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,

Valentine's Day Giveaway!!!

One of my favorite holidays is fast approaching - Valentine's Day!!! And I'm going to be giving away a bunch of goodies to 1 lucky winner. So, what will the winner get?

• 3 Lara Bar UBER bars in Coconut Macaroon flavor
• 3 packets of Vegan Tropical Strawberry Shakeology
• a 6 pack of Partylite votives in Tropical Daiquiri scent
• a 2014 planner from Sugar Paper LA for Target
• a red peplum cut-out shirt from Forever 21 (size M)

Are you feeling lucky and want to enter? It's pretty simple! 

• Go over to my Instagram page (@kateschmida) and make sure you're following me.
• Find the picture posted above, like it & then comment on it with your favorite romantic movie.
• Take a screenshot of my Instagram post & repost it on your page (please make sure your profile is public or I won't ever see the pic). Don't forget to tag me & also hashtag it with #katesvalentinegiveaway
• Head over to www.katejsschmida.com and sign up for your FREE account. No purchase necessary.

Once you've completed ALL of those steps, you'll be officially entered (yes, I will be checking to make sure all 4 are done). 

The winner will be announced on Valentine's Day!!! Good luck!!!

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!!!