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Title: Backcountry breakfast bar
Post by: 92xj on May 08, 2017, 08:24:29 AM: Anyone have a recipe?
I want a high protein bar for breakfast with my coffee.
Granola/oats/nuts/peanut butter/honey/scoop of chocolate
protein powder . Baked or no baked, vacuum sealed and ready to eat.
I have the idea in my head but the problem I have is I have no idea of the recipe and how to execute.
Anyone every made any and care to share?
Title: Re: Backcountry breakfast bar
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on May 08, 2017, 08:49:35 AM: No bar recipes. But my buddy brings peanut butter and bacon sandwiches with when he goes.... your bars sound a little better though.
Title: Re: Backcountry breakfast bar
Post by: 92xj on May 08, 2017, 09:13:23 AM: Yeah, I'll be doing bacon, peanut butter and honey rolled up in a tortilla for lunches.

I've found a few bar recipes that I might use as a base and modify.
Right now I am thinking
Quinoa, oats, pistachios, butter butter, honey, an egg, two scoops of protein, chia and flax seed. Mix, bake and cut into bars.
Title: Re: Backcountry breakfast bar
Post by: PolarBear on May 08, 2017, 09:18:58 AM: I do the peanut butter, honey, bacon, cheese on bagels. It'll give you a decent sustained boost.
Title: Re: Backcountry breakfast bar
Post by: Stein on May 11, 2017, 04:00:46 PM: I skip breakfast. If I was to eat something, it would be fat as I can burn that. I don't think protein is all that critical on a shorter trip, I usually eat 1200-1500 calories a day as I just don't have the time, desire to cook or really the appetite. When I get down, I eat dinner three times, but I've just never had much of an appetite while up there.

You could mix protein powder with your coffee or buy one of the million bars that are pretty good. The pumpkin spice seasonal Cliff Bar would be excellent with coffee in the morning.
Title: Re: Backcountry breakfast bar
Post by: cougforester on May 11, 2017, 04:28:22 PM: I've got some sweet bars that have between 12-15 grams of protein and 180-220 calories per bar. Mixed berry crisp, chocolate caramel and sweet lemon crunch are my favorites, couple other flavors too. Haven't had them get melty either, which is nice. I take two of those for lunch while I'm in the woods for work and I don't get hungry.
Title: Re: Backcountry breakfast bar
Post by: highside74 on May 11, 2017, 05:25:07 PM: My wife makes me awesome nutritious oat breakfast cookies with peanut butter. I will get the recipe from her when she gets home. I have always thought they would be great for a backcountry breakfast.
Title: Re: Backcountry breakfast bar
Post by: kselkhunter on May 11, 2017, 06:03:57 PM: Here's an easy no-bake recipe. I'd suggest wrapping them individual in saran wrap or Ziploc bags, as they can get messy if it is really hot out and the chocolate melts:
1/2 cup of your favorite protein powder (I prefer a vanilla flavored whey for this one)
1/4 cup of peanut butter (recipe called for coconut flakes, but I sub in chunky peanut butter when I make it)
1/4 cup coconut flour (or oat flour...as this is no bake you want a flower that can be eaten raw)
1/4 cup milk (although I sometimes reduce to 1/8th cup for consistency)
85% dark chocolate (for melting) - chips/discs are easier for melting purposes

Mix the protein powder and coconut flour.
Add in the milk and peanut butter and mix.
Shape into bars of desired size and place onto pan covered in parchment paper
Melt chocolate
Dunk bars in chocolate and return to parchment paper, or just pour the chocolate over the bars and turn.
Place bars in freezer for at least 30 minutes. I like to keep them in the freezer until I'm ready to leave for the trip.

Easy to modify recipe by adding nuts or whatever you want. Takes some practice to get the consistency.