To make homemade protein bars you need a killer protein bar recipe. If you are on the road homemade protein bars can be a healthy alternative for a regular meal. If you want to gain weight homemade protein bars can also be included in your diet, if you find it difficult to keep the calories up with regular foods.  With a protein bar recipe like the one below you can jack up the calories and avoid all the bad stuff many commercial protein bars contains.

Healthy homemade protein bars

Many people buy commercial protein bars thinking they are good for them just because they are called “Protein Bars”… But the problem is that they usually are made from a very bad protein bar recipe. They are most likely loaded with sugars and fillers to make them taste good – and the cost is on average 5$ a bar. That can be very expensive in the long run.

In reality most commercial protein bars are candy in disguise. They are just a Mars or Snickers bar with added protein. But I have good news for you. For a fraction of the cost you can make your own homemade protein bars that contain only natural ingredients. For around 50 cents per bar you save big and get a great tasting bar you can take with you everywhere.

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Protein bar recipe for weight gain

The protein bar recipe below is not recommended for people who want to lose body fat. It’s ideal for the trainees who want to gain weight and needs to keep the calories high. They taste damn good and can be made in less than 5 minutes.

Ingredients for 5 homemade protein bars:

- 8 scoops chocolate protein powder
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup 1% milk
- 3 tbsp crushed peanuts

Directions for the protein bar recipe:

1. Mix together the protein powder, oatmeal, peanut butter, honey and milk.
2. Form into 5 bars and then roll in the crushed peanuts to finish.
3. Place in the fridge for about 30-45 mins or until solid

Protein bar recipe nutritional facts:

(Per Serving – 1 Bar)
Calories: 452
Protein: 50g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fat: 12g

This protein bar recipe is just one of many homemade protein bars that’s included in the Anabolic Cooking Cookbook.

Homemade protein bars summary

Besides learning how to make homemade protein bars it features over 200 “Anabolicious” step-by-step, easy to make bodybuilding and fitness friendly recipes, so you will never be bored with your diet again.You will become a chef in no time, and will keep your family and friends healthy along the way.

It’s by far one of the best cookbooks I’ve seen so far, that will help you reach your muscle building and fitness goals no matter what they may be. You will learn every aspect of cooking for healthy living and reaching your physique goals.

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