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Homemade Protein Bars

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These homemade protein bars are a family and fan favorite! They’re full of big peanut butter and chocolate flavor, using your favorite protein powder and a few extra ingredients. It’s a plant-based treat you can feel good about! Why we love this recipe Want to whip up a fun, homemade version of your favorite protein bars? When Alex and I started this website in 2010, we were all about making recipes from scratch . A lot has changed since that time, but the theme has stayed true. Recently though, we’ve been turning to packaged protein bars to get us through the afternoon on the regular. So, we’ve created our own homemade protein bar recipe! This one comes out so tasty: it’s nutty and chocolaty, with just the right sweet and savory combination. They take just 15 minutes to whip up, and you can store them in the fridge for weeks! As you might expect, these are a huge hit with the family. Featured reader comments “I love, love, love these super tasty and easy to make protein b

Apple Cider Spritz

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The bubbly apple cider spritz is one of the easiest fall drinks, pairing Aperol with apple cider and Prosecco. Build it right in the glass and top with an apple slice, and it’s perfect for any fall occasion. Why we love this recipe We’re all about fall cocktails , from spiked cider to the hot toddy . Today we’ve got a bubbly, refreshing drink that’s got the season written all over it: the apple cider spritz! You may know the ever popular Aperol spritz . To Alex and me, the classic is a little too sweet—so spritz variations are where it’s at. This drink tastes sweet and balanced by dialing back the Aperol and swapping in fruity apple cider. The best part: you can build it right in the glass: no cocktail shaker needed. As two cocktail experts, this one is a new fall favorite! Ingredient notes for an apple cider spritz This apple cider spritz is a spin on the Aperol spritz , an Italian aperitif made with  Aperol , Prosecco, and sparkling water. The spritz was actually invent