How to Make Your Own Ultimate Energy Bar




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Summary: As hard as you try to eat whole, well-rounded meals, sometimes you only have time for a snack like an energy bar.As hard as you try to eat whole, well-rounded meals, sometimes you only have time for a snack like an energy bar.  Instead of investing in supermarket brands, why not make your own? It may sound labor-intensive, but there are actually very simple recipes with incredibly basic ingredients. Plus, you know exactly what you're eating. In Power Hungry: The Ultimate Energy Bar Cookbook, Camilla V. Saulsbury features do-it-yourself power bar recipes that maximize taste and nutrition, minimize cost, and eliminate junky additives. Jam-packed with the best good-for-you ingredients and all-natural, high-quality proteins, the book's recipes cover protein bars, endurance training bars and gels, granola bars, raw bars, and more. Whether you're training for a triathlon, packing a lunchbox, or just need an afternoon pick-me-up, you'll find recipes you'll love, and nutritional info to boot. The recipes are also 100% soy-free and completely adaptable to gluten-free and vegan diets. Fill Your Power Hungry Pantry: Dried fruits and dates: great for sweetening/flavor Natural sugars: honey, maple syrup Whole grains: rolled oats, quinoa, amaranth, millet Protein powders: great way to boost the protein; use whey-based, plant-based, egg-based, etc. Beans, lentils and legumes Chocolate chips Listen in as Camilla joins host Lisa Davis to discuss the various recipes in the book, as well as how you can get started making your own healthy, nutritious bars with little effort. Buy on Amazon Power Hungry: The Ultimate Energy Bar Cookbook