Protein Bars

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Power Trip

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (194)

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Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
24 (2-inch) squares

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 1 hr 0 min

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4 ounces soy protein powder, approximately 1 cup

2 1/4 ounces oat bran, approximately 1/2 cup

2 3/4 ounces whole-wheat flour, approximately 1/2 cup

3/4-ounce wheat germ, approximately 1/4 cup

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

3 ounces raisins, approximately 1/2 cup

2 1/2 ounces dried cherries, approximately 1/2 cup

3 ounces dried blueberries, approximately 1/2 cup

2 1/2 ounces dried apricots, approximately 1/2 cup

1 (12.3-ounce) package soft silken tofu

1/2 cup unfiltered apple juice

4 ounces dark brown sugar, approximately 1/2 cup packed

2 large whole eggs, beaten

2/3 cup natural peanut butter

Canola oil, for pan

Line the bottom of a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish with parchment paper and lightly coat with canola oil. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the protein powder, oat bran, wheat flour, wheat germ, and salt. Set aside.

Coarsely chop the raisins, dried cherries, blueberries and apricots and place in a small bowl and set aside.

In a third mixing bowl, whisk the tofu until smooth. Add the apple juice, brown sugar, eggs, and peanut butter, 1 at a time, and whisk to combine after each addition. Add this to the protein powder mixture and stir well to combine. Fold in the dried fruit. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake in the oven for 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 205 degrees F. Remove from the oven and cool completely before cutting into squares. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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Dorothy Sammamish, WA 11-15-2009
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Easily adapted to gluten-free!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I adapted these to be gluten, soy and dairy free. I used hemp protein powder instead of soy, millet flour and sorghum flour... instead of the wheat flour, and substituted flax meal for the wheat germ. Instead of tofu I used applesauce and coconut milk yogurt. I also added more dried fruit and some chopped walnuts. These bars are so stuffed with great texture and flavors, and amazing nutrition. We are addicted to them!Read more
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Tami Tacoma, WA 11-12-2009
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I'm missing something...
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I did not like these, nor did my husband. I followed the recipe exactly and there were quite a few things wrong with them. ... First, they were pretty dry. Second, they also tasted like tofu, and we are people who usually love tofu! The flavors were just off to us. And it's not because they taste "healthy," we eat healthfully and are use to eating less sugar. We each tried two bars were equally unsatisfied with them. Also, after I bought all of the ingredients, they were expensive! Maybe if I made them again, the cost of the ingredients would even out, but now I have to figure out what to do with the rest of the stuff. I will not be making these again! Sorry, Alton, I usually love your stuff!Read more
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adam owasso, OK 10-10-2009
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So good, almost cake like!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I make large batches of these, cut them into bars and freeze them for quick morning breakfast on the run. Filling and so... moist! Heat them up and they taste just like cake.Read more
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Scott State College, PA 09-15-2009
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Nutrition Information
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

For anyone that is interested, here is the nutrition information that was listed in the episode (per serving): 154... KCalories 21.08 grams Carbs 8.41 grams Protein 4.74 grams Fat 2.14 grams Fiber 91.92 milligrams Sodium 17.7 milligrams Cholesterol Read more
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Jonathan Gainesville, FL 08-23-2009
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Better Value and Flavor than the Competition
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've been making these for 2 years and find them perfect for a snack. As a graduate student, many classes are during dinner... time (5-8pm) and these bars provide enough energy for me to make it until I arrive home. Over the years, I've experimented a bit with different fruits and like the taste of the dried apples instead of blueberries. Also, if you would like your bars to be sweeter, use honey-roasted peanut butter. You won't be disappointed.Read more
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Cynthia Stedman, NC 08-07-2009
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About 145 calories? And 33 cents a pop.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

For the person who asked in another review: I've been making these for years after seeing the first run of this show. Since... it was all about healthy snacks, I assumed the nutrition content would be put on the site with the recipe. Silly me. I caught a brief glimpse of the episode again recently and it seems like the calorie content was around 145 per square. Sorry, didn't remember the rest. If anyone else has done the math and/or noted the stats, I'd like to know, too. I make these and keep the individually wrapped squares in the freezer. My husband is in the Army and likes to take a couple to work everyday. I'm now sending in frozen batches for other soldiers :) As the cost of living is very high where we're currently stationed in DC, I can make these bars here for about 33 cents each. Although the squares are small, one for post work-out and another for an afternoon snack still costs less than one larger commercially produced bar. And as they're so dense, they make you really thirsty for water. "How good is that", as Ina would say. So this Army wife thanks you, Alton! Read more