If you are a fan of Quest Bars (I know I am!) but can’t find a retailer near you, here is an easy DIY version. You’ll need protein powder (I used casein), almond butter, raw almonds, some vanilla extract and your choice of sweetener.

Voila! A cookie dough like protein bar

Macros for whole recipe: Protein 57g/Carbs 16g/Fat 25g/Fiber 7g/Calories 510

Makes 2 bars, each serving: Protein 29g/Carbs 8g/Fat 13g/ Fiber 4g/Calories 255

Ingredients:

2 (64g) scoops Vanilla Casein Protein Powder (A heaping scoop is about 32g)

2 tablespoons almond butter

14g almonds, chopped

2 tablespoons Splenda

1-3 or more tablespoons water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract





1. Measure out 14 grams of almonds

2. Chop nuts up and set aside

3. Put 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder in a bowl (I used Optimum Nutrition’s Vanilla Casein) and 2 tablespoons Splenda (or whatever sweetener you like)

4. Add two tablespoons of almond butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

5. Adding a tablespoon of water a little at a time, mix until you get a cookie dough like consistency

6. Place chopped nuts on top and incorporate into dough

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7. Weigh dough and then divide into half (I got 170g total so each dough would be 85g)

8. With your fingers or if you have a rectangular cookie cutter, shape dough into a rectangle. Place in an air tight plastic bag and chill for at least 30 minutes in fridge to firm up the bar.

Macros for whole recipe: Protein 57g/Carbs 16g/Fat 25g/Fiber 7g/Calories 510

Makes 2 bars, each serving: Protein 29g/Carbs 8g/Fat 13g/ Fiber 4g/Calories 255