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  Baked Oatmeal & Nut Butter Bars A popular crunchy option combines 1.5 cups rolled oats , 0.5 cup whey protein powder , 0.66 cup creamy peanut butter , 0.33 cup maple syrup , and 2 eggs .   Mix dry and wet ingredients separately, combine, press into a pan, and bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes .   Another baked variant uses bananas , oats , chia seeds , and flour , baked at 350°F for 20–25 minutes for a softer, banana-bread-like texture.  No-Bake High-Protein Bars For a quick 20g protein bar, mix 2 cups rolled oats , 0.75 cup chocolate protein powder , 1 cup nut butter , 0.25 cup maple syrup , and 0.5 cup milk , then press into a dish and chill.   A simpler 3-ingredient no-bake version uses 2.5 cups oats , 1 cup protein powder , and 1 cup almond butter (plus sweetener if desired), requiring only mixing, pressing, and refrigeration.  Key Nutritional Variations High Fiber : Add flax seed , wheat germ , or hemp protein powder to baked ...

 

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  Ingredients    1x 2x 3x ? 2 NY strips or steak of your choice 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 2 1/2 cups whole milk 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar 8 oz shredded smoked cheddar 8 oz shredded colby jack 8 oz cream cheese 15 oz can fire roasted tomatoes 8 oz can diced green chilies Salt pepper garlic I used The Blend 1 diced yellow onion Cilantro as garnish Method   In a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until a smooth roux forms. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth and bubbly. Reduce the heat slightly and add the cream cheese, sharp cheddar, smoked cheddar, and Colby Jack cheese. Stir until all the cheese is fully melted and the queso is smooth and creamy. Mix in the fire roasted tomatoes and diced green chiles. Stir well to combine, then reduce the heat to low to...

  Homemade Cheez-Its Ingredients * 2⅔ cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded * 1 cup all-purpose flour * ¼ tsp salt * ¼ cup cold butter, diced * 2 tbsp water * Sea salt for sprinkling Instructions 1. Add cheese, flour, and salt to a food processor. Process for 10–15 seconds. 2. Add butter and pulse until crumbly. Add water and pulse until dough starts coming together. 3. Transfer to a bowl and knead briefly until a dough forms. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. 4. Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll dough out on floured parchment paper and cut into squares. 5. Transfer crackers to a baking sheet, spread evenly, and poke a small hole in the center of each. 6. Sprinkle with sea salt and bake for 12–15 minutes, until puffed and golden. 7. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

  FREEZER MEAL BREAKFAST SANDWICHES: makes 24 sandwiches Ingredients: 24 English muffins 12 sausage patties 1.5 lbs of bacon 24 slices of cheese of choice 24 eggs Splash of milk Mix eggs together with milk & seasonings and cook at 350 for 25 minutes and cut into squares. Add egg patty, cheese slice and choice of meat to English muffin and wrap in foil and store in freezer safe bags. To Reheat: air-fry for 5 mins or microwave for 90 seconds🍳 FREEZER MEAL BREAKFAST BURRITOS: makes 24 burritos Ingredients: 24 tortillas 24 eggs 1-2 lbs of sausage 24 slices of cheese 15 mini potatoes 3 green peppers 1 white onion Mix eggs together with milk & seasonings and cook at 350 for 25 minutes and cut into squares. Bake potatoes, onion and pepper mixture at 325 for 20 minutes. Add egg patty, cheese slice, potato mixture and choice of cooked meat to the tortilla. (Toast your tortillas first for easy folding🌯👏) Fold and wrap in foil and store in freezer safe bags. To reheat: Air-fry fo...