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Date Chia Oat Energy Bars

Energy bars can be expensive and filled with added sugars and preservatives. Making your own is a much better option and ensures you’re eating quality whole ingredients. This recipe is easy to make and the taste and texture of the bars are far superior to store-bought food products. They are a rich source of fiber, healthy fats, including chia seeds that help detox your liver. Enjoy these energy bars on a regular basis to fuel your workouts or as a perfect on the go snack.
Date Chia Oat Energy Bars

Date Chia Oat Energy Bars

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chopped pitted dates (1 lb). Adding 4 cups makes for even more flavor and moisture.
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 5 ounce bag organic unsweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/4 cup organic coconut sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Chia seed
  • 6 ounces filtered water
  • 1/2 cup organic coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup organic butter
  • 1 3/4 cups stone ground organic whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 cups organic rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Use organic coconut oil or butter to grease 13x9 inch pan. I prefer using stoneware and forgo the oil prep.
  2. Date mix preparation - Place the following in a saucepan:
  3. 3 cups chopped pitted dates (1 lb). Adding 4 cups makes for even more flavor and moisture.
  4. 1 1/2 cups water
  5. 1/4 cup organic coconut sugar
  6. bring to boil and simmer for 10 min, stirring constantly or until thick, let cool a little until warm
  7. Add in bag of organic unsweetened coconut and stir until well combined
  8. Chia seed preparation
  9. Place to 2 Tbsp. organic chia seed in a coffee cup and add 6 ounces filtered water. Let sit for 10-minutes or until gel consistency.
  10. Prepare Other Ingredients
  11. In a mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup organic coconut oil and 1/4 cup organic butter. Heat in microwave until melted. Add chia seed mixture and stir.
  12. Add the following:
  13. 1 3/4 cups stone ground organic whole wheat flour
  14. 1 1/2 cups organic rolled oats
  15. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  16. Combine all the Ingredients
  17. Pour the date/chia seed mix into the oil and flour mixture. Stir well. I use my hands to make sure everything is well combined.
  18. Add 2 cups rough chopped raw walnuts. Use your hands and mix until combined.
  19. Press into prepared 13x9 inch pan and bake for approximately 25 minutes.
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Sweet Potato Chocolate Protein Pudding

Sweet Potato Chocolate Protein Pudding

If you thought pudding couldn’t be healthy … think again! This recipe has a mashed sweet potato as its basic ingredient. That means you get fiber and other nutrients. Add other healthy ingredients — including peanut butter and whey powder for protein — to convert a simple dessert into a healthy companion for any meal. And when you just want that chocolate pudding taste, you can eat it as a healthy snack .
Sweet Potato Chocolate Protein Pudding

Sweet Potato Chocolate Protein Pudding

Ingredients

  • ½ small steamed peeled sweet potato that has been chilled in refrigerator
  • 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate whey protein powder
  • 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened baking cocoa
  • Splash of pure vanilla, approx ¼ tsp
  • 1 tbsp Stevia in the Raw (to taste)
  • Splash of almond milk to thick pudding texture

Preparation

  1. Grab a large cereal bowl and fork mash the sweet potato and stir until smooth, add peanut butter, keep stirring, add vanilla, stevia (to taste), cocoa powder, whey protein and slowly mix until the ingredients start coming together and then speed up mixing until all ingredients are well combined. Add a splash of almond milk if necessary until thick, creamy pudding texture. Divide into 2 small dessert cups, cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour. Enjoy!
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Oat Protein Cookies

Why Buy Them When You Can Bake Them!!!!

In today’s economy where health bars/cookies can be anywhere from 88 cents to over $3.00, it is so worth a little bit of time to save some. Even at 88 cents, your investment in the health bar/cookie is almost $20.00 per month if consumed daily. Also, being creative in the kitchen is so much fun, a fabulous stress relief, and you can involve your family and friends in the adventure. There is nothing better than a sample of a fresh cookie right from the oven and I think we can all agree on that. Another fabulous note, you are in control of what you are consuming and even understand what you are eating. No lengthy food labels where words that seem to not exist in Websters ever venture into self baked healthy goods. The fats and sugars have been greatly reduced in this recipe, as well as any empty calorie white product ingredients. Guilt free enjoyment awaits the first batch out of the oven, and the perfect power snack that you can carry with you on the go, giving no excuse to not fuel that body the healthy way.
Stay Healthy Oat Protein Cookies

Stay Healthy Oat Protein Cookies

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp "Real" organic butter @ room temp (no margarine...fake chemicals)
  • 2/3 cup vanilla fat free yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cup organic coconut sugar
  • 1 whole organic egg
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups ground old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup vanilla whey protein powder
  • 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 large handfuls dried cranberries
  • 1 large handful flaked organic coconut
  • 1 12 oz bag dark chocolate chips (feel free to use 1/2 bag)

Preparation

  1. Preset oven temperature to 300 degrees. Have ready a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. If no paper, then spray the cookie sheet with PAM. I personally like easy clean up by tossing the paper when I am done.
  2. Dry Ingredients: Place oats in your blender, and grind until flour consistency and until you reach 2 1/2 cups and place in large mixing bowl. Add the 1 cup of vanilla protein powder, and 1 1/2 tsp baking soda. Fork through to blend
  3. Wet Ingredients: Place soft butter in your mixer bowl, along with vanilla yogurt and cream together. Add the coconut sugar and continue to blend until creamy. Add the egg, and continue to mix thoroughly. Add the pure vanilla extract, and continue to cream together.
  4. Time to add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients: Slow the mixer down, and slowly pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until thoroughly combined. Now, add 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats, mix; add the coconut and mix; add the dried cranberries and mix; and lastly add the chocolate chips and mix slowly. You should have a wonderful cookie dough ready for baking at this point.
  5. Baking the cookie: I use a large tablespoon to make large cookies. This recipe will create 20 large cookies or approx 80 small cookies if using a teaspoon. Scoop a large tablespoon of the dough onto your prepared cookies sheet and continue this process until the sheet is full. Place in your pre-heated oven and bake between 15-18 minutes. Be careful not to overcook these, as they will be dry. There should be a slight give to the touch on top of the cookie in the oven and only very little browning. They will continue to cook on the sheet. Transfer cookies to a baking rack to cool.
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Fully Loaded Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Healthy oatmeal raisin cookies? You bet. Using ground oats (Scottish oats), wheat germ and flax meal instead of flour is a big step toward healthier cookies because you get more fiber and whole grain goodness than just the oatmeal can provide. This recipe also uses the typical cinnamon and adds nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and allspice for a more rounded spice flavor. Walnuts provide some protein in addition to the eggs. These cookies are fully loaded with flavor and nutrition.
Stay Healthy Fully Loaded Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Stay Healthy Fully Loaded Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups organic old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup organic Scottish oatmeal (ground oats)
  • ½ cup organic wheat germ
  • ½ cup organic flax meal
  • 1/2 cup organic almond milk
  • 2 organic eggs
  • 1/2 cup organic coconut sugar
  • 1 cup organic coconut oil
  • 1 cup organic raisins
  • 1 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare baking sheet with oil or not necessary if using stoneware. Use a large microwave safe mixing bowl melt coconut oil to liquid, add coconut sugar and stir until most of the lumps are removed, add the eggs and beat until well combined and slightly airy, add almond milk and vanilla whisking until well combined. In a separate bowl, fork together ¾ cup ground oats (Scottish oatmeal), ½ cup wheat germ, and ½ cup flax meal, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice; stir into creamed mixture. Fold in oatmeal, raisins, walnuts, and vanilla, blending well. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
  2. Option: I like to substitute the raisins for dark chocolate chips and make a oatmeal chocolate chip version. I love these for dessert or breakfast with coffee!
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Sweet Potato Protein Loaf

Sweet Potato Protein Loaf

For a healthy alternative to breakfast bread, dessert cake, or just a snack, try this sweet potato protein loaf. Sweet potatoes, are already high in fiber and other nutrients. Added to this are flax, wheat germ, and Scottish oats (also fiber-rich).  The sugar, though not too sweet, needs a protein balance: whey protein powder.
Stay Healthy Sweet Potato Protein Loaf

Stay Healthy Sweet Potato Protein Loaf

Ingredients

  • 3 cups steam cooked and blended smooth sweet potato
  • ½ cup organic coconut sugar
  • 2 organic eggs, beaten, room temperature preferred
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup coconut oil, liquid room temperature (may have to heat to melt)
  • 1 cup Scottish oats (ground oats) or oat flour
  • 1/2 cup (1 scoop) vanilla whey protein
  • ½ cup organic premium ground flax meal
  • ½ cup organic wheat germ
  • 2 heaping tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a loaf pan with cooking spray and dust with flour to prevent sticking. Set aside. This bread is mixed by hand in one large bowl and super simple to put together.
  2. In a large mixing bowl add blended sweet potato and organic coconut sugar, stir until well blended and sugar lumps removed. Add blended eggs. Stir in the vanilla. Set the coconut oil aside and save for last add in to ensure it does not solidify when added to mix. Add the dry ingredients on top of the wet ingredients in the same bowl and stir until well combined. Add the liquid coconut oil, and slowly stir until well combined. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for approx 35-45 minutes (start checking at 35 minutes) or until a knife in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the loaf pan for 8 minutes and turn out onto a wire rack. Enjoy this for breakfast, dessert, or snack!
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Almond Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies

Almond Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies

Try these almond chocolate chip cookies as a healthier alternative to traditional chocolate chip cookies. You can make them for the holidays or as desserts/snacks throughout the year. I use almond butter in this recipe. And for the sugar, just a small amount of coconut sugar makes them sweet. In addition, I find the flax meal and whey protein powder provide enough protein to substitute for a meal. Of course, I include walnuts for their taste, texture, and nutrition. Finally, I add dark chocolate chips for the health benefits dark chocolate provides.
Stay Healthy Almond Chip Protein Cookies

Stay Healthy Almond Chip Protein Cookies

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup almond butter
  • 2 large organic eggs
  • 3 tbsp organic coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp flax meal
  • 2 scoops chocolate whey protein powder
  • 1/2 cup rough chopped raw walnuts
  • ¼ to ½ cup dark chocolate chips (I like to use at least 60% dark)

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375. Have a large mixing bowl, fork and large mixing spoon ready. Place eggs in the bowl and fork whisk until blended, add almond butter and continue fork blend until well combined. Add coconut sugar, vanilla extract, flax meal and chocolate whey protein, using your large spoon to continue the blending process. Add walnuts and chips last.
  2. Using a large tbsp, scoop dough onto cookie sheet (I love to cook on stoneware) and flatten with the back of your spoon or hand. Bake in preheated oven for 14 to 18 minutes. Check cookies at the 10 minute mark to check for browning. My cookies were done in 15 minutes with a nice brown to them, and still soft on the inside. Remove from oven when slightly brown and put on wire rack to cool. These are fabulous warm straight from the oven. These make a fantastic meal replacement anytime and a great take with snack when on the go!

Yields 8 large cookies

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Protein Sweet Potato Cookies

Protein Sweet Potato Cookies

Sweet potato cookies are naturally sweet, so you can add less sugar. Since I want them to be healthy, I use almond butter, whole wheat flour, and oat flour. In order to make them a balanced snack, I add protein powder. And, I make them with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to give them a spicy flavor. Incidentally, they smell good while they’re baking!
Stay Healthy Protein Sweet Potato Cookies

Stay Healthy Protein Sweet Potato Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Scottish Oats or oat flour
  • 2 scoops vanilla whey protein powder
  • 1/2 cup premium whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/2 cup organic coconut sugar (can also use Stevia in the Raw)
  • 1 steamed medium sweet potato, peeled
  • 1 organic egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

  1. In large bowl, mash sweet potato and whisk until creamy, add almond butter and egg, continue whisking, add vanilla and coconut sugar, whisk. In same bowl on top of wet mixture, add oats, protein powder, wheat flour, baking soda, powder and spices, stir slowly until well combined and fork whisk until thick but creamy cookie dough forms. Place a heaping teaspoon of the dough onto the cookie sheet (I was able to fit 12 per bake). Place in oven and bake for approx 8-10 minutes. My cookies turned out great at 9 minutes. They are soft and spicy GOOD!
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Spicy Prune Protein Cake

The prune – a dried plum – is a naturally sweet fruit. That means you can add less sugar to this recipe than you might for a similar cake. And to make it healthier, I add protein powder, rounding out the nutritional value of the cake. Cinnamon and cloves provide the spice. As you know, prunes are high in fiber. For more fiber, I add rolled oats and Scottish oats in place of regular flour. Try this recipe for a Stay Healthy alternative to breakfast bread, dessert, or a snack.
Spicy Prune Protein Cake

Spicy Prune Protein Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup diced prunes
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/2 cup organic coconut sugar
  • 1 whole organic egg
  • 1 cup Scottish Oats (fine - medium ground rolled oats)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the oats and prunes in a small bowl and pour boiling water over stirring to combine. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk almond butter, and coconut sugar until creamy. Add egg and mix until well combined. Add oat-prune mixture and mix well
  3. In another bowl, fork together the Scottish oats, whey protein, baking soda and spices until thoroughly combined. Add to the creamed mixture and stir to mix well.
  4. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9" square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes. Check at 25 minutes with a knife inserted in center. When the knife comes out clean, the cake is done.
  5. Serve cake warm for dessert with a dollop of vanilla frozen yogurt.
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Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake

During family birthday celebrations, I enjoy baking the requested favorite dessert:  carrot cake. Let me share that this carrot cake has won many times now.  Carrot cake,  as you know, is typically full of white flours, sugars, oil, and with the cream cheese frosting combo, screams high saturated fat and mega calories. After the last bake, I began a quest to create a healthy version of this favorite. I am happy to report I was successful.  I have taken all oils, white flours, and sugar from this recipe. Instead, they have been replaced with ingredients that offer power packed nutrients to fuel the body and not send it on a sugar spiked spiral, and removing the guilt to splurge. I have enjoyed this for an anytime meal during the day and with a cup of tea or coffee … heaven.
Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 cup premium 100% whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup vanilla whey protein powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 organic eggs (2 egg whites/ 2 whole eggs)
  • 1 small steamed sweet potato, peeled
  • 1 cup organic unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 ½ cups Stevia in the Raw
  • 2 cups fresh shredded carrots
  • 1 cup organic raisins
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • Optional Cream Cheese Frosting: I prepare this and keep in a small bowl in the refrigerator and place on top of each individual slice of cake if desired.
  • 1 8oz package of fat free or light cream cheese
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ¼ cup Stevia in the Raw
  • Almond milk

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch pan.
  2. In a separate large bowl, mix together the whole wheat flour, vanilla whey protein, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl of an electric mixer, mix cooked sweet potato, organic applesauce, egg whites and whole eggs, and Stevia in the raw and blend until light
  4. Beat in whole wheat flour mixture.
  5. Stir in shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, chopped walnuts, raisins, and flaked coconut on low speed. Pour into prepared pan.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for about 15-20 minutes and enjoy slightly warm
  7. Cut into 16 squares
  8. Optional Cream Cheese Frosting Directions: In the bowl of an electric mixer, place softened cream cheese and vanilla, mix to creamy. Slowly add the Stevia until well blended while adding Almond milk one tablespoon at a time until creamy frosting consistency. After the sliced cake is placed on the plate, add a dollop of the frosting and enjoy!
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Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake

Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake

Stay Healthy Chocolate Dessert Lovers … here ya go: a Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake! Grab two large mixing bowls and a large spoon for one pan of this cake with lots of fiber and protein for balanced nutrition.  A very dense, moist chocolate cake pleases all chocolate cravings, especially with the extra dark chocolate chips I add (optional). I make it for family functions and the youngsters gobble it up … our secret 🙂
Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake

Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

  • Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cup Scottish oatmeal (oats fine ground to flour consistency)
  • ½ cup vanilla whey protein (you can use chocolate as well)
  • ¼ cup flax meal
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup organic coconut sugar
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Wet Ingredients
  • 1 very large steamed sweet potato, peeled and mashed
  • 3/4 cup plain n/f Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup vanilla or chocolate almond milk
  • 1 whole egg & 2 egg whites, beaten
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • I add this option: 1/2 cup of extra dark chocolate chips

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. I use a 9 x 9 Stoneware pan so I do not have to oil, otherwise, prepare a large square cake pan with oil and set aside.
  2. Combine the dry ingredients together in a large bowl, and fork through until finely mixed and no lumps remain from the cocoa powder. Form a well in the center of the dry ingredients and set aside. Mix the wet ingredients together in a separate bowl. Pour the liquid in the middle and spoon mix all the ingredients well. Pour into pan and ready to bake ... simple healthy goodness!
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
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