This quick and simple smoothie will give you a boost of energy and antioxidants to go about your day. All you need is a blender, berries of your choice, milk, protein powder, and that’s it! Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant found in berries. It supports the health of collagen, which helps maintain cartilage stores and joint flexibility. Eating vitamin C–rich berries gives you radiant … Continue reading Berry Goddess Smoothie
As soon as I got my hands on the NutriBullet, I’ve been experimenting with new smoothie recipes. They don’t always turn out great. Case in point, this morning I tried blending banana, blueberries, coconut milk, cacao powder, peanut butter powder, and flax seeds. Sounds like a weird combination? Yes, and it tasted weird too. Blueberries and peanut butter powder do not mix well. So, I … Continue reading Coco and Cacao Smoothie for the Win
Looking for a delicious and nutrient-rich breakfast smoothie? Check out my cacao berry shake! Continue reading The Good Morning NutriBullet Smoothie: Cacao Berry
Whenever I look up recipes online, unless I type in “simple” or “easy” I always find a long list of specific ingredients listed. I would end up spending lots of money for specific ingredients, time prepping everything, and hovering over the blender or stove only to feel let down at the end. Lately I’ve been saving money by steering clear of complicated recipes with a long … Continue reading Kale, Banana, and Almond Milk Delight
Today is Friday! It’s the last day of the smoothie challenge that I created to add some variety to my meals. I added oatmeal to this cacao smoothie to make the consistency a little bit thicker and more filling. The cool thing about smoothies is that you can mix together your favorite ingredients, blend, add more, retry and blend again. It’s all about trial and … Continue reading Oatmeal Cacao Deliciousness
Acai and chia are great energy foods – offering healthy fats, minerals, and antioxidants. Acai is pronounced ah-sigh-ee (I’ve been saying it wrong for years) and it is a delicious low-glycemic berry that provides exceptional amounts of antioxidants, omega fats, protein and fiber. Throw in some easily-digestible protein flax seeds, and some simple carbs from bananas and coconut water, and you’ve just created a delicious breakfast smoothie! What … Continue reading Blueberry Acai Smoothie
Blueberries and spinach taste great together! It might sound like it wouldn’t at first, but it’s really tasty and good for you. The blueberries are just bursting with healthy fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants so you can go about your day feeling your best. While sipping on this smoothie, I didn’t even taste the bitterness of the spinach mixed with the blueberries. When blended well, you … Continue reading Wild Blueberry and Spinach Smoothie
Everyday this week I plan on writing a new healthy smoothie recipe to mix things up a bit. Truth is, I’ve never really been into the smoothie craze but I’ve been craving something different in the morning that tastes delicious and fills me up… Until about 12 pm. See my recipe below! What you will need: 1 scoop of PlantProtein powder (or your favorite protein … Continue reading Strawberry and Banana Cacao Crunch
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so it’s important to make good choices, right? I’ve been choosing from only two breakfast options for the past two years: Oatmeal, blueberries and cinnamon OR eggs, tomato and avocado. I think it’s time to switch it up and incorporate more protein into my breakfast. I wake up starving and have an insatiable sweet tooth in the … Continue reading Decadent Superfood Smoothie
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