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    Copycat Starbuck's Protein Bistro Box

    May 12, 2017 by Bailey Sissom 4 Comments

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    Easily make your own copycat Starbuck's Protein Bistro Box! Healthy, nutritious and prepped for lunch or post workout snacks.

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    Easily make your own copycat Starbuck's Protein Bistro Box! Healthy, nutritious and prepped for lunch or post workout snacks.

    Please tell me that I'm not the only one that has been eyeing these guys in the drive through Every. Single. Time. I go through and get coffee (which is admittedly WAAAYYYY too often). Maybe it's the fancy branding, I mean how cute is ordering a "bistro box?" Maybe it's just the idea of somebody packing MY lunch that is so wonderfully appealing.

    In any case.. 20+ grams of protein and a full serving of veggies and fruit.. these guys NEEDED to be recreated. So I took it upon myself, and you guys... they are SO easy. Best part,  I doubled the recipe, made 6 boxes and lunch for the rest of the week was a no brainer!

    Calling this sandwich a "recipe" is a bit of a stretch, but adding this tangy herbed cream cheese spread adds a some legitimacy and a little something fancy. Whipping it up is super simple, just throw some herbs (I used basil and thyme) into the cream cheese with a squeeze of lemon and mix it up. Nothing complicated, but it definitely adds an extra layer of flavor to a sandwich that might otherwise be a bit bland.

    Easily make your own copycat Starbuck's Protein Bistro Box! Healthy, nutritious and prepped for lunch or post workout snacks.

    By making my own bistro box instead of purchasing a pre-assembled one from Starbucks I was able to control the quality and quantity of the ingredients. The main change I made was to the sandwich bread. In my opinion, bread gets a really bad wrap. It can have tons of health benefits, you've just got to know what you are looking for. This bread is from a local bakery and is made from 100% whole grains and recognizable ingredients (i.e. packed with nutrients, protein, fiber and anti-oxidants). I also chose high quality deli meat (I like Applegate) and organic cream cheese, cheddar, apples and romaine lettuce. I feel confident in saying that by making my own version, I REALLY improved upon the quality of the entire box and STILL saved money.  Yep, this is one that you MUST give a shot!

    Easily make your own copycat Starbuck's Protein Bistro Box! Healthy, nutritious and prepped for lunch or post workout snacks.

    Time Saving Tips and Tricks

    Prep: I did not take the time to prep these boxes since they were so simple to throw together, but if you want to get a jump start you could definitely make the cream cheese spread ahead of time. It will keep in the refrigerator for up
    to 3 days.
    Make Ahead: That's the idea! I made 5 boxes so I could eat them for lunch throughout the week. I did hold off on chopping the apples until the night before. If you want something completely make ahead friendly try berries instead.
    Freezer: Not this time.

    Easily make your own copycat Starbuck's Protein Bistro Box! Healthy, nutritious and prepped for lunch or post workout snacks.

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    Copycat Starbuck's Protein Bistro Box

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    • Author: Bailey Sissom
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    Easily make your own copycat Starbuck's Protein Bistro Box! Healthy, nutritious and prepped for lunch or post workout snacks.


    Ingredients

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    8 oz. cream cheese, softened
    juice of half a lemon
    ⅓ cup chopped fresh herbs (I used basil and thyme)
    pinch of salt

    1 loaf of crusty whole-grain artisan bread.
    ¼ lb. Vermont Cheddar Cheese, sliced thin
    ½ lb. smoked turkey
    1 head Romaine lettuce
    1 jar roasted red peppers
    1 bag baby carrots
    2 apples, sliced


    Instructions

    FOR THE CREAM CHEESE SPREAD:

    1. In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon juice, herbs and pinch of salt.
    2. Mix to incorporate.
    3. Set aside.

    FOR THE SANDWICHES:

    1. Cut bread into 16 ¼" thick slices. Smear 8 slices with a good amount of the cream cheese spread.
    2. Build your sandwiches on the 8 remaining slices of bread. 1 slice cheddar cheese topped with smoked turkey, romaine lettuce, and a roasted red pepper.
    3. Place the top (which has been smeared with cream cheese spread) on each sandwich and secure with 1-2 toothpicks.

    FOR THE BISTRO BOX:

    1. In each box, place ⅓ of the apple slices, ½ cup of carrots and 3 sandwiches.
    2. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

    Notes

    1. Apples, romaine lettuce and red peppers all rank in the top 12 on the EWG's dirty dozen list, for this reason, I recommend purchasing organic when possible.
    2. Lunch meat can be tricky, I used Applegate  Organic Smoked Turkey.
    3. Nutrition Info is not included for this recipe because it will vary depending on the products and quantity of each that is used.

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    About Bailey Sissom

    Bailey Sissom is a 3rd grade teacher turned stay-at-home mom and the creator of Simply Sissom, a blog for busy moms who value feeding their kids healthy meals and snacks, but struggle with finding the time to make it happen. On Simply Sissom, Bailey shares practical recipes, tips and tricks to help make preparing whole food meals happen consistently.

    Comments

    1. Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says

      May 12, 2017 at 11:59 am

      I'm such a sucker for Starbucks food... and it isn't even that good! Except for the feta wraps, those are the BOMB!

      Reply
      • Bailey Sissom says

        May 15, 2017 at 12:35 pm

        That's my thought exactly! I knew if I bought it I would be disappointed so I just made my own, lol! I'm glad to hear I'm not the only sucker out there!

        Reply
    2. Lynda Hoerr says

      May 15, 2017 at 10:11 am

      You are indeed not the only one to notice! I never thought of trying to copy it, so I'm excited to try it out, thanks for tip!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Bailey Sissom says

        May 15, 2017 at 12:34 pm

        I'm so glad to hear that I'm not alone, lol! I was shocked how little work it was. Hope you love it!

        Reply

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