Monday, March 3, 2008

Maximized Health Tip(s) of the Week

From April Burns

These muffins are outstanding! They make for a great meal in the morning or a snack later in the day. They are part of a meal plan that is designed to lower body fat % and increase lean muscle mass. Enjoy!!!


Protein Muffins
1 cup old fashioned oats
1 container yogurt (I like the fruit on the bottom type)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
6 egg whites, or 1/2 carton horizon egg whites
2 tsp baking powder
splash vanilla, stevia, or honey etc for sweetness
Pour into a WELL GREASED muffin or loaf pan
Bake 375 for 18 min

Homemade Muesli Bar
2 ½ Cups old fashioned rolled oats
½ cup soy flour
½ cup dry nonfat milk
½ cup toasted wheat germ
½ cup sliced almonds
½ cup dried apples chopped
½ cup raisins
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup dark honey
½ cup natural peanut butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly coat a 9 by 13" baking pan with cooking spray. Combine oats, flour, dry milk, wheat germ, almonds, apples, raisins and salt. Mix and set aside.

In a small sauce pan stir together honey, peanut butter and olive oil over medium heat until well blended. Stir in the vanilla. Combine the honey mixture with the dry ingredients and stir quickly.

Pat the mixture evenly into the baking pan. Press firmly. Bake until edges begin to brown (25 minutes). Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then cut into 24 pieces. Remove from pan and continue to cool on a wire rack. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.