Chewy Fruit Hemp Protein Bars

SERVES 12

1/3 cup coconut milk
3/4 cup dried mixed fruit
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup puffed rice cereal
1/3 cup hemp protein powder
1/4 cup grated dark baking chocolate, bar
1/2 cup hemp seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup honey or syrup
1/2 cup oats, toasted

Mix All Ingredients. Press onto waxed paper on a cookie sheet. Let dry overnight & then cut into bars. Refrigerate for freshness.

Chocolate Macaroon Protein Bars

(makes 6)

1 cup oat bran, or finely chopped oats
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
4 scoops chocolate whey powder (I used ON 100% Whey)
2 T unsweetened cocoa powder
1 T powdered ginger
1/4 t salt
1/2 cup skim milk (or soy milk, unsweetened)

Mix for at least a minute, spread on greased surface/container. I use saran wrap sprayed with Pam, then plop the bar/blob onto it, spray the blob, then fold over the saran wrap and smoosh into whatever shape I want. Chill until firm then cut into 6 bars.

Stella's No Bake Protein Bar

(From Stella's Kitchen)

5 tbsp natural peanut butter (chunky or smooth)
1/2 cup dry oat meal or whole grain hot cereal (uncooked)
1/2 cup oat flour (double the dry oats if you do not have oat flour)
6 scoops chocolate whey protein (approximately 132 grams worth of low-carb protein powder)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons flax seeds (optional)
1 cup non-fat dry milk
1/2 cup water (depending on what type of protein you use, you may need to add more)
Modifications: Use vanilla protein and replace ~1/4 cup of the oatflour with a variety of nuts, seeds, or dried berries.Chopped almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, peanuts, flax seeds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, raisins, or dried cranberries would all work well.

Spray an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Combine dry ingredients in a medium size bowl and mix well. Add peanut butter and mix - the mixture will be crumbly and dry. Add water & vanilla.
Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, everything until a dough forms. The dough will be sticky. Spread dough into pan using a clean wooden spoon or spatula that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Refrigerate a few hours (or freeze for an hour) and cut into 9 squares. Wrap bars individually (use sandwich bags or plastic wrap) or store in covered container between sheets of wax paper. Keep refrigerated

No-Bake Recovery Bars

1 cup oats
4 scoops chocolate protein whey powder
1 cup dry fat-free milk
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
1/3 cup coconut flakes
1/3 cup cranberries dried
5 tbs peanut butter
1 1/4 cups water
1 tsp vanilla

Spray 9" square baking pan with nonstick spray.Combine oats, protein powder, dry milk, seeds, carnberries and coconut in a medium bowl; mix well Stir in peanut butter until mixture is crumbly. Add water and vanilla and mix until you get a smooth, doughy consistency. increase water if needed. Spoon mixture into pan and spread evenly.Refrigerate two hours. Use sharp knife to cut bars into 9 equal portions.

Carolyn's Breakfast Pancakes

From Pattycake.ca

2 egg whites (or 1 whole egg)
2 tbsp protein powder (soy or whey)
1 tbsp ground flax seed
1/3 cup oats (or gluten-free oats)
1 tsp vanilla
Cinnamon
Pinch of sea salt
Raisins (1 or 2 tbsp)
Pinch of Stevia (natural sweetener)
1 tbsp water

Mix this all together. Heat a small pan and lightly spray with olive oil. Drop gooey mixture on like you would pancake batter and spread out over pan. Cover with lid and cook for a few minutes, flip, remove cover and cook till other side is also golden brown.

Cool on baking racks and freeze if necessary.

Be creative! Variations could include the addition of sesame seeds,hemp seeds, or other seeds. Substitute dried cranberries for the raisins. Place on top in decorative patterns before flipping for added fun.