein powder, ¼ cup
Raspberries, ½ cup
Instant rolled oats, 1 cup

Method:
Combine peanut butter with agave and cook over low heat, stirring constantly.
When the mixture form a smooth texture add it to the oats, flaxseed and protein.
Mix well.
Add raspberries and gently fold it.
Transfer the batter to prepared pan and freeze for an hour.
Slice into 8 bars when firm and enjoy.
18. No-Bake Mint Chocolate Protein
Bars
Don’t be surprised by no sugar in the recipe card. These protein bars are
naturally sweetened with dates and peppermint extract will add a zing to these
no bake super easy delicious chocolate goodness.
Servings: 12 bars
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
Dates, 1 cup
Sea salt, ½ teaspoon
Cocoa powder, ¼ cup
Protein powder, ¾ cup
Almond milk, 3 tablespoons
Nuts, 1 cup
Peppermint extract, ½ teaspoon

Method:
Process dates into pea like texture in a food processor.
Add nuts and process again until grounded
Now add remaining ingredients and process until smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly using a spatula.
Freeze for 15 minutes and slice into 12 bars of your desired length.
19. Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Protein
Bars
These protein bars are packed with the goodness of peanuts. Bake it in the oven
for some cookie fun or freeze for a fun-filled snack. These bars are ideal of post
workout refuel or morning breakfast.
Servings: 8 bars
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
Rolled oats, ¼ cup
Peanut butter, 3 tablespoons
Protein powder, ½ cup
Salt, a pinch
Large Medjool dates, 10
Raw cashews, 1 cup
Maple syrup, 2 tablespoons
Whole peanuts, for garnish

Method:
Pulse oats in food processor into fine flour.
Now add all the ingredients except whole peanuts and process until smooth.
Taste and make any adjustments if you like.
Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and top with whole peanuts.
Refrigerate for 3 hours. When the mixture is firm, place it on kitchen counter
and slice into 8 bars of your desired length.
20. Red Velvet Fudge Protein Bars
These extremely delightful looking protein bars are naturally colored from beets
puree. These are 100% organic and healthy. You can use any flavor of protein
powder for this recipe though chocolate would be a great option.
Servings: 6
Preparation time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
Roasted beets puree, 185 g
Vanilla bean paste, 1 teaspoon
Unsweetened soy milk, ½ cup
Nut butter, 128 g
Pink Himalayan salt, 1/8 teaspoon
Extract (butter), 2 teaspoons
Raw stevia, ¾ cup
Oat flour, 80 g
Protein powder, 210 g

Method:
Melt butter in a saucepan and add oats flour, protein powder, beets puree,
vanilla, extract, salt and stevia. Stir until combined.
Now add soy milk and stir until well incorporated.
Transfer the mixture to a pan and refrigerate for 25 minutes.
When the mixture is firm, slice into 6 bars and enjoy.
21. Muesli Protein Bars
When you hear muesli what is the first word that comes to your mind?
Goodness? Fortified deliciousness? These protein bars are high in nutritional
value and will beat any store bought protein bars with their flavor and texture.
Servings: 8 bars
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
Unsweetened almond milk, ½ cup
Honey, 3 tablespoons
Quinoa, ¼ cup, cooked
Chia seeds, 1 teaspoon
Flour, 1 tablespoon
Chocolate protein powder, 2 scoops
Chocolate chips, ¼ cup
Cinnamon, ½ teaspoon
Ripe banana, ½, mashed
Almonds, ¼ cup, sliced
Muesli, 1 ½ cup, of your favorite brand

Method:
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Stir almond milk with banana mash, chia seeds and honey in a medium bowl and
keep aside.
In another bowl combine remaining ingredients and toss well.
Now pour almond milk mixture over the dry ingredients and fold everything
well.
Transfer the batter to a pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Let cool before removing from pan and slicing.
22. Peanut Butter and Jelly Chocolate
Protein Fudge
These fudgy yet dense protein bars are made up of peanut butter and chocolate
protein powder. The mixture is then folded in cherries for natural sweetness and
texture. You can substitute maple syrup with honey or any organic sweetener of
your choice.
Servings: 12 bars
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
Maple syrup, ¾ cup
Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
Peanuts, 1/3 cup, chopped
Peanut butter, ¾ cup
Dried cherries, 1/3 cup, diced
Chocolate protein powder, ½ cup

Method:
Chop peanuts and cherries and keep aside.
Heat maple syrup on low then pour over peanut butter in a bowl. Mix until
smooth.
Add vanilla and protein powder and stir well to combine.
Now add peanuts and cherries and fold gently but quickly.
Transfer batter to a prepared pan and freeze until it sets.
Slice into bars upon setting and enjoy.
23. Carrot Cake Protein Bars
These incredible protein bars tastes just like a moist carrot cake and the frosting
on top add greater texture and flavor to it. These protein bars are vegan and
absolutely gluten-free and you can munch on them all you want without
worrying for the calorie count.
Servings: 5
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Bars:
Oat flour, 2 cups
Dairy-free milk, 1 tablespoon
Mixed spice, 1 teaspoon
Vanilla protein powder, ½ cup
Carrots, ½ cup, mashed
Cinnamon, 1 tablespoon
Coconut flour, ½ cup, sifted
Brown rice syrup, ½ cup
Granulated sweetener of choice, 2 tablespoons
Almond butter, ¼ cup
For the Frosting:
Vanilla protein powder, 1 scoop
Coconut milk, 2-3 tablespoons
Cream cheese, ¼ cup

Method:
To prepare protein bars combine flour with mixed spice, protein powder,
cinnamon and sweetener.
In another but mix butter with liquid sweetener and microwave for a few
seconds until melted.
Transfer this mixture to the flour bowl and mix well.
Now add carrots and fold gently.
Now gradually add milk, stirring constantly until required consistency is
achieved.
Transfer to a prepared pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile prepare frosting and combine protein powder with cream cheese.
Gradually add milk and stir well to get desired texture.
When the mixture is set, slice into bars of your desired length and lather frosting
over each bar.
24. Orange and Goji Berry Whey
Protein Bars
Don’t panic by seeing chili powder in the recipe card. Chili powder is
completely optional and is used to add an exciting kick to the overall flavors of
these protein bars, but if you are not comfortable then omit it. Orange rind on the
other hand is bitter in taste but recommended for bringing out the perfect flavor
of these bars.
Servings: 5 bars
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
Vanilla whey protein powder, ½ cup
Orange rind, 1 tablespoon, grated
Ground almonds, ¾ cup
85% dark chocolate, 40 g, melted
Coconut milk, ¼ cup
Coconut flour, ¼ cup
Chili powder, 1 teaspoon
Vanilla essence, 1 tablespoon
Goji berries, ¾ cup

Method:
Combine protein powder with coconut flour in a bowl.
Add remaining ingredients to the flour mixture.
Stir milk and combine well.
Form bar shapes from the batter and arrange on a sheet.
Melt chocolate and cool it for a few minutes then dip each bar into melted
chocolate and arrange on the baking sheet.
Refrigerate until the chocolate is completely firm.
Enjoy.
25. Granola Bars
These granola bars are free from preservatives, additives and excessive artificial
sugar. They are made with assortment of ingredients and serve as a great post
workout snack or breakfast. For a version that is less sugary, decrease the
amount of honey and increase the amount of coconut oil a little.
Servings: 12 bars
Preparation time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
Pumpkin seeds, ½ cup
Honey, ¼ cup
Hemp seeds. 2 tablespoons
Coconut flour, ½ cup
Cinnamon, 2 teaspoons
Artichoke powder, 1 tablespoon
Vanilla protein powder, ¼ cup
Coconut butter, 2 tablespoons
Goji berries, 1/3 cup
Pistachios, ½ cup, chopped
Salt, a pinch
Coconut oil, 1/3 cup
Hemp milk, 1/3 cup
Vanilla bean, 1
Chia seeds, 2 tablespoons
Coconut flakes, 1/3 cup

Method:
Combine all the ingredients together and spread evenly into a terrine pan.
Refrigerate for an hour.
When firm and set, cut into bars of your desired length and enjoy.
26. Pumpkin Oatmeal Anytime Squares
These crumbly squares are a perfect dessert as well as a midday snack. The
flavors of these bars are pretty strong so you may have to increase the quantity
of sugar a little according to your taste buds. Make sure you are using almond
flour instead of almond meal for this recipe.
Servings: 9-12 squares
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
Flax egg, 1 (1 tablespoon ground flax mixed with 3 tablespoons
water)
Gluten-free rolled oats, ¾ cup
Cinnamon, 1 ½ teaspoons
Pecan, ½ cup, halved
Ground ginger, ½ teaspoon
Coconut sugar, ¾ cup
Arrowroot powder, 1 tablespoon
Ground nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon
Pure vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
Pink Himalayan sea salt, ½ teaspoon
Unsweetened canned pumpkin puree, ½ cup
Almond flour, ¾ cup
Rolled oats flour, ¾ cup
Mini non-diary chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons
Baking soda, ½ teaspoon

Method:
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Line a square pan with wax paper and keep aside.
Combine flax egg in a mug and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Beat puree with sugar and add flax egg and vanilla. Beat again to combine.
Now add baking soda followed by cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt. Beat well.
Lastly add flour, oats, arrowroot, pecans and almond flour and beat until
thoroughly incorporated.
Transfer the batter into prepared pan and top with chocolate chips.
Bake for 15-19 minutes.
Let it cool completely before taking out of the pan and slicing.
27. Red Velvet Pumpkin Seed Protein
Bars
These bars contains a total of 200 calories with protein being 17.5 g. These
protein bars will give you an instant boost after a tough workout. The beautiful
pink color of these bars are not from any artificial flavor but from organic
beetroot.
Servings: 4 bars
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
Small cooked beets, 2
Coconut flour, ¼ cup
Organic pumpkin seed butter, 1 tablespoon
Coconut milk, ¼ cup
Vanilla whey, ½ cup
85% dark chocolate, melted

Method:
Combine all dry ingredients together except chocolate.
Stir milk over dry ingredients and bind well.
Shape into medium size bars.
Melt chocolate in microwave and let it cool for a few seconds. Now dip each bar
into melted chocolate and coat well.
Refrigerate until the chocolate is set and firm.
Enjoy.
28. No Bake Protein Bars
This is the easiest recipe of protein bars that you will ever come across. It’s
100% gluten-free and if you have any allergies from any of the ingredients
normally used in making protein bars then this three ingredient recipe is your
best take. If you like your protein bars too sweet then add any sweetener of your
choice.
Servings: 7
Preparation time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
Quick oats, 1 cup, divided
Dairy-free coconut milk, 12-1 cup
Flavored protein powder, 3 scoops
Chocolate chips, as required
White chocolate chips, as required

Method:
Prepare a baking sheet with wax paper and keep aside.
Work in two batches and pulse oats into fine oat flour.
Combine flour with protein powder and pour milk on top. Mix well.
Add chocolate chips and fold in.
Transfer the mixture to baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Slice into bars when firm.
29. Cherry Almond Bar
The best way to thaw frozen cherries is to cover a bowl with paper towel and
place cherries on it and let them sit for an hour or until all the water has drained
out into the bowl. Make sure you do not over bake the mixture otherwise the
bars will turn out dry.
Servings: 6
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
Vanilla protein powder, 5 scoops
Honey, 1 tablespoon
Egg beaters, ½ cup
Water, ¼ cup
Almonds, ¼ cup, sliced
Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
Almond meal, ½ cup
Almond butter, 2 tablespoons
Frozen dark sweet cherries, 1 ½ cups

Method:
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Dice cherries and thaw them.
Combine all the ingredients together including thawed cherries and mix well.
Transfer mixture into a greased baking pan and bake for 12 minutes.
Let cool completely before removing from pan and slicing into bars.
30. Mounds of Joy
This protein bar recipe yields only one serving and is ideal if you are on the run.
The ingredients used in this recipe are mandatory staples in any pantry of a
workout-holic so you can easily makes these at any time of the day.
Servings: 1
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
Coconut milk, 2 tablespoons
Unsweetened cocoa powder, as required
Protein powder, 1 ½ scoops
Flaxseed meal, 1 tablespoon

Method:
Combine all the ingredients together.
Grease a baking pan with far-free cooking spray and transfer the batter into it.
Let the mixture sit at room temperature until its firm.
Enjoy.
 Conclusion
Protein is a fundamental macro-nutrient that backs all vital structures in your
body. You can replenish your protein requirement from various foods including
eggs, meat and nuts. However, individuals today depend on protein supplements
to get their compulsory day by day intake. The protein bar is only one choice
that has many dietary benefits and nurtures a healthy lifestyle.
Digging out the perfect protein bar from the store shelf is a challenge. You
cannot easily find a protein bar that is nutritional and wholesome at the same
time while containing your favorite ingredients. The madness of protein bars is
increasing each day while the satisfying state of the consumer is diminishing.
If you are a fan of these decadent goodies but are scared of feeding yourself
preservatives and excessive sugar, then this DIY protein bar cookbook is your
guilt-free recourse. With thirty protein packed recipes to choose from, you will
never get bored with these.
The DIY protein bar recipes printed in this cookbook are one of their kind, each
illustrating a different fusion of flavors and ingredients. The advantage of
homemade protein bars is that they are packed with organic ingredients and the
flavors are balanced according to your taste buds.
Once you’re accustomed to the art of making your own protein bars, there is no
going back. Not only will the experience be exciting, but you will also adopt a
healthy lifestyle.
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