Four Ingredient Protein Bars

Need a grab and go breakfast on hand for when you oversleep or just don't feel like your normal eggs and oatmeal? This one is perfect! It will literally only take you a few minutes to prepare. After you are done, throw them in the freezer!

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Four Ingredient Protein Bars

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Gluten Free Quick Cooking Oats
• 1/2 cup Natural Peanut Butter
• 4 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder
• 1/2 cup of Water or Unsweetened Almond Milk

Directions: 

1. Line an 8"x8" Glass Baking Dish (we use Pyrex) with wax or parchment paper.
2. Mix all ingredients by hand in a medium size mixing bowl.
3. Press mixture down into dish using a spatula to flatten.
4. Freeze for approximately 30 minutes. Cut into six bars. Refrigerate.

Jamie Eason's Pumpkin Protein Bars

You've probably tried some of our other protein bar recipes (if not, you should!) but these Pumpkin Protein Bars are a great secret! These are a creation of Jamie Eason's and they are perfect for that fall snack (or really anytime during the year!).

Clean Eat Recipe :: Pumpkin Protein Bars

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Ideal Brown No Calorie Sweetener
• 1 4oz jar baby food applesauce
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract (avoid HFCS)
• 4 large egg whites
• 1 15 oz can of raw pumpkin

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• 2 cups gluten free oat flour
• 2 scoops vanilla whey protein powder
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Spray 9 X 13" Pyrex dish with non-stick spray.

3. Combine the first 11 ingredients & mix well.

4. Add the final 3 ingredients (4, if adding walnuts) & mix until incorporated.

5. Spread batter into the Pyrex dish & bake for 30 min.

Makes 24 squares.

Macros (without walnuts) - 1 square

• Calories: 47
• Fat: 0.7 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Protein: 3.7 g

Macros (with walnuts) - 1 square

• Calories: 63
• Fat: 2.3 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Protein: 4 g

He & She Tips: We highly recommend using the walnuts - we like the little "crunch" it gives! You MUST store these in the refrigerator or freezer as they will spoil because they have no preservatives!

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- Whitney

Please note that Xylitol can be toxic to animals so keep this ingredient away from your pets.

*Recipe from BodyBuilding.com.

Jamie Eason's Cinnamon Swirl Protein Bread

Don't let the number of steps sway you from trying this recipe!  It is amazing!  You will totally feel like you are "cheating" because it is THAT GOOD!  These are a delicious treat that are yummy for breakfast or a small snack when you are on the run!

Cinnamon Swirl Protein Bread

Ingredients:

• 2 egg whites
•  1 cup unsweetened almond milk
•  1/3 cup or 1 4 oz jar of applesauce baby food
•  1/4 cup low sugar vanilla yogurt (optional - but highly recommend)
•  1 1/2 cups of oat flour (substitute gluten free oat flour)
•  2 scoops vanilla protein
•  1 tbsp baking powder
•  1/2 tsp salt
•  1/4 cup of Stevia in the Raw
•  1/3 cup Xylitol
•  2 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Mix the following ingredients together in a small bowl & set aside:

    - 1/3 cup Xylitol (or 1/4 cup of Stevia in the Raw...I use Xylitol for this step)

    - 2 tsp cinnamon

3. Mix the following ingredients together in a large bowl:

    - 1 1/2 cups of oat flour (substitute gluten free oat flour)

    - 2 scoops vanilla protein

    - 1 tbsp baking powder

    - 1/2 tsp salt

    - 1/4 cup of Stevia in the Raw (or 1/2 cup Xylitol...I use Stevia in the Raw for this step)

4. Mix the following ingredients together in a small bowl:

    - 2 egg whites

    - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

    - 1/3 cup or 1 4 oz jar of applesauce baby food

    - 1/4 cup low sugar vanilla yogurt (optional - but highly recommend)

5. Mix the ingredients from step 4 & step 3 together.

6. Coat 8X8 dish (I use Pyrex) with olive oil (we use a mister).

6. Pour a shallow layer of batter into the dish (about 1/4 of the batter).

7. Sprinkle heavily with half of the cinnamon/sugar mixture (from step 1).

8. Repeat with the remaining batter & add the remaining cinnamon/sugar mixture on top.

9. Draw a knife through the batter to marble.

10. Bake for 24-28 min.  Let cool for 10 min.  Bread will be dense.

Makes 16 squares

Serving size = 2 bars

Macros:

• Calories: 55
• Fat: 1 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Protein: 5 g

He & She Tip:  Once the protein bars have cooled, separate them into Ziploc bags or Saran Wrap so you can grab-and-go!  You MUST store these in the refrigerator or freezer as they will spoil because they have no preservatives!

Enjoy our recipes?  Get help with your grocery shopping here.

- Whitney

*Recipe from BodyBuilding.com.