GrammieJan

I am interested in making my own protein bars, and most of the recipes I have seen require using protein powder. I have never used that so am not familiar with what to buy. Can anyone recommend a good one to use? Taste, etc.
I always have my one cup of coffee soon after I get up in the morning. But I cannot have coffee on empty stomach...bad case of coffee nerves happens. Have been using store brands of breakfast bars, but now I want to make my own.
Thanks for your input.

Tartan

I think I'd rather do homemade granola bars. If you add nuts and peanut butter they will have protein. I am leery of the chemicals in protein mixes but I guess the bought bars.would have chemicals too.

Prism99

We've tried quite a few protein powders (for drinks). The best, in my opinion, is egg white protein. The only brand we've tried in egg protein was this one which is very good, but also very pricey:
http://www.amazon.com/Jay-Robb-White...dp/B003757WBK/
Perhaps other brands of egg white protein are less expensive; I don't know.

My daughter and I both can't stand soy protein (which is also not necessarily really good for you). It leaves a strong, unpleasant after-taste for me. My husband doesn't mind it.

I can tolerate whey protein in small amounts. My biggest problem with it is that it tastes sickeningly sweet to me. I normally like sugar, but not this kind of sweetness.

I never tried to cook with any of the above proteins. All of the above is related to how they taste mixed with milk, or in smoothies. Baking may alter the flavors.

ManiacQuilter2

I watched an episode on America's Test Kitchen where they made homemade granola. Probably go to their website and do a search. Wasn't difficult which perked my interest.

Prism99

I just remembered that you can purchase powdered egg whites in a container at the grocery store. I think it was in with the baking items (flour, sugar, etc.). I have no idea how it compares to egg white protein powders. However, I do know you can use the powdered egg whites in baked goods. Might work for protein bars.

GrammaNan

You should do a lot more research before you make up your mind. Powered egg whites are not protein powder. Women need to be especially careful with protein powder. You can lean a lot on line. I have three huge jugs of protein powder, vanilla, chocolate and peanut butter that I will probably never use. My body does not like it at all. I get my protein through normal food sources and I feel much better. I had to take laxatives on and off for months after I tried the drinks. It was awful.

tessagin

/http://foodnetwork.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/food/fullset/2009/7/27/0/BX0201_homemade-granola-bars_s4x3.jpg.rend.sni12col.landscape.jpeg Found this. Has wheat germ no protein powder.

Stitchnripper

http://www.amazinggrass.com/store/am...-original.html

We have used this and I'm going to get more tomorrow. We like the Vanilla Chai flavor, but there are several to choose from. It's on Amazon and you can read all the ingredients. No soy. No GMO.

GrammieJan

Thanks for all the information. I know to avoid the soy products! They are not friendly to my digestive system. I will try a couple of your suggestions and see how I get along.
Y'all are the best! So helpful. ��

tate_elliott

Wait, what? I don't know much about protein powder products for shakes and such. But I remember from high school nutrition class that an egg white (not including the water) is almost 100% protein. So dried egg whites should be protein in powder form. Right?

Tate