One thing that really relieves stress for me is working out. I enjoy running, kickboxing, yoga and strength training. What I don't love so much is cooking. But I want to eat healthy. Fortunately I found a recipe that not only is SIMPLE to make but also is awesome for my body after a hard workout.
This recipe I found from Season magazine that our local supermarket puts out.
Recovery Bars
(originally called Z3 High Octane Bars by Jenny Weber)
Ingredients: (makes 16- 2X2 bars)
2 cups quick oats
1 cup natural peanut butter
1 cup honey
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 cup dried cranberries (or your choice of dried fruit)
1 cup milled flaxseed
1 cup vanilla whey protein powder
Measure, pour and mix. Stir well. Spread into a pan sized 8X8. Refrigerate.
It's that simple!! Remember these bars have oats in them & peanut butter, both good for you but in excess not. There are a good amount of carbohydrates in the oats and fat in the peanut butter, but if you cut these bars at 2X2 or 1 1/2 X 1 1/2 they make a great after workout snack! Not to mention the protein to repair those muscles and the fiber to ... well, you know what fiber does, right? Woman should get around 25 grams a day of fiber and these provide 5 grams!
Do you have a favorite no-bake healthy bar you make? If so, share the link in the comments below!!
Stayed tuned tomorrow for another bar that is EASY for the kiddos!
~kari
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