Monster Bars

By request - super easy

Monster Bars

1/2 c. butter
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. baking soda
4 1/2 c. oatmeal
1 1/2 c. chocolate chips
1 1/2 c. mini M & M’s

Preheat oven to 350º F.
Cream the butter and sugars together.
Add eggs and peanut butter and mix.
Stir in vanilla, baking soda and oatmeal.
Stir in chocolate chips and M & M’s.
Put in lightly greased 10x15 pan.
Bake for 25 minutes. Do NOT over bake!

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MONSTER COOKIES

One of my all-time favorite cookies: MONSTER COOKIES (so good, and can be easily made to be gluten-free)

Recipe here:
http://www.recipegirl.com/2012/05/07/monster-cookies/

Monster Cookies

Yield: 36 regular sized or 22 giant cookies

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups creamy or chunky peanut butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated white sugar
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup M&M's plain chocolate candies

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheets with nonstick spray, or line with parchment paper or a silpat mats.
2. In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter with the sugars and butter. Use an electric mixer to mix until well combined. Mix in the eggs and vanilla. Mix in the oats and baking soda. Then stir in the chips and M&M's.
3. Drop the cookies by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. If you'd like your cookies to look pretty (like the photo), dot a few extra M&M's and chocolate chips on each mound of dough before baking.
4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool for 5 minutes on cookie sheets until cookies are set. Transfer to wire racks; cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Tips:

*If you are preparing this cookie as gluten-free, just be sure to make sure you are using brands of the following items that are known to be GF: peanut butter, vanilla, oats, chocolate chips and M&M's.
*If you'd prefer to make giant cookies, use an ice cream scoop instead to scoop the dough onto the cookie sheet. They'll need to bake for 18 to 20 minutes, and you'll end up with about 22 cookies.

Source: RecipeGirl.com

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PROTEIN BAR RECIPE

Do you like buying protein bars in a 6 pack box or a single one from a vending machine? Here's a recipe to make your own just the way you like them and save your money at the same time!

PROTEIN BAR RECIPE

The perfect mid-afternoon snack with a glass of water and a money saver!

Total Time: 20 mins
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

1/2 cup skim milk
1 cup natural-style peanut butter or 1 cup low-fat peanut butter
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/4-1 1/2 cups of whey protein powder (I use vanilla, but I'm sure chocolate would work too)
2 cups dry uncooked oatmeal (not quick cooking kind)

Directions:

1. Combine PB, honey and milk in a pot.
2. Warm over low heat.
3. Add the protein powder and mix well.
4. Add the oats.
5. You don't want to cook it, just warm it through so you can stir it.
6. Add more milk if it is too thick to stir.
7. Press in a 9" x 13" pan.
8. Let the bars sit until cool, and cut into 16 equal sized bars.
9. Wrap each bar in foil or Saran wrap and store in plastic baggies.
10. They do not need refrigeration.

Variations: Add more honey if want it sweeter. Can also add sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, raisins, cinnamon, blanched peanuts ---> Make it your own!

Nutritional Facts: Calories 140.3 Total Fat 8.8 g Sodium 7.9 mg Total Carbohydrate 11.5 g Dietary Fiber 1.9 g Protein 5.6 g

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Best Ever Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Bars {Clean-Eating}

Best Ever Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Bars

{Clean-Eating}

Best Ever Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Bars

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup coconut oil (you could also substitute butter)
• 2 cups old fashioned oats
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts, raisins, or dried cranberries
• 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips (or regular semi-sweet chocolate chips, if you prefer)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Melt the peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil over medium-low heat in a saucepan on the stove. {Watch this closely. Mine started to burn!}

Remove from heat once it’s melted together and add in the oats, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, nuts/raisins, and vanilla. Stir together until the chocolate is completely melted.

Pour into a greased 9×13 pan and cool in the fridge. If you’d like thicker bars, you can pour the mixture into a smaller pan.

When the mixture is hardened, cut into bars and eat. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

Recipe adapted slightly from I Hear Exercise Will Kill You.


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Apple Crisp Cobbler Recipe 

This is how to make an Apple Crisp Cobbler the Easy Way!

Piping hot right out of the oven and let cool just a little bit then top this Apple Crisp Cobbler with whipped topping or ice cream! Pure joy!

Ingredients for: Apple Crisp Cobbler

• 8″ casserole dish
• 4 cups apples, sliced thin
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup self rising flour
• 1/2 cup minute oats
• 1/3 stick butter, softened
• 3/4 tsp Cinamon

Directions for: Apple Crisp Cobbler

1. Spray dish with non-stick spray
2. Layer apples on the bottrom of the pan
3. Mix all the other ingredients together and crumble the mix over the apples
4. Bake at 375* for 30 minutes or until apples are tender.
5. Top with ice cream or whipped cream

{Note: We use preserved apples and it was great. Didn’t have to cook as long.}

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This good in the crockpot also. I double the recipe and layer everything from dry ingredients first then fruit then the butter and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours. Top with cool whip or ice cream!

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Banana-Applesauce-Oat Cookies (no added sugar)

When you have a sweet tooth and want to stay on track, here's a nice treat.

Sugar is NOT an added ingredient.

3 mashed bananas (ripe)
1/3 cup applesauce
2 cups oats
1/4 cup almond milk
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1 tsp vanilla 
1 tsp cinnamon 

Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes. 

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BIGGEST LOSER PANCAKES

*** BIGGEST LOSER PANCAKES ***

Biggest loser oatmeal & egg white pancakes. They say once you try these, you will never go back. tastes like French toast!

Ingredients:
6 egg whites
1 cup rolled oats, dry
1 cup cottage cheese
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions:
In a blender, blend all ingredients until smooth. Heat a griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. For each pancake pour 1/4 cup of batter onto griddle. Flip when they start to bubble. Cook until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batches, spraying the griddle as needed. Makes about 10 pancakes.

Number of Servings: 3

Nutritional Info Per Serving:
181 Calories, 2.7g Fat, 10mg Cholesterol, 361mg Sodium, 20g Carbs, 2.8g Fiber


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Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal (overnight crock pot)

Want breakfast tomorrow without lifting a finger?

Place 2 sliced apples, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, pinch salt in the bottom of the crock pot. 
Pour in 2 cups of oatmeal, 2 cups of milk and 2 cups water.
Do NOT stir.
Cook overnight for 8 - 9 hours on low.
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