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Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Prep

Nutty Fruit Squares

Ingredients

plastic wrap

2 cups Publix GreenWise organic dried apricots

1 cup Publix GreenWise organic raw cashews

3/4 cup all-natural peanut butter

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 scoop Publix GreenWise vanilla whey protein powder

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 cup Publix GreenWise organic old-fashioned oats

1/3 cup Publix GreenWise organic dried cranberries

1/4 cup Publix GreenWise raw sunflower seeds (or flaxseeds)

1/4 cup toasted wheat germ

Steps

  1. Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with plastic wrap, overhanging each side.
  2. Combine apricots, cashews, peanut butter, maple syrup, whey protein, and vanilla extract in a food processor. Process until desired consistency.
  3. Remove mixture and place in medium bowl; stir in oats, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and wheat germ to form a dough consistency. Press mixture into prepared baking dish.
  4. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into 12 squares.

 Berry PB Protein Smoothie

Ingredients

3 cups low-fat milk

1 (10-oz) bag frozen strawberries (or mixed berries)

1 tablespoon (or 1 scoop) vanilla whey protein

2 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut (or almond) butter

1 tablespoon honey

Steps

  1. Place all ingredients in blender; blend until smooth.
  2. Pour into serving glasses and serve.