No Bake Date Bars Featuring Chocolate Superfood Protein

Cooking is a creative process for me; it is my art! I love to try new recipes or modify tried-and-true recipes with a new product that I have encountered. Today I modified my NoBakeDateDelight ENERGY BARS and added SUPERFOOD PROTEIN! The result was a batch of bars that I could not keep in the refrigerator for more than a day! They flew off the shelf! I WILL MAKE THIS VERSION AGAIN!!!

Base Recipe:

• 2 cups pitted dates (I get mine from Futterman Farms)
• 1 cup nuts of choice (I used cashew this time)
• 1 cup oats (I use gluten free)
• 1 scoop Ground Based Nutrition Superfood Protein - Chocolate Flavor
• 1/3 cup pepitas to garnish top - optional
• 1 tsp flavoring - I used vanilla in this recipe. Almond pairs well with dates too.

Instructions:

• Blend the dates, nuts, oats, and protein in a Vitamix until combined. You can leave it a bit chunky for more texture in your bars or blend until smooth. 
• NOTE: I suggest you add the dates 1/4 at a time. The moister the dates are, the greater he chance the mixture will turn into a paste and stop the Vitamix. If this does happen, take a spatula and break up the dense mixture and start again. 
• When combined to your liking, press into a glass dish and garnish. 
• Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. 
• Cut into bars and enjoy!
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Protein Packed, Antionidant Rich, Superfood Filled Breakfast

Add one scoop of Organifi Red Juice to one cup of Greek Yogurt for a Protein Packed, Antionidant Rich, Superfood Filled Breakfast. Add fresh fruit, seeds, dried fruit, or nuts for additional flavor and texture.  Use plain or vanilla flavor...control your sugar intake through the day.

NOTE: For those who are vegan, cashew yogurt alternatives work well with this also!

Fruity Overnight Oats

I love a blank canvas. You know that as you have been reading my blog posts for years. The concept of OVERNIGHT OATS is definitely a blank canvas that can be customized. Today's version is not only gluten free but vegan also.

What is great about this recipe is that you make it in the container in which you will eat it ... quite a time saver!

Ingredients: 
2 Pouches of Gutzy Apple, Strawberry, Banana Flavor
1/4 cup oats
1 TBSP chia seeds (I use organic)
Sliced strawberries - I used 4 large
optional - drizzle of honey

Instructions:
NOTE: Traditionally a mason jar is used for the overnight oats. You can use what you have on hand! You make the oats in the same container in which you eat it...it can be a grab-and-go meal/snack.

• In layers add the ingredients to the jar: Gutzy, oats, chia, strawberries, and honey if you wish. 
• Stir and refrigerate overnight

Serving:
Enjoy fresh out of the refrigerator or let rest for a bit and consume closer to room temperature.
Optional: Add seeds or nuts on top