Nutty Bar Protein Oatbowl

It's been a LONG time since I've been this excited over one of my creations. I love oatmeal, I never get tired of it...but, yes it can be boring. Bust through your oatmeal plateau by varying the texture and flavor with the treats listed below! The Kashi crunch and peanut butter goodness make this recipe very reminiscent of the classic Nutty Bar by Little Debbie. 

Ingredients

1/4 c. Regular oats

1/4 c. Kashi GoLean

1 scoop of Quest Nutrition Peanut Butter protein

1 T. Cocoa powder

1 T. Peanut butter 

2 T. Peanuts 

3/4 c water 

Directions

Combine oatmeal, Kashi, protein, cocoa and water in a microwaveable bowl. Microwave for approximately 1 minute. Top with peanuts and a side of peanut butter. 

S'mores Protein Smoothie

Blend 1 frozen banana, 1 cup almond milk, 1 t unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 scoop of Cookies and Cream protein. Top with Kashi Vanilla Graham Go Lean cereal. Amaaaazing!

Protein Puppy Chow

Idea explosion!!! Why not take a favorite sugary snack and make it healthy?  Kashi and peanut butter? Yes please!

1 1/2 cups Kashi Honey Sunshine cereal

1 scoop Quest Nutrition Milkshake protein

2 T natural peanut butter

Sprinkle of cinnamon

Melt the peanut butter in a bowl. Stir in and coat the cereal. Pour protein into ziploc bag. Add coated cereal.  Mix well to coat. Pour into serving dish and sprinkle with cinnamon! Serves 2.