Everyone WANTS Be Better Protein Squares, Don't They?

Everyone WANTS Be Better Protein Squares, Don't They?

I am always seeking knowledge and resources so that I can be a better person and BE BETTER  at making healthy nutrition choices and fitness decisions.

BE BETTER Protein Squares provides you with  a gluten free, soy free, dairy free, and Non-GMO way for you to snack better and refuel better after a workout! Do you have a weak spot for chocolate? Be Better will satisfy your craving! Their Be Better Protein Squares come in a variety of flavors in a dark chocolate base.

Each flavor is wonderful and has texture that adds a nice crunch to each bite. CAUTION ... in the extreme heat of the summer, these squares may melt in your hot car or in your pocket. Keep them in a cool place so you can enjoy WITHOUT the mess!

I added the Almonds & Hemp Seeds to Chia Pudding (made with light coconut milk). My Chia Pudding was a modification of my Chocolate Chia Pudding Recipe. I used 1 can of LITE Coconut  Milk and added 3/4 a cup of organic chia seeds. I stirred in the seeds to coat them with the liquid and refrigerated the mixture for about 30 minutes until the "pudding" texture formed.

Pictured is ONE cup of Coconut Chia Pudding with a Almond & Hemp Seed Be Better Protein Square diced into it. This was a great post workout and teaching 4 classes snack. I was able to refuel on a day when temperatures neared 100 with this cool, refreshing, and nutritious meal.

Be the best YOU that YOU can Be! Make healthy choices when it comes to food, fitness, and friends! 

Gluten Free Almond Granola ... Start Your Day the California Almond Way!

Start Your Day the California Almond Way ... Bring Back the Jingle!

I enjoy making homemade granola to control the sugar that I consume. Many packaged cereals are loaded with sugar, and, as a granola fan, I need to make sure to limit my sugar intake since I have a tendency to eat lots of granola as cereal or a snack!

My recipe for granola is simple ... Gluten Free Oats + Flavoring + Oil + Honey + Mix-Ins

I love the versatility and simplicity of the granola formula. The flavors and quantity can be customized each time you prepare a batch!

California Almonds provide numerous health and nutrition benefits. The easy formula to remember is 1-2-3 ... one serving of almonds is 23

nuts. They add a crunch to a recipe, have a low glycemic index, have prebiotic potential and fiber, and contain "good" fats and contain to curb cravings.

Ingredients:
2 Cups Gluten Free Oats
46 almonds diced into slivers (I cut each into three or four slivers)
3 TBSP Almond flavoring
1/3 cup oil - I used avocado oil for this recipe
1/3 cup honey - I like to use local raw honey

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350
• Combine ingredients in a mixer
• Line a cookie sheet with foil  (I use non-stick) 
• Spread the granola on the foil and back until done ... about 15-20 minutes until the edges start to look a bit brown. (You can bake for more/less time based on your taste preferences.)
• Let the granola cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Break up clusters created by the honey if you wish. 
• Once cooled, store in an airtight container.