Meli Melo

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Yield: Makes 12 squares. Each square provides approximately 7 g of protein, compared with 2 g for a standard date square recipe. IDate purée ingredients: 425 g (2 ½ cups) pitted and chopped dates 250 ml (1 cup) water 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice (optional) or 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) ready-made store-bought date purée Protein crumble ingredients: 60 ml (1/4 cup) of Zenit organic vanilla plant protein 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) quick-cooking rolled oats 185 ml (3/4 cup) unbleached all-purpose flour 125 ml (1/2 cup) textured soy protein (TVP) 185...

Preparation time: 5 minutesCooking time: 20 minutesMakes 1 serving (12 g of protein per serving) Ingredients: 1 medium Quebec apple 60 ml (1/4 cup) Zenit protein granola almonds and multigrains Zenit  15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp) maple syrup Greek yogurt if desired _____ Method Preheat the oven to 200 °C (400 °F) and place the rack in the center.Cut off the top of the apple and remove the core with an apple corer. Place the apple on a baking sheet and drizzle with maple syrup. Bake until the apple is tender. Let stand for a few minutes. Place...

Yield: Several energy balls  Preparation time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 185 ml (3/4 cup) dried, pitted dates  85 ml (1/3 cup) boiling water 250 ml (1 cup) quick-cooking rolled oats 1 tablespoon of Zenit organic chocolate plant protein 60 ml (1/4 cup) pumpkin seeds or chopped almonds (or other seed):  60 ml (1/4 cup) dried cranberries  60 ml (1/4 cup) dark chocolate chips 60 ml (1/4 cup) almond butter or other nut or seed butter Method: In the container of an electric blender, combine the dates and boiling water. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine...

Prep time: 5 minutes Makes 3 servings Ingredients: 750 ml (3 cups) frozen Quebec strawberries 45 ml (3 tbsp) maple syrup 500 ml (2 cups) very cold water Juice of 1 lime 1 tablespoon of Zenit lemonade electrolytes 6 ice cubes  3–4 mint leaves (optional) Method: Blend all the ingredients into a slush-like texture in a powerful blender. Pour into 3 glasses and drink immediately.  _____ This recipe is inspired by the strawberry slush I enjoyed on Île d’Orléans this summer. I added electrolytes to help you stay well hydrated in hot and humid weather. The mint is optional. My...