Protein Bars

One of my oldest friends, Lindsey, recently became a personal trainer and I hired her to get me back in shape...high school shape hopefully (or at least college!) So, besides the workouts (which are killing me in a good way), she sent me a "meal plan." Luckily, I can still cook pretty much as usual (except for the desserts - hence the few bites of lemon tart a few posts back). She also sent me some extra recipes and I thought I'd try her version of homemade protein bars. And I think they're pretty darn good. My changes are in blue.

P.S. I lost a pound this last week (well last 5 days)...go me!

No Bake Protein Bars

Courtesy of Train with Lindsey

• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• 4 scoops chocolate protein powder
• 2 cups oats
• 2 tablespoons flax seed
• 6 tablespoons milk (I needed some extra milk to make things "stick")

Mix all ingredients in large bowl (if you're like me, you'll use your hands - clean hands please). Pour into a greased 8x8 dish. Freeze for 2-3 hours or until firm enough (but not too firm) to cut. Cut into 9 bars. Individually wrap and freeze.

Nutritional Info: (1 serving) 200 calories, 8g fat, 15g carbs, 15g protein