PACKED PEANUT OATMEAL COOKIES

SERVES 12 COOKIES

1 tbsp chia seeds or ground chia seeds

1 cups whole wheat flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 1⁄2 cups old-fashioned oats

2 tbsp vanilla protein powder

1⁄2 cup dairy-free butter

1 cup coconut sugar

1⁄2 cup dairy-free cream cheese, softened

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 banana

1 cup peanuts, chopped

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 334kcal
Fat: 12.3g (2.7g S.Fat)
Carbs: 43.9g
Protein: 13.7g
Sugar: 4.5g
Sodium: 77mg

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C, or gas mark 6). Cut parchment paper to fit on a baking sheet. Set aside.

Set aside the chia seeds with 3 tbsp water.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, oats, and protein powder. Place aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter and sugar. For 5 minutes, cream on medium-low speed. Mix in the cream cheese thoroughly. Remove the beater and add the chia seed mixture, vanilla extract, and banana. On medium speed, thoroughly combine all ingredients. Mix in the dry ingredients and peanuts until just combined.

Dollop dollops 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet and flatten with the bottom of a glass to about 1/2-inch thick. Bake for 11 minutes in the oven.

Remove from the oven then put on a wire rack, let it cool.

OVERNIGHT MUESLI

SERVES 6 PORTIONS

2 cups old-fashioned oats

1 cup raisins

1⁄2 cup wheat germ

1⁄2 cup oat bran

1⁄2 cup dates, chopped

1⁄2 cup pepitas

1⁄4 cup wheat bran

1⁄4 cup slivered almonds

1⁄4 cup walnuts, chopped

1⁄4 cup sunflower seed kernels

7 cups almond milk or other dairy-free milk

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 52kcal
Fat: 5.1g (1.5g S.Fat)
Carbs: 1.7g
Protein: 2.7g
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 114mg

METHOD

In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients. Combine thoroughly. Pour in the milk and thoroughly combine.

Place in the refrigerator overnight, covered.

The muesli is ready to eat in the morning and will keep in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.

WARM MAPLE PROTEIN OATMEAL

SERVES 2 PORTIONS

1 cup steel-cut oats

3 tbsp raw shelled hempseed, divided

3 tbsp maple syrup

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tbsp slivered almonds

1 tbsp currants

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 88kcal
Fat: 3.4g (1.1g S.Fat)
Carbs: 12.5g
Protein: 2.3g
Sugar: 7.5g
Sodium: 122mg

METHOD

In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Bring the steel-cut oatmeal, 2 tablespoons hempseed, maple syrup, and cinnamon back to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.

Garnish with almond slivers, currants, and the remaining hempseed in bowls.