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Gluten-free Protein Squares<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Do you have a carb addict at your house? These gluten-free protein bars make a tasty swap for sweet treats. They worked for my little carb-eater.<\/p>\n\n\n

Refined carbs and sugars are addicting for most of us. Impulsivity, a factor that often comes with Down syndrome, leads Joey to give in to food temptations and exhibit binging behaviors, usually with carbs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If we are not keeping a careful eye and ear out, our sneaky son might creep into the kitchen and snag the box of frozen waffles out of the freezer or grab a bunch of tortillas from the fridge. He loves all things carbs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is compounded by an inability to feel full due to the low muscle tone that comes with Down syndrome and higher levels of Leptin<\/a> which causes leptin resistance affecting appetite. Yes, he has eaten an entire box of frozen waffles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is troublesome because obesity is a concern for people with Down syndrome.<\/a> Dieticians suggest a gluten-free diet for the Down syndrome population and eating lots of high-carb foods can cause weight gain. I am not there yet with Joey. We are trying to find ways to replace processed, high-carb foods with similar foods made with better ingredients that are lower in refined carbs and sugar while increasing his protein intake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So this weekend, I tested out some gluten-free protein squares to serve as our snack for the week. They turned out quite tasty and were moist with a slightly cake-like texture. The bars held together well when I took wrapped bars to work. Joey ate his during snack time. We will include these more often as a treat or snack option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The recipe for Gluten-free Protein Squares<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n