SSMT # 5

Keeping with my weight loss theme, I have anther favorite verse that will be an excellent daily reminder of the power I have through Christ!

I'm reminded, as I started another 8 day challenge yesterday, how powerful it is to have scripture to repeat in my head during times when I'm tempted.  God is so, so good!

No Bake Protein Bars

I was talking with a friend a few weeks ago about the lifestyle changes we had made in 2012 and found they were very, very similar. He emailed me a few recipes, one of them being the recipe I'm about to post, saying "Here's a protein bar recipe if you like chocolate".

Like chocolate? Chocolate and I will always be in a love affair. What's even better about these, is that they are EASY. They are NO BAKE! And they are CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER protein bars! Low carb, healthy, and they satisfy my sweet tooth. A match made in heaven.

Here's what you'll need:
1 medium jar of natural peanut butter (or almond butter or cashew butter)
3 1/2 cups uncooked old fashioned oats
1/2 cup ground flax meal
1/2 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut (optional)
5 scoops of whey protein powder ( any flavor)
1 1/2 cups Hesheys cocoa
1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1 cup dark choc. chips
stevia/truvia/or sweet n low (7-14 packets)
2 cups water
9x13 pan sprayed with Pam

I start with the peanut butter.  The natural peanut butter usually has a layer of oil at the top of the jar, so I stir it up real well and then put it in the mixer first.

Next I add the 3 & 1/2 cups of oats.  Make sure they're not the instant oats, but old fashioned.

Next I add the flax meal.  I find this at a natural food store.

Next add the chia seeds.  These are white chia seeds - I've used the regular chia seeds before.  And yes, these are the same seeds used for Chia Pets!

I also add 1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut.

5 scoops of whey protein powder.  Mine is unflavored but you can use any flavor!

1 & 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa...

I used about 10 packets of NuStevia...

And then added 1 cup of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips.

I start the mixer once all of those ingredients are in the bowl.

Next I add the 2 cups of water while the mixer is going.

And this is what it looks like when it is finished!

Take the mixture and press it into a 9x13 pan that is sprayed with Pam.

Put the pan in the freezer for 20 minutes.  Makes 36 bars.  Store in the fridge.


Here is the finished product!  They are SO good!