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No Bake Breakfast Protein Cookie

May 24th, 2012 | Posted by Amy in Feel Good Sweet Treats - (0 Comments)

I found this amazing recipe on one of my favorite blogs- Peanut Butter Fingers

They call it- The Breakfast CookieIt is loaded with flavor, protein and energy. The perfect way to start your day! Or the perfect fuel after a tough workout.

You Will Need:

1/2 cup Oatmeal
1 Large TBS Peanut butter
1/2 Scoop Protein Powder- I used chocolate protein powder
About 1/8 Cup milk/ almond milk- Enough milk to make the mixture moist not soupy

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl with a fork.

This is the fun part where you can add your favorite goodies to the cookie. I smashed up half a banana, mixed it into the mixture. Next, I spread the oatmeal protein “dough” into a plastic container to take to work. To top my cookie off, I sprinkled almonds on top.

You could use- raisins, CHOCOLATE CHIPS, walnuts, dried cherries, blue berries, honey, cinnamon. So many options!

Once all ingredients are mixed together and the cookie is spread onto a plate or container, refrigerate for a few hours. If you want to serve for breakfast, it is recommended to make the cookie the night before and refrigerate overnight.

It is SO GOOD!

Amy

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Accidentally Delightful Protein Shake

April 30th, 2012 | Posted by Amy in Feel Good Sweet Treats | Motivation | Work Outs - (0 Comments)

Hope everyone’s week is off to a great start!

Today I invented the most delicious and refreshing protein shake. I call it “The Grapefruit Banana Protein Punch.” Original…I know!

I was still very sore this morning from last weekend’s work outs and after attending a 5AM cardio class, this morning, I knew I had to get some good protein today. I decided to put together a post workout protein shake.

From a previous race I had a sample pack of biPro Protein Powder. On the back of the sample there was a recipe for an OJ Banana Shake. Well, I was out of luck because we didn’t have any orange juice so I thought of the next best thing…fresh oranges. After one slice into what I thought was an orange was actually a grapefruit. So I gave it a shot and improvised.

You Will Need:

3/4 Cup Grapefruit Juice
3/4 Cup Almond Milk
1/2 Banana
1/3 Cup Protein Powder Unflavored- Vanilla would probably taste good too
A Splash of Vanilla Extract
4 Ice Cubes

Blend everything together and your done! Quick, Easy and Delicious. That’s my kind of protein shake!

To help speed along my recovery I sat on a bag of ice for a little while at work today. My co-workers thought I was crazy and my boss thought I was a freak after I pulled a dripping back from underneath my seat. But, it worked and my legs started feeling better. I also did more stretching than normal this morning and afternoon. To finish the day I went on a 3.20 mile walk with my dog Bayah. Walking really helped! I think tomorrow I will be in much better shape.

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