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Raspberry Chocolate Protein Bars

*Note: this recipe came from Jen at yummyhealthyeasy.com*

Christmas time this year I was looking for a quick, healthy recipe to make for my family this year. I took to google and looked up protein bar recipes. This is one that stood out to me as something different that I should try. So I did, and they turned out pretty good.

 

 

If you want to try to make these yourself here is the ingredient list:

  • ½ cup peanut or almond butter
  • ? cup blue agave or honey
  • 1 cup instant rolled oats
  • ¼ cup chocolate protein powder
  • ¼ cup flaxseed
  • ½ cup raspberries

 

and the directions:

  1. Mix peanut butter and agave or honey in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until a consistent, smooth texture.
  2. Take off heat and pour in oats, protein and flaxseed. Stir until totally combined. Finally, fold in raspberries.
  3. Spread into a (5×9 inch) loaf pan and press down so it’s a flat. Place in freezer for 1 hour.
  4. After an hour, take out bars from freezer and cut into long bars (or squares). Using wax or parchment paper to separate the bars, place in a plastic air-tight container in the refrigerator. Can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.

 

Not too many people ate these; it’s tough to compete with pie and chocolate!

That’s ok though, more for me at home now…

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Another week, another awesome recipe I have to share with everyone!

This week it’s energy balls.

*NOTE* I found this recipe through pinterest. The original came from Kristen of Joyful Healthy Eats. Check her out here.

Here’s what you need:

  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 scoop protein powder
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup ground flax seeds

Now here’s how to make ’em:

1. Measure out all the ingredients, combine in mixing bowl.

2. Mix thoroughly.

3. Roll into balls. Doesn’t matter what size, I prefer mine large. Some like small balls though. Not sure why.

4. Store in  a container and freeze or leave in fridge to eat throughout the week.

 

And that’s it! I love simple recipes like this, makes eating healthier so much easier.

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Peace.

 

 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars

 

*Note: I found this recipe on Pinterest from craftycookingmama.com*

 

This recipe is fantastic. Being a busy college student who also works several jobs and tries to maintain his sanity, I often stop and grab protein bars. But I hate to. They are loaded with sugar and sometimes a lot of other ingredients that are hard to pronounce so you know they are highly processed.

So I took to pinterest to look for a good homemade solution. And boy it didn’t disappoint!

This recipe is one of the ones I found on my search. It took me literally 5 minutes to get everything together and make and now I have high protein, moderate fat, low carb bars to snack on throughout the week.

 

Watch me struggle to make them:

 

Here’s the ingredient list:

  • Almondmilk – 1 cup
  • Chocolate Protein Powder – 2 scoops
  • Peanut Butter – 4 tablespoons
  • Cocoa Powder – 1 tablespoon
  • Coconut Flour – 1 cup
  • Coconut Oil – 3 tablespoon
    This is all you need

     

Now here is all you do to make it:

  1. Assemble all the ingredients, measure, and put into mixer bowl.
  2. Turn the mixer to medium mix speed.
  3. Mix until everything is stuck together. You may have to use a hair more almondmilk if it is too dry.
  4. Pour into a container, smooth out the top, and cut into squares.

 

Having one of these guys helps tremendously

 

Link to get your own kitchen aide mixer:

 

That’s it! Super quick and easy. Also much better than most bars you would grab on the run. If you like this recipe make sure to share this post!

 

Also check out craftycookingmama.com for more.