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!

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- Whitney

*Recipe from BodyBuilding.com.

Chocolate Apple Oatmeal Protein Bars

Picture it: You are running late for your meeting at work and bam! you are supposed to eat in 15 minutes and don't have time to run to get your prepared chicken breast and veggies. No problem! Reach for one of these Chocolate Apple Oatmeal Protein Bars - they are portable and perfect for on-the-go eating!

Clean Eat Recipe : Chocolate Apple Oatmeal Protein Bars

Ingredients:

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup natural nut butter
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 4 scoops chocolate protein powder
• 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

Directions:

1. Line an 8" square baking dish/pan with parchment paper (wax paper will also work if you do not have parchment paper on hand). He & She Tip: I trimmed my parchment paper to fit and put one strip going longways and one strip sideways.

2. Warm the nut butter and the coconut oil in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to soften.

3. Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Mix using hands or a spoon until well blended.

4. Pour mixture into lined dish and smooth with the back of a spoon until even.

5. Place in freezer for 45 minutes. Remove from freezer, lifting parchment paper and bars out of the pan and place on a flat surface. Using a pizza wheel, cut into 8 bars. Serve.

Gluten Free Version: Use Gluten-Free Rolled Oats as an alternative

Macros:

• Calories: 378
• Fat: 21 g
• Protein: 24 g
• Carbs: 28 g
• Sugar: 5 g

These are a great little clean pick-me-up but due to a close 30% fat, 30% protein and 30% carb ratio, I wouldn't recommend eating these more than once or twice per week (depending on your calorie intake needs). You can save the rest in the freezer and take out at the beginning of the day - they should defrost in time for your 3rd or 4th meal of the day.

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Adapted from Oxygen Magazine's July 2011 Article, "Portable Protein"