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Sunday, April 13, 2014

Great harvest trek bars my way.

7 comments:

At what temperature do you bake these?

Really fell apart. Good taste but not so good a texture for carrying in a pack.

Very yummy and similar to Great Harvest. Thanks! It's a keeper!

I used to work at Great Harvest making these trek bars in college. I couldn't remember the recipe and I came across yours while looking it up. You nailed it with the cinnamon! I think this is pretty close to the original! Thanks!

This recipe worked great! I made them wheat free and doubled the oat bran. Also used flax seeds instead of flax meal. A tip for keeping them tightly packed: place a piece of parchment paper on top of bars, press down, remove before baking.

I have bought these bars, will be trying this recipe

We enjoyed this recipe . The only thing was for me one tablespoon cinnamon was a bit much . Although I used a very strong , fresh Vietnamese cinnamon . So I will just cut back next time . Thank you !

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The Best Homemade Energy Bars for Hiking and Backpacking

I’ve experimented with lots of energy bar recipes  for hiking and backpacking trips and I’m pretty sure these are the very best! They’re essentially a slightly-sweet granola bar made with good-for-you ingredients including rolled oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, almonds, banana and dried fruit. No sugar, no weird stuff. This energy bar recipe combines everything you want in a hiking snack:

• Nutrient-dense  with oats, nuts, seeds, and fruit
• High in slow burning calories  to power you through long walks and big climbs
• No-sugar-added  containing only natural sugars from fruit to keep your energy levels stable and avoid sugar crashes
• Easily packable:  you can keep them stashed in your pack’s top pocket or hip pockets and they won’t crumble or fall apart
• Easy to make,  requiring just one bowl and no special tools
• Long shelf-life : they’ll keep for at least three days so you can take them on multi-day treks
• Freezer friendly : They store well in the freezer so you can prep them in advance and keep them on hand for impromptu adventures
• Vegan and gluten-free : if you’re following a special diet, these energy bars are vegan, and gluten-free if made with gluten-free rolled oats.
• Versatile : use your favourite dried fruit and nuts, or try adding chocolate chips or cacao nibs

• 360 g mashed ripe banana (about 3 large)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 200 g porridge oats / quick cook oats
• 90 g dried fruit (apricots, raisins, cranberries, etc)
• 50 g walnuts (chopped)
• 75 g sunflower seeds
• 80 g pepita seeds
• 60 g sliced almonds
• 35 g flax seeds
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F. Lightly grease a large rectangular baking dish (approximately 9" x 13" / 23 x 33 cm) and line with a piece of parchment paper (with overhang so the bars are easier to remove.)

In a large bowl, mash the banana until smooth. Stir in the vanilla.

• Add the remaining ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until fully combined. You’ll end up with a heavy thick mixture.
• Spoon the mixture into the prepared dish. With lightly wet hands, smooth out until even and uniform. Press down on the dough until compacted.
• Bake for 22 to 26 minutes, until firm and lightly golden along the edges.
• Place the dish on a cooling rack for 10 minutes, then carefully slide a knife to loosen the ends and gently lift out. Place the slab on a cooling rack until completely cool.

Once cool, slice into bars. I like to use a pizza slicer as it easily cuts through the dried fruit and nuts. A bread knife also works well. Leftovers can be wrapped up and stored in the fridge for a week, or stored in the freezer for 4 to 6 weeks.

Approximate nutritional info (per bar, based on 14 large bars): 186 calories, 8.7 grams fat, 22 grams carbs, 4.7 grams fibre, 6 grams sugar, 6.6 grams protein. 

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Reader Interactions

March 12, 2021 at 6:12 pm

Can you please post the answer: How long will these bars keep on a backpacking trip?

Never mind…Just read that they’ll keep for up to 3 days. Thanks!

March 13, 2021 at 8:46 am

Great stuff – I hope they turn out well for you!

April 3, 2021 at 2:53 pm

All i wanna know is the taste of banana worth it ? ???

April 8, 2021 at 5:17 am

LOL depends how much you like the banana! You can always amp up the spices!

August 4, 2021 at 6:48 pm

This is GREAT! I didn’t know bananas would bind granola like this. I have a granola recipe (no sugar/all natural) but it is too messy indoors. I can eat this recipe over carpet if I am careful. I increased the recipe size by a third and then used a bigger sheet pan andvpressed the dough a little thinner. Cooked it at 325 F until the edges browned nicely. Easy! The ingredients for a 1/2 size sheet pan (in volume format for those without a scale): 5 large bananas pureed 1 tbsp imitation vanilla extract 2 tsp cinnamon 4 cups quick oats 1-1/2 cups dried fruit 3-1/4 cups nuts and seeds This will keep a long time even without refrigeration and even then it wouldn’t hurt you. All it would do is mold. Great tasty, energy dense, nutritious, stable food for backpacking, bike touring or after gardening and easy to make. Thanks again!

August 5, 2021 at 4:25 am

I’m so delighted it worked so well for you!

September 17, 2021 at 9:51 pm

Hello! How long did you bake these for? Thanks!!!

September 19, 2021 at 2:11 pm

Depends on the weather (they’ll have a longer shelf life in colder climates!) but I’d say about 3 days! A bit longer if you vacuum pack them.

September 19, 2021 at 2:12 pm

Thank you, Tom!

Around 25 minutes, Andrea. Enjoy!

February 24, 2022 at 4:43 pm

What can you use instead of bananas if anything at all?

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Sturdy and Delicious Super-Seed Granola Bars for Hiking

By Author Tara Schatz

Posted on Published: November 17, 2017

Categories camping meals , Planning , Travel Tips

Our family has a love/hate relationship with our hiking food. When the mood strikes, we want to shove some sustenance into a bag and hit the trail. On the other hand, when we stop to snack after an exhilarating day in the woods, we want to eat something tasty. Something that isn’t GORP. Something that will make us love outdoor life even more.

A mixture of dates, almond butter, and honey. Yum!

When we first started hiking with kids , we kept the pantry stocked with every type of protein or power bar you can imagine. They were certainly quick and easy, but it didn’t take long before nobody would eat them anymore. The thrill was gone.

I started playing around with all kinds of recipes for portable trail bars. Most were too sweet. Many of them fell apart and had to be eaten as crumbs on the trail. And not once did my kids ask me to repeat a recipe.  Until now.

Mixing the dry and wet ingredients.

Finding the Perfect Granola Bar Recipe

I found myself with some free time last weekend and decided to give my experimentation with homemade granola bars one more go. I was going for superior sturdiness, big flavor, and optimum nutrition — a grab-and-go granola bar for day hikes, long hours at school, or a post-aikido treat.

I finally hit the mark. These granola bars have been so popular, that I’ve had to wrap them up and hide them in the freezer. They are sweet without tasting like dessert. They can live in the bottom of your daypack without turning to crumbs. And they disappear at an alarming rate, which is a sure sign that my kids approve of them!

A pan of granola bars, ready to be cut and devoured.

These sturdy granola bars are made with almond butter, but you can substitute sun butter if there are nut allergies in your family. You can also use gluten-free oats to make them gluten-free, and really, any mixture of seeds will work in this recipe.

Don’t have time to make these lovelies? In a pinch, these are the bars that both kids and adults in our family love:

• Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt KIND Bars – These are awesome. The perfect mix of salty and sweet. 5g of sugar, 6g of protein.
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Larabar –  Gluten-free, non-GMO, and Kosher. 6g of protein and 19g of sugar.
• Kate’s Real Food Granola Bars with Chocolate, Cherry, and Almond – The priciest of the bunch, but quite delicious. 9g of protein and 3g of sugar. Organic and gluten-free.

Without further ado, I present to you:

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• ½ cup sunflower seeds
• 2 Tbs. flax seeds
• 2 Tbs. chia seeds
• 2 Tbs. sesame seeds
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 1 cup pitted dates
• ½ cup honey
• ⅓ cup coconut oil (or other vegetable oil)
• ¼ cup almond butter

Instructions

• Mix the dry ingredients (the first six) in a large bowl.
• Add the last four ingredients to a saucepan and cook over medium low heat while stirring gently. After the wet ingredients are mixed together, you can add it to a food processor and blend it up, or if you’re feeling lazy, like me, you can just mush it all together with a wooden spoon until it looks fairly uniform.
• Add your date mixture to the dry ingredients and stir it together until all the dry ingredients look damp and glossy. This will take a bit of elbow grease, and the mixture will be thick and sticky.
• Line a 9 X 13 inch cake pan with parchment paper so that it hangs over the long sides. You will use this as a sling to remove the bars from the pan. Now spread the mixture into the pan and press down firmly with an offset spatula (or your fingers).
• Bake in a preheated 300℉ oven for 35 minutes. Let the granola bars cool completely before cutting into rectangles or squares.
• These will keep for a few weeks in the pantry if they are hidden well. Otherwise all bets are off.

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Let me know how these turned out for you in the comments, and please share if you have any awesome, trail-worthy snack ideas.

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Tuesday 9th of August 2022

Thank you for this wonderful recipe. They turned out super delicious and were a big hit on our backpacking trip. I did have to make extra so everyone could snack on them beforehand or we wouldn’t have any for our trip! ❤️

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Nutrition & Ingredients:

Dates (33%),  SOYA  Protein Crunchies ( SOYA  Protein, Tapioca Starch, Salt) (15%), Fruit Juice Concentrates (Apple, Grape, Pear) (13%), Raisins (12%), Gluten Free Oats (8%),  CASHEWS  (8%), Cocoa Powder (4%),  SOYA  Flour, Natural Flavourings & Rice Starch.

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Everything Trail Bars

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Get ready to meet your new favorite snack! I call these ‘Everything Trail Bars’ because you can use almost any combination of all of the nuts and dried fruits you have in the kitchen. Think: oatmeal raisin cookie meets trail mix – need I say more?

These trail mix bars have everything you love about a chewy oatmeal cookie combined with all the goodness of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits.

They’re the perfect bar to take on your adventures such as day hikes, camping trips, and even road trips.

These trail bars are:

• super easy to make
• freakin’ delicious!!
• the perfect homemade hiking snack

Everything Trail Bar Ingredients

This homemade hiking snack is simple to make, and you probably already have the ingredients in your pantry.

Here are some of the key ingredients that you’ll need:

• Mixed nuts and seeds: You can use just about whatever nuts and seeds you have in the kitchen. My favorite is a combo of sunflower seeds, pecans, walnuts, and almonds.
• Dried fruits: Again, whatever you have will most likely work. I usually do a combo of dried cranberries, raisins, and chopped dried strawberries.
• Shredded coconut: For this recipe, use unsweetened shredded coconut, not flakes.
• Unsalted butter: You can use salted butter if that’s all you have, but omit the salt in the recipe.
• Dark brown sugar: Dark brown sugar is so underrated! The dark brown sugar gives these bars a rich and deep caramel flavor.
• Rolled Oats and All-Purpose Flour: You can use gluten-free oats if needed. Although I have not tested it, I think swapping in an all-purpose gluten-free flour would work in this recipe, but please don’t substitute any other flour like almond or coconut. That will not work.

You’ll also need vanilla extract, salt, baking soda, an egg, and cinnamon!

How to Make Everything Trail Bars

• In a large bowl, mix the chopped nuts, dried fruits, coconut, flour, oats, and cinnamon.
• In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar. Next, mix in the vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda. Lastly, whisk in the egg until everything is creamy.
• Add the wet mixture to the nuts and fruit and mix well.

• Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
• After the dough has chilled, preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Press the dough into a metal 9×9 inch pan lined with parchment paper.

• Bake for 15-18 minutes until the bars are golden brown and the smell fills your kitchen. Wait for the pan to completely cool before cutting into bars.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Ingredients  

• 1 cup mixed nuts, roughly chopped (I used a mix of sunflower seeds, pecans, walnuts, and almonds)
• 1/2 cup dried fruits, chopped (I used raisins and cranberries )
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 egg

Instructions  

Watch how they’re made:.

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How to Store and Pack Everything Trail Bars

At home, I store these trail mix bars at room temperature in an airtight container.

For hikes and road trips, I usually store these bars in reusable ReZip bags .

Have you tried these trail bars?

If so, give them a quick review in the comments below!

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Hi! I love this recipe buy my daughter is not a fan of shredded coconuts, may I leave out or substitute? Thank you heaps! Zoe

Although I have not tested it myself, I do think you can leave out the coconut, and the bars would still turn out delicious!

You’re so welcome! I hope you have an awesome trip!

I’m so glad everyone loves these bars!

Thank you for this recipe. I have made them multiple times so far and they’ve always turned out great! I really appreciate that I can use whatever ingredients I have on hand, very easy and delicious

Happy to hear it Jana! I love how easy these bars are to make and change ingredients! Glad you’re enjoying them!

How sturdy are they? Is the baking soda really necessary? I think it will make the bars less dense. My main requirements for hiking energy bars are: sturdiness, good shelf life in room temp, small size, max calories (but no added sugar) Any advice? 🙂

I have not tested these bars without the baking soda. Once baked, they are very similar to a cookie. They hold up pretty well, but they’re not crunchy.

Made the Everything Trail bars to take on today’s hike – they were delicious. I went with a mix of cashews, walnuts, pecans and pumpkin seeds along with raisins and apricots. Also added some freshly grated ginger for a bit of zing! Will definitely be making again – thanks for the recipe 🙂

You’re welcome! I’m so glad you liked them. Love the addition of ginger! 😁

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Trail mix bars.

by Annabel Karmel from My Kitchen Table: 100 Family Meals

The perfect snack that combines healthy with homemade. This recipe for trail mix bars from Annabel Karmel can be made with peanuts, seeds or dried cranberries.

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My Kitchen Table: 100 Family Meals

Annabel Karmel

Introduction

Trail mix is a snack food commonly used in outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, backpacking and mountaineering. It usually consists of a mixture of nuts, seeds and dried fruits such as raisins and cranberries. It’s energy rich and has a high content of vitamins and minerals. .

Ingredients

Essential kit.

You will need a 20 x 20cm (8 x 8in) tin.

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Preheat the oven to 170°C/325°F/gas 3 and line a 20 x 20cm (8 x 8in) tin with greased baking parchment.

Put the butter and golden syrup in a small pan over a low heat until the butter has melted. Set aside to cool.

Put the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and stir together. Add the cooled butter mixture and mix well to combine. Transfer the mixture to the prepared tin and press down firmly. Bake for 30–35 minutes until the centre is just firm to the touch.

Remove from the oven, cool for 15 minutes then mark into 8 bars, using a sharp knife. Allow to cool completely before lifting from the pan. Store in an airtight container.

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20 Insanely Easy and Tasty Hike Bars Recipes to Power Your Next Adventure

Power bars, energy bars or any other type of backpacking meal in a form of a bar are one of the most popular hiking foods. We all love them cause they’re quick to pack and easy to eat. Fast and nutritious hike bars always find their way into our backpacks.

There is only one problem.

Most of them are quite pricey and if you’re hiking regularly or treat bars as one of your main hiking snacks you’re ending up spending a lot of money. Unnecessarily.

What if I tell you that making your own hike bars is easy, fast and super cost effective? It really is!

In this episode I would like to introduce you to the best power/energy bar recipes out there. They’re super delicious, nutrient and simple to prepare. Let’s get started!

20 Best Hike Bars Recipes to Power Your Next Adventure

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Insanely easy and tasty recipes to make your own healthy hike bars!

1. Backpacking Food Bars 3.3 by Grand Wanderer

Great, step by step tutorial on how to prepare those bars. With over 400 kcal per piece they make for an amazing hike bar that will keep you powered for a long time.

2. Homemade KIND Bars by The Yummy Life

Monica takes you through the complete process if making not one but eight different variations of a homemade kind bars. You’ll find there all the info you need containing so relevant nutritional values.

3. Mini M&M Granola Bars by Crafty Morning

Who doesn’t like M&M? Even if you’re the biggest fan you will love those bars. Super easy to prepare, straight to the point bars.

4. All things raw by Trail Cooking

If you’re a fan of raw hike bars like Larabar this site has more than enough recipes to get started with creating your own variations. From chocolate to fruits you’ll find it all.

5. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Energy Bars by Oh She Glows

If you’re having a food processor these will be ready in 10-15 minutes! Super fast and healthy.

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6. Super-Charge Me Cookies by Plant Powered Kitchen

Ok, this “hike bar” is not bar shaped, it’s a cookie. But we love cookies! This recipe is for all vegan (and non vegan as well) loving whole food. No crappy ingredients only good stuff.

7. Homemade Clif Bars (No-Bake!) by Brown Eyed Baker

I’m a huge fan of Clif Bars, really. And this recipe is exactly what I needed and hopefully you to. Chewy, sweet and bit crispy they are a perfect recreation of Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch Clif Bar.

8. Prairie Paté by Bon Appetit

Now this hike bar is something special. A power bar with pork? It sure is an interesting idea well worth testing.

9. HEMP PROTEIN GRANOLA BARS by My New Roots

These bars are packed with whole foods. Poppy seeds, chia, sesame and more. They’re also packed with hemp protein which is packed with health.

10. No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars by Chocolate Covered Katie

Sweet and salty is a great combination. These bars are more like a dessert than a kcal packed power up but nevertheless worth trying.

11. Walnut-Cranberry-Ginger Power Bars by The Kitchn

Great oat bars with some interesting taste combinations. Each bar is around 260 kcal which is a good amount to get you going while hiking.

12. 4-Ingredient Banana Oat Bars by The Kitchn

Banana is the king! This recipe is really straightforward and everyone can follow it. Easy and tasty those bars need to disappear fast.

13. 3-Ingredient Energy Bars by The Kitchn

Another take on homemade Larabars. Only 3 ingredients make this recipe really simple. Nice slideshow followed by a good step by step make it easy to follow.

14. HOMEMADE CLIFF BARS (NO BAKE!) by Power Hungry

Again the beloved Clif Bar DIY version. And this time no backing. It takes 10 min to prepare 12 portions – it really can’t get faster than that.

15. HOMEMADE KIND BARS {GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN} by Power Hungry

Ok, ok we had Kind bar recipe before but it’s never enough! Check this recipe out, it’s very nicely presented and gives clear instructions on how to make these tasty hike bars.

16. Supersonic Peanut Butter Energy Bars by Boulder Locavore

Oh peanut butter and nuts! Love from the first sight. These bars take a lil longer to prepare but only due to fridge time.

17. Chocolate-Peanut Butter Energy Bars by Never Homemaker

Another great combination to try – chocolate and peanut butter. These would be perfect for a day hike as they won’t last too long.

18. Super Food Energy Bars by This Rawesome Vegan Life

Hike bars packed with super seeds for maximum nutrition. You’ll need food processor to prepare those.

19. Peanut Butter Oat Granola Bars by What’s Baking in the Barber Shop

And another variation of the granola, oat power bar. Just to make the choice bigger.

20. PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH PROTEIN BARS by Kippin It Kind

Homemade protein bars in its best. 250-300 kcal per bar is a good deal plus they taste great. Again peanut butter forever!

There we have it a list of the best hike bars you can make at home. They will save you loads of money and you’ll make sure you only eat the best stuff. Try at least one of the above recipes and let me know how it went!

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8 Low FODMAP Protein Bars: Dietitian Approved

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Low FODMAP protein bars make a convenient snack on the go. They are a quick way to add protein and other nutrients to a busy lifestyle. 

Unfortunately, many contain high FODMAP ingredients. This can worsen your IBS symptoms.

In this article, we will uncover what ingredients to watch out for. We will also provide a list of certified and non-certified low FODMAP protein bars to add to your next shopping list.

How do you choose low FODMAP protein bars?

Choosing low FODMAP protein bars can be challenging. Many can contain a large amount of FODMAP ingredients.

Common high FODMAP ingredients include:

• Apple or pear juice concentrate
• Chicory root
• Dried fruits
• High FODMAP nuts, e.g., cashews and pistachios
• High fructose corn syrup
• Honey ( read more about honey – is it low FODMAP? here )
• Inulin ( read more about inulin and the low FODMAP diet here )
• Non-fat dried milk powder
• Soy protein concentrate
• Sugar alcohols, e.g., xylitol, mannitol
• Whey protein concentrate

However, there are many certified low FODMAP protein bar brands available. These can be purchased online or at your local supermarket.

Certified Low FODMAP protein bars

The below certified low FODMAP brands have adapted classic protein bars to make them FODMAP friendly. 

The ‘certification’ means that they have been tested by Monash University and proven to contain a safe level of FODMAPs to consume whilst on the low FODMAP diet.

Here are some of our favorites:

Enjoy Life Protein Bites

• Dark Chocolate Raspberry
• Dipped Banana
• SunSeed Butter

FODY Foods Bars

• Almond Coconut
• Blueberry Almond Snack
• Dark Chocolate Sea Salt
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Quinoa

Fodbods Bars

• Banana and Peanut Butter
• Lemon and Coconut
• Mint Chocolate Bar
• Peanut and Chocolate Chunk
• Raspberry and Coconut

Gomacro Bars

• Balanced Goodness—Granola and coconut
• Everlasting Joy—Coconut, almond butter, chocolate chips
• Maple Sea Salt Pure Promise
• Oatmeal Chocolate Chip
• Prolonged Power—Banana and almond butter
• Protein Decadence—Dark chocolate and almonds
• Protein Pleasure—Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
• Protein Purity—Sunflower Butter and Chocolate
• Protein Replenishment—Peanut butter
• Salted Carmel and Chocolate chip
• Smooth Sanctuary—Double chocolate and peanut butter chips
• Sweet Awakenings—Mocha chocolate chip

GoMacro Kid MacroBars

• Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
• Cinnamon Roll
• Double Chocolate Brownie
• Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie
• Peanut Butter Cup

Dr. Rachel Pauls’s Happy Bars

• Banana Chocolate Glee
• Chocolate Chip Delight
• Oatmeal Raisin Bliss
• Orange Chocolate Ecstasy
• Peanut Chocolate Euphoria
• Peanut Maple Pleasure

BelliWelli  

• Blueberry Muffin
• Birthday Cake 
• Candy Cane Fudge
• Lemon White Chocolate
• Cinnamon Swirl
• Fudge Brownie 

‘Non-certified’ low FODMAP protein bars

These low FODMAP protein bars have not been officially certified by Monash University. However, they do not contain any high FODMAP ingredients.

88 Acres 

• Double Chocolate Mocha
• Cinnamon and Oats

Bobo’s Oats Bars

• Banana Chocolate Chip
• Coconut Almond Butter
• Dark Chocolate Almond with Sea Salt
• Lemon Poppy Seed
• Peanut Butter
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
• Nuts About You

Marigold Protein Bars

• Coconut Rage
• Chunky Choco Pecan

Nature Valley Crunch Granola Bars

Non-low FODMAP protein bars

These are very common protein bars that you may wonder about. However, they do contain high FODMAP ingredients and should be avoided:

• Aloha protein bars
• Built protein bars
• Kind protein bars
• Kirkland protein bars
• Perfect protein bars
• Pure protein bars

Low FODMAP protein bars recipes

Making your own low FODMAP protein bars is a much more cost-effective solution when you are on the low FODMAP diet.

Below, we have provided you instructions to make your own recipe or simply follow one of the 8 low FODMAP protein bar recipes that have been proven to work!

Protein bars can be made by using:

• A Binders and sweeteners – Oats, maple syrup, brown rice syrup, coconut oil
• Flavorings – Dark chocolate chips, cacao nibs, cinnamon, vanilla extract
• Low FODMAP fruits – click here to find out more about low FODMAP fruits
• Nuts – click here to find out which nuts can you have on the low FODMAP diet
• Protein source – click here to find out more about low FODMAP Protein powder

Here are 8 low recipes to get you started:

• Low FODMAP peanut butter protein bar
• Low FODMAP peanut butter coconut cacao protein bar
• Low FODMAP No Bake Energy Bars
• Low FODMAP Sweet Potato Protein Bars
• Low FODMAP Sweet and Salty Nut Bars
• Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Cinnamon Protein Bars
• Low-FODMAP Peanut Butter and Banana Baked Oatmeal Bars
• Low FODMAP PB&J Protein Bar

Protein bars are a great on-the-go snack, but most contain high levels of FODMAPs, which can be an issue if you are on the low FODMAP diet.

The good news is there are a number of specially made ‘Low FODMAP’ bars now available and a small amount of protein bars that also fall into the suitable category.

The other option to ensure you get a low FODMAP protein bar is to make your own using one of our recipes above.

Leeona is a UK registered associate nutritionist. She graduated from Leeds Beckett University in 2021 with a distinction degree in Master of Nutrition. Since then, she has joined The Food Treatment Clinic as an intern writer and has become more involved by managing the mailing list and social media accounts. Currently, she works in a GP practice as a health advisor, providing lifestyle advice to the general population.

During her dietetic placements, Leeona developed an interest in gut health, especially IBS and coeliac disease. She believes that all lifestyle habits can influence the gut and aims to help improve the knowledge in this area to the general public.

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No-Bake Vegan Protein Bars (4 Ingredients!)

Protein, protein, PROTEIN! (Said in loud, hulky voice.)

That’s what I’ve jokingly been saying recently as I shovel mass amounts of food into my mouth.

I’ve been trying to add more protein into my diet ( as always ), but it’s hard work! Namely because it’s challenging to remember that you need nutrients more than chocolate (even though chocolate is totally more fun).

I recently realized after a number of failed attempts at vegan protein bars that I should totally just make my own.

So I did. And they rocked. And they’re easy. And they’re way better than store bought (there I said it).

Plus, just 4 ingredients , naturally sweetened , and more than  10 grams of protein per bar!

The base is peanut (or almond or sun) butter, then comes maple syrup and your favorite protein powder (I list mine below). And the final touch? POPPED AMARANTH.

This  mighty grain  contains plenty of nutrients and protein and has a neutral, slightly nutty flavor. Not to mention, it pops up beautifully on the stovetop in no time (10 seconds!) .

I hope you love these bars! They’re:

Crunchy Savory-(naturally) sweet Insanely delicious Peanut buttery Protein-packed ( 10+ g/ bar !) & Highly portable!

These are the perfect snack to have around when you need a little extra protein during the day. They’re so simple once the amaranth is popped (you can do it, I believe in you). I highly recommend making a big batch and freezing these! They’ll stay forever in the freezer (OK, more like 1 month).

If you make this recipe let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag a picture #minimalistbaker on Instagram ! I’d love to see what you come up with. Cheers, friends!

Ingredients

• ~1/3 cup amaranth (1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cups popped as original recipe is written)
• 3 Tbsp vanilla or unflavored vegan protein powder *
• 1 1/2 – 2 Tbsp maple syrup (or sub stevia // more or less to taste)
• 1 cup creamy salted peanut or almond butter (or sun butter if sensitive to nuts)
• 2-3 Tbsp melted dark vegan chocolate ( optional )

Instructions

• Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper (or plastic wrap) and set aside (adjust number/size of pan if altering batch size).
• Pop* your amaranth by heating a large pot over medium-high heat. You’ll know it’s ready to start adding amaranth when a drop of water disperses quickly and balls up.
• Add about 2-3 Tbsp amaranth at a time and immediately cover. Shake the pot back and forth over the heat (wearing oven mitts is helpful) to move the grain around. It should start popping within 1-3 seconds, and be done popping at the 10-second mark. Be sure to pull them off at around 10 seconds or they’ll start to burn.
• Not every single grain will pop (that’s OK!). Very quickly empty into a mixing bowl. This may take a couple tries to dial in your heat and not burn them – it took me 4 tries! But then you’ll hit your stride.
• Continue until you have roughly 1 1/2 cups popped grain (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). As you go, add your popped grain into a small mixing bowl first to ensure none are burnt. Then transfer to a larger bowl so you don’t mix any burnt grain with perfectly popped grain. Set aside.
• Add peanut or almond butter and maple syrup to a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine. Then add protein powder and stir.
• Add popped amaranth a little at a time until you have a loose “dough” texture. Be careful not to add too much or the bars can lose their tackiness and won’t stick together. I found roughly 1 1/4 cups to be about right (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). Stir with a wooden spoon or use hands to disperse mixture evenly.
• Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and press down to form an even layer. Lay parchment paper or plastic wrap on top and use a flat-bottom object like a liquid measuring cup to press down and pack the mixture into an even, firmly packed layer.
• Transfer to freezer to set for 10-15 minutes or until firm to the touch. Then lift out and slice into 9 bars (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). Enjoy as is, or drizzle with a bit of melted dark chocolate (optional).
• These get a little soft at room temperature, so store in the refrigerator (up to 5 days) or in the freezer (up to 1 month).

Nutrition (1 of 9 servings)

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April 29, 2021 at 10:30 am

Looks great, and Im sure its delicious, but as a competitive natural bodybuilder personally I would say that fat content is way too high.

There is a big trend of vegan recipes that throw nut butters in everything, and I also understand that its difficult to find ingredients for such bars, but..

Nuts are mostly fat, healthier fats yes, but still very high fat! Nuts are also renowned for being an allergen.

it would be nice to see creators focus on digestive health, especially foods Low in Fodmaps.

I challenge you to come up with a low fodmap vegan protein bar :) High in protein, low in fat, and not so high in Carbs.

Or maybe you have recipes for that already?

April 29, 2021 at 1:07 pm

Hi Mawi, we hear you. Since protein powders (and more specifically, amino acids) don’t usually taste great, that’s a bit tricky! Typically to make it taste good without artificial sweeteners/flavors, there needs to be more carbs/fats. We’ll add it to our ideas list though. Thanks for the feedback!

March 30, 2021 at 4:35 pm

Loved these bars so much! They were so much fun to make too! My 3 year old had a blast popping the grains! We didn’t have protein powder, looking forward of buying some and making them with it. This will be a regular in our hose for sure!

March 31, 2021 at 9:24 am

Aw, so fun! Thanks as always for sharing, Vicky! xo

March 30, 2021 at 1:03 pm

I’m not seeing my amaranth pop or change. The grains are getting more colored, so I’ve pulled off the heat. What am I missing? Thanks!!!

March 30, 2021 at 1:52 pm

Hi Annie, we’d suggest increasing the heat. That should allow it to pop without getting too brown. Let us know if you’re still having issues!

January 10, 2021 at 1:47 am

I just made this! :) I used vanilla protein powder & these remind me of the cereals I ate when I was young. Delicious! Like everyone else, I had trouble popping the amaranth at first. I was using a large saucepan. It took forever to heat up & the bottom surface wasn’t large enough to pop a tablespoon so I switched to a light cast iron coated skillet (with lid) & that worked perfectly! These bars are wonderful, as are all your recipes. Thank you!

January 11, 2021 at 10:09 am

Thanks so much for the lovely review, Gina. The amaranth does take a bit of experimenting to get right. But we’re so glad you persevered and enjoyed them! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo

Nicole says

September 29, 2020 at 9:07 pm

Fun recipe! Like others, it took me a few tries to get the amaranth to pop. Best to wait 3-4 min for the pan to really heat up and use tiny bits of grain at a time. I replaced part of the nut butter with pumpkin for some fun flavor and lightening it up. I used Orgain vegan vanilla protein powder. Turned out delicious and a perfect work snack! Will double the recipe next time!

September 30, 2020 at 10:32 am

Thanks for sharing, Nicole!

June 7, 2020 at 1:05 pm

Tasty and nice texture alternative to my regular protein bars with flax and oats. The hardest part was popping the amaranth. Like mentioned in the description, it took me about 4 tries to get it, but I don’t think it was technique…the first 3-4 times, it was just burning (even though I was lightly shaking pan), or 1/100 would pop and it was so tiny…I tried adding a little oil, but they just glom together and it didn’t help…I tried using a nonstick pan instead of stainless steel, but that didn’t change the outcome. I honestly don’t think I personally improved on my technique- I think you just have to let the pan stay heated for like 3-5minutes and double check that the water bubbles up and balls together. The water thing happened pretty quickly…like within the first minute, so that shouldn’t be your cue…but after about 3-5minutes, (which is how long it took me to fail 3-4 times), once it was hot for that long, as soon as I put in 2 tbsp, they immediately started popping and you lightly shake the pan with its lid on and when you don’t see/hear the popping (roughly 10sec), take it off the burner, put contents in a sieve and separate the popped from the burnt or unpopped. Hope that helps you! I enjoy these for breakfast or snacks.

June 8, 2020 at 11:03 am

Thanks for sharing your experience, Alana!

Catherine says

May 7, 2020 at 9:31 pm

Have made this recipe a few times, substituting One Degree Brown Rice Cereal Crisps for the amaranth, as mentioned in the comments. I also opted out of the chocolate drizzle, though I’m not sure why I would pass on chocolate. 🤔 Very easy to make, simply delicious! It’s a lovely go-to snack when reading in the evening. Much thanks for posting this recipe, but for also taking the time to include nutritional information – it is greatly appreciated!

I’m going to try the 3-Ingredient Chocolate Fudge next.

May 8, 2020 at 10:01 am

Great idea! Thanks so much for your kind words and lovely review, Catherine! xo

Tahlia shafar says

April 20, 2020 at 8:17 pm

I was so desperate to make these but I couldn’t find amaranth so I made it with quinoa flakes instead – I do not recommend!! Had to throw them out.

Will make again but this time according to the recipe and post my review :).

April 21, 2020 at 1:02 pm

Oh no! Better luck next time!

January 12, 2020 at 7:24 am

I made this today subbing puffed quinoa for the amaranth. They came out amazing! Wrapped them and popped them in the freezer for a quick snack/bfast option. They’re so good, I doubt they’ll last the week!

January 13, 2020 at 10:16 am

Great idea! Thanks for sharing, Mel!

Viktória says

January 6, 2020 at 3:16 am

This recipe is my favourite of all protein bar recipes!!! So easy!! We just moved to Finland, and couldn’t find amaranth in the store, so I decided to make it with oats. I didn’t pop them, but it turned out perfect! Since then I made it like four times. Can’t stop… We just found an organic shop where they sell amaranth. Can’t wait to try it!

January 6, 2020 at 12:00 pm

Thanks so much for the lovely review. We are so glad you enjoy them! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo

January 8, 2020 at 11:07 am

Yep. Here is my rate. :) absolute 5 star! I tried the it with the popped amaranth! It is even better!!! Thank you again!

May 26, 2019 at 11:21 pm

Is puffed rice cereal like… Rice bubbles? I’m being lazy and want to make them with things I have already instead of buying amaranth.

May 27, 2019 at 7:35 am

We recommend this brand of puffed rice cereal.

March 30, 2019 at 12:02 am

Great recipe which can be customised! Used puff rice cereal instead of amaranth which makes this low fodmap friendly.

March 21, 2019 at 1:34 am

YUM I’ve made these a few times now. So simple and delish. The first time I added the choccy but it’s not essential I find them sweet enough on their own. I use tropeka vanilla protein powder. Vegan and all natural

February 3, 2019 at 6:29 pm

Just made these. Left out the maple syrup and the taste is great, but super goey, even after an hour in the freezer. Suggestions to make them hold together better? Followed the recipe exactly except for the maple syrup.

Ahmed Abas says

January 21, 2019 at 9:08 am

DO you have to use amaranth?

January 16, 2019 at 4:53 am

Do you have to use protein powder or can I not use it?

January 17, 2019 at 3:07 pm

You can leave it out!

Haley-jo says

January 12, 2019 at 10:39 am

These are amazing! I used quinoa instead of amaranth. I did 3/4 cup sun butter and 1/4 cush cashew butter. They needed to spend a little more time in the freezer for me to be able to cut them. Love this recipe!

December 9, 2018 at 5:59 am

I just tried this recipe with vanilla essence instead of any protein powder (didn’t have any in) and with golden syrup instead of maple syrup. I’m really pleased with the results! Very tasty. I’ve never cooked with aramanth before but it was quite fun, like many people have said. We used very chunky peanut butter though, I think the structural integrity suffered a bit because of it. Looking forward to trying again with some protein powder and some less chunky peanut butter. I think it would be nice with tahini, too. Thanks so much!

Gonzalo says

December 4, 2018 at 7:00 am

Sub-stevia does mean that I can substitute all the maple syrup with just stevia? I prefer not to add any sugar, even though its not refined (it still free sugar by WHO). I’m looking forward to do this recipe, it looks great!. Thank you for your help.

December 5, 2018 at 10:13 am

Yes, you can sub with stevia, otherwise you could try omitting the sugar, though we haven’t tried it ourselves and can’t guarantee successful results.

September 7, 2018 at 4:11 pm

Would amaranth flour work in this recipe? My local store carries the amaranth flour but not amaranth. Thanks in advance.

September 8, 2018 at 9:50 am

Sorry Tim, I don’t think amaranth flour will work!

August 15, 2018 at 4:35 pm

Can you skip the protein powder? I’m just not a fan. Thinking of making it with puffed quinoa.

August 17, 2018 at 9:40 am

Yes you can omit it!

Bonnie says

July 3, 2018 at 3:26 pm

Awesome! Thanks for the reply! I can’t wait to try these! Love your recipes! Your watermelon margaritas were fantastic ? a huge hit at my party last month!!!

July 3, 2018 at 6:37 am

I know this is an old recipe on here but I’m wondering if you could use honey instead of maple syrup? I’m also subbing with a sunflower seed butter due to an intolerance to nuts. Thanks!

July 3, 2018 at 3:19 pm

Yes, that will work!

June 14, 2018 at 10:50 am

Tried out this recipe, I wish the link to buying popped Amaranth online was included in the recipe to begin with, as popping it was time consuming, too inconsistent and frankly just frustrating. I ended up having to toss almost more than a third of it and at $9/bag that’s just too much waste. I ended up making these into balls as it did not provide enough to push into an 8×8 pan for bars. The taste is ok, though I find the vanilla protein powder flavor a bit overwhelming.

Nathalie says

June 13, 2018 at 2:22 pm

this is legit one of my fave protein bars. so easy to make. i just wish i could pack them for hiking but since theyre no bake thats what i get ! regardless, i eat these before the gym if i’m in a hurry and dont have time to have a proper breakfast. i also eat them as a snack. but ive eaten them after the gym too. basically i just eat them whenever ! =)

ive tried it both with amaranth and rice cereal. both are good but i def prefer the amaranth crunch you get.

June 13, 2018 at 3:18 pm

Woot woot! We’re glad you love these bars, Nathalie!

April 24, 2018 at 11:33 am

Just made these today — so good! I ate a few spoonfuls before putting them in the fridge!! :) I think they’ll be great to take camping — if they can make it out the door before we eat them all hahaha!

April 24, 2018 at 2:09 pm

Hah! We’re glad you enjoy them, Lisa!

Tammy Terrio Wallace says

February 14, 2018 at 11:37 am

I love the idea of this recipe but I don’t think I would do the amaranth again. It does not work well on the inconsistent heat of a glass stovetop. I think I literally did it over 12 times before it was okay. There were still lots of unpopped grain but they just wouldn’t pop. I found it worked best for me if I turned the stove up really high and didn’t shake the pot and let they all pop like crazy for about 1-2 seconds and then shook the pot so the other ones would get popped. If I just kept them on the heat (even low heat) for too long shaking they would just burn and not popped. at $6.65 a kg it just seemed like I ended up with a lot of waste… I also used wow butter so my 6 year old could bring these to school and I didn’t like the taste all that much. I hope she does. I would try them again with peanut or almond butter but I think I might hesitate because of the amaranth ordeal! LOL!

Jennifer says

January 28, 2018 at 2:53 pm

These turned out pretty well and a little more practice for me will make them even better! It did take me a few batches of amaranth to figure out the best popping method (I ended up tipping the next unpopped batch and taking the pan off the stove for several seconds – a technique I use for popcorn – and that seemed to yield the best popped to not-popped ratio without burning)! Next time I will add a little less amaranth as mine did turn out a little too crumbly. But, the whole family loves the flavor so will definitely make again…after this batch is gone. Thanks for sharing the recipe! I used the Garden of Life vanilla protein powder – final product is deliciously flavored!

Stephen says

January 27, 2018 at 12:08 pm

I used this as a base and expounded, based upon what I had in the pantry. Used ground flaxseed instead of amaranth. I used pea protein and a scoop of whey protein that I am trying to get rid of, so it’s not too vegan. I also used cocoa powder for the chocolate. It did well, and I will tinker more with it, but it came out to have a good balance of calories to protein once I worked the recipe out in MyFitnesspal. Once I am rid of my whey protein, I will double the scoops from the pea protein. Thanks for giving me a starting point; many of the protein bars in the stores give my belly problems.

January 22, 2018 at 8:20 pm

I’ve never popped amaranth myself, but when I was in India we would eat popped amaranth drizzled with honey and yogurt. I was excited to see this recipe and try popping it on my own. Popping was a little more frustrating than I thought it would be. It might be easier with a gas stove where you can control the heat better. It took awhile for my pan to warm up, maybe 8-10 minutes before the amaranth started popping right when I put it in. After that it was a cinch and the bars came together beautifully. I did have to use my hands to get everything together. I added some Maca powder and used Amazing Grass protein powder. I might add a touch of vanilla next time. They are delicious!

November 30, 2017 at 1:07 pm

Love it! I had never used amaranth before, so it took a few tries to pop, but after some practice it turned out great. I used Garden of Life vanilla flavored protein powder, sunflower butter, and the dark chocolate, and it was delicious. The bars are pretty soft, but they aren’t too messy thanks to the powder and amaranth taking away the stickiness of the sunbutter. I needed a good protein and calorie packed easy to eat snack, so these will definitely be a regular!

Bernadette says

August 19, 2017 at 7:25 am

My husband ate these. Enough said. I will definitely be making them again to keep in the fridge for when he is creeping around looking for a snack. Great recipe! Thanks :)

Aleksandra says

June 24, 2017 at 8:27 am

I found a package of Amaranth Grain in my pantry and had no idea what to do with it – came across this recipe and decided to try it! It was fun learning how to pop it – thank you for teaching me to do something new! After a couple of tries, it was pretty easy and was fairly quick to accumulate the cup and a half. Love how simple and easy this is and can easily be the start of a base to add other ingredients.

April 2, 2017 at 10:14 am

Just made these and I can’t wait to eat them!! I couldn’t find amaranth so I subbed puffed brown rice. I also added a little less than 1/2 cup rolled oats, a couple tbsp chia seeds, a couple tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut, and only used 1 tbsp of maple syrup. I wanted these to be more of a small meal replacement for when I’m starving at work, or a really calorie dense breakfast. I tasted the “batter” before putting it in the freezer and I think it’s gonna be great :)

SoCalSemiVegan says

March 11, 2017 at 11:23 am

Great use of amaranth. I bought a bunch and don’t really like the flavor by itself. With the nut butters its great. I didn’t use protein powder (don’t have any and don’t really “believe” in it), still worked out well. I added more amaranth to make up for the protein powder (1 1/2 cups). I also only used 1 tbsp of maple syrup and my toddler still ate it :)

February 27, 2017 at 9:41 am

My daughter is going vegan/ peskateran? She’s 17 and is really tiny. I’m trying new recipes and want to do this right now… how would oatmeal work do you think. My girl needs calories lol… she does do vegan protein powder and vitamins daily. Thanks:

February 27, 2017 at 7:12 pm

Hi! Adding some oats to this recipe should work, but may require you adding more nut butter to ensure that they are not dry! Let me know how it goes!

Rachel says

January 27, 2017 at 7:15 pm

These are ok. A good base recipe but needs some work for me to love them. Pretty much like eating peanut butter from the jar :/ I even added a bit more maple syrup and it was still like eating spoonfuls of peanut butter. I added the chocolate too! Popping the amaranth was fun!

Katelyn says

January 23, 2017 at 3:24 pm

I absolutely love these! I have made several of your breakfast bars and these are my favorite!!! Popping the amaranth takes a little time to get the hang but once you get going it gets easy. My pot can’t handle as much as this recipe says to pop at once but once i figured that out smooth sailing. And the bag of amaranth seems like it will last through several batches of these. A total win in my book!

Kimberly says

January 2, 2017 at 3:02 am

I 4X this recipe about every 2-3 weeks, keeping half in my freezer at work and the other half my freezer at home. The ones I keep at work always disappear real fast…Everybody loves them! I’m a massage therapist at a franchise place where you get exactly 5 minutes from the time you take your hands off your client, to wait for them to dress; answer follow up questions; (pee, etc….); change the sheets on the table & get your next client, unless you want to be late for every client all day……Anyway, we all LOVE having these delicious, protein packed snacks available to easily grab on the go. They keep us from having loud tummy growls in the middle of massage sessions…truly. So, thank you so much for this recipe! It has been incredibly helpful to me, my coworkers, and our clients (even if they don’t know it). :-) P.S. Once I got the hang of popping amaranth, I started developing an amusement toward it. It’s actually kind of fun. I’ve even made videos of it. ha

Margie says

November 13, 2016 at 8:49 am

These are delicious and so easy. You are right once you get the hang of popping the amaranth it goes very quickly . Love that your recipes are vegan and GF. Thanks

November 8, 2016 at 12:52 pm

These are simple and amazing!

Mary Leopold says

November 7, 2016 at 7:57 pm

I made these yesterday and we (mostly I) have almost finished the batch! ;0 I didn’t have amaranth, so I toasted millet on the stove very carefully, and they are delicious. Drizzled a hearty amount of vegan chocolate on top. Thank you for another great recipe, Dana!

October 28, 2016 at 9:47 am

How do you think just regular chickpea flour would work in place of the protein powder? I don’t have a powder I like othe then hemp and it really imparts a flavor in bars! I’m going to try it today with sifted chickpea flour and hope for the tasty best :)

October 18, 2016 at 11:08 am

I think my almond butter wasn’t smooth enough (it was the fresh-ground-from-the-bulk-aisle type), because these never came together into a moldable mass, even with the addition of more almond butter. Tasty crumble, but not bars. If nothing else, at least, popping amaranth is pretty fun once you get the right temp :)

September 30, 2016 at 6:26 pm

Something I loved learning from this recipe: popping amaranth is FUN! So now the question is what else can we use it for? I’m psyched!

My bars came out great… at first. After a day in the fridge I think the grain absorbed all the moisture and they became very light and dry. The texture was hella weak. BUT! I’m glad to read some people had the opposite problem because that means there’s a middle ground. Will definitely try again.

Thanks, Dana :)

September 25, 2016 at 5:30 pm

Very good. Popping the amaranth was a bit of a learning curve. After a few tries it became pretty easy. I had better luck in a large metal pot than a non-stick frying pan. Very, very tasty. I’ll be looking for more amaranth recipes now. Thank you!

Shasta says

September 25, 2016 at 9:30 am

What dimensions are the bars? My boyfriend is weight training and wants lots of protein… So want to get a size reference. Might try to figure out how to pack even more protein in them after I try making them according to spec.

September 22, 2016 at 6:13 pm

Fourth minimalist recipe I try. Very impressive.

Merci beaucoup!!

September 16, 2016 at 11:49 am

Perfect after school snack for my son! Can’t wait to try :)

Dee | Green Smoothie Gourmet says

September 13, 2016 at 1:19 pm

Hi Dana, Oh my gosh. We loved your recipe, only a slight modification – we only had quinoa, so instead of amaranth, we used that and first puffed it (rinsed the quinoa, then spread it on a cookie sheet and in the oven for 30 min at 200 degrees F) AND we folded in cashews into the batter at the end just for added protein and fun – the cashews turned soft, almost like white chocolate chips! SO yummy! Thanks for sharing such an easy recipe! Dee xx.

September 20, 2016 at 10:17 am

Yay! Thanks for sharing, Dee! xoxo

RunningPathES says

September 11, 2016 at 3:16 pm

Just another comment — I wanted to make another batch, but didn’t want to go through the trouble of popping amaranth today. So I smashed up some Fiber One cereal, not very smashed just a bit, and threw that in instead. Used peanut butter, just under 1.5 Tb maple syrup, and the protein powder. They’re actually quite delicious this way. I’ve thought of other things to use, as well, such as crushed nuts (would add a lot more calories, but nutritious). I’m going to play around with it. The amaranth was pretty awesome, but I like that I can throw this together with whatever I have on hand and it seems to work well.

Lovely! Thanks for sharing your experience!

Mariel says

September 10, 2016 at 1:29 pm

Finally got around to popping the amaranth I have sitting in my pantry…what a great recipe! So easy to make and very tasty.

September 20, 2016 at 10:16 am

Yay! Thanks for sharing, Mariel! xoxo

The Wooden Spoon says

September 9, 2016 at 5:52 am

Genius. I’m literally salivating right now.

September 9, 2016 at 12:08 am

I always go for pea protein powder myself :)

Stephanie says

September 8, 2016 at 11:27 pm

I have a bag of amaranth and no idea what to do with it. That is, until now! Can’t wait to try this recipe!!

September 8, 2016 at 5:45 pm

Whoa! I love love no-bake protein bars, but these are such a fun twist! Can’t wait to make them. Also, anything with chocolate and peanut butter can never be wrong.

Dietitian Em says

September 8, 2016 at 10:33 am

Dana these look so yummy and healthy!

Jenny Nelson says

September 7, 2016 at 11:50 pm

Really excited to try this recipe. Would this be a good post work out snack to get my protein shot instead of a protein shake?

It won’t provide “as” much protein as a smoothie or shake, but it would still make a nice post workout recovery snack!

Hanusia says

September 7, 2016 at 10:48 pm

These look great, and I can’t wait to try making them! Your recipes have never failed me yet- I’m planning to make the Chickpea Sunflower salad/sandwich tomorrow!

Also, I don’t know if you take recipe requests/ideas, but I’d love to see your take on a borscht. It’s a Ukrainian/Eastern European soup that is beet-based, so it’s a gorgeous pink color, with lots of veggies (and plenty of dill, yummm). It would be a great “one-pot” recipe and also it’s extra delicious topped with (vegan) sour cream. Just a thought!

Alexis says

September 10, 2016 at 12:36 pm

Dana has a recipe for curried beet soup on the site. It was like spicy borscht- check that out for a borscht starter.

September 20, 2016 at 10:15 am

Right on! Here it is! https://minimalistbaker.com/curried-beet-soup-with-tandoori-chickpeas/

Marcia says

September 7, 2016 at 8:28 pm

When I tried to print the recipe (tried 3x), all I got was a picture of the bars. The rest was blank, on both pages. Any suggestions?

Thank you, looking forward to making them and surprise my husband!

September 7, 2016 at 10:56 pm

I’d suggest trying a new browser (such as google chrome or firefox) and/or clearing the cookies in your browser. I just tested this function and can’t find any other issues on our end. Hope that helps!

September 7, 2016 at 7:04 pm

I used the amaranth already popped, so I did not have to pop it myself. I also used more peanut butter because I used the crunchy type. They were delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yay! thanks for sharing, Leona! xoxo

September 7, 2016 at 4:54 pm

I got excited about this and went to the supermarket after work. I’ve just tried to pop the amaranth and it just didn’t really work. Only about a quarter of it popped and then it started to burn, but when I turned the heat down it didn’t pop. Any ideas? I’m going to maybe use a fiber cereal instead of amaranth.

September 7, 2016 at 5:06 pm

Hey! Take heart. I didn’t get it until my third try. It takes a little work to get your cooking temperature and method just right. But once you get going it’s fast! Alternatively, you can buy popped amaranth online ( http://www.iherb.com/Arrowhead-Mills-Organic-Whole-Grain-Amaranth-16-oz-453-g/14781?CAWELAID=120224250000002136&gclid=CLGpj9C8_s4CFYdcfgodijkNfg ), or try purchasing another popped grain!

Well, it finally worked…kind of. Maybe 75% of them popped. Good enough. I used a mixture of peanut butter and sunbutter, because that’s what I had open (end of the PB jar), and Bob’s Red Mill vanilla protein powder (my first protein powder purchase, actually). I had to add a bit of almond milk to the nut butter, maple syrup, and protein powder to be able to stir them all together (ever notice how sometimes PB plus maple syrup turns into a thick, unmixable paste somehow?). And I did drizzle some melted chocolate on top. Anyway, in the end they are okay but not excellent. The taste is pretty good. I actually really like the popped amaranth. The problem with them is they are really too soft, even out of the fridge. I’ll keep them in the freezer and I will definitely eat them, but then I’ll probably go back to my old mainstay, which is your granola bar recipe! Hmm, maybe I’ll try to add some protein powder to that…

Thanks for the feedback. These definitely aren’t sturdy bars and they need to be stored in the fridge or freezer. But I do personally love the taste. If you’re looking for a firmer bar, check out these recipes!

https://minimalistbaker.com/healthy-5-ingredient-granola-bars/ https://minimalistbaker.com/super-seedy-granola-bars/

September 7, 2016 at 4:00 pm

I wonder, can the amaranth be popped in an air-popper like you use for popcorn? I have tried the pot-method and most did not pop. Thanks!

Hmm, I’m not sure! But if you try it, let me know!

September 8, 2016 at 12:20 pm

I tried popping amaranth in my so9ur popper and it was too light weight. As soon as I turned it on all the amaranth blew out before it could pop ?

September 8, 2016 at 12:21 pm

* air popper *

September 20, 2016 at 10:13 am

Boooo. Must have to do it on the stove top. Good luck!

Jessica says

September 7, 2016 at 3:13 pm

These look awesome! But what about making them without the protein powder? Or maybe subbing a bit of ground up hemp seeds.

That should work!

Christine says

September 7, 2016 at 2:33 pm

HI Dana, Love your book! The pictures are beautiful and I’m so happy you have the nutrition breakdown! I want to make the protein bars but I only have the Vega vanilla Essentials Shake powder. I don’t have the regular powder to compare but this one has protein with no sugar added. Are you familiar with this Vega product? If not I guess I’ll give it a try. Thanks

September 7, 2016 at 5:07 pm

I think that should work! The one I used was sweetened + vanilla flavored, too.

September 7, 2016 at 1:39 pm

Have had a jar of amaranth in the pantry for way to long. So excited to use it and they turned out very yummy! I wonder if popped quinoa would work also? Thanks

Yes, I think so!

January 15, 2018 at 10:01 am

I used the brown rice puffed cereal out of the box and they’re not sticking together well, tips?

Sarah | Well and Full says

September 7, 2016 at 12:38 pm

These protein bars look amazing!! I’m always looking for new sources of plant-based protein, but I must admit that popped amaranth is a new one for me. I’m definitely going to give it a try, it looks delicious! :D

You must! With your skill set it will be a breeze. xoxo Sarah!

Sandra says

September 7, 2016 at 11:55 am

Can’t wait to try this. Question would quinoa work as a suitable replacement?

September 7, 2016 at 12:05 pm

In our experience, amaranth was easier to pop but I think quinoa will work! Give it a try and let us know how it turns out!

silvia says

November 17, 2016 at 3:21 pm

What about pre-popper store-bought popped quinoa??

*pre-poppeD :)

November 18, 2016 at 4:55 pm

Krista says

September 7, 2016 at 11:48 am

Oh, I’m trying these with chocolate protein powder…. Why not?

April 26, 2017 at 7:41 pm

My daughter and i used the organic chocolate protein powder when we made these, so delicious!!

Patricia says

September 7, 2016 at 11:42 am

I’m wondering if PB2 would work for protein powder?

September 7, 2016 at 12:08 pm

I don’t believe PB2 is as high in protein as a powder but you could still use it in place of it!

September 7, 2016 at 11:15 am

These look good.I also struggle with eating enough protein. I highly recommend the Proteinpow Pea Mix. The ingredients are great and you can use it to make your own protein bars/truffles.(They are insanely delicious) You can add it to sauces,veggie burgers…you name it!

September 7, 2016 at 12:03 pm

Great tip Cory, I’ll check it out!

Cassie says

September 7, 2016 at 11:14 am

Tofu is a VERY easy sources of vegan protein, but sometimes you just don’t have it and you don’t want to eat too much soy! I love that these protein bars are so easy and contain all natural ingredients–so packed with protein and healthy fats as well!

September 7, 2016 at 12:20 pm

It’s soy protein isolate you have to worry about. All the vegan body builders and athletes eat tons of tofu, seitan, and tempeh. Soybeans are good it’s just the highly refined version that’s bad (soy protein isolate)

Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says

September 7, 2016 at 11:10 am

The texture with that popped amaranth looks awesome! And the chocolate drizzle is of course extra awesome too. Can’t wait to try them :)

September 7, 2016 at 7:36 am

These look so yummy, I love anything with peanut butter in them!

Laura ~ Raise Your Garden says

September 7, 2016 at 6:53 am

It’s hard to believe by your pics that there’s only 4 ingredients (well…. 5 because I never consider chocolate optional!!!) in these bars. These honestly looked like they took you all day and there’s a zillion ingredients needed. And I’m with you on the protein. I was just reading about woman and how we just aren’t getting the protein we need. Agreed!! I’m always starving and when you’re starving it’s tempting to reach for sugar which is bad because it picks you up and drops you like a ton of bricks. Great recipe!!!!

Janel | Peach and the Cobbler says

September 7, 2016 at 6:36 am

Oh man. I think I just found my new on the go breakfast bars! Protein? Only 2 tbsp maple syrup? That qualifies as breakfast food to me!

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4 Healthy Protein Bar Recipes for Trekkers

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By Karishma Jayapaul

B efore going on a trek, most people swarm the supermarket to load up on namkeen , chips and cream biscuits as snacks for their treks, instead of healthy snacks like trail mix or Protein Bars. We have seen backpacks spilling with packets of junk.

But all this junk food isn’t just additional weight for your backpack. Carrying these above 4,000 ft. wouldn’t serve the purpose of keeping you satisfied for long. And, not to forget, the empty calories only add further weight to your body.

While trekking, your body is constantly working up a sweat and consuming energy. Since humidity levels are much lower in the mountains, you might not even feel the sweating. You need to refuel your body at regular intervals in order to keep it going.

Eating heavy meals at high altitudes isn’t a good idea either. Yes, the cold will make you hungry. But you still have to digest all that food. Low oxygen levels make it difficult for the body to digest food. The oxygen levels, as you know, only drop as you go higher.

So avoid having three heavy meals. Break these down into six small meals instead. This is where protein bars come in. To break the monotony of the meals, you can have a couple of protein bars.

Why Protein Bars?

Well, for starters, they are healthy. They are certainly the most efficient snacks to carry on a trek, and take up much lesser space. Also, they taste good when frozen (which also means that they have a good shelf life). They keep you satisfied for long.

Besides, you don’t want to increase the number of plastic wrappers up on the mountains. As a part of the Green Trails initiative, we actively discourage packaged foods because of the plastic used in the packaging. You can carry protein bars in zip-lock pouches which can be reused. That ticks all our boxes of portability, storage, eco-friendliness, taste and health.

| Homemade bars for the win!

Most protein bars available in the markets are expensive. This could be discouraging for those of us who want to eat clean. So we’ve specially designed recipes for protein bars that can be carried on high altitude treks.

These can be made with easily available, store-bought ingredients and require little or no baking time. So they don’t burn a hole in your pocket. On your next trek, make some space in your backpack to tuck some of these homemade protein bars.

Sattu and Oats Protein Bar

The sattu & oats protein bar is a surprisingly tasty treat. I’m sure you wouldn’t look at the humble sattu the same way again. Bursting with flavor, this protein bar has the texture of a soft cookie.

– Prep Time: 20 Min

1. Mix all the dry and wet ingredients separately, and combine them later.

Recipe by Chaitali Raizada, founder of Taantraa Organic Baking .

Oats and Dates Protein Bar (No Bake)

This one is simple with minimum ingredients and no baking time. I used to make these to last me for atleast a week during my days of being a gym rat. 

– Prep Time: 15 Min

1. Put the oats in a bowl.

a wooden spoon, mix in the dates and nuts

into the oats.

Recipe by Karishma Jayapaul.

Soya Chunks and Peanut Protein Bar

The soya chunks and peanut protein bar looks like a gooey brownie and tastes like one too. This one will be a hit with those who enjoy dark or bitter chocolate, and who are not afraid to experiment with textures. Keep these airtight to make sure they remain crisp even at extremely low temperatures.

1. Heat the water and add the soya granules to it. This will soften the soya.

Recipe by Chaitali Raizada, founder of Taantraa Organic Baking.

Granola Bars

This is a classic. Who doesn’t love granola bars! The pastry flour makes them high carb, which is perfect for high altitudes.

– Prep Time: 10 – 15 Min

1. Preheat oven to 94°C. Line a 9- by 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper / butter paper.

Recipe by Navarathna Sanjeev

So here are the easy-to-make Protein Bars that you can carry on your next trek and say no to packaged snacks, forever!

Have you tried any other DIY on-the-go snack recipes? Let us know in the comments below.

Karishma Jayapaul

About the author

Karishma Jayapaul was an assistant content manager at Indiahikes. A journalist by profession, she loves to write about real life experiences. Her love for fitness and writing made her join the Indiahikes content team. Baking is her first love, while in her free time she plays the piano.

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Heavenly Goodies Handcrafted From Scratch

Treat yourself to fresh baked goodies.

Many of our goodies use our signature fresh ground 100% whole wheat flour, making for treats that are sweet and wholesome. All of our goodies are made with real ingredients and our real food approach.

Each locally owned bakery cafe sets their own menu. (You can find your nearest location's contact information to find out exactly what is available by using our Bakery Cafe Locator. )

Our cookies are handmade from scratch daily to ensure that sweet, homemade taste and melt in your mouth texture is baked to perfection. Great Harvest favorites include Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Walnut, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodles, Oatmeal Scotchies, Salted Caramel, and good old-fashioned Chocolate Chip. Look for these and other flavors at your local bakery cafe.

Enjoy a dense square of pure goodie heaven. Freshly baked each day in flavors like Lemon, Toffee, Cashew Crunch, Pecan Pie, and Blondie, our hearty bars are satisfyingly sweet and brimming with delicious ingredients. Harvest and Trek Bars offer nutrition and long-lasting energy in addition to amazing taste.

Savannah Bars

A bar so delicious it deserves to be in a class of its own. The Savannah Bar has a delectable oatmeal cookie crust topped with succulent pieces of fruit, wholesome rolled oats, and a sweet hint of shaved coconut. Topped with cookie crumbles, this standout bar is perfect for breakfast on the go or warmed up with ice cream for dessert.

Hot, fresh, and tasty right out of the oven, our scones will satisfy your hunger. Bite into the just-crunchy-enough exterior to uncover the soft, fluffy texture on the inside. You may find scones in tempting flavors like Berry Cream Cheese, Maple Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip Hazelnut, and Cinnamon Chip Cream Cheese at your local bakery cafe.

Get your chocolate fix with our rich, chewy, homemade brownies. Each chocolatey bite is packed with chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and vanilla. Our original recipe includes walnuts, though you may find several delicious varieties at your local Great Harvest.

Indulge in the sweet, scrumptious taste of our heavenly teacake loaves. Baked from scratch daily in flavors like Pumpkin Chocolate Chip, Banana Walnut, Zucchini, Apple Spice, Blueberry, and more. These are so good, you’ll be eating yours before you get it home.

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Protein Nut Bars

Protein flapjacks, protein energy bars, protein power bars.

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Protein Flapjacks 100% plant based ingredients

Source of Fibre

Plant based protein.

Gluten Free

100% plant based ingredients, gluten-free and vegan flapjacks.

TREK’s famous protein flapjacks are a British classic, revolutionised! Made with gluten-free oats and soya protein crunchies, our flapjacks are the perfect combination of carbohydrates and protein in order to give you a boost of energy.

Containing 9g of protein, these flapjacks make for an easy, healthy breakfast option or delicious vegan snack that keeps you feeling fuller for longer. Whether you need long lasting energy for the day, or an afternoon pick me up, these flapjack protein bars are sure to keep you going.

Better yet, these protein flapjacks are for everyone. They’re vegan friendly, made from 100% plant based ingredients, whilst also being gluten-free and a great source of natural fibre. They come in a wide variety of delicious flavours so that you can find the right gluten-free flapjack for you. Choose your TREK Flapjack below!

Peanut Butter

White choc & raspberry, smooth lemon, salted caramel, cocoa coconut, original oat, morning berry.

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