GTU - PB Protein Bites & FREE 5K

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This was my first actual "kitchen" segment on Good Things Utah. We have taught about snacks and food but it was fun to actually make something on TV!! Thanks Megan for the new experience!! Once again, if you missed the segment or you are out of state and couldn't watch, click on the link below to view! Also, the notes and recipe are below also!

PB Protein Bites - Good4Utah.com

 

What is that perfect snack when you need a taste of something sweet and filling but want to avoid reaching for that cookie or cake…  here is how to make a yummy Protein Bite that everyone in your family will love!  

PB Protein Bites

2 1/2 C. All Natural Adam’s Chunky PB

1 C. Honey

½ C. Water 

Mix together in large bowl and then add: 

2 T. Ground Flax

2 T. Popped/Toasted Amaranth Grain

1 C. Chocolate PB2 Powder 

Mix together with PB & Honey mixture.

Then add: 

3 C. Brown Rice Krispies

½ C. Raw Oats (uncooked)

½ C. Chia Seeds 

Shape into balls and freeze! or you can scoop into a mini muffin tin or make bars!

Anyway you choose to do it, you can't go wrong!! 

Optional:

½ C. Slivered Almonds

1 C. Coconut

½ C. dark Chocolate Chips

(melted and drizzled over)

 These are a must have at our house!  And they are a great thing to snack on the week of any race to get good protein and carbs into your body!!

Why did we choose these ingredients?

1) Adam's Natural Chunky PB. Doesn't contain any partially hydrogenated oil or trans fat.
2) Ground Flax. Great source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Good Antioxidants and Fiber source.
3) Amaranth. Good Protein Source & naturally gluten free. Also contains all the essential amino acids.
4) Chia Seeds. Among one of the healthiest foods available. They deliver massive amounts of nutrients with very few calories. Loaded with Antioxidants & fiber. High in quality protein and also contain Omega-3 Fatty acids.

Speaking of races, everyone needs to come out this weekend, May 8^th, to our FREE Run with Mom Event. We (4 Core Fit) are teaming up with Lole Salt Lake City to put on this awesome event. There will be a 1 Mile and 5K option. There will be a timing clock so you can really get out there and race! The event will begin at 6:30PM and you can register before on Event Brite  (http://www.eventbrite.com/e/lole-run-with-mom-free-family-fun-run-1-mile-5k-options-tickets-16728130288) or on the day of the event from 5:45-6:25PM at Lole, 10600 South 681 W. Bring your mom, friend, neighbor, sister and come and run together. Plus, guys are invited too to celebrate all the wonderful women in their lives! This is a family event that you won’t want to miss out on!