RHONDA'S ROCKIN RECIPES

Phenomenal Protein Bars

I found this great protein bar recipe and started using for my nutrition after workouts. It is a little difficult to take it riding or running as it does get soft however it is fabulous for a pre-workout or post-workout snack. The options are endless and I expect everyone who tries it to put their own twist on it.

Rhonda Eden, RHN

• ½ cup raw pumpkin or sunflower seeds
• ¼ cup sesame seeds, flax omega crunch or sesame seeds (I have used more than one and put a quarter cup of each.
• ¼ cup raw wheat germ (I have also used oat bran)
• ½ cup unsweetened coconut ¼ cup honey, raw, un-pasteurized
• ½ cup dried apricot and raisins (I have also substituted dates)
• ½ cup of your favorite nut butter (I like almond)

• 1-2 scoops of chocolate protein powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon, ground
• Dash of seat salt, if desired

1. In a food processor, combine all of the ingredients, except the honey, nut butter and salt. Pulse until well-blended.

2. Add honey, nut butter, and salt. Blend until the mixture forms into a ball. I have also mixed this by hand and used my hands to finish it off.

3. Shape into bite-size balls or put them in a 8x8 pan and cut them into bars. I keep them in the fridge.

Yummy

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