Homemade Protein Bars

Homemade Protein Bars

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of Natural Jiff Peanut Butter
• 1/3 cup of honey
• 1 tablespoon of Agave Nectar
• 1/4 cup of coconut oil
• 1 1/2 cup of Old fashioned oats
• 1 1/2 tablespoons wheat germ
• 1/2 scoop of chocolate whey protein powder
• 1/2 cup of ground flax seed
• 1/4 cup of dry roasted peanuts
• 1/4 cup of dark chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Melt peanut butter, honey and coconut oil together in a small sauce pan over low/medium heat, stirring constantly. It only takes a minute or two to melt. 
2. In mixing bowl, combine all other ingredients except for chocolate chips, and stir well. 
3. pour liquid mixture over dry mixture and stir until well combined
4. Let cool in bowl for several minutes
5. Place mixture into foil lined 8x8 pan and press down firmly. 
6. Sprinkle chocolate chips over top and press down firmly with hands. 
7. Place in Fridge or Freezer to set
8. Flip the foil out onto cutting board and cut into desired bar sizes. 

ENJOY!

12 grams of protein per bar

4 grams of carbohydrates

2 grams of sugar

Makes 12-14 bars

Cindy's Chocolate Chip & Walnut Cookies

Ingredients:

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened (smart balance)
3/4 cup granulated stevia
3/4 cup packed stevia/brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) Dark Chocolate Morsels
1 cup chopped walnuts


Directions:


PREHEAT oven to 375° F.

COMBINE flour, baking soda and sea salt in small bowl. Beat butter, stevia, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

BAKE for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.