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Healthy, Peanut butter Protein Bars! (8-ingredients)

So, if you follow me on Instagram, or know me personally, you know I workout. I also work a physical labor job. I’ve been wanting to come up with a protein bar recipe for a while now. All the ones I’ve ever tried taste really strongly of protein, or are just altogether gross. That’s why I came up with this recipe.

I know some of the ingredients sound kinda weird together, but I wanted to put as many high protein foods together as I could, but obviously still taste good.

All 8 ingredients are PACKED with protein!! Just look them up and you’ll see what I mean. I used Aim Vanilla Protein powder, but next time I think I’ll try a different flavor. Aim protein powder is by far the best I’ve found. It’s stevia sweetened, no fillers, and a nice smooth texture without tasting chalky. If you’re interested in getting some for yourself, my code is AMYCROASMUN. It will get you 10% off your order. If you’d like to become an ambassador yourself, my link is https://aimsupplements.com/?ref=4TM8KY6CrEgRy

When working out, protein is vital for having a good strong workout, and most importantly for recovery! It helps your muscles perform their best, and to rebuild after a workout. Always make sure you are getting the correct amount of protein in your diet. Whether it’s through protein powder, or the foods you eat!!

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Healthy, Peanut butter Protein Bars! (8-ingredients)

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Healthy, homemade
Servings: 8 Bars
Author: admin

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Old-fasioned Oats
  • 1 cup Almonds (or Walnuts)
  • 3/4-1 cup Natural Peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup Papita seeds (Pumpkin seeds)
  • 1/2 cup Cottage Cheese
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 scoop Aim Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 3-4 tbsp Honey

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Chop the nuts and papita seeds into smaller chunks, but don't pulverize them. You want some chunks to crunch on.
  • Mix the blended ingredients with the oats, and the protein powder in a medium sized bowl.
  • Blend the eggs, peanut butter, honey, and cottage cheese in a blender until smooth.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, and mix with a spoon.
  • Pour into an 8x8 lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes, or until desired doneness.
  • Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Then put them in the freezer. Enjoy!! They taste amazing topped with chocolate!

 

 

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Chocolate, Peanut butter bars! 5-ingredients (Vegan)

These are just a peanut butter version of the Healthy, Chocolate, Cherry Bars! Vegan! (5-ingredients) recipe I posted last week. They’re obviously better because, peanut butter and chocolate is THEE BEST combo EvEr!!!

I forgot to put the peanut butter in the picture, because I made 2 different versions, and the first version didn’t take peanut butter. So ill post a picture of peanut butter for ya!

There ya go!! I plan on making more of protein type bars soon. Ones that actually taste good, and are full of good proteins. Not those chalky tasting ones you get from the store.

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Chocolate, Peanut butter bars! 5-ingredients (Vegan)

Prep Time5 minutes
Chill time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Healthy, homemade, Vegan
Servings: 6 servings
Author: admin

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almonds
  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder (Cacao)
  • 2-3 tbsp Natural Peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil (softened)

Instructions

  • Blend all the ingredients together until they're finely chopped.
  • Press into a bread pan, and chill in the fridge for an hour to set.
  • Take out, and cut into 6 pieces. ENJOY!!!
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up 2 weeks, then put in the freezer.

 

 

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Healthy, Cherry and Peanut butter bars! (Vegan)

Our neighbor gives us a lot of dried fruits, so we have LOTS of  cherries! I wanted to come up with a recipe that uses some of those up, thus this recipe. Now I used dried cherries, but I’m sure you can use fresh cherries too. I’m pretty sure they weren’t sweet cherries either haha!! This dessert is definitely sweet and sour together.

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So if you’re aren’t about that tart, make some Quick, Easy, Keto, Low-Carb Cool Whip (BONUS) I was going to make Coconut cool whip, but that didn’t work out. If you want to keep it vegan, then I’d suggest looking up a recipe for that. It’s super simple to make, even though I always seem to mess it up somehow.

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This is basically a peanut butter and jelly bar, so a pbj for dessert! I personally love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and grilled ones are even BETTER!!! SO…here ya go!

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The crust is really good, and I’m happy with how it turned out. My mom is already brainstorming on a chocolate peanut butter version. You can tell where I got my love for the chocolate and peanut butter combo!

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Healthy Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Healthy, homemade
Servings: 2 Dozen
Author: admin

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Almond Flour
  • 1 cup Spelt flour
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Butter (Melted and cooled)
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1 tbsp Pyure (Or preferred sweetener)
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Pecans (Chopped)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325F
  • Melt the butter
  • Whisk together all the wet ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Mix all the dry ingredients in a medium bowl until fully incorporated.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until well combined.
  • Scoop the cookie onto cookie sheets with parchment paper on them. (I used a large cookie scoop)
  • Take a drinking glass and wet the bottom. Flatten the cookie, wetting the bottom in between so the cookies don't stick to it.
  • Bake in the oven for 9 minutes then turn the sheets and bake for another 9 minutes. Or until desired brownness.
  • Store in an airtight container on the counter up to a week...if they last that long. Hehe

 

 

 

 

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Chocolate/Cinnamon Chia Bars (Vegan) (8-ingredients)

The other day, I was wanting to make a quick snack to enjoy around the fire. My GO-TO is usually my PBJ Bars, but I wanted to try something different. In one of my recent posts, I made Healthy, Homemade Creamer. I had some of the Cocoa/Cinnamon infused syrup left that needed used up, so thus this recipe was born.

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Now as you already know, if you’ve been following me for ANY amount of time…I…LOVE…CHOCOLATE!!! So, if it has chocolate in it, it’s probably gonna be good. Also, a little secret…it has Peanut butter in it too. Peanut butter and Chocolate are my ALL TIME FAVORITE COMBO!!!

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On top of that delicious combo…it packs a good fiber punch!! Between the rolled oats, craisins, and chia seeds, you’ll have no trouble going to the bathroom. That’s Fo Sho!! Seriously tho…there are so many health benefits in all the ingredients. Peanut butter has protein, maple syrup has magnesium, cocoa (I could almost write a book on the health benefits of that…not even joking. Look it up if ya don’t believe me!)

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If you need a quick and easy snack, that healthy and tastes good…look no further! Only 8-ingredients and you probably have most, if not all of them in your kitchen right now. For real!! Go look, and make these of course. You’ll regret it if you don’t!!

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Healthy, Chocolate/Cinnamon Chia bars (Vegan)

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Healthy, homemade, Vegan
Author: admin

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1-2 tsp Cocoa Powder (Carob works too)
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Natural Peanut butter
  • 1 & 1/3 cup Rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup craisins
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/3 cup Almonds (or nut of choice)

Instructions

  • Pour the maple syrup, cocoa, cinnamon, and peanut butter into a medium saucepan and cook on med/high heat until whisked together.
  • Remove from heat and mix in the rest of the ingredients.
  • Place in the freezer for 10-15 minutes for a good gooey bar! Keep them in longer if you want them firmer.
  • Store in the freezer up to 2 weeks...if they last that long! HAHAHA

 

 

 

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Peanut butter, banana bars (Vegan option)

One of my all time favorite combos EVER, Besides chocolate and peanut butter of course. Peanut butter, banana sandwiches are something I’ve eaten since as long as I remember. So, I wanted to make a dessert with the same combo. It turned out just like I imagined, and YUMMO!!

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My cousin had just made this peanut butter caramel sauce that she let me try, and I knew it would be perfect for this dessert I wanted to make. I made the same crust I used for my Chocolate, Pecan Bars (Low-Carb, THM) I linked a caramel sauce, but the one I made it So MuCh BeTtEr!!!

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Now…moving on to the fried bananas. All you need is some coconut oil for frying, and some cinnamon for sprinkling on top of them. Honestly they’re a snack all on their own. They taste like banana bread.

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These also go great on oatmeal, bread, yogurt, and so many other things!! Also, let’s talk about this skillet pan. I use it for SO MANY things. It’s nice and flat, so you don’t gotta go at a weird angle to flip things, and no sides getting in the way. (I linked on similar because I couldn’t find the exact one)

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Now I’m gonna tell you, this tastes best fresh and warm. It’s still delicious the next day, or chilled. You could warm it in the microwave for 30 seconds too.

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Peanut Butter, Banana Bars (Vegan option)

Bake time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Healthy, homemade, Vegan
Servings: 9 servings
Author: admin

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 cup Almond Flour
  • 1 cup Spelt flour
  • 4 tbsp Butter (Coconut oil for vegan option)

Peanut butter sauce

  • 3/8 cup Natural Peanut butter
  • 3/8 cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1/4 cup Milk (Almond Milk for Vegan option)

Topping

  • 2 Medium Bananas
  • Coconut oil (For frying)
  • Cinnamon (For sprinkling)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F
  • Mix the Almond flour, Spelt flour, and Butter (or coconut oil) until well combined.
  • Press the mixture into a greased 8x8 pyrex dish and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
  • Put the Maple Syrup, Peanut butter, and milk in a small saucepan on med/high heat.
  • Stir frequently until it comes to a boil then turn off, and pour over the crust.
  • Cut the bananas into slices, and place on a big pan with coconut oil. Turn it on med/high heat. Sprinkle the bananas with cinnamon. After they've cooked on the one side, flip them and sprinkle that side with cinnamon.
  • Flip one more time to glaze the cinnamon into the banana. Put the glazed, fried bananas on top of the peanut butter sauce.
  • You can eat immediately, or put it in the fridge to cool.
  • Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

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