Post Workout Snack

Happy Friday Everyone! Today I'm going to share a sweet treat that I've made before that's a delicious and healthy snack. I found this recipe in a women's fitness magazine called Oxygen a few months back. If any of you are like me, I have a sweet tooth but have a hard time finding sweet and filling snacks that have any nutritional value. Hope some of you try to make this recipe!

1. Lean Cereal Bars- $1.05 per serving.

-Nutrition-

Cereal has been shown to be a great for fat loss and protein synthesis after exercise. These bars maximize both goals. Generic puffed cereal elicits weight loss by filling your tummy with air; whey protein powder satiates and adds muscle-building power; natural peanut butter supplies boron-a trace mineral that boosts the immune system: and flaxseeds and cranberries provide anti-inflammatory compounds.

BEST EATEN: POST WORKOUT

Ready in 30 minutes

2 cups puffed wheat

1/4 cup ground almonds or walnuts

2 tbsp ground flaxseeds

1 cup vanilla whey protein power ( I used vanilla soy protein power when i made it so that's fine too)

1/3 cup dried fruit (cranberries, blueberries, or raisins)

1/3 cup pure maple syrup

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp natural peanut butter

1. In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. Set aside.

2. In a pot, combine syrup and coconut oil. Heat to a simmer. Add vanilla extract and peanut butter and remove from heat. Stir with a fork to blend ingredients.

3. Add liquid mixture to cereal mixture and mix with a spoon.

4. Press evenly into an oiled 8-by 8-inch pan. Let cool in the refrigerator until solid. Cut into 8 squares. Wrap individually and keep frozen for best results.

Nutrients per serving:

Calories: 200, Total Fats: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Trans Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 2 mg, Total Carbs: 19 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 14 g, Protein: 15 g, Iron: 2 mg.

Hope you enjoy! Comment below by pushing the word "comment" to let me know who made these cereal bars or plan on making them. I would love to hear your feedback.

~Edna~