Quick Breakfast on the Go!

zclark13

I am always rushed in the morning and don't have time to fix a yummy breakfast burrito or omelette and I need more protein than a standard bowl of cereal or peice of toast. I was looking through some old Weight Watchers cookbooks and found a breakfast bar that I altered to fit my tastes. Originally the recipie called for peanut butter, but I prefer almond. It also called for packets of Hot Chocolate mix but I have substituted Chocolate Protein powder. I also increased the coffee flavor because I'm not a huge fan of chocolate....really!

Mocha Almond Breakfast Bars

1 cup hot coffee
2 tsp instant coffee granules
1/2 cup almond butter
4 scoops of Chocolate Protein Powder
2 Cups Old Fashioned Oats
1/4 cup chopped almonds
2 Tbl flax seeds

With a fork blend hot coffee and almond butter untill the butter is melted. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir till throroughly blended. It should be thick and sticky but "moldable". Add more coffee or protein powder to get to the desired consistency. They set up more once the oatmeal has had a chance to absorb some of the liquid.

The original recipe had this making 8 bars, but I really only eat 1/2 at one time. I section it out into 16 portions and put it in papper cupcake liners and wrap the liners around them like little tacos. Then put the liners in a bag and store in the freezer. In the morning I grab one out of the freezer and by the time I get to the car or to work, they are soft and ready to eat!

If you try them and come up with any changes it would be fun to hear about them!