Apple Pie Protein Squares

I am so excited that one of my best friends (that lives on the other side of the country) is finally sharing one of her awesome recipes! We've only known each other a few years but clicked instantly when we met. We actually met when I flew out to San Diego for a training and also hosted a Wellness 101 event that she came to! We have so much in common...mainly minimalism and hiking. ;-) She flew out to GA this past August to attend a training for our business so we got to catch up and hike together (below is a picture of us on top of Yonah Mountain in GA that I posted on Instagram)! You will love her and this recipe!

Kenzie and I wrote a "Baby Eats Clean" eCookbook and a Crock Pot Breakfast eCookbook together!

From Kenzie: Hey there He and She Eat Clean readers! Kenzie here from HettmanHomestead.com!

I wanted to share a recipe that our whole family loves to eat during the holidays. My two little kids even think it's a treat! (I love when that happens.) Before I tell you about the protein bars, I wanted to make a confession... I'm all about that apple pie. That pumpkin pie. And any pie really. Unfortunately, I know I can't just eat pie all winter (sigh), so I like to create healthy recipes that do the trick. These protein bars are guilt-free even though it tastes like you're indulging in a slice of apple pie. Not only do these protein bars taste just like apple pie, you only need 6 ingredients, one bowl, and 10 minutes to make them! I got your back. The holiday season is hectic and you don't have time to be Martha Stewart. I know the struggle. ;) 

Clean Eat Recipe: Apple Pie Protein Squares

Ingredients 

• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 
• 1/4 cup cashew butter or almond butter 
• 1 TBSP ground cinnamon 
• 2 cups oat flour (plus more for dusting) 
• 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder

Method

• Combine applesauce, maple syrup. cashew butter, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Dump flour and protein powder on top of the wet ingredients, then stir together until just mixed. 
• Dust a cutting board with oat flour and roll the dough in the flour. Work the dough until it's no longer sticky. Finally, roll the dough into a ball and place the dough in a square baking dish.
• Flatten the dough evenly until it fills the baking dish, cover, then refrigerate for an hour or so.
• Remove from the refrigerator after it has set and cut into squares. 

We usually cut ours into 9 squares.

Tip: Store in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. 

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Eating Healthy (and saving money!) While Traveling

Eating Healthy While Traveling

We travel a lot (at least in our eyes). Scott normally has to take 3-4 work trips per year (I usually go on some of them), we take a two week hiking trip in the fall, and usually go somewhere over his winter break. When we are home we often take day or weekend trips to the mountains to hike so we’ve learned some tips and tricks to help us stay healthy but still enjoy our time away. 

We don’t let vacation turn into a “free for all” because we know that we won’t feel well if we do that but we also aren’t very strict either. Remember those posts about balance (here and here)? This is a lifestyle for us so we know that we can indulge as much or as little as we want and either way we will still be okay. The most important thing is that quickly after we return home we get right back into our routines. It’s a lifestyle - not a diet - and living this lifestyle (eating clean and working out) allows us to continue to do the things that we love.

I hate wasting anything, especially food, so I actually pack up and take any food we have in the fridge that will go bad while we are gone. We normally eat this at the airport before boarding or on the plane. Not only will these tips save you money but they will also allow you to save your treats for things that you really want once you arrive at your destination.

Also see this post on Clean Food to Pack for the Airport and this post on Clean Road Trip Food.

How to Eat Healthy + Save Money While Traveling

PACKING:

Although we normally go grocery shopping once we get to where we are going I always pack snacks for the road. Along with bringing any food that will spoil while we are gone I bring the following:

• Protein Bars (some of our favorite include Kind bars and Rise bars)
• Protein Powder (our preferred is TLS Whey Protein Powder)
• Rice Cakes
• Nuts (usually cashews or almonds)
• Supplements (Daily Essentials Vitamins packets, Digestive Enzymes Packets, Awake Energy Shots, etc)
• Blender Bottle (for protein shakes and Isotonix vitamins in the morning)

AT THE HOTEL:

We ALWAYS get a room that has a mini refrigerator. Most of the time this comes at no extra cost but even if they do charge you it’s less expensive than eating out every single meal. Use the refrigerator to store the food you brought from home, leftovers, or food from when you go grocery shopping. We always eat breakfast at the hotel in order to save money. If we have a kitchen we make eggs, if we don't have a kitchen we will drink a protein shake and make oats (like we did in the picture above from NYC).

IN THE CAR/AT THE AIRPORT:

Walking through the airport, you will see many different choices available. Although the pastries and pizzas look good if you look a little further down you can likely find a salad, fruit cup, protein bar, etc. Why eat airport pizza when you can have quality pizza once you reach your destination?

If you are on an airline that still offer free snacks, skip them. Have you ever looked at the ingredient label on those snacks? They aren't just "peanuts" and the 100 calorie pack of cookies will just make you more hungry! You packed food to bring so just snack on something you packed if you are hungry.

I’ve combined car and airport snacks because it’s really the same techniques we use with each - skip the drive-thru and pack your own snacks!

There are always health(ier) choices. Instead of wasting your "treats" on mediocre food from a drive-thru or airport, be prepared and save your treats for when you reach your destination.

We plan on posting more money saving tips soon on 40isthenew65.com so be sure to subscribe!

Work It Out - At-Home Full Body Workout

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This workout is GOOD! You can do it at home (or the gym!) and no equipment is needed!

For the cardio burst you can choose any of the following (I usually like to mix them up and do a new one each time). See this post for cardio burst explanations.

• Ski Jumps
• Skaters
• Jump Rope
• Jumping Jacks
• Plie Squat Jumps
• Regular Squat Jumps

See below for examples of the exercises.

You can use the clock/timer feature on your phone or download an app where you can enter the number of circuits and the time required for each one.

Push-Ups

Squats

Lunges (with arms raised)

Donkey Kickbacks

Supermans

Crunches

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