Menu Monday - High Protein Chocolate PB Snack Bars

Since I'm currently in week 2 of the 21 Day Fix, I figured that this week's Menu Monday should be something that you can eat on the FIX.

Ingredients:

• 4 scoops Chocolate Shakeology
• 2 cups quick oats
• 1/3 cup chopped raw peanuts
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup all-natural creamy peanut butter

Method:

• Combine ShakeO, oats, peanuts & raisins in a large mixing bowl & mix well.
• Add in almond milk & PB; mix well.
• Press mixture into 8x8 baking pan; cover & regrigerate for at least 3 hours
• Cut into 24 bars

One of these bars is equal to 1 "Yellow" on the program. Enjoy!!!

Menu Monday - Protein Packed Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup whole-grain oats (or quick oats if you're short on time)
• 1 cup water
• dash of cinnamon
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 tbsp natural peanut butter (mixed well)

Method:

• Prepare your oatmeal according to the directions on the package
• add the scoop of protein powder, cinnamon and PB
• Mix & enjoy!!!

xoxo,

Menu Monday - Shakeology Bites

This is a perfect snack if you're like me: I can't workout on a full belly because I want to puke, but I sometimes want just a little something to help keep me fueled during my workout. OR if you've got picky little kids, like mine. They think they're getting a cookie - and you have the satisfaction of knowing they're eating a whole food snack that's actually good for them. I present for your consideration: Shakeology Bites!!!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology (or the chocolate protein powder of your choice)
• 1 cup dry quick oats
• 1 cup reduced fat peanut butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• sprinkles (optional - I just used the sprinkles to make them look pretty)

METHOD:

• mix all ingredients in a big bowl.
• tip: if your PB has been in the fridge, you may want to microwave it for 30-45 seconds to soften it up
• roll into 18 balls
• place in container
• freeze
• when ready to eat, just take out of the freezer about 5 minutes before hand & you're all set!

These cookies end up being about 90 calories each (if your batch yields 18 cookies).

Enjoy!!!