Healthy fresh seasonal treats to keep your waistline in check

While it might seem hard to say no to sugar and junk food, ATP Science  have created some healthy treats to keep you on track when seasonal changes can have us craving naughty foods. 

Here are some healthy summer treat recipes to try. 

Choc-Banana and Peanut Butter Protein Bliss 

Ingredients:

3 scoops banana noway 

1 cup cashews

1 cup desiccated coconut (extra for rolling)

2 tbsp coconut oil, melted

2 tbsp rice malt syrup

Pinch of salt

2 tbsp natural peanut butter, smooth

75g good quality dark chocolate, melted

Method:

1. Combine Noway, cashews, coconut, coconut oil, rice malt syrup and salt in a food processor. Add 1-2 tbs of water. Process until a sticky mixture has formed.
2. Add peanut butter and pulse until peanut butter has been swirled into the mixture.
3. Spoon a heaped tablespoon of mixture and create a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture. Place in freezer for 15 minutes, while you melt the chocolate.
4. Dip each ball into melted chocolate and sprinkle with extra coconut.
5. Return to freezer to set for 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

Protein Muesli Bar

Ingredients: 

1 cup oats

¼ cup sunflower seeds

¼ cup pepitas

2 tbs sesame seeds

3 scoops Vanilla Noway (or preferred flavour)

½ cup shredded coconut

¼ cup nut butter or tahini

3 tbs coconut oil, melted

2 tbs maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

Additional: 40g dark chocolate, melted to drizzle over the top

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180C. Line rectangle baking tin with baking paper.
2. Place all dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Stir with a fork to combine.
3. In a separate bowl mix coconut oil, nut butter/tahini, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Pour wet mixture into dry and stir well. Add 2-3 tbs of water to help combine and a sticky mixture should form.
5. Transfer mixture into the tin, spread out evenly and press down firmly until compact.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
7. Allow cooling in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wooden board and slice into bars while warm. Then allow to cool and harden up.
8. Store in an airtight container for 7-10 days.

Spice Granola Clusters 

Ingredients:

2 scoops Vanilla noway

2 tsp pumpkin spice mix

1 cup shredded coconut

½ cup mixed nuts, chopped

½ cup mixed seeds

¼ cup coconut oil, melted

2 tbs maple syrup

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Place all ingredients into a large bowl and combine well.
3. Spread mixture onto baking tray evenly.
4. Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven and toss, return to oven for a further 10 minutes.
5. Once golden remove from oven and allow cooling on a baking tray.
6. Store in an airtight container for up to 10 days. Serve with preferred yogurt, milk or add to smoothies.

Super Protein Pancakes 

Ingredients: 

2 eggs

3 tbsp preferred milk

2 tbsp quinoa flakes

1 tbsp quinoa flour

1 tbsp psyllium husk

½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp cinnamon

1 scoop Vanilla Noway (or preferred flavor)

½ tsp coconut oil (for frying)

Fruit, nuts, seeds or nut butter to decorate

Method:

1. Whisk wet ingredients together. Add dry ingredients and combine well.
2. Heat a frypan over medium heat, melt coconut oil in the pan.
3. Spoon ¼ cup of mixture into the pan and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Repeat with remaining mixture.
4. Top with your choice of fruit, nuts, seeds, nut butter or yogurt. Drizzle with maple syrup.

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