Friday, August 8, 2014

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Blondies


The Best of Both Worlds


Ingredients

*Yes it is important the brownie is first because the blondie mix is more liquidy

Brownies

1 Ripe Banana
1 Large Sweet Potato
1/2 C. Vanilla or Honey Greek Yogurt
2 Eggs
1 Tbsp. Honey
1 C. Oat Flour
3 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder
1 Scoop Chocolate Whey Protein Powder
1 Tbsp. Cinnamon
1/2 C. Dark Chocolate Chips (optional)
1/2 Walnuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Peel the sweet potato and place in a bowl in the microwave. Sprinkle a little water over top and let steam in microwave for 5 minutes or until able to mash up. Mix with mashed up banana, greek yogurt, eggs, and honey. Then add the rest! Lightly spray an 8x8 pan with coconut oil and pour in batter in an even layer. 

Chickpea Blondies

1 Can rinsed and drained chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans)
1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
1/3 C. Almond or Peanut Butter
1/3 C. Maple syrup
2 Eggs
2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1/4 tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Stevia
1 Double Chocolate Chunk or Brownie Quest Bar

Mix all ingredients into a food processor and mix until combined. Cut up Quest bar into small pieces and fold in gently. Spread evenly over brownie mix. 

Cook for 25-30 minutes or unitl a tooth pick comes out clean. Not too long, you want it to be moist. Let cool and try not to devour! 

Glaze

1/2 Scoop Chocolate Protein Powder
Almond Milk

Mix together and drizzle over top










Wednesday, August 6, 2014

PB&J French Toast


PB&J AND French Toast?! Why not!


Ingredients

4 Pieces of Cinnamon Raisin Ezekiel Bread
1/4 C. Almond Milk
1 egg
1 egg white
Cinnamon
Peanut Butter
Your Choice of Jelly 
(You can put bananas in the middle too if you want)

Whisk egg, egg white, almond milk, and cinnamon in a bowl until combined. Heat a skillet over low-medium heat and spray with coconut oil or nonstick spray. Assemble PB&J to your liking and dip in the egg mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Voila! Get ready for the most delicious combo ever!