Healthy Breakfast Ideas: Shakes and Bars (Giveaway)

A weekday breakfast for us is typically half of a protein bar with fruit for the kids and a smoothie for me. I've found it's the easiest way to get out the door on time. On a good week, I make enough shakes to last three days and buy enough breakfast bars to last the week. I was stoked when Pure Protein contacted me to try their products. It's a perfect fit!

Below is a simple and delicious Black and White Smoothie recipe I created using the Pure Protein Vanilla Cream Whey Powder. 

Black and White Smoothie

1 scoop of Pure Protein Vanilla Cream Whey Protein Powder
1 tbsp cacao powder
6-8 oz unsweetened vanilla coconut milk beverage
1/4 avocado
1/2 frozen banana
1 tsp raw honey
2 ice cubes

Place everything into the blender and mix until smooth. Serves one.

I was introduced to the importance of having protein for breakfast in high school during a SAT prep class. The teacher, aka gym coach, told us to eat healthy fats and protein (without sugar!) the morning of the test. It was the first time I ever thought of breakfast in terms of protein, not just calories. Her advice stuck with me. Every morning since, I've tried to include protein in my breakfast. Why? A quick google search reminded me the protein helps supports brain function and leads to increased alertness throughout the morning. With a whopping 20 grams of protein in each bar Pure Protein sent me and 25 in each gram scoop of the Vanilla Cream Whey Protein Powder, I can feel confident my kids and I are functioning at our best!

What is your favorite weekday breakfast food? Write your answer in the comments section for your chance to win a Pure Protein Prize Pack filled with 12 Vanilla Cream Shakes, 4 bars, and a 1 pound container of the Pure Protein Whey Powder Mix. A $50 Value. Enter by this Thursday (2/28) night. Winner will be announced Friday morning.

This post is sponsored by Pure Protein. Check out great ways to Eat Good and Look Great.