Any of you who know me well, know that my love for baking rivals my love for the weight room. However, we all know we can eat a little cleaner when it comes to desserts. One of my dear friends and inspirations, Dr. Jean Guiterrez has helped me develop in both the weight room and the kitchen. Last fall we spent many Tuesdays, aka Tasty Tuesdays, coming up with new high protein recipes. One of them Jean introduced me to was her tasty protein rice crispy treats.
Per requests of my amazing Facebook friends, I was asked to post the recipe for these delicious treats. I did some tweaking to the recipe and created a new version. The latest addition is my new obsession, PB2. Powdered peanut butter, with 85% less fat than regular peanut butter! Some one is a genius
I made two versions last night, one regular and the other vegan. The main difference being the protein powder used (hemp vs. whey/casein blend). To be honest, next time I make a vegan version I think vanilla soy will work better. But hey, it was a try.
Ingredients:
40 jet puffed marshmallows
8 tsp Earth Balance vegan buttery stick
8 tbsp PB2
~ 85.5 g (2.5 scoops) protein powder
6 cups brown rice crisps
PAM
1. In microwave safe bowl melt Earth Balance vegan buttery stick and marshmallows. (approximately 3 minutes).
2. Stir in PB2 and protein powder
3. Add in brown rice crisps
4. Spray 13 x 9 baking dish with PAM
5. Place dish in refrigerator for treats to cool
6. Cut into squares and enjoy!
I
did venture around Foggy Bottom to get feedback on the treats and from
the reviews they were a hit!
Steve, Manager of Devon & Blakely, Elizabeth, an Exercise Science graduating senior from The George Washington University and Nannette & Beverly of my apartment complex all loved the treats! Below is Dr. Loretta DiPietro and Patti LaPlaza enjoying the treats over coffee and brain storming. Dr. Todd Miller, a true food critic, asked for seconds. Dean DeLoia of The George Washington School of Public Health and Health Services enjoyed her Protein PB2 RC Treat after her healthy salad. Alex Dickman and formed GW basketball player Ivy, made sure to get some too!
These treats are great for everyone: the student, the athlete, the professor, the business owner, and yes, the DEAN! They are great for you too!
Let me know what you and the people in your community think! Have a great weekend!
