Desserts. Almond Cookie. No reason to turn on the oven!
FitSugar reader eatingbirdfood has a no-bake almond cookie recipe, which she posted in our Healthy Recipe group. These cookies may be small, but they make up for their size in the flavor department. Banana Protein Bar. This recipe for banana-carob protein bars from FitSugar reader eatingbirdfood will help keep energy levels up and your grocery bill down.
She posted this homemade protein bar recipe in the FitSugar Community Healthy Recipe group. I was looking for a protein bar that I could take with me on trips and decided to create my own. These bars are great because they are portable and delicious. They can be a snack or even a protein-packed dessert. Learn how to make these homemade protein bars after the break!
Healthy Oatmeal Cookie. I hit the first barbecue of the season over the weekend and wanted to bring a healthy dessert that was low in sugar and easy to grab (without making much of a mess), since there were going to be tons of kids there. This is a twist on the classic oatmeal raisin cookie recipe — it has cannellini (white kidney) beans and peanut butter added for protein. This subtly sweet cookie with a soft and chewy texture was a hit with both the parents and kiddos. Continue reading to see the recipe and find out how many grams of protein are in one delicious cookie. Ingredients 3 cups old-fashioned oats 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup drained cannellini or other white beans 1/2 cup all-natural peanut butter 2/3 cup canola oil 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup raisins.
Cookies. Healthy FOOD. Smothies.