[Mike] Hello, I’m Mike and welcome to my flat. [Jamie] Alright? [Jamie] Oh, come on! [Mike] We are Barry, Ben, Jamie and Mike, [Mike] the guys from Sorted Food. [Mike] When it comes to cooking, everyone likes different things, [Mike] so today, join us in one of our homes to see what we love to eat and why. [Mike] Get ready, ‘cos we’re making it personal. [Mike] One of the requirements for building muscle is to eat a lot of protein. [Mike] Now, I find the only way I can do this is by having protein bars or shakes [Mike] between meals and protein bars are really expensive, [Mike] and I find them sickly so we’ve come up with an amazing alternative. [Ben] Which is our own homemade version. [Mike] Yep.
[Ben] They’re not too sickly, [Ben] they’re not nearly as expensive, [Ben] still do all the right things, and they’re so simple to make. [Ben] To start with we need to melt down some good quality chocolate. [Ben] Now this is 85% cocoa. [Mike] That is decent!
[Ben] It hasn’t got all the extra added fat in there, [Ben] but it’s amazing. It’s quite bitter. [Mike] It is carbohydrates but it adds really important flavour, [Mike] and it’s not many, so it’s alright. [Ben] And next, onto the bar itself, [Ben] and that starts with ground almonds so all those can go into the bowl, [Ben] along with, porridge oats. [Ben] So, a slow release of energy as well, but this is essentially the body, [Ben] to our bars. [Mike] It’s what you need; if you’re gonna have one of these for breakfast, [Mike] it’s slow carbohydrates [Mike] they’re low G.I. index, [Mike] oats are great. [Ben] You’re not really a very morning person, are you? [Mike] No, I’m certainly not. [Mike] So it’s 6:30 in the morning. [Mike] I’m supposed to be getting up to go to the gym. [Mike] Gonna go tomorrow. [Ben] More dry ingredients and this is whey protein, [Mike] Yep.
[Ben] so that’s all going to go in there as well. [Ben] Now for the flavour, okay so we’ve added the unflavoured stuff in there, [Ben] now we’ve got all sorts of crunch and textures. [Mike] Pumpkin seeds, high in zinc; [Mike] uhh, and we’ve got some sesame seeds there. [Mike] Good texture. I love the flavour of sesame seeds actually, absolutely love em. [Ben] Yeah, texture, flavour, and colour. [Ben] Notice it’s pecans and pumpkins, they’re different colours, different textures, [Ben] they do different jobs, [Ben] but they’re all good in some way or other. [Ben] Next up, the final dry ingredient is sugar. [Ben] Not a lot, like literally like a heaped tablespoon. [Mike] Now that might look a lot to you here, [Mike] but bear in mind we’re making eight bars, [Mike] so you know, that’s hardly any.
[Ben] Not even a pinch of sugar. [Ben] So mix all the dry ingredients up, [Ben] and then in with the wet, [Ben] the first of which is big flavour as well: [Ben] peanut butter. [Mike] Yeah, I was absolutely over the moon we were able to use peanut butter. [Mike] Used to eat it out of the pot. [Ben] You still do. He edits fridgecam in the office with one hand, [Ben] and eat peanut butter out of a jar in the other. [Mike] And do you know why? This is why these protein bars are gonna solve a lot of problems, [Mike] because, you know, that’s really high in fat, [Mike] peanut butter, and it’s unhealthy for me to eat that amount [Mike] however, it’s got such good protein, [Mike] that I find it’s too easy not to do. [Mike] So these protein bars are gonna solve that problem probably, [Ben] Control the amount of peanut butter.
[Mike] put another ten years on my life! [Ben] Control the amount of peanut butter you eat.
[Mike] Yeah. [Ben] Actually you’re just a fan of nuts in general, aren’t you? [Mike] Yeah, I am. I’ve got, um, nuts all over the house so I’ll remember to eat them. [Ben] He’s not joking. [Ben] Next up, a couple of shots of coconut oil. [Mike] You know some good facts about coconut oil, don’t you? [Ben] So I’ve been told, great for mineral absorption, [Ben] so all those minerals we’ve put in with the nuts, [Ben] zinc and stuff like that, [Ben] this is gonna help them get absorbed, [Ben] and, one for you, [Ben] help protect the liver against alcohol poisoning. [Ben] With your penchant for whiskey, I think that’s… [Mike] What are you saying?
[Ben] I told you, these are personal to you, Mike, [Ben] these recipes.
[Mike] I eat sensibly and healthily in moderation. [Ben] Little bit of vanilla; more flavour. Nothing synthesised, it’s nice vanilla extract, [Ben] not essence. [Ben] And finally, milk, [Ben] and this is where it will start to get really sticky, [Ben] but the whole lot goes in, [Mike] Okay, go for it mate. [Ben] and then you just need to squelch it together until you get one dough, [Ben] and it should be a bit like Play Doh, [Ben] or like a um, a pastry – when you roll out like a shortcrust pastry. [Mike] Yep.
[Ben] Just a little bit tacky, but still malleable, [Ben] almost be able to roll it. [Mike] Right, [Mike] this is sticky. [Ben] It is sticky. [Mike] Hey! I’ve suddenly acquired [Ben] I might have brought this with me to Mike’s flat.
[Mike] silicon bakeware! [Ben] Mike doesn’t have silicon bakeware in his flat. [Ben] I brought that with me but it’s really easy for making this in, [Ben] cos it’s easier sort of getting them out once they’ve set up. [Ben] So push that in, push it in to all the corners. [Ben] The final bit, if you’ve got really sticky fingers, [Ben] just a clean wet hand, [Ben] and already that looks good. [Ben] Last thing is our chocolate, [Ben] and just dribble that all the way over the top, [Ben] spread it right to the edges, [Ben] and job done. You just let the whole thing set up. [Ben] There we go. They’ve had a couple of hours to set up in the fridge. [Ben] We’ve sliced them up into eight, which you said you wanted; [Ben] quite chunky.
[Mike] You need a lot of protein in each bar, [Mike] so yeah, definitely. I’m behind that. [Ben] Perfect. So there we go, our version of protein bars. [Ben] Not too sickly, definitely not too expensive, [Ben] hopefully damn tasty… [Ben] Sorted. [Ben] I’ve said they taste good, now you gotta prove it. [Mike] Perfect. [Mike] Absolutely perfect. [Mike] The thing I like about those, [Mike] they don’t overwhelm you with sweetness, [Mike] there’s no caramel, there’s no sugar in there, [Mike] there’s just the dark chocolate. [Mike] They’re perfect. [Ben] Which is exactly the idea, very very personal to you. [Ben] You asked for them, we delivered. [Mike] You sure did. [Ben] What we wanna know now, is what would you guys consider your most personal food; [Ben] the thing that’s most suitable to you. [Ben] Comment below, and perhaps we can get on to making it.
is possible to put something else besides dark chocolate? not that into it….
I really want to make these protein bars! They look and sound great! Great work guys!
Please do more healthy recipes like this! I don't eat gluten and don't take in alot of sugar, probably something with stevia?
What are the macros for each bar?
Pastitsio Greek food OMG,mfnjndjfndmng
I just like it when you say chocolate lol
Wedges with sour cream and chilli sauce
Broccoli and cheese quiche
I would have put in HONEY instead of the sugar…
Mortal Kombat 2!!!!!
this may sound like a dumb question.. but could i use almond flour? are "ground almonds" different from that?
Guys, I would love to see you make a dish/dessert which is healthy,easy to do AND "low" on the glycemic index! That would be a lifesaver!
Lemon strawberry bars <3
do you have any alternative for whey protein? 🙂
Since you're asking. One of my most favorite dishes is Ross il-forn 🙂
Vietnamese Bun Rieu!!!
Its so simple! Thanks for the inspiration.
Chocolate is carbohydrate? It's loaded with saturated fat and sugar! I mean if you want a treat great – but chocolate is not food Mike!
Those would even more delicious if you crushed up almonds on top before the chocolate set ❤️
Good recipe and good video guys! Keep it up! Maybe some veg-friendly recipies from you guys next?
But tell me one thing, do the bars need to be refrigerated all the time? What about when I want to take one or two to the gym before or during a workout?
Also, can I use crushed Digestive Biscuits instead of Oatmeal?
Can you please make a reconsted sorted style sticky toffe pudding I onow u made one before but can u make it in a different way
Do other protein bars taste sickly? (And wat exactly do they mean by that?)
This is amazing! My question is: will they quickly melt outside the fridge? Can I take a bar with me to my classes, lets say 5 hours without fridge?
Sexy morning voice mike haha
Me and my dad made a protein bar the other day but it was a little different. We got sticky rice (we live in Thailand so it was an easy thing to get) and some bacon, peanut butter, nuts and apricots (optional). you wouldn't think that it is a very good combination but actually it is pretty delicious. 🙂 you should try it out it was really goooooood
I wish I saw this video before I ate a whole bar of 99% dark chocolate…
I'm a vegitarian and I need the protuin but not all fat do a video about it!
lol these bars aren't even healthy….
I'm a good cook for my age but somehow I managed to forget the caster sugar in my crazy colored macaroons… I made them into sweet chips with a homemade simple syrup icing
I was wondering if you could maybe share a recipe for nut free protein bars. I am deathly allergic to every single type of nut. (this is a real pain in the butt) And I am a vegetarian, so I think a little extra protein could be beneficial to me. Thank you! -Stephanie <3
Thanks, I will make them, and they look delicious. I buy protein bars sometimes.
Can these be made with Almond or Soya Milk?
I just realised, at the intro, where they show 4 diff foods the boys love (souffle mouse etc) the one on the right bottom never got a recipe video for it, and got replaced with gin cupcakes. Why 🙁
you could've added honey!!!!!
Just made these, was expensive but so worth it, they taste so 😍!! 💜
I don't like pumpkin seed, what can I use instead ?
Does browsing through netflix count as exercise?
Almond is a poor source of protein. But I can imagine it tasting superb and super healthy! 🙂
how many calories per bar i wonder?
Potatoes soup with cream and ham used to get it when I was sick as a child
Any chance you guys could do some post workout meals to get ready for the summer that aren't just boring old chicken and rice? And ones that are cheap as i'm an exeter uni student!
Been subscribed to you guys from day 1 and glad to see you're getting the recognition you deserve! 🙂
Tin of tuna is prob five times less for the price and about 40g protein per tin
mike u r sooo…cute.. 😛
I was wondering if there is a good substitute for the oats in this recipe, I'm trying to go on a lower carb diet and I can replace most things in the recipe fine… just not sure what to do with the oats.
Hey Jaime, how many calories in each bar? Do you know? If not, do you know how to figure it out?
Just calculated the calories of each bar:
Total calories of all ingredients listed on website – around 4315.
The total protein 234 (whey protein + protein from ingredients).
He mentioned 8 bars, so around 540 calories per bar and about 30 grams of protein per bar.
In my opinion the protein to calorie ratio is too low. (Average high quality protein bars are between 200 and 300 calories and contain between 20 and 30 grams of protein)
Also 540 calories for a bar is too damn high!
If you increase the number of bars you can drop the calorie count, but you are losing protein. This recipe definitely needs improvement.
Hope the info helped!
I love to eat pasta bake
can we use other flavours of protein powder like chocolate?
I am highly allergic to coconut, what would be a good substitution for the oil?
I've always added seasame seeds to my homemade granola. The more nuts the better… in the kitchen.
How long do these last? Could I bring them on a camping trip?
Fried Rice
Who actually has protein shakes
I have a football game Tom. do you have anything to recommend to have before playing
I made these once before, they were really good. Will keep making them 😀
Just be careful with Brazil nuts. Known for their selenium content, with a 1-ounce serving, or approximately six nuts, containing 544 micrograms of selenium. Ingesting too much selenium in one sitting or on a regular basis can lead to selenium poisoning.
What could you replace the whey protein in these for if you can't get it plain?
I be good match for mike as I not morning person too
SO glad i found this recipie in all your videos! im definatley going to have to try it
These look amazing! I think im gonna go out and get the ingredients to make these later 🙂
was the whey a concentrate or a isolate.
more protine recipes😊
I like the chocolate idea!!! Nice👍🏽
Hey guys, do you have a granola recipe as is? I'm looking for something just to accompany my yoghurt. I've got a recipe from buzzfeed which I'll attach but I'd just like to see your guys approach if you haven't already done one.
Link: http://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelysanders/how-to-make-the-best-granola-ever#.tqABV5NMk
"you just love nuts in general" I swear these two aren't even trying to seem straight
Could you use a alternative to peanut butter?
So mike eats nuts all over the house…..
Oh dear god, why
What can you use as a substitute to whey powder?
What would be a good substitute for the dark chocolate?
At least Mike wasn't measuring anything else… ahem.
They do now have powdered peanut butter 85% fat free eBay
Is there anything you can substitute the almonds for if you think almonds are the bi-product of Satan?!
For extra flavor, toast the nuts, seeds, and oats before preparing.
I have a nut allergy, what do you recommend using instead of ground almonds, coconut oil, and pecans?
One thing I've frequently come across for making homemade bars is the issue of peanut butter. What would you suggest as an alternative for those of us with nut allergies? People has suggested bananas but I find that with some combinations (depending on what you're making) the banana can overwhelm other flavors (case in point coffee shakes taste purely of banana to me).
Yes, please.
For the curious, each bar has 547 kcal and 16,8 g of protein 🙂
Is there a good replacement for peanut butter? I'm allergic but almond butter seems to be not as smooth as peanut butter
The milk makes me cautious about storage. Do they need to be refrigerated, or can they be stored at room temperature?
I love how barry, mike and jamie try to say the food lasted this long or they'll tell a story and twist it a bit and then ben goes ya liars and we hear the truth XD
Love your channel guys! Would love to see more vegan/healthy recipes:)
I just mix roasted peanuts, raisins (instead of sugar) and oats in a food processor. They stick on their own, so no need for milk, in case there are any vegans out there
You get this thumb for pronouncing it cocoa, instead of cacao 😉 .
is no one going to talk about Mike`s morning voice? God that was sexy..
I know this was two years ago but… How about Macha Mousse Cake if you haven't already? Or Macha Blueberry Cheesecake?
After they come out the fridge do they stay solid or will they turn back to a mess after a while?
What else is Mike measuring in there lmao?
Were those M&S nuts?
Can't wait to try this recipe for university life!
These look and must taste great! I'm going to have to work my way up to 85% dark chocolate hehe it is quite bitter 😛
Can I substitute whey protein for something like, chia seeds?
Would these also work as no bake cookies?
Can we change the seeds or do we have to use the ones in the recipe?
Going to make these as a every day snack for work. As a vegetarian I often struggle with getting enough protein, and with a very busy and strenuous job I need to have more. So definitely going to make these, and may add dried cranberries and raspberries to it!
Can I do them without Chocolate, and have yogurt or just plane???
These are candy bars. They are probably good tho. Id love to try them
Protein Bars? More like Fat Bars
I'd bet £500 none of these fairies voted for Brexit
I'd have toasted those nuts (dry toasted).
These are great for my teen sons who like to lay about in the morning on their beds watching YTube.. so I make them grab one of these before they leave the house.
Everyone gives Ben so much shit but hes a great teacher, flows through the content efficiently and effectively… he gets to the point and is thoughtful and cares about food. 👌🏽
Would this also work as no-bake cookies?