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It’s official. I have reached middle age. All the nutrition habits I have developed over the years no longer work. Those toaster pastries and cans of soda for breakfast, the grab and go fast food for lunch, the quick snacks of a cookie or chips belong in the past. I can’t freely consume them without gaining weight. I didn’t reach this conclusion easily, but went kicking and screaming when I discovered a good portion of my summer clothing no longer fit. I realized I needed to switch out my On the go snacks to high protein snacks that would keep me feeling full longer. While browsing the cereal aisle at Walmart, I found the new Life Choice Wellness snack bar. I decided to give them a try and see if they could control my appetite.
What’s so special about Life Choice? Each bar has 15 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber and 15 vitamins and minerals. I’ve been substituting one of the Fudge Graham bars for my breakfast each morning and discovered I feel full longer than if I ate something high in fat. When I am full I am much less likely to reach for a fatty snack. To add variety and keep from getting bored for eating the same thing, I investigated protein bar recipes. I couldn’t find one, so I created my own!
Here’s my incredibly simple two ingredient Cookies and Crème dessert protein bar recipe:
1 Wellness Life Choice Bar, dark chocolate flavor
1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) lowfat vanilla yogurt
Chop the protein bar in a blender for 15 seconds. Add to the lowfat vanilla yogurt and mix well. Pour into four silicone cupcake molds or into popsicle molds and place in the freezer for an hour. Serve with no fat whipped cream on top and a drizzle of sugar free syrup if you want it to be extra special. I’m able to enjoy #barnutrition and still feel like I am snacking!
Now if I could only get my energy levels up too! Maybe it is time to try the peanut butter energy bars. Have you tried Life Choice bars? What is your favorite recipe for the best nutrition bars?
What a yummy recipe for a protein bar! I’ve decided that I, too, cannot just eat what I want anymore without gaining weight so I need to make my snacks much more nutritious. #client
This sounds so good. Thanks for sharing. It looks wonderful too!!
Now this is something I would try! Love what you did.
I love silicone cups like those. They are so handy and versatile. Your snacks look great!
Those cookies and creme high protein snacks look yummy, and so easy to make. I have to try this.
This was such a neat idea. I bet it’s a real energy boost.
That’s such a great use of those bars. What a wonderful way to turn them into something a little fancier.
I love anything that says cookies and creme on it. I remember eating the Hersheys Cookies and Creme every night before bed a few years ago. Those wellness bars look really good too.
Oh that looks so good right now! I bet I could find a gluten-free bar and do something very similar!
I have not had life choice bars yet, but I could use the energy so gonna go find some!
Sounds delicious. I am a raw vegan so protein is a big one for me. I have to make sure I get enough from plant sources.
That looks really good. What a great idea!
What a fun and tasty idea. Thanks for sharing. i am definitely going to try making these very soon.
Thanks for the review. I’ll for sure look for them. Love the idea of turning the bar into another recipe!
I didn’t have a sweettooth before I pulled up your page. I’m feeling the pull to go find a sweet treat now though. Those look good!
This looks delicious AND it’s healthy for you?! I need to make these as soon as possible.
This is such a smart idea. I never would have thought to do this! Going to try it out for sure.
Yummy! This is perfect to keep on hand when the munchies creep up on you.
Wow – what a unique treat! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
That is an amazing idea! Love it!
I love cookies and cream and these have protein too. Amazing! Can’t wait to try it out.
So you’re telling me things can taste good AND be good for you? I’m amazed.
WOW! That looks like a dessert, not a protein or nutrition bar!
That looks yummy, what a nice twist on a regular protein bar out of the package!
This looks like a yummy treat! I wouldn’t feel as guilty either
I love, love, love those Life Choice Wellness Bars. They totally suppress my appetite and I love what you did with them. Sounds delicious
I honestly have been looking for something like this for my mid morning snack. I did not know Walmart carried these and I will be on the look out for them next time I go.
I’ve been tracking protein intake with an app this week and I’m definitely not getting enough (until today. I had grilled chicken AND salmon.) These look really good, and easy to make. Plus I already have silicon cups!
This would be the perfect snack to cool off after the gym! Love the high amount of protein, looks delicious!
Such a creative way to repurpose a protein bar!
These look so delicious, and so easy to make too. Perfect for those 3pm pick me ups that I so desperately need!
I love to add protein in for quick snacks. I can’t wait to make these!
I have not tried Life Choice bars, but may make a special trip to wal mart now. These snacks look pretty yummy.
That looks so delicious and I am so hungry right now. I may have to try that for a protein rich sweet snack.
Yes, we have tried the Life Choice bars and they are very good. I found the same thing you did. After eating a bar I didn’t get hungry right away like I usually do. So, not only is it yummy, but it has a stick-to-your-tummy advantage. I keep one in my purse, also.
this would be great when I am craving a sweet snack, it looks amazing.
That looks so cooling and delicious. I love that it’s also healthy.
That looks so refreshing. It is perfect for summer!
nice way to mix things up! tHEY SOUND YUMMY AND A FROZEN TREAT AT THAT ON THESE HOT SUMMER DAYS
Fantastic way to get extra protein. Look great.
I love that these are frozen. So when the kiddos are downing their frozen Popsicle out back I could pop one of these without risking my weight loss goals… Love it!
What a good idea! It looks like a cookies n cream peanut butter cup, except way better for you!
I haven’t tried these yet but I’ll look for them next time I’m at Walmart. Protein is a good choice for snacking.
I love Cookies and Cream! I totally want to make these.
Oh my that looks SO SO yummy! With my dad trying any way to add extra protein into this diet I think this would be great for him! I will be definitely making him some for our next family dinner night!
What a great way to “indulge” without it really being that much of an indulgence!
Those look delicious and so nutritious and healthy. I need to start snacking like that.
Estelle
This is totally genius. I’ve never thought of putting a protein bar and making something so tasty and HEALTHY. Love it!
Looks super yummy! I might have to have my kids give it a try. We are always looking for new snacks for them.
delicious and I love that it’s a freezer snack. This would curb my sweet cravings when it’s 95 degrees outside!
This is a super greatway to sneak in those proteins and delicious!
What an awesome workout booster- love some extra protein!
Those are definitley perfect to eat before a workout.
oh, what a yummy way to get more protein!! great idea, pam!
These look delicious – what a great idea! Something totally different! I will be making these!
I know for a fact that I don’t get enough protein in my diet, so these would be PERFECT for me. They sound delicious!