P-Mac's Protein Bar!

The Myth of Protein Bars

Protein bars are perhaps the most popular “health food” and certainly the most misunderstood. What is often marketed as a “superfood” is in many cases simply a glorified candy bar. The majority of protein bars are constructed as follows:

1.A specific amount of protein (usually 20-30g). Bear in mind that cheaper proteins such as soy and concentrate are used in less expensive bars.

2.The rest of the bar usually has a high amount of sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, saturated fat and even trans-fat! These ingredients tend to negate any positive benefits the bar initially had.
A protein bar could be labeled as a tasty, but somewhat unhealthy “protein delivery system”. So what is the solution? Make your own!

“Stick With It Trail Mix Bar”
1 cup almonds
1 cup cashews
1 cup cranberries
1 cup egg whites
1 whole omega-3 egg
4 scoops vanilla CP[5]
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350-degrees F. In a large bowl, stir together the egg whites and egg, protein powder, and vanilla extract, until you have a thick caramel-like substance. Slowly stir-in the nuts and cranberries, mixing thoroughly.

Press the mixture into a 9X9-inch nonstick cooking pan coated with cooking spray, spreading evenly until the entire mixture is about 1-inch thick.

Bake at 350-degrees F for 10 minutes, being sure not to overcook. Cut into bars of desired shape and store in the fridge in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Makes 6 bars
Nutritional Information, per bar
Calories: 340
Protein: 35 g
Carbs: 17g
Fiber: 5 g
Fat: 18 g