Protein Bar Blog

You’ve never seen quinoa like this before! In honor of Celiac Awareness Month Chef Phil has compiled some of his FAVORITE quinoa recipes. These simple recipes are perfect for on-the-go individuals who want that extra boost of PROTEIN!

Quinoa Berry Smoothie

Yes, you read that correctly—a quinoa SMOOTHIE! It’s the fastest (sneakiest) way to get your quinoa on!

1/2 Cup Cold Cooked Quinoa
1 Tbsp Sunflower or Almond Butter
3 Frozen Strawberries
1/2 Cup Frozen Blueberries
1/2 Cup

PROTEIN BAR is thrilled to announce our expansion to Washington, DC! This summer we’ll show our dedication to life, liberty, and the pursuit of healthiness with 2 NEW Protein Bar locations. Our first location will open at 7th and D in DC’s Penn Quarter neighborhood, with a second later in the summer in the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, VA.

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Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
Born & raised in Chicago

How long have you been with Protein Bar?
I’m still the newest kid on the block, or bar. About 2 months. Which seems like forever!

Biggest Passions?
Music, reading, poetry and cooking. I’m all about expression and I use each one of these to express myself. You will always catch me singing a tune, regardless where I am. Love

I’m sitting here enjoying my Americano and thinking that I may need to share how you can EAT coffee, not just drink the stuff. It’s really easy and super versatile. You can use it in both savory and sweet things, giving it a special depth of flavor that some may be able to pick up on but some may just love it and not know why. It’s also really great

Coffee……MMMMmmmmm.  I love it.  I need it my life. Well, at least that is how I feel every morning when I walk towards the blue line, coincidentally towards the coffee shop. And then again when I walk in Protein Bar, looking for just one more cup.

Many people don’t know much about the journey that coffee takes before it delivers that morning jolt. I admit, I was unaware too. Makes me verklempt just

When I first jumped on board with PROTEIN BAR last year, I knew I wanted to help take our coffee program to a whole new place. Coffee being something that a lot of our customers drink each day—but not a lot of people think about beyond that morning buzz. As we began looking for our ideal coffee, our goals were to find something flavorful, organic, sustainable, and to partner with

Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
I’m from Auburn, ME. I moved to Chicago to pursue a career in theater and have a bit of adventure. 

How long have you been with Protein Bar?
About 6 months

Biggest Passions?
I started cycling a few years ago, and it’s quickly taken over my life. I’m about to participate in the TPAN Ride for AIDS Chicago 200 mile bike ride for the third

DO YOU KOMBUCHA?

Team Protein Bar is crazy for kombucha!

You’ve seen it on our shelves—now learn more about this miracle beverage from one of our favorite websites. Read about it’s origins, health benefits, AND how to make your own. Not that ambitious? Head to any of our locations and try one today—they pair wonderfully with our crisp salads or flavorful bar-ritos. 

What is a superfood? In the coming weeks, I will take you on a little journey to the amazingness of the earth’s hidden treasures that can make you a more formidable and healthy force in the world. Super excited? I am.

Superfoods are basically foods that pack a wollup of somethin’ you want in your mouth. Doesn’t have to be anything in particular but usually it’s a super source for a

Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
I’m a Chicagoan. Born and raised. My family however, came from the Philippines and Spain.

How long have you been with Protein Bar?
Over 6 months

Biggest Passions?
I may not look like it, but FOOD. I am such a foodie. I love to cook and love to eat! I’m also a geek-nerd chick, so give me video games, comics, and shiny tech any