Peanut Butter

Banana Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bites

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Quick and easy kid-friendly snacks. That’s the name of the game around here. My 4-year old isn’t big on animal protein, so I’m always looking to find ways to fit it extra protein into her snacks. Banana, peanut butter and chocolate is a stellar combo if you ask me, and this little morsel is like [...]

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Peanut Butter Chickpea Cookies

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Chickpeas and peanut butter? Interesting or plain wrong? If you haven’t used beans in a baked good before, get adventurous…it has great results! It mimics flour, and does a great job holding the cookie together.  I couldn’t taste chickpeas at all.  Just a yummy peanut butter cookie! My friend told me about this recipe, so [...]

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Healthy PB & J Sandwich Cookies

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Cookie sandwiches. Does it get more fun (and delicious) than that? I think not! These are great for adults and kids.  They’re made with oat flour and naturally sweetened. Since they’re oat flour, they’d be considered gluten free, but if you’re celiac, make sure you’re using uncontaminated oats.  They sure didn’t last very long in [...]

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Low Fat Peanut Butter Cup Blondies (gluten free)

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  A healthier Peanut Butter Cup Blondie?  Yes, its possible!  Less sugar, less fat, but still the blondie flavor I love!  They are also gluten free (Yes, Reese Peanut Butter Cups are gluten free).  If your not a fan of peanut butter cups, you could substitute for your favorite chocolate bar.  You don’t need much, [...]

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Curried Chicken Skewers with Pineapple Salsa & Peanut Sauce

September 13, 2011

This was a super easy dinner to put together!  Less than 30 minutes!  I got the inspiration from Cooking Light magazine, except I modified the sauce as I wanted to lessen the sodium content.

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Healthy Cookie Dough Snack With Protein

August 23, 2011

Ok, so really, who doesn’t like cookie dough… I haven’t met anyone yet!  I came up with this “individual” serving size recipe when I ran out of protein bars and wanted a quick substitute.  You could also form the dough into a bar and freeze it or refrigerate it, but to be honest, mine didn’t [...]

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Trail Mix Protein Granola Bars – Episode 26

July 19, 2011

Busy But Healthy show host Kristine Fretwell shares a rustic Trail Mix Protein Bar recipe.  Its quick and easy to make, and makes a great addition to camping trips!  They are also great to pre-make to have on the go. Get the written out recipe—> HERE

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Trail Mix Protein Granola Bars

July 19, 2011

These are like traditional granola bars, only MUCH healthier and with added protein!  Kids and adults will both love these!  Perfect to have around for camping, hiking and great for on the go! Watch me demonstrate this recipe on BBHTV – Episode 26

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Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies (Low Carb)

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You will never know there are black beans in these I promise. All you will get is a dense, fudge-like healthy brownie! It will fool people! Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies (Low Carb) Makes 16 brownies 1 19oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed well 1 egg 2 egg whites (1/4 cup of carton [...]

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Low Carb Peanut Butter Cookies

April 24, 2011

This is a healthier and low carb version of peanut butter cookies!  Not to mention low sugar and gluten free!  But you`d never know, because they are really, REALLY good!!!!  Thanks to Jilly from my Facebook Page for the original recipe.  This is my modified version (original is from Oxygen Magazine). Low Carb Peanut Butter Cookies Makes 32 Cookies [...]

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