Sharing my Journey
As I began my journey into a healthier me approximately a year and a half ago. I know that many of my friends don't agree or like the way I have expressed myself. For me it is a way to navigate through my journey in a healthy way. Many of my friends have mentioned to me that they love reading about my journey. I find journaling my journey gives me a sense of peace that I haven't had in a very long time. For those who are struggling I have only this to say. It's your journey and you need to guide yourself in your own way in order to make things work for you. Only you can decide what is best for yourself. You are in control of your destiny. Whether I agree with it or not I respect you for your choices. Not for what those choices are but because of the person you are.
So, I now share with you this post with a added bonus of a recipe. I made protein bars awhile back. I do love them. I try very hard not to eat a ton of processed foods which at times are quite challenging. Here you go peeps!
Here is the recipe I altered to make it my own.
So, some of you asked for how I make homemade protein bars. It's not as difficult as you think. There are many recipes online. Baked, no bake. I have figured that baked is better. They don't crumble as much.
For Chocolate PeanutButter Protein Bars:
1) cup each gluten free rice crispy cereal, low sugar granola, and high protein Special K cereal
18 ounces of all-natural no sugar PeanutButter, and a cup of chopped peanuts.
2)Tbsps. honey (optional)
2)Tbsps. coconut oil
2) Tsps. vanilla
1) egg
This is for a large batch that fits into a 9x13 inch pan. To make a smaller batch cut everything in half.
Take PeanutButter, coconut oil, vanilla, banana, and honey and cook down. Add to dry mixture. Take your egg and beat well, then take a spoonful of your mixture and temper you egg with mixture. Add everything together mix well and spread into a lined and sprayed pan. Bake at 325° for 25 mins or until golden brown. Let cool completely and then melt some chocolate chips with a tsp of coconut oil. Pour over cooled bars. Let chocolate harden. Cut into 2" squares. Store in airtight container. For up to 1 week on counter 2 weeks in the frig.
For the Almond Butter with Pistachio and Cranberry Protein Bars follow the same ingredients and steps, but with these changes:
Almond Butter instead of PeanutButter.
White Chocolate Chips with Coconut Oil
and Pistachios chopped instead of peanuts.
Whether large or small batch follow directions above. I made two large batches.
I hope you enjoy the recipe.
Until then Stay Happy, Stay Safe, and Stay Positive.
Sally
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