Oats & Chia Cranberry Breakfast Bars

Oats & Chia Cranberry Breakfast Bars

These bars are filled with good fats, fibre and protein!!! They will keep you full and are an easy breakfast to grab and go for busy mornings!

Ingredients:
-1 1/2 cup rolled oats (gluten-free)
-2 tbsp chia seeds
-3 tbsp coconut oil
-1/2 cup egg whites
-1 tsp baking powder
-1 tsp cinnamon
-1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
-1/4 cup dried cranberries

 Mix all ingredients as listed in a medium sized bowl. Pour batter into a tin foil lined square (9x9) baking dish. Pat down the batter with a spoon so that it is evenly spread throughout the dish.

*optional- drizzle with 1 tbsp honey for a little sweetness ;)

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool and cut into 8 bars (4 servings).

Bars will be soft & chewy!!!

Power O's Cereal Squares

Power O's Cereal Squares

These chewy squares are easy to take for an on the go for breakfast or for a quick snack for either you or your active kids that need a little extra protein! This cereal is a great because it is gluten-free and a source of fiber.

This recipe makes 12 small squares, so you can eat 1 to 3 at a time! Made for busy people who need energy :)











Ingredients:
-1 mashed banana
-1 egg
-2 cups Love Grown Power O's cereal
-2 scoops IsoPlus Vanilla Whey Protein

-1/2 tsp cinnamon
-1 tsp baking soda
-1/4 cup raisins


Mix ingredients as shown above in a medium bowl. Pour batter into square pan, covered with wax paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Let cool and cut into squares.

Cookies & Cream Protein Bars

Cookies & Cream Protein Bars

*Makes 4-6 bars*











-3/4 cup rolled oats
-2 tbsp coconut oil
-3 scoops cookies & cream flavored whey protein
-1 tsp baking powder
-1 tsp vanilla extract
-3 eggs
-1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
-3-4 tbsp dark chocolate chips


Mix all ingredients in a medium sized bowl with a large fork. Pour into a square baking dish lined with tin foil. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

Let cool, peel foil down and cut into bars. Store in fridge up to a week :)

Delicious and homemade!

Peppermint Mocha Protein Squares

Peppermint Mocha Protein Squares











-1 1/2 cup oats
-1 cup cooled peppermint tea
-3 scoops chocolate whey protein powder
-1 tbsp instant coffee
-2 tbsp cocoa
-2 eggs
-1/2 tsp baking soda
*Optional: crushed candy canes and dairy-free chocolate chips

Mix all ingredients as shown in large bowl. Pour batter into a square glass dish or pan sprayed with oil or covered with tin foil. Sprinkle the candy canes and chocolate chips on top of the batter. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Let cool and serve!!!





Yields 4 large squares (for a snack) or 8 squares for a Christmas dessert :)

Pumpkin Protein Squares

Pumpkin Protein Squares 

*Featuring Protein Crunch!!!

-1 cup rolled oats (I prefer gluten-free quick oats)
-3 scoops whey protein (unflavored or vanilla)
-1/2 cup pumpkin puree
-2 eggs
-1 packet stevia
-1 tsp baking powder
-1/2 tsp baking soda
-1 tsp cinnamon
-1/4 tsp nutmeg
-*optional 1/4 cup raisins
-4 squares of Protein Crunch

Mix ingredients in bowl (except Protein Crunch) then pour batter into tin foil lined or oil sprayed square baking dish. Separate the 4 squares of Protein Crunch, sprinkling the seeds on top of the batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.






Makes 4 protein squares.

* * *This recipe tastes like a lot like a pumpkin loaf and can be baked in a loaf pan as well to be served in slices :)

Lemon Protein Squares

Lemon Protein Squares

*Makes 4 large squares for a snack or 8 small squares for a dessert!

Crust:
-1 cup oats
-1/4 cup sunflower butter (or nut butter)
-1 egg
-2 tbsp coconut flour

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Transfer to glass dish (9x9) that has been sprayed with cooking oil. Pat down 'batter' until flat and spread so that it covers the entire bottom of the dish.

Next mix the lemon cake batter in separate bowl:
-4 scoops vanilla whey protein
-2 tbsp coconut flour
-1 tsp baking powder
-1/2 cup egg whites
-1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Pour batter on top of crust in baking dish.
*Optional garnish: rind of 1/2 lemon (place on top of batter before baking)

Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
Let cool, slice and remove with lifter, and enjoy!

Maple Cinnamon Protein Squares

Maple Cinnamon Protein Squares

*featuring ISO-XP Vanilla Whey Isolate!

 These tasty squares are a super sweet protein filled afternoon treat or even a dessert! Makes 4-8 servings depending on your sweet tooth and protein needs.
 *4 servings (per square): approx. 30 grams protein, 20 carbs, 3-4 grams fat*

-1 cup oats

-2 scoops vanilla whey protein

-1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

-1 tsp baking powder

-1/2 tsp baking soda

-2 eggs

-1/2 cup eggwhites

-1 tsp maple extract

Mix ingredients in order listed in large bowl. Spray square glass baking dish with safflower oil. Pour batter into dish.

Next mix the following ingredients in a small bowl:

-1 scoop vanilla whey protein
-2 tbsp pure maple syrup
-1 tbsp water

Drizzle this mixture with a spoon over batter in dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool and enjoy your this sweet treat!

Chocolate Coconut Protein Squares

Chocolate Coconut Protein Squares

*approximately 20 grams of protein per serving
~recipe makes 4 squares

-1 cup oats (I used gluten-free)
-2 scoops whey protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
-2 tbsp cocoa powder
-1/4 cup coconut flour
-3 tbsp shredded coconut
-1/2 tsp baking soda
-1 tsp baking powder
-3 eggs & 1 egg white
-1 tsp vanilla extract
-1/4 cup water



Mix all ingredients as listed in large bowl. Then pour mixture into a square baking pan sprayed with safflower oil. *optional: sprinkle 1 tbsp chocolate chips on top of batter. They add a little extra sweetness! (I used dairy-free chocolate chips).

Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Let cool and slice into 4 pieces.

Then enjoy for an on the go breakfast or as an energizing afternoon pick me up!

Chocolate Protein Bars

Go with the Pro: Chocolate Protein Bars

***20grams of protein for each bar!

4 egg whites

½ cup oats

3 scoops chocolate whey protein powder

1 tbsp cocoa

1 tsp baking powder

½ cup unsweetened applesauce

1 tbsp sunflower or nut butter

1/3 cup raisins or mini dark semi-sweet chocolate chips

Mix all ingredients in medium bowl in the order they are listed. Pour mixture into an 8x8 baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Makes 6 bars.

Strawberry Protein Bars

Strawberry Protein Bars

3 egg whites

½ cup oats

4 scoops strawberry protein powder or vanilla with 1 tbsp strawberry jam

1 tsp baking powder

½ cup applesauce

2-3 chopped strawberries

*Optional :Drizzle with ¼ cup semi-sweet melted chocolate chips

Mix all ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Pour into square pan with wax paper. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes

Makes 5-6 bars