AmaZING Nature Hike

My active lifestyle includes teaching fitness classes INDOORS. When I have an opportunity, I like to be active OUTDOORS to explore nature and the beautiful sights and sounds that it offers. My outdoor adventure took me to Daley Ranch and Dixon Lake in Escondido, California. The weather has been unusually hot and humid in San Diego therefore we take the time to exercise outdoors early and late in the day. The views were amazing, and Zing was the perfect fuel for the late day adventure!

Daley Ranch is a great place to hike. Their website provides a map and details about hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Daley Ranch. If you are an animal enthusiast, the website gives you details about the animals and plans that are native to the area so you know what you might encounter. 

Zing Bars are perfect to pack for an outdoor adventure. 

Zing Bars are Practical

They fit in your pocket and do not melt in the heat.
They hold their shape through your movements.

Zing Bars Taste Good and are Healthy

Zing bars come in a variety of flavors. You are bound to find one or more that you enjoy!
The bars are designed by registered dietitians and combine high protein with good fats and good carbs.

Zing bars celebrate what is in them ... as well as what is not. 

They are made with NON-GMO, natural ingredients.
They do not contain: gluten, soy, sugar alcohols, artificial colors, or artificial flavors.

Where can you find Zing?

Look on their website to see where they are sold near you!

Sunflower Butter Cookies

It's Back-To-School time! 

This means setting alarms, packing lunches, and homework. 

Food Allergies and School Lunches/Parties

Parents with food allergies are familiar with what they can provide for their children. SunButter is a GREAT product for school lunches, school parties, sports team celebrations, and after school snacks. SunButter is FREE FROM the Top 8 Allergens so EVERYONE can enjoy!


SunButter can be substituted in any recipe that calls for NUT BUTTERS. I love the taste of SunButter and use it in recipes all the time. My favorite SunButter products are the single serving packs for a grab-and-go snack or for travel, as well as the Organic Jar, and No Sugar Added Jar.

Cookies 

I modified a tried-and-true 6 Ingredient NUT Butter Cookie Recipe using SunButter Organic Sunflower Butter.

Base Ingredients:
1 cup SunButter
1/2 cup SUGAR (increase flax seed or protein powder and cut down/omit if you wish)
1 FLAX EGG (you can use a traditional egg if you wish)
1/2 cup FLAX SEED
1 TBSP VANILLA (optional)
1 cup sunflower seeds (I diced 1/2 of them)

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Combine ingredients in a stand up mixer
3. Use your hand to roll cookies into balls of approximately equal size
4. Place balls on un-greased (or parchment lined) cookie sheet about 2 fingers distance apart. NOTE: Smaller/flatter cookies will turn out crispy.
5. Take a fork and lightly press it into top of ball both horizontally and vertically
6. Cook 10-15 minutes depending on size of cookies
7. When done, let cool for a few minutes so they hold their shape!

Sunflower Butter adds a RAY of SUNSHINE to each and every day!

Did you ever think it would be possible to hold JAM in your HAND?

I love the line of products from Zego. Their Fruit & Chia bars taste like JAM! Yes, Zego has provided you with the opportunity to hold JAM in your HAND without getting messy.

A HEALTHY JAM in your HAND
Fruit & Chia Bars come in Blueberry, Raspberry, and Strawberry flavors. The addition of chia creates a JAM like texture and adds:

• crunch
• extra fiber
• protein
• Omega 3 fatty acids
• calcium

Zego Fruit & Chia Bars are made with natural ingredients and satisfy you with natural sugars rather than artificial. They have a natural sweetness from the berries, but are not overly sweet.

Imagine the possibilities
I love knowing that I can pack one in my pocket to fuel me when I am out on a hike, riding my bike, or taking a jog and they will not melt. The bars are portable and can go with you in a school lunch, in your purse, in your car, in a gym bag, in your desk at work, or in your carry-on luggage.

 Pack a Zego wherever you go!

I had an amaZING day? Did you too?

I had an amaZING day! 

Did you? 

I taught three classes back-to-back-to-back early in the day and had enough time to complete projects around the house 🏠 and get in a great workout too! 

Thanks Zing Bars for fueling me through my three classes on a 90 degree day! Your bars not only TASTE GREAT but are also:

• Gluten Free
• Low Glycemic 
• NON-GMO Projet 
• Vegan
• Soy Free
• Artificial Free
• High in Protein
• Contain Good Carbs
• Contain Good Fats

I look for bars that fit that taste great and are good for me! Zing Bars satisfy me every time!