PB HomeFree Protein Bites

 I was looking to make a twist on a tried-and-true favorite snack. I took one of my favorite cookies and combined it with my PB Protein Bites Recipe and HomeFree Chocolate Mint Cookies. 

 

I substituted HomeFree Chocolate Mint Cookies for 1/2 of the oatmeal in my original recipe

 

Base Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Oats (DRY)
• 1/2 cup Peanut Butter (or nut/seed butter of choice)
• 1/2 cup Ground Flax Seed Meal
• 1/3 cup Honey (or sugar)  (Sub Maple Syrup to make Vegan)
  
• 1 tsp Vanilla

 

 HomeFree Cookie Remix Recipe Ingredients: 

• 1/2 Cup Oats (DRY) 
• 1/2 Cup HomeFree Chocolate Mint Cookies (Crumbled)
• 1/2 cup Peanut Butter (or nut/seed butter of choice)
• 1/2 cup Ground Flax Seed Meal
• 1/3 cup Honey (or sugar) (Sub Maple Syrup to make Vegan)

 

The result was a crunchier bite. You can add more chocolate flavor by adding additional chocolate. You could add more mint flavor by adding mint flavor in place of the vanilla in the original recipe.

Instant Oatmeal ... Pancakes

Yes, you read that correctly. Packets of INSTANT OATMEAL can be made into pancakes. How you ask? It is a simple and, most likely, you have the necessary ingredients in your home. I have experimented with this recipe a few times. A previous post is linked here.

Instant Packages Save Time

Oatmeal is comfort food for me. I am still trying to make it just as "perfect" as my memory of the oatmeal my grandmother made for me. Since I was a child and my grandmother made me oatmeal, individual packets of instant oatmeal have been created. These individual packets may be flavored, low in sugar, and gluten free. This packaging helps people get the health benefits of oatmeal for breakfast without waiting. In our busy lifestyles, these packages have allowed us to control our portions and gain the benefits of oatmeal without the time to prepare and clean up.

Health Benefits

Oatmeal's health benefits include:

• controls blood sugar
• contains soluble fiber 
• helps control weight
• lowers cholesterol
• contains antioxidants

Oatmeal Packages can be made into PANCAKES

You do not need to turn the oatmeal packets into a cup or bowl of oatmeal, you can make them into pancakes.  All you need to do is add ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: 1 egg, 1 flax egg, or 1/4 cup applesauce, 1/4 cup banana puree (or pumpkin or avocado)

I typically use 1 flax egg (1 TBSP Ground Flax Seeds + 3 TBSP water ... mixed and rested for 5-10 minutes)

Pancakes are simple to make

Combine the instant oatmeal with the egg or egg replacement

If you have an unflavored oatmeal packet, you can add a flavoring like vanilla, cinnamon, or maple prior to cooking it.

Cook in a pan with a small amount of oil (enough to prevent sticking)

Top with your favorite toppings