No bake snacks

Protein Cookie Disks, an Iron and B6 Loaded Snack

Once again creativity in the kitchen abounds by combining nutritionally rich ingredients resulting in a flavorful, guiltless protein, energy snack.  Good Points:  Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, High in Iron, VERY High in Vitamin B6           Bad Points: Can be high in sugar if you use regular dried fruits, regular peanut butter. Makes 30 Protein Disks each about 2” in diameter and 1/4” thick 1 cup Kashi GoLean Vanilla Graham Clusters (or Original GoLean Cereal) 1 cup Rolled Oat – dry/uncooked 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds 2 1/2 cups 50% less sugar Craisins – OR use raisins, dried [...]

By |2014-10-11T18:57:56-04:00October 11, 2014|cookies|Comments Off on Protein Cookie Disks, an Iron and B6 Loaded Snack

Simplicity Fruit and Nut Balls

I’ve been so proud of myself lately and not just because a brilliant brain storm turned into a totally awesome treat (see below) but because that sleek and pretty road bike sitting in the garage has finally seen the light of day. As long as Ted promises me a meal at some point during a bike ride, I’m in.  Last Sunday, on a not so warm day with rain threatening on the horizon, we took the bikes on a 44 mile excursion to Turning Stone Casino for breakfast.  It was a good half way point to meet Richard who rode [...]

By |2014-05-20T18:44:21-04:00May 20, 2014|Health and Nutrition|8 Comments
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