How to Make Low-Carb Protein Bars

Busy running the rat race of life, we hardly have time for eating breakfast, leave alone healthy eating. All this affects our health and we end up suffering from deficiencies of all kind. Proteins are important as they give strength to pull through the day. Protein bars are healthy options that are quite filling. Usually people buy protein bars from health or food stores. However, you can also make protein bars at home, with just some basic ingredients.

Simple Low-Carb Protein Bar
Making this protein bar is child's play and can be done in no time. This protein bar is low in calories, yet makes a fulfilling breakfast, complete with a glass of fruit juice to begin your day.

• Protein powder, 2 cups
• Oatmeal, 1 cup
• Crunchy peanut butter, ½ cup
• Skimmed milk powder, 1 cup

Take a large bowl and mix the oatmeal, skimmed milk and peanut butter with hand. You can also use smooth peanut butter instead of the crunchy one. Add sufficient water during the process to get the consistency of a dough. Place wax paper on a cake pan and evenly spread the dough. Place this mixture for 4 to 5 hours in a refrigerator, till the dough hardens. Now remove this mold and cut it in desired size. For storage, you can wrap the bars in a plastic wrap and keep them in the fridge. This is one of the best low-carb protein bars that is enjoyed by the young and old alike.

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Protein Bar
Wondering how to make your fussy child eat nutritious food? Here is a recipe for one of the best protein bars that kids won't be able to keep their hands off. For making this protein bar, use the following ingredients:

• Creamy peanut butter, 1½ cups
• Cocoa powder, ½ cup
• Peanut butter flavoring, ½ teaspoon
• Chocolate flavoring, ½ teaspoon
• Oat flour, 1 cup
• Stevia blend, ¼ cup
• Egg whites, 2
• Whey protein powder, 2 cups
• Nonfat dry milk powder, ½ cup
• Salt, ½ teaspoon
• Water, ½ cup

Place all the dry ingredients in a blender jar and process it for about a couple of minutes on high speed. Now take a medium-sized bowl and mix the egg whites, peanut butter, flavorings, and beat till the ingredients combine. Now transfer the ingredients from the blender to the egg mixture. Pour water while mixing them together, till a gooey dough is formed. Line the baking tray with a wax paper and pour the dough. Bake this tray in a preheated oven at 325 ºF for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Once the bar is baked, remove it from the tray and allow it cool completely, before cutting it.

Strawberry and Banana Protein Bar
This delightful homemade protein bar uses a combination of fruits, peanut butter and oatmeal, for a fruity-nutty flavor. You can use your choice of fruits for making this protein bar. Use these basic ingredients to dish out a nutrient packed low-carb protein bar.

• Strawberry flavored protein powder, 6 to 7 scoops
• Nutty peanut butter, 1 cup
• Banana, mashed, ½
• Whole strawberries (optional), diced, ¼ cup
• Fat free cream cheese, ¼ cup
• Raw oatmeal, 1 cup
• Nonfat dry milk powder, ½ cup
• Canola oil, 2 tablespoons
• Water, ¼ cup

Before making this protein bar, preheat the oven to 325 ºF. Take a medium-sized bowl and mix the protein powder, oatmeal and dry milk powder. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites, banana, peanut butter, cream cheese, oil and water till all the ingredients combine thoroughly. Transfer the dry mixture to the bowl and continue the process till they combine. Line a baking tray with wax paper and place the dough on it, spreading it evenly. Bake the tray in the over for about 25 to 30 minutes and allow the bar to cool down completely, before enjoying.

Not only athletes and sportspersons, but everyone prefers these low-carb protein bars, since it provides instant energy. Replace junk food for this light and healthy snack to notice the difference for yourself.