Jennifer Henry

NT 161 01
March 18, 2020

Title: Protein

Objectives/Introduction:
In this lab, we explored foods that are full of proteins. We went with a Chocolate
Peanut Butter Protein Bar and a Banana Protein Shake that we added strawberries
to.

Methods/Procedures:

Ingredients:

Protein Bar: Protein Shake:

¾ cup natural creamy peanut butter 2 cup Unsweetened almond milk
¼ cup honey 1 cup Plain full fat greek yogurt
1 tablespoon melted coconut oil 2 scoop of vanilla protein
1 teaspoon vanilla 2 frozen bananas
1/3 cup ground flaxseed meal 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 
1/2 cup of vanilla protein 1 cup strawberries
2.5 ounces 85% dark chocolate bar Ice as needed

Protein Bar:

1. In a medium bowl mix together peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, vanilla together
until smooth. Add in ground flaxseed meal and protein powder of choice. Use a spoon
to mix together until you can’t anymore, then use clean hands to help work together.
The batter should be similar to cookie dough.
2. Press into an 8x4 inch pan lined with parchment paper.
3. Make the chocolate layer by adding 2.5 ounces of dark chocolate to a small
saucepan and melting until completely smooth. Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut
butter layer and tilt the pan so that the chocolate covers the peanut butter layer entirely.
4. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes-1 hour before slicing into 10 bars or squares
(either works but I love squares the most). Store covered in the fridge until ready to eat.
Bars will keep for up to two weeks.

Protein Shake:

Results:
Throughout the lab, we were all able to work really well together and split up the
work that was to be done. The food turned out really good and was not too spicy! It
 was a super easy cook time as well; we were done in probably 25 minutes. The only
thing I would change is probably using a bigger skillet, but I know if I were to make
this recipe at home (which I will), I would have access to.

Conclusions:

This lab showed easy and accessible it is to make a healthy and complex carb
meal. Using spices is something I have always wanted to do, but I never really know how
much I am using. I really appreciated learning how combining spices can make such a
delicious meal. This meal is really best for a pre or post workout meal to conserve the
body with energy. I would not suggest eating it pre-workout, but that’s just because I get
sick easily. I hope to continue using this recipe in the future!