Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Protein Bars

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These peanut buttery protein bars only require 6 ingredients for a healthy, tasty snack to have any time of day! Simply mix the first 5 ingredients together with a spatula and then add the water and mix until you get a doughy texture. 

They taste so decadent and rich, but are made from simple, healthy ingredients like crunchy peanut butter, coconut flour and honey.

I'm really loving the new chocolate coconut iso protein 100. Combining it with the other ingredients in these bars is so tasty. I'm totally hooked.

If you like having something sweet these are the perfect cure. They're really good after a meal as a healthy dessert too. I don't know about you guys but I often have an urge for something sweet after dinner ;)

With only 2.7 grams of sugar per serving, the only sweetener in these bars is a little bit of honey. Unless you opt to use 70% dark chocolate, then you will add another gram or two, but I chose to use stevia sweetened chocolate chips this time.

Just a little FYI, in case you guys wondered I mostly use North Coast Naturals ISO Whey Protein 100 in my protein powder recipes. I like the texture and taste it gives them and it has no added sugars, artificial flavours or colours. Plus it only has 1-3 grams of carbs per scoop/ serving. It's some of the best out there! If you can't get your hands on some though you can make these bars using another good quality vanilla whey protein powder.

Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Protein Bars

(makes 6 bars)

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, mix together first five ingredients.
  2. Add the water and mix thoroughly until a lightly sticky dough forms. If your mixture is too dry, add more coconut flour as needed; if the mix is too wet and more water one tsp at a time.
  3. Shape the dough into small 6 bars about 1 1/2 inches in length. Store in the fridge. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

For one bar: 126 calories, 7g of fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 7g of carbs, 2.3g fiber , 2.7g sugar, 23.3mg sodium, 10.6g of protein

Honey Roasted Carrots

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There is never anything mundane about roasted root veggies.

Particularly when they're perfectly seasoned.

Carrots are one of my favourite vegetables to roast. They get all tender and caramelized and sticky sweet.  

Everyone knows there's nothing worse that soft mushy carrots. These are quick, simple, and sure to be a hit with any picky eater.

This recipe is simple + so easy to whip up, requiring just 6 ingredients. It all comes together so quickly. Just 25 minutes from start to finish. That's it!

All you need is olive oil, honey, fresh dill, and good old salt + pepper. That's it. From there you can let these guys roast until perfection.

Crisp-tender goodness.

These roasted carrots are my new favourite!

They're:

  • Savory + sweet
  • Loaded with vitamin A and fibre
  • Flavorful
  • Insanely satisfying
  • Easy
  • And Quick

Make this recipe as a snack, a side dish for lunch or dinner, or alongside your favourite main dish. You really can't go wrong.

Honey Roasted Carrots

(serves 4-6)

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Ingredients:

  • 12 medium sized carrots, peeled (about 750 g)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tbsp chopped fresh dill

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400˚F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or cover with parcement paper.
  2. Slice the carrots in diagonally into 2-3 inch segments. If they are thick cut them in half lengthwise.
  3. Place carrots in a large bowl and add olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to taste. Toss to coat.
  4. Spread in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast in oven for 20 minutes, until lightly browned and tender.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with dill, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

One serving (based on 6 servings): 119 calories, 5 grams of fat, 21 grams of carbs, 1 grams of protein

If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and hastag it #ediblesoundbites. I'd love to see what you make!