Sunday, May 29, 2011
Protein Bars and an Adventure Race
My husband ventured out last evening to do a trial run for his up coming adventure race. He left late yesterday afternoon and arrived home at around 8am this morning looking about 10 years older then when he left. It was tough going,the rain was coming down but they managed to trek approximately 60km through some pretty rugged terrain. The blisters and swollen achilles tendon representing the extent of the physical challenge. Given the physical endurance necessary for these type of events i have always questioned the benefits of store bought protein bars. I mean how could a product that has a list of ingredients that are unable to be pronounced be good for an athlete and their performance. It's got me totally beat! A quick dash to the organic supermarket yesterday morning fixed all that and my homemade version appeared which might i say were pretty tasty and could quite easily double as a snack for afternoon tea. If anyone is interested, more recipes for protein bars can be found over at the green groats. blog.
In other news I was pretty happy to learn that a collection of my recipes had been included in the "100 recipes for a healthy summer" guide collated by Integrative Nutrition. I have recently started studying with the college and am enjoying the course considerably with the hope that it will be a nice adjunct to my role as a Fertility and Women's Health Nurse. Time will tell but so far so good.
Protein Bars (inspred by green groats blog)
Makes approx 8 bars
2 Tbs whey protein
2/3 cup LSA
½ cup oats
2 Tbs honey
4 Tbs peanut butter
¼ cup sultanas
¼ cup shredded coconut
1 Tbs cacoa nibs
2 Tbs cacao powder
Comine all the ingredients in a food processor and process until mixture forms a dough
Scoop mix out of the food processor and press it into a lined slice tray (20 x 30cm) ensuring not to press it down to much (it will only cover about ½ the tray)
Place in the fridge to firm up before cutting into bar shaped slices
Wrap each individual bar in glad wrap before storing in the fridge until ready to use.
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I love those energy bars! Great clicks.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing it.
Angie
These look fantastic. Much praise for your husband's endurance. Hope he is feeling better
ReplyDeleteThese sound like the perfect snack to restore (and regain) energy!
ReplyDeletethese look so moist and delicious - I've been after an energy packed snack bar. Can't wait t try it!
ReplyDeletePS just found you from ScnadiFoodie's blog (comment) and I love your blog - so glad I clicked on your name!
Thanks for your lovely comment Jas. It is nice to hear.
ReplyDeleteMaria's blog is gorgeous isn't it. I love that she posts so regularly.
This looks great! Look at that moistness.
ReplyDeleteFull of energy and so healthy! I'd love to bite in one of those lovely bars.
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Rosa
Goodness, these look just beautiful!! Stunning. I am in love with your recipes and photography!
ReplyDeleteHeidi xo
I make similar bars throwing in whatever I have "in stock", these look great, will give it a try!
ReplyDeleteYummy! Your version looks d-e-l-i-s-h :)
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean by LSA?
ReplyDeleteAgreed - what's LSA?
ReplyDeleteHi All
ReplyDeleteLSA is a mix of Linseeds, Sunflower Seeds and Almonds finely ground together - hence LSA.
You could substitute with any type of seed or nut meal if unavailable.
Thanks for taking the time to ask and comment.
Sherilyn
Yum! Those look so delicious, i will definitely have to try those! I've just recently made some raw vegan chocolate chip cookie dough balls!
ReplyDeleteI also do not know what LSA is.
ReplyDeleteI am new to making homemade protein bars.
Thanks.
Karen
Yummy ! Delicious for the Adventure Race. Great stuff ! Loved it. Learned new recipe, i'll try this at home.
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