DIY Quest Bars....yes, please!

So, if you're into fitness and/or health supplements, you're well aware of the existence of the infamous Quest bar. So many incredible flavors to choose from, budding fitness culinary artists figuring out different ways to consume them (quest pop tarts, cookies, cannolis, you name it), and did I mention the cookies 'n cream one?!?! <insert watering mouth>

After PR'ing my squat today, and watching a random Netflix movie...I decided to conjure up my own version of one of my fave afternoon snacks...in the form of my absolute favorite flavor of all time: Mint Chocolate Chip.

I'm not going to sit here and preach about how I've outdone the Quest bar. Please. Not trying to do that. However, if you're in the mood for some DIY snacks, it is definitely worth giving it a go. Cost savings per bar is maybe around 50 cents...but hey, money in the bank is money in the bank.

supplies ready for action

ready, set, consume!

4 scoops of your fave protein powder (I used Muscle Pharm Mint Chocolate Chip)
1/4 cup ground oats
1/4 cup nut butter of choice (I used Peanut Butter & Co. Dark Chocolate Dreams)
1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
1/4 cup water (you may or may not use it all)
1 Newman's Own mint chocolate cup, finely chopped
1 Tbsp raw cacao nibs

Mix all dry ingredients together. Slowly add the water until it is fairly sticky (then don't add more!), and all dry ingredients have been incorporated. Then, flatten out onto some parchment paper and place in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Cut, eat, and store! Should make about 6 bars.

Clearly, my cacao nibs and my mint chocolate cup were the icing on this mint chocolatey cake...so feel free to get creative and create your fave flave!

Here's the approximate nutrition info per bar:

Calories: 189
Fat: 7g
Protein: 20g
Carbs: 12g (5g sugar)

*nomnomnom*