Portions | Time | Difficulty |
7 | 15 minutes | Easy |
About the recipe
We all know that many athletes, especially younger ones, don 't always have the time to sit down and eat a balanced meal that will give them the fuel they need. As a result, many athletes turn to cereal bars or a quick bowl of overly sweet cereal.
The problem is that most of these bars and cereals lack protein and fiber, and are high in refined sugar. As a result, they are often just the wrong kind of calories, and can cause sudden blood sugar spikes followed by unwanted crashes.
A better option is to make your own energy bar. It may sound complicated, but I promise you, it's simpler than it looks. You don't need to know how to cook, as the recipe requires just 5 or 6 ingredients (most of which are already on hand) and a few hours in the fridge. The result is a delicious snack, increased performance and better long-term health.
25 | 6 | 9 | 200 |
Carbohydrates (in g) | Fat (in g) | Protein (in g) | Calories (in kcal) |
Per 50 g serving
Ingredients
- 200 g pre-cooked rolled oats
- 1 scoop whey in the flavour of your choice (preferably cocoa, vanilla or caramel), with no added sugar
- 60 g peanut butter
- 30 g raisins
- 40 g honey
Steps to follow
Step 1
Place 3/4 of the rolled oats in the blender and blend to a homogenous powder.
Pour the powder into a large bowl and add the rest of the cereal, whey and raisins.
Step 2
Heat peanut butter in microwave if too hard.
Pour the melted peanut butter evenly over the dry ingredients in the bowl.
Step 3
Pour the honey evenly over the ingredients in the bowl.
Mix ingredients thoroughly.
Spread mixture evenly on a baking dish.
Step 4
Place the dish in the refrigerator for a few hours until cool.
Remove the dish from the refrigerator and cut into approximately 7 bars.