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Old 03-18-2007, 09:23 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Soylent Green Bars (modified*)

Sometimes life isn't about the food, it's about the fuel. Soylent Green is about survival. It might be surviving today, surviving through an overcrowded and polluted Earth, or it might be just surviving until dinner. But, at least you're surviving.

I use Soylent Green or the slightly less nutritious, and more tasty, Soylent Yellow**, in between my main meals.

Soylent Green Bars (modified*)

144g worth of powdered protein *
6 large omega-3 eggs
3 packs Splenda
6 tbsp flax seed, ground
15oz zucchini, cut up (about three medium squash)
2 cups frozen spinach, thawed (use frozen, not fresh. trust me.)

6 servings

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Blend eggs, squash, and spinach until very well pureed. Stir in protein powder, Splenda and flaxseed meal. Mix well.

Spray a flat baking dish (I used a 10x7 inch pan) with cooking spray and pour it in.

Bake for about 35 minutes, until a knife blade comes out pretty clean. The very center may still be a little soft when a knife blade is inserted.

Cut into 12 bars. 2 Soylent Green Bars per serving.

Nutrition (per 2 bar serving): Calories 263, Fat 11g, Carb 7g, Fiber 3.5g, Protein 33g

Nutrition Info created using a low carb protein power which provides 90 Calories, 2g F, 1g C, and 17g P, per scoop. Your protein source may vary.


* The Soylent Corporation keeps the original recipe carefully guarded. Personally, I use 8 scoops of vanilla protein powder to get to the 144g of protein. Use any powdered protein source that you like.

** The recipe for Soylent Yellow may be forthcoming.
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Old 03-19-2007, 02:41 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I thought it was people? ...I know, too easy.

I was curious what the texture is like when they've cooled. Slimy, hard, soft, chewy, brittel, etc. I'm a brave soul so I might give this a shot but while they look healthy, I'm not sure they look good.
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Old 03-19-2007, 03:02 PM   #3 (permalink)
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LD, how long do they keep? Can they be kept out of the fridge, like taking them on a trek?
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Old 03-19-2007, 05:49 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I'm going to say no to trekking. Eggs = Fridge, I think.

The texture is not exactly slimey. less slimey than flan, more than a muffin.

Make a tiny batch in a shallow bowl or pie plate.

Remember, it's survival. I find them more convenient than a shake which I won't like anyway.
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Old 03-20-2007, 08:09 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Catchy title. I like the literary reference. Ask me about my recipe for Necrophagi stew sometime...

Where the heck do you get a 10x7 pan?!
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Old 03-20-2007, 09:12 PM   #6 (permalink)
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10x7 isn't standard?

It's some sort of ceramic baking disk. I tried bigger, but they stay gooy on the inside. Two batches in this size work better.

I'll bet 9x9 will work well.

That stew sounds intriguing. "I'd like to have you for dinner, sometime."

"You mean over for dinner?"

"Well, that's the first step..."
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Old 03-21-2007, 11:46 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Why the Splenda? Just to make them taste sweet? Or is the recipe without sweetening (i.e. the savoury taste) really gross for some reason?
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Old 03-21-2007, 11:52 AM   #8 (permalink)
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If I had protein powder that wasn't vanilla, I'd go without. But, since it's already a little sweet, you have to make it sweet enough to be just the right amount of sweet. You know?

My last powder was less vanilla-y and I didn't need the Splenda. I probably should have put "optional" on that part.

If you've got a good recipe for ones that aren't sweet, sign me up. Sweets just make me crave more sweets.
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Old 03-27-2007, 06:32 PM   #9 (permalink)
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I wanted to point out a few things.

1. I think I made a mistake the first time I made them. This last time, they were very, very watery and I had to keep adding more and more time.

2. The spinach needs to be squeezed of water. Really squeezed.

3. I hope people don't make these things thinking that they are really good. They aren't. They are at best, okay.

They fullfill the need that a Supershake (also not good) would. Portable, convenient, healthy food. Because you chew them, they are more satisfying that a Supershake.

I absolutely love food. But, there are times when I need to think of food as fuel and move on with my day. This is the food for that.

That being said, I present...

Soylent Yellow Bars

144g worth of powdered protein *
6 large omega-3 eggs
3 packs Splenda
6 tbsp flax seed, ground
24oz yellow summer squash, cut up (about five medium squash)
2 cups raw cauliflower flourettes

6 servings

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Blend eggs, squash, and cauliflower until very well pureed. Pour into a mixing bowl and stir in protein powder, Splenda and flaxseed meal. Mix well.

Spray a flat baking dish (I used a standard 10x7 inch pan ) with cooking spray and pour it in. A 9x9 pan also works well.

Bake for about 35-45 minutes, until a knife blade comes out pretty clean. The very center may still be a little soft when a knife blade is inserted.

Cut into 12 bars. 2 Soylent Yellow Bars per serving.

Nutrition (per 2 bar serving): Calories 263, Fat 11g, Carb 7g, Fiber 3.5g, Protein 33g

Nutrition Info created using a low carb protein power which provides 90 Calories, 2g F, 1g C, and 17g P, per scoop. Your protein source may vary.


* The Soylent Corporation keeps the original recipe carefully guarded. Personally, I use 8 scoops of vanilla protein powder to get to the 144g of protein. Use any powdered protein source that you like.


Note: The recipes for Soylent Blue and Soylent Red seem unlikely to be revealed.
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Old 03-27-2007, 06:59 PM   #10 (permalink)
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are they savory tasting rather than sweet-like? or are they sweet-ish with the veggies only contributing texture (and color)
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Old 03-27-2007, 07:14 PM   #11 (permalink)
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You don't really taste the veggies. Like zucchini bread or carrot cake. You know it's there, but the taste isn't really squash or carrot.

A bit of baking powder (not soda) will make them slightly less dense and more like a muffin. Not as light as one with flour, but a little better.

They are sweet-ish, yes. The whey powders are all sweet, but not sweet enought without a bit of sweetener.
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Old 03-27-2007, 11:40 PM   #12 (permalink)
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i may try these - but I think I'd have to toss in something for flavoring - spices maybe?
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Old 03-28-2007, 12:08 AM   #13 (permalink)
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You mean like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, etc.?
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Old 04-16-2007, 01:10 PM   #14 (permalink)
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I'm itching to try these, LD, but since I'm away from home, I'll have to wait for a couple of days. What I don't like about the "commercial" protein bars is the candy bar likeness. Like you, sweet stuff just makes me want more sweet stuff, so I'm looking for okay instead of yummy. Still, I might try a separate batch sweetened with agave nectar (sort of a honey substitute with a low glycemic index) for times when I just have to have something sweet.
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Old 04-16-2007, 01:35 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Let me know, Hal.

If you're looking for better than merely edible, be sure to pickup Gourmet Nutrition. It's got some bars that are actually delicious.

Do a little search, too. I posted some other bars that actually taste better. Fully 7 Habits compliant, like these, if you're into that sorta thing.
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Old 04-16-2007, 05:47 PM   #16 (permalink)
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LD, do your kids eat this stuff, too??? Somehow, I doubt it. I bet they are used to some unusual meals at your house. It'll serve them well in the long run to not be addicted to Mikky D's and mac & cheese only.
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Old 04-16-2007, 05:53 PM   #17 (permalink)
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LD, do your kids eat this stuff, too??? Somehow, I doubt it. I bet they are used to some unusual meals at your house. It'll serve them well in the long run to not be addicted to Mikky D's and mac & cheese only.
Hell No! My daughter seem on the verge of trying my less blended version of these. Looks like zucchini bread. I might even do them in muffin cups.
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Old 04-16-2007, 06:05 PM   #18 (permalink)
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If you're interested, I made some of these just before the Summit. The ones I didn't take with me went into the freezer. A pair are thawing now for tomorrow's snack.

Is there such a thing as a savory flavored whey protein? The combination of the sweet vanilla plus the lawn clippings taste of the frozen spinach is a bit, um, less than ideal. These would really work well with, say, an herb and garlic flavored protein powder if there actually was such a thing.
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