I make a batch of these frozen protein bars and keep them in the freezer all week. They're rich, creamy, naturally sweetened with banana, packed with protein, and finished with a crisp layer of dark chocolate that cracks perfectly with every bite. It feels indulgent, but it's made with ingredients that leave me feeling energized.

If you are living in a chronically stressful environment, your body is likely living in fight or flight mode, and your cortisol levels can stay elevated.

we are just about in the fall season! it’s my favorite time of year for food— I’m obsessed with all fall flavors! especially carrot cake, even though I eat it year round :) I love to bake with super simple, whole food ingredients, and rarely add sugar. I also prefer lighter baked goods that I make with protein powder instead of flour. I love this because as a vegan, I already eat lots of carbs, and am always trying to get extra protein in my body, so swapping flour for protei