This shop has been compensated by CollectiveBias, Inc. on behalf of its advertiser, ZonePerfect. #SnackandRally #CollectiveBias
With a high stress job that requires me to be on all the time, I have to do a little bit extra to break away and make sure that me and my family are on a healthy path. Since I became a mom, I feel time has gone by too quickly and often leads me to become disorganized. The hardest part to living a healthy lifestyle for me is preparing healthy meals and snacks that are tasty and easy to make.
As I previously mentioned in some older blog posts, it is very important for my family to have 3 small-portion meals and 3 snacks each day. I personally enjoy snacking between meals as it keeps my energy levels high throughout the day and prevents overeating later in the day. Like many of you I’m sure I am forced to be a multitasker, and with my busy schedule I just don't have time to slow down. My life will turn upside down if I don't eat enough food or am forced to work on an empty stomach.
Food is always on my mind(!!) so eating right is something that I pressured myself to make a habit, and now really enjoy. I always sincerely liked foods that are high in fiber and protein. My kids and I also love eating fresh fruits as snacks but it’s not-so easy to serve fresh food when on the road or practicing sports. Its very hard to take fruit in the car without getting it bruised or making a mess. One of the best solutions is to keep nutrition bars in our home and on the go. My husband has been a big fan of ZonePerfect® Nutrition Bar and keeps a stash at work. He and I both appreciate how each bar has no less than 10 grams of protein. The wide flavor variety of flavors to choose from keeps us craving ZonePerfect® Nutrition Bar over others that aren’t so tasty or just have one or two flavors. They also have a good source of fiber with high quality taste and NO HFCS. It comes in a perfect snack size that is I have found first-hand is a great match for the high-energy lifestyle.
With the taste of ZonePerfect® Nutrition Bar I have found them to be a great ingredient to pep up some recipes, too. I recommend that you do the same, especially when in the kitchen and reaching for dessert-type ingredients, consider an alternative that may be a lot healthier and simultaneously bring the taste to a new level.
You can purchase at Walmart stores and check out the Walmart Bundle offer, Buy 2 boxes of ZonePerfect® and save up to $4!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
- 5 Zone Perfect Bar Chocolate Cookie Bar
- For Yellow layer :
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 cup frozen mangos
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup soaked raw cashews
- 3 tablespoons hemp seeds
- For Red layer
- 1 cup frozen cherry
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup soaked raw cashew
- 3 tablespoons hemp seeds
- ½ cup soaked raw almond
- 2-3 dates, pitted
- fresh/frozen berries
Instructions
- Press gently 1 (one) ZonePerfect® Chocolate Cookie Bar into the bottom part of mason jar or any wide smoothie glass.
- Using a high speed blender, mix all ingredients for yellow layer and blend until smooth.
- Pour the first mixture into the glass
- Using a high speed blender, mix all ingredients for red layer and blend until smooth.
- Create another layer on top of the yellow mixture.
- You may create as many layers as you like, just be creative and make it look pretty!
- Serve with your favorite toppings. For this recipe, I made a 2 inch balls out of ZonePerfect® Chocolate Cookie Bars and added frozen berries on top.
Courtney Buteau
This is one gorgeous smoothie. Oh my gosh and chocolate chip cookie dough?! I could get on board having one of these every day! Thanks for sharing! #client
Eloise
holy flipping YUM! I wish I could eat that right now! it looks so tasty, TOO tasty to share : )
Publisher Newbie
Wow yummy very nice .. btw are this safe for diabets user ?? Low calories ?
Alyssa C
OH MY, This smoothie sounds and LOOKS incredible!!!!!