why?

So in this post I'd like to discuss some of the ingredients I have been using lately. 
I've been experiementing with a lot of different types of energies and flours. 
so here go:


Brown Rice Syrup: My number one favorite. Brown Rice Syrup is made from brown rice  so it's a great alternative to refined sugar because it has a lower glycemic index and it also does not produce spikes in blood sugar like simple sugar. So brown rice syrup delivers a steady and consistent energy supply. 


Raw Honey: Honey is more digestible than any other sweetener, natural or artificial. It's predigested and also contains enzymes to help it along. It is easier on the body because of its chemical structure and does not cause a huge insulin rush the same as sugar does. It is excellent for post training as it acts as a fast source of carbohydrates and minerals to replenish depleted glycogen (muscle energy). Raw honey contains live enzymes (these help your body break down foods and undigested particles)


Dates: Dates contain a lot of B-complex vitamins – thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6 and pantothenic acid. These  have a lot of functions that help maintain a healthy body – to metabolize carbohydrates and maintain blood glucose levels, fatty acids for energy, and they help make hemoglobin, the red and white blood cells. Dates also contain Magnesium which is essential for healthy bone development and for energy metabolism and Iron which is essential to red blood cell production.


Oat bran: Keeps you full, delivers health-promoting elements such as fiber, starch, B vitamins, minerals, proteins and iron, slows down your sugar absorption so it burns slowly giving you more energy. 


Soy Protein: I know it's a target of critiscism but I like cooking with it. It means I can cram A LOT of protein in a bar or a bomb and it doesn't bake or refrigerate weird. Soy protein is a complete protein, which means that it contains all essential amino acids. It's lower in fat and carbohydrates than other soy products

Wheat Germ: full of folic acid and fiber and antioxidants <--yaaaay

Psyllium Husk: fills you with fiber, reducing appetite without freaking out the nervous system

Is it obvious I like fiber, feeling full on less food and calories and sloooow burning energy? I'm real into it lately.

star bars

Are you here because you have a Raw Protein Bar or Energy Bomb in your hands? 
Welcome.

I'd like to start off by explaining what my goal in creating and sharing these is/was... 

 Most  commercially sold protein bars, cereal bars, and energy bars are basically candy bars that are loaded with empty carbs and overly processed ingredients. I wanted to make something that was good for both of us ..but would also keep my husband full and energized for his morning work outs and long days.  I wanted a bar that was high in protein, fiber, was not overly sweet nor carb-y, and had good fats. I wanted long burning sugars and something that was raw...so we could get all the goodness from the nuts, carbs, oats and seeds, brans, flax, and fruit that is mixed in. 

I wanted to make a bar made with wholesome ingredients (and good quality chocolate!) that I could pronounce. Most of all, I wanted the bars to be delicious. I  did not want to pay money for preservatives that I received no benefit from. 

So here we are..

This is just a second run on these treats. Please feel free to leave me suggestions and comments. 

 Since the Bars have zero preservatives I store them in the freezer in a ziploc bag. I have, however, left them out and they were fine but I would not leave them out overnight. They come to room temperature quickly and are really delicious.

I have done my best to provide the most accurate nutrition information available to me. Right now it is just for the base of the bars and bombs. Adding in fruit, extra nuts and additional proteins will up/alter the calorie and fat count depending on the ingredients. Right now I am still experimenting with the "add ins" and variables so I will update the nutrition information as best as I can as I go.

Please rest assured I would never add in a 'crap' or 'garbage' ingredient or anything that was not natural or organic or a pure 'worthy' energy. That is totally not the point of these bars. 

I will always work my hardest to provide a quality product.

Thanks for trying out the bars and bombs!

ENERGY BOMB BASE

 Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 2 BOMBS

Calories 108   Calories from Fat 23.1

Sodium 35.01mg Total Carbohydrate 12.09g

Dietary Fiber 1.84g  Sugars 5.95g  Protein 18.48g

*CALORIES AND/OR FAT WILL INCREASE WITH ADDITION OF EXTRA PROTEIN, NUTS, FRUIT AND CACAO*

 RAW BAR BASE   

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 bar

Calories 190   Calories from Fat 80

Total Fat 9g  Saturated Fat 3.5g

  Sodium 103.81mg  Total Carbohydrate 24.74g  Dietary Fiber 15.46g    Sugars 11.54g  Protein 34.05g

*CALORIES AND/OR FAT WILL INCREASE WITH ADDTION OF EXTRA PROTEIN, NUTS,FRUIT AND CACAO*

PEANUT BUTTER & ‘JELLY’ RAW PROTEIN BAR:             

HOMEMADE FRESH GROUND PEANUT BUTTER, RAW OATS,  PROTEIN POWDER,OAT FLOUR, OAT BRAN, FLAXSEED, WHEATGERM RAW HONEY, DRY MILK, DRIED CHERRIES, DRIED DATES, PEANUTS 

CRANBERRY ALMOND BARS:  homemade almond butter, raw oats, flax, oat bran, wheat germ, protein, raw honey, cinnamon, vanilla, cranberries, sunflower seeds, almonds, golden raisins and pumpkin seeds.

CACAO NUT ENERGY BOMBS:

 brown rice syrup, puffed brown rice, homemade peanut & almond butters, cacao, protein powder, long processing oat bran and psyllium husk.