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  Asian Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner Serves:    4 Prep Time:    10 min Cook Time:    20 min Ingredients 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 (1½ -pound) salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces 3 cups broccoli florets 4 medium carrots, peeled, and cut into 3-inch matchsticks 3 green onions, white and green parts, minced (optional) 4 cups cooked rice, for serving (optional) Method  Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center position.   In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, cilantro, ginger, garlic, and sesame seeds.  Place the salmon, broccoli and carrots on a large rimmed sheet pan. Drizzle half of the sauce over the entire sheet pan and toss to coat.   Bake until the salmon easily flakes with a fork and vegetables a...

  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 ...