One thing that Julie and I have been busy with is getting ready for the LA Marathon on March 2nd. We've been getting our runners out on the road 4 days a week with a hill work out on Wednesdays, and a Long Run on Saturday mornings.
Something we've learned over the past couple of years is that these kids don't eat healthy. A large part of our role is teach them about food, nutrients, healthy diets. A big part of this is diet for running is getting enough protein. My dad would be proud! (He is all about the protein as of late:)
And Protein can get expensive. All the protein bars and drinks start to drive me a little crazy, especially when buying for 20. So, I was really excited when I found a recipe to make Homemade Protein Bars!
Here are the more "granola-y" ones... I added Soy and Whey Protein. The kids like them best. They have a great honey taste. The key to these; after baking, press down firmly so once they cool, they keep their shape.
Here are the more "Cake-y" bars. I didn't have Apple Juice, but substituted with a Tangerine/Orange. The kids liked these as well. The peanut butter taste appealed to some, but they liked the crunch of the previous ones. I have to agree.
All at the percentage of the price of store bought protein bars, and they just taste so fresh... I really don't like the processed/chalky taste of store bought. I gotta give credit to Alton Brown. Love that guy. He is so "Bill Nye, the Science Guy", but with just enough of a great Cook in him. I'd like to try this homemade recipe next.
7 comments:
yum! josh & i will have to try out some of these recipes. i once made a pan of protein bars, part from a recipe, part from my gut, that josh found to be so delicious--he & his friend jason finished the pan in an entire afternoon! mine probably weren't really as authentic or protein-packed, though. we'll try yours! i bet they'd be good for the baby!
-michelle
The bars look great...great idea ...homemade is always better.
Hey Gman and Jewels! I'm glad I stumbled upon your blog! I miss seeing you guys and enjoyed looking at the pictures! Hope you're doing well. Later!
Hey Greg! I didn't know you guys had a blog! Nice to be able to see how y'all are doing!
okay, guys... i wanna see something different from these granola bars, as delicious as they might have been in January :)
my sentiments exactly, gala! c'mon greg & julie... it's time for an l.a. update!
*elle
hello,
you mentioned that you added soy and whey protein to your first recipe...do you recall how much of each you added?
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