protein Archives - fiftytwothursdays https://www.fiftytwothursdays.us/tag/protein/ style + fitness Wed, 20 May 2015 06:08:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Bikini Friendly Protein Cookies https://www.fiftytwothursdays.us/fitness/bikini-friendly-protein-cookies/ https://www.fiftytwothursdays.us/fitness/bikini-friendly-protein-cookies/#respond Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:02:32 +0000 http://fiftytwothursdays.us/?p=2414 After a little trial and error, I came up with a delicious (and healthy) protein cookie recipe that is totally bikini friendly.  With summer just a few weeks away and many beach trips in my near future, I have been experimenting with healthy recipes that will keep me satisfied and kick my sweet tooth cravings to the curb.  And with this recipe I think I may have come up with the perfect post workout snack..   What You Will Need: 2 ripe bananas mashed until tender with a fork 2 tablespoons of peanut butter 2 tablespoons or more of your favorite dark chocolate bar (depending how much you love chocolate) 1 scoop of your protein powder or Source Organic Whey (pictured) 1 cup steel cut oats 3 tablespoons of agave nectar (if your protein powder has no flavor) A Little About Source Organic Whey: Where your food comes from is important, and what goes into making the purest whey protein available is just as important as what does not. Source Organic Whey Protein starts with the finest raw ingredients and does as little to them as possible. They start by working with farmers who believe in the welfare and humane […]

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