Protein Bars and Meal Replacement Shakes are popular for sensible weight loss and fitness people on the go. The ones you find in the supermarket and health food stores are great choices but can often be quite expensive and sometimes laden with a lot of unwanted ingredients and  as unhealthy as a candy bar! So we've found a few favorite of our own on the web and we are glad to  share them with you. Made with love and from the goodness of your own kitchen! Enjoy and Bon Appetit!

 

The first one is from a site called Money Saving Mom. We like her. She helps busy mom's like us  keep in shape and also keep our hard earned dough in our wallet and our waistlines trim! For the rest of her recipe go to her site....you LOVE it!

 

Homemade Protein Bars

•     1 mashed banana
•     1 1/2 cups dry oatmeal
•     2 Tablespoons flax seed, ground
•     2-4 scoops protein powder
•     1/4 cup peanut butter
•     1/4 cup shredded coconut
•     1/4 cup coconut oil or butter, melted
•     1/4 cup raisins
•     1/4 cup water
•     1 large chocolate bar (I used organic dark chocolate) or 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Mix all ingredients......... and Money Saving Mom.com

 

 

 

 

This protein bar is made with love and almonds for a twist. YUMMM...sounds like an Almond Joy! We love her dedication to making whole food with natural and raw ingredients. For the rest of the recipe visit her site!

Almond Joy Protein Bars

• 2 cups almonds
• 1/4 cup flax seeds, chia seeds or pumpkin seeds (ground in a coffee grinder or blender)
• 1/2 cup dried prunes, dates or raisins (we used prunes!)
• ½ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• ½ cup peanut or almond butter
• ½ cup coconut oil or butter (melted)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2-3 teaspoons vanilla extract

A few squares dark chocolate, less than half a bar needed for thin layer (optional) – I melted about 1/4 bag of chocolate chips in a small saucepan for the topping..................Passionate Homemaking.com

 

 

This next recipe is great for the no-bake and peanut butter lover! This was an original recipe on Pinterest and then made with a twist from an amazing athlete at: Fitnessandfrozengrapes.com She must love grapes and wine I hope! For the rest of her recipe please visit her site!

No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Ingredients:

1-3/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter 1 cup organic honey 2 cups protein powder 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup chia seeds

Directions:

1.  In a microwave-safe bowl, combine........FitnessandFrozenGrapes.com