Happy July!

As many of you know, Boot Camp will be on our abbreviated summer schedule this month. We’ll be taking a break the week before and the week after the Fourth of July, so we’ll only be meeting for the last three weeks in July.

With holiday gatherings, family visits, vacations, and cookouts filling the calendar, I thought I’d keep this month’s newsletter simple and share a healthy, festive idea that’s perfect for the Fourth of July weekend.

Red, White & Blue Protein Parfait Bar

Whether you’re hosting family, bringing breakfast to a holiday gathering, or just looking for an easy summer treat, a protein parfait bar is a fun option that lets everyone build their own creation.

Start with a protein-rich base: (pick one or both)

• Plain Greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey or your favorite sweetener
• Vanilla Greek yogurt for an easy grab-and-serve option

Add some patriotic color:

• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Raspberries (optional)

Top it off with a little crunch:

• Granola
• Chopped nuts
• Coconut flakes
• Mini chocolate chips (because balance!)
• Kashi Go-Lean Cereal (I like Chocolate Crunch)

Speaking of granola, many of you have asked for the recipe I use when I make Christmas treats each year. I’ve never shared it before, but this seemed like the perfect opportunity! While it’s all natural ingredients, it is not calorie free and it’s rather addictive. So proceed with caution. 😉

Follow Me Fit Homemade Granola

Dry Ingredients (mix in a large bowl)

• 2-1/2 cups nuts (mix of your favorites – mine are below)
  • 1/2c pecans (I mix whole and pieces)
  • 1/2c walnut pieces
  • 1/2c  whole unsalted almonds
  • 1/2c pepitas or salted sunflower kernels 
  • 1/2c salted mixed nuts (planters or great value – I use deluxe)* 
• 1/2 cup dried coconut
• 1/4 cup dried unsweetened fruit (pick or combine: cherries, cranberries, raisins)
• 2 TBS chia seeds (optional)
• 2 TBS flax seeds (optional)
• 1 tsp course sea salt or kosher salt (not table salt)

Wet Ingredients (mix together in a small bowl and then add to dry ingredients)

• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (not flavoring)

Topping Ingredients

• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (or semi sweet) (can do more if you want a more chocolatey covering)
• 1/2 TBS coconut oil (I don’t measure this – I just blob about that much in there)

Directions

• Pour mixture of dry and wet ingredients onto a sheet cake pan that is lined with parchment paper. Press down into a single layer.
• Bake at 325 degrees for 25-35 minutes. Do not overcook.
• Cool completely
• Melt chocolate and coconut oil and drizzle on top over the bars
• Refrigerate until chocolate sets
• Break into granola pieces
• I usually store at room temp in a sealed glass container (mason jar or food prep dish) but I’m sure a zip lock bag would also work.

I hope you enjoy the holiday, make some great memories with family and friends, and find a little time to move your body along the way. Remember, fitness isn’t about perfection—especially during the summer. A walk, a swim, a game with the grandkids, or a quick workout all count.

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July, and I’ll see you back at Boot Camp soon! (July 13th)

Be sure to check out the class schedule below, and remember that GOfit> videos are available on demand. I included several bodyweight, travel-friendly workouts in the summer selections.

Be sure and check out “Guts & Guns” in the Fit Camp 45 section. It’s all arms and abs. 💪🏻

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