Two No-Bake Recipes For Volunteers Without Stoves

Terisa Tribble, TCCS 127

5 Minute No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Vegetarian /Gluten free½ cup peanut butter, creamy3 cups oats, quick cooking4 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened2 cups granulated sugar2 tsp vanilla½ cup butter½ cup milk 1. Add the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder in a saucepan.2. Bring to a boil (for about 1 minute)3. Stir in the peanut butter, vanilla, and oats and drop onto pre-greased pan or parchment paper.4. Let cool until set, about 10-15 minutes.

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Healthy No Bake Banana Bread Breakfast Bars

3 cups oat flour (or coconut flour)1 cup vanilla protein powder (optional)Pinch sea salt½ teaspoon cinnamon¼ cup granulated sugar½ cup overripe mashed banana (2-3 small)¼ cup honey½ cup creamy peanut butterPinch vanilla extract½ cup of milkFor Frosting:2 cups vanilla protein powder1-2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)1-2 tbsp peanut butterMilk (as needed)1. Line a 9x9” baking tray/pan with aluminum foil and set aside.2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, protein powder, cinnamon, sea salt, granulated sugar and mix well. Add in the mashed banana-mixture (should be very crumbly).3. On a stovetop, melt peanut butter with honey. Whisk in the vanilla and pour into the dry crumbly mixture. Mix very well until fully incorporated.4. For a more soft and fudgy banana bread bar, add milk of choice until a thick batter is formed. For a firm and chewy bar, add milk of choice, only if needed, to desired thickness. Transfer to lined baking tray/pan and press firmly in place.5. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes, or until firm. Once firm, add frosting and refrigerate for another 30-45 minutes before slicing.To Make Frosting:1. Combine all ingredients and mix until a thick frosting is formed. Cover cooled/firm banana bread. Cover tray/pan and refrigerate for a further 10-15 minutes, for frosting to firm.

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