Berry Protein Bars

I recently got the chance to try some great products from AdvoCare.  I was especially excited to try baking with some of the fun flavored Meal Replacement Shakes! 

I never tried baking with berry protein, but I knew just what I wanted to make...

Berry Protein Bars!!!

These are not only delicious and nutritious! They are easy to make too! All you need is...

Advocare Berry Meal Replacement, egg substitute, unsweetened almond milk, unsweetened applesauce, canned white beans (navy, great northern, chickpeas, garbanzo), vanilla, baking powder, and sweetener of choice.  

*You can absolutely try other flavors of protein! Try orange, chocolate, vanilla...*

*Any type of milk will work.  I prefer unsweetened vanilla almond milk*

First you want to drain and rinse your beans.  Then blend together the beans, egg, milk, applesauce, and vanilla. 

Some beans, such as chickpeas, are a little harder so you may need a little extra liquid to blend it all smooth.  It will be like a pudding consistency.  

Stir in the remaining ingredients and mix well.  

Isn't that color gorgeous!? Feel free to chop up some strawberries and toss those in! I am sure some white chocolate chips would be amazing in there too!

Pour your batter into a baking dish coated with non stick spray.  I used a 5x7 dish, but feel free to double the recipe if using a bigger one.  

Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes.  

Stick a toothpick in the middle and if it comes out clean, they are done!

This recipe makes six nice sized bars! I consider the whole batch one serving! 

That's because you can have all six bars for only 233 calories!

They are also packed with protein! 

Feeling crazy?!

Top them off with some fat free cream cheese and sprinkles! 

These make such a great breakfast! Full of fiber and protein so they keep you full and satisfied.   

Plus you are basically having dessert for breakfast!

If you are skeptical about baking with beans, don't be!! You cannot taste the beans at all! They give the bars a great texture and replace the sugar, flour, and butter you would find in most recipes.  

Sure, you could just drink a meal replacement or protein shake...but wouldn't you rather enjoy some delicious Berry Protein Bars?!

Berry Protein Bars

• 1/2 pack of AdvoCare Berry Meal Replacement (30g)
• 1/2 cup canned white beans (130g)
• 1 T egg substitute (15g)
• 1 T unsweetened almond milk (15ml)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (60g)
• 1/2 t baking powder
• 1/2 t vanilla
• sweetener to taste (4-5 packs)

1. Drain and rinse beans
2. Puree beans, egg, milk, applesauce, and vanilla (add a little more milk if needed to blend smooth)
3. Stir in remaining ingredients
4. Pour into baking dish (5x7) coated with nonstick spray
5. Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes
6. Enjoy plain or top with fat free cream cheese and sprinkles!!

Makes 6 Bars

Entire Batch (without toppings) - 233 calories

2F 35C 21P

Butternut Squash Pancakes

I am so in love with pancakes lately! They are great because you can literally make them in any flavor.

One of my favorites is Butternut Squash Pancakes!

Easy to make, delicious to eat, and healthy too!

You will need MTS Caramel Sutra Whey, cooked winter squash, egg substitute, cinnamon, baking powder, vanilla, and sweetener of choice.

*Feel free to use fresh squash.  Just chop it up, steam, and puree*

Frozen is just so easy!!

 Feel free to try other brands and flavors of protein, but I love using MTS Whey.  

It is great for baking!

You can order here and use code KH30 to save 30%

If you are using the frozen squash puree, just cook it according to the package.  I usually cook mine on the stove top.  If you microwave it, you may need to drain the excess liquid.  

Stir in the rest of your ingredients. 

Get your skillet nice and hot.  I use the medium setting.  

Be sure to coat your pan with nonstick spray very well! Otherwise these guys will stick!

They won't bubble like regular pancakes do when ready to flip.  Just test the edge to see if they are golden brown.  

It is best to cook them slower on medium heat.  You don't want to burn the outside and them raw in the middle.  

How amazing does that stack look?!

These are the perfect Fall breakfast! I love the cinnamon, caramel, and squash combo! 

The best part is that they are crazy good for you! 

High protein, low carb, and low fat.  Packed with nutrients from the squash! You just can't beat it!

Butternut Squash Pancakes

• 1 cup butternut squash puree (230g)
• 1 scoop MTS Caramel Sutra Whey (30g)
• 1 T egg substitute (15g)
• 1/2 t vanilla
• 1/2 t baking powder
• 1 t cinnamon
• sweetener to taste (3 packs)

1. Cook the frozen squash according to package.  I prefer to cook it on the stove top. If using fresh squash, just chop it up, steam, and puree.
2. Mix together all the ingredients. 
3. Cook on medium heat.  Use nonstick spray and don't flip too soon!!
4. Enjoy!

Whole Stack - 218 calories

2F 25C 22P

*Check out Butternut Squash Pancakes on my YouTube channel!