Wild Protein Bars

 Totally hits the sweet spot.  When I am craving a bit of sugar, I grab one of these.  Plus it's a great way to sneak in some coconut oil.  And unlike protein bars I used to eat, these are filling and satisfying with no residual sugar cravings.





Ingredients

3 to 4 tbsps of coconut oil
1/4c of chocolate dream protein
1/2c of ground almond meal
3/4c shredded coconut
Optional - 2 tablespoons of honey - preferrably raw

Melt coconut oil and honey (if using) in a pot on the stove.  When melted, remove from heat and add protein and almond meal.  Mix together and then add shredded coconut.  When all the ingredients are combines.  Poor onto a plate or lid that is covered in wax paper. (surface needs to be flat) and form into a rectangle.  Throw into the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes.

When solid cut into bars or cubes to snack on.  Store in the refridgerator or freezer.

Bring as an easy breakfast, snack or part of a post workout meal.  Post workout I would include fruit.

Featured Recipe

I found this recipe and I love it!  I have made if for a few events at Wild Workouts and Wellness.  This is a great snack for the kids or for endurance athletes.

Check out the Primal Nut Bars at the Cave Woman Cafe.

Crockpot Sweet Potato Chili

It's a busy time of the year with the holidays here.  When schedules get busy, healthy eating often evades us as we are too tired to cook a meal when we get home.  That's why I love the crockpot.  Yes, there is a bit of planning.  But it's so nice to come home to a warm meal.

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
2 cups chopped up sweet potatoes (keep pieces small to make sure they cook)
1/2 an onion chopped
1 red pepper chopped up
2 cloves of garlic minced
1.5 Tbsp of chili powder
1 tsp of cumin
salt and pepper to season
1 14.5 oz of diced tomatoes
2 cups beef broth

Place all of the ingredients in your crockpot.  Give it a good mix and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.

Enjoy!