FIVE Years of Fit Bar!

FIT BAR West Seattle,

the cafe where it all started just celebrated our five year anniversary on October 15th, I want to bring to light how amazing that is!

So many highs and lows but somehow we made it through and we will continue to grow for another five years and many more after that!

I would say the most important aspect to take away from the business in five years is consistency, which has been shown every single day by the owners and the crew who continuously stick by with every challenge.

Not only do you have the troubles that come with it all, including short staff, customer service industry, costs, and in the case of 2020 a global pandemic, but you have to know how to navigate the obstacles and if you don’t know well, fake it ‘till you make it. I think a lot of these things are easier said than done so for the business as a whole to not throw in the towel when it gets tough shows a lot of passion and dedication.

FIT BAR was founded on the idea of bettering ourselves and imbedding the Mindset, Nutrition, and Movement motto.

We know that in order to improve the other aspects of our lives we have to be in the correct mindset which means doing what makes us uncomfortable and often the hard work that it takes to improve ourselves. Without a positive mindset the rest will crumble, so having one provides you with a solid foundation to progress in all other aspects.

What we surround ourselves with and what we choose to fuel our bodies with can make or break our health which is why one of Fit Bar’s pillars is “Nutrition”.

Nutrition can mean a million different things, depending on the person, but I think we can agree that our nutrition should be one of our top priorities. It can be as simple as being aware of how certain foods and drinks make you feel. This is why our cafes exist, so that there is an escape for those who don’t know where to start with their nutrition and those who want to make a change but need a little guidance.

We pride ourselves on providing the cleanest ingredients that supply benefits, and not only are our products delicious but they make you feel GOOD.

Our final pillar, movement simply means moving our bodies because after all, that’s what they are meant to do. Just like nutrition, movement can mean a million different things you just have to find what works best for you and your lifestyle. Walking, lifting weights, hiking, yoga, and so much more improves your quality of life and benefits you in more ways than you think.

Investing in your health is the most important thing that you can do because movement leads to a clearer mindset and positive energy, the right nutrition fuels you for movement and naturally heals your body, and mindset powers all of these functions which is why Fit Bar stands by these pillars.

I personally have been with Fit Bar for almost two years now and I have never been more at peace with the path I am on. I am passionate about the work I am doing, my co-workers, and the drive and compassion that my bosses show day in and day out so I love being able to provide that to the public in healthy meals and positive energy. I hope everyone that stops by sees our vision and what we stand for and leaves with motivation to take the best care of themselves… and of course one of our famous acai bowls ;)

Happy happy five year anniversary to FIT BAR SUPERFOOD CAFE and here’s to many more!

Coach Liv, Pn1

Product of the Week - HOUSE-MADE PALEO GRANOLA

Listen, I know I just talked about Fall arriving like two blog posts ago but I’m SO excited I have to bring it up again, at least for a minute. One of my favorite items we have on the menu is made in house year round but reminds me so much Fall you guys will be all over it next time you stop by a cafe. If you’re a regular, you might already know what it is but if you’re new here prepare to be blown away. House-Made Paleo Granola that is gluten free, vegan, soy free, sugar free and DELICIOUS. This recipe is made with all nuts and seeds, monk fruit maple syrup, and a dash of cinnamon for a perfect sweet and salty combo to add to any acai bowl, or even top a smoothie. Because it is jam packed with healthy nuts and seeds, you don’t need a crazy big serving of it to feel full, one serving provides you with all the Omega-3’s your body needs and craves. My favorite thing about this granola is how many benefits it carries including heart and brain health but without any sugar to avoid a mid day sugar crash PLUS you don’t have to worry about how it is affecting your hormones. 

You can add this Paleo granola as a topping to your bowl in addition to granola or in place of our other granolas. Although I can’t reveal the exact recipe because what fun would that be, the ingredients are so simple, made with nuts and seeds so it’s extremely easy to whip up at home and make your own alterations. All you need are some nuts like cashews, almonds, walnuts, or any nuts you like, some sort of seeds for example chia, flax, or even hemp hearts, and liquid sweetener then you’re good to go! Don’t forget some spices like cinnamon or nutmeg and salt! Mix and bake and you’re set with a delicious and guilt free snack for the week. Not to mention your house will smell like actual heaven while it’s in the oven. 

Stop by any Fit Bar location to try out this granola or if you’re feeling adventurous, whip up a recipe at home and tag us on Instagram! @fitbarcafe

Coach Liv, Pn1

live@fitbarcafe.com

Instagram: @fitbarcafe

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Reintroducing...

Remember that post I wrote about Fit Bar fall items launching soon? Well the time has come and they are now available at all of our cafes whoop whoop! I mentioned our pumpkin smoothies and bowls briefly but let me dive a little deeper into them so you know just what you are missing if you haven’t tried them yet. 

For starters we have our classic Pumpkin Spice Smoothie which includes pumpkin, pumpkin spice, almond butter, vanilla protein, monk fruit maple syrup, and almond milk. This smoothie is perfect for when you want something rich and sweet but healthy and full of clean ingredients. I personally think it tastes like cake batter with a Fall twist and who doesn’t want that?? Our second smoothie is the Fall Spice which is our twist on our original PB Classic smoothie with added goji berries and cinnamon. This one is more mild and not pumpkin heavy for those who love Fall but could do without the pumpkin. Our third smoothie is an oldie but a goodie meaning Fit Bar offered it when we first opened and now it’s back! The Twisted Chai smoothie is my personal favorite because you have caffeine along with a variety of spices, this smoothie includes banana, cinnamon, unsweetened chai, vanilla protein, two shots of espresso and coconut milk. You may have heard of a dirty chai maybe from your local coffee shop but we decided to make it into a smoothie. It’s packed with protein to keep you full plus a dose of energy to get you through the day. YUM!

For our fall inspired smoothie bowl we combined pumpkin, banana, mango, monk fruit maple, goji berries, and almond milk for the base and topped it with fresh banana, lots of dried superfoods like mulberries, goji berries, flax, chia, and bee pollen. I know the thought of mango combined with pumpkin might sound a little funky but trust me, it adds SO much flavor and texture you will love it. Lastly we have a zero sugar, zero dairy Pumpkin Spice Latte that blows Starbucks right out of the water. I personally don’t even want to know how many grams of added sugar are in a Starbucks PSL but if you’re curious you can google it but I’m warning you it’s going to be shocking. We created a tasty and warm drink but without the unnecessary ingredients. Our PSL includes a double shot of espresso, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla monk fruit syrup, and nutmeg combined with your choice of non-dairy milk. We can make it hot or iced, sweet or less sweet, and any other requests you can think of. 

What Fall dreams are made of…

If these descriptions haven’t helped channel your inner basic Fall self then I don’t know what will. Don’t forget that all smoothies, bowls, and coffee drinks are customizable so if you want to remove any ingredients or add a boost we can make it happen. As always, feel free to reach out through our email live@fitbarcafe.com or our social media @fitbarcafe with any dietary, macro break downs, or ingredient questions! We try to keep our Instagram updated with new products including all of the ones I just mentioned along with other news so don’t forget to follow us! Happy Fall!! 

Coach Liv, Pn1