After the last few weeks of June fun, fun, fun with Funfetti Cupcakes, Lemon Zest Cookies, and America’s Favorite Cookies for birthdays and then Skinny Almond Joy Coco-Nutty Cookies for Father’s Day, I am scurrying back quickly to (almost) low-calorie and (almost there!) food-pyramid-driven recipes! Here’s a protein-fulfilling one that will knock your socks off if you need the energy without coffee!

This recipe is a simple, to-go one even blindfolded! It is all old school yummies you liked as a kid… cinnamon, peanut butter, applesauce, honey, and other faves. Anything goes, depending on today’s vibe and what summer brings today!

No Bake Oatmeal Protein Bites 6 ingredients, 100 calories

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Protein Balls 6 ingredients, 20 calories