Wanna Make Your Own Protein Bar? Try This!

But first! Here's 5 reasons regular protein bars suck! 

PS: Thanks Shane for the recipe

1. Eating too many will “suck” the sexiness right out of you, thanks to being loaded with sugar
2. They are addictive because they rarely have healthy fats or enough protein to keep you feeling full
3. They force you to snack, therefore spiking your fat storing hormone insulin, between meals
4. They don’t make you better at sports
5. Nothing natural about them


Nutrition facts
This recipe will make 24 bars. ONE bar is a serving. Not FIVE!
Calories: 323
Fat: 23
Protein: 14
Carbohydrates: 17
Sugar 6 (from dark chocolate, blueberries and bananas):


Recipe
2 mashed bananas
3 cups instant oats
4 tbs ground flax seed
6-8 scoops Life Time, Life's Basics Plant Protein Powder, with Greens
½ cup almond butter
½ cup coconut oil (melted)
½ cup water
4 tbs dark chocolate chunks
½ cup dried blueberries

Instructions:
Mix everything together except the chocolate chunks. This will work best if you add and mix one ingredient at a time. It’s very sticky. Line a 9 x 13 pan with foil or wax paper. I like the wax paper best. Add mixed ingredients to the pan, spread. Melt the chocolate chunks in a pan and add a little water as you go so it stays creamy and doesn’t harden. Spread the chocolate over the spread and freeze for at least 2 hours. Thaw for 5 minutes, cut into bars. Enjoy.

Benefits of the Body Bar

Increase strength, stamina and endurance
Shorten recovery times
Boost good calories for muscle building without spiking insulin
Will keep you full after meal time so you don't have to snack

WARNING

These are not to be eaten as a snack or a meal replacement. They are designed to be added to a meal, for individuals who are already at their OPTIMAL body fat percentage. These are perfect for the athlete, picky child, or to eat with a “light” meal on the go. And if you want to serve a healthy dessert, this is perfect!