My body asked for berries today so I tried something new. It turned out really nice but I think bananas and peanut butter powder will stay the smoothie champ for now.
The mix:
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 scoop chocolate raw veg protein
1/2 scoop raw veg powder
1/8 cup cocoa
1/2 tbsp raw honey
1 cup flax milk
Calories: 271
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Pre-Workout Smoothie
I am planning on a hike and some Paddleboarding so I caloried up this morning.
The mix:
1 1/2 cups almond milk
1 scoop chocolate protein
3/4 cup frozen banana
1 tbsp raw local honey
1/8 cup cocoa
Calories: 420
The side of apple and coffee creamer added 85.
The mix:
1 1/2 cups almond milk
1 scoop chocolate protein
3/4 cup frozen banana
1 tbsp raw local honey
1/8 cup cocoa
Calories: 420
The side of apple and coffee creamer added 85.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Breakfast Smoothie
I have been doing variations of this smoothie this week. The biggest change up was yesterday when I added cocoa and honey but left out the PB2.
The mix:
1 scoop chocolate veg protein
1 1/4 cup almond milk
1/2 scoop raw green powder
1 1/8 tbsp PB2
1/2 tbsp freeze dry coconut water
Calories 255
Apple with cinnamon to accompany the smoothie for 65 calories.
The mix:
1 scoop chocolate veg protein
1 1/4 cup almond milk
1/2 scoop raw green powder
1 1/8 tbsp PB2
1/2 tbsp freeze dry coconut water
Calories 255
Apple with cinnamon to accompany the smoothie for 65 calories.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Adding Greens to Smoothie
I took one of my favorite smoothie mixes and added a scoop of powdered greens. I had not been using because I was afraid it would ruin the taste. It did not! It tasted the same.
The mix:
1 scoop chocolate veg protein powder
1 scoop green mix
1 1/2 cups flax milk
1 scoop peanut butter powder
1/8 cup cocoa
1 cup frozen banana
Calories: 330
The mix:
1 scoop chocolate veg protein powder
1 scoop green mix
1 1/2 cups flax milk
1 scoop peanut butter powder
1/8 cup cocoa
1 cup frozen banana
Calories: 330
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Dark Tart Cherry Green Juice
Today I started with the grapefruit and kale in the blender as I did this weekend. Instead if water I used tart cherry juice. It was good, but again, because of the thickness I would not recommend it as someone's first juice.
The Mix:
3 kale leaves
1 pink grapefruit no rind or seeds
1 tbsp raw honey
1 tbsp coconut water powder
1/2 cup tart cherry juice
Calories: 242
The Mix:
3 kale leaves
1 pink grapefruit no rind or seeds
1 tbsp raw honey
1 tbsp coconut water powder
1/2 cup tart cherry juice
Calories: 242
Labels:
coconut,
grapefruit,
honey,
juicing,
kale,
powder,
tart cherries
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Spicy Chocolate Smoothie
If you like chocolate with an edge, this is the smoothie for you! Mine only had a slight edge, but you can go as far as you like with this.
1 scoop veg protein mix
1 cup flax milk
1/8 cup cocoa
1 cup frozen banana
1 tbsp raw local honey
3 dashes from my cayenne spice bottle
Calories: 328
1 scoop veg protein mix
1 cup flax milk
1/8 cup cocoa
1 cup frozen banana
1 tbsp raw local honey
3 dashes from my cayenne spice bottle
Calories: 328
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Blender Juicing
I decided on an experiment today. I used the blender, instead of the juicer, to make make my juice.
The mix: grapefruit with no rind and big seeds removed, 3 large kale leaves, tsp of local raw honey, tsp chia seeds, and a cup of water.
Calories: 215
It came out pretty good. The texture was different than when using a juicer, as expected, but did not gross me out or anything. I would not recommend it for a first time juicer.
The mix: grapefruit with no rind and big seeds removed, 3 large kale leaves, tsp of local raw honey, tsp chia seeds, and a cup of water.
Calories: 215
It came out pretty good. The texture was different than when using a juicer, as expected, but did not gross me out or anything. I would not recommend it for a first time juicer.
Labels:
chia seeds,
grapefruit,
honey,
juicing,
kale,
smoothie
Friday, January 25, 2013
Smoothie to Ice Cream
My smoothie kept growing so I poured a glass and froze the rest. It made about 3 servings.
1 bag frozen blueberries
1 bag frozen sweet dark cherries
1/2 tsp coconut water powder
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups flax milk
1 serving acai berry juice
A squeeze of lemon juice into the ice cream portion.
Calories: 445 or 148 per serving
1 bag frozen blueberries
1 bag frozen sweet dark cherries
1/2 tsp coconut water powder
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups flax milk
1 serving acai berry juice
A squeeze of lemon juice into the ice cream portion.
Calories: 445 or 148 per serving
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Expresso Mocha Smoothie
I added some instant expresso to the smoothie today!
1 tsp instant expresso
1 cup flax milk
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
Calories: 140
Cinnamon apple with tsp honey: 110 cal
1 tsp instant expresso
1 cup flax milk
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
Calories: 140
Cinnamon apple with tsp honey: 110 cal
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
My Classic Smoothie
I mixed up my favorite this morning.
1 scoop chocolate veg protein mix
1/2 cup frozen banana
1 cup flax milk
1 tbsp PB2 peanut powder
Calories: 263
Side of apple slices with cinnamon, 65 calories.
1 scoop chocolate veg protein mix
1/2 cup frozen banana
1 cup flax milk
1 tbsp PB2 peanut powder
Calories: 263
Side of apple slices with cinnamon, 65 calories.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Green Glasses
Last night I juiced everything. I started and just couldn't stop.
A warning about this one: cilantro is powerful, use sparingly.
The juicy mix: apple, beet, carrots, cauliflower, cilantro, grapefruit, kale, lemon, lime, parsley, pear, yellow pepper, Swiss chard, tomato, and some added chia seeds for this morning's glass.
A warning about this one: cilantro is powerful, use sparingly.
The juicy mix: apple, beet, carrots, cauliflower, cilantro, grapefruit, kale, lemon, lime, parsley, pear, yellow pepper, Swiss chard, tomato, and some added chia seeds for this morning's glass.
Labels:
apple,
beet,
carrots,
cauliflower,
chia seeds,
cilantro,
grapefruit,
Juice,
kale,
lemon,
lime,
parsley,
pear,
pepper,
Swiss chard,
tomato,
yellow
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Fully Loaded
I wanted to see what a smoothie with all of my favorites would be like. It did not disappoint!!! I will need a workout later, but it was worth it. 8)
1 cup banana frozen
1 cup flax milk
1 scoop chocolate veg protein
2 tbsp (1serving) peanut powder
1 tbsp cocoa
1 tsp raw local honey
1/4 cup coconut water
Calories: 455
1 cup banana frozen
1 cup flax milk
1 scoop chocolate veg protein
2 tbsp (1serving) peanut powder
1 tbsp cocoa
1 tsp raw local honey
1/4 cup coconut water
Calories: 455
Labels:
banana,
cocoa,
coconut water,
honey,
peanut powder,
protein,
smoothie
Friday, January 18, 2013
Saving Calories Friday Smoothie
I am considering a splurge meal for dinner tonight so I wanted to save up some calories. Instead of putting a banana and peanut powder in this morning's smoothie, I had a cinnamon apple on the side. The smoothie was not AS good but still tasty.
4 ice cubes
1 cup flax milk
1 scoop chocolate protein
1 Tsp cocoa
Calories: 145
Apple: 65
4 ice cubes
1 cup flax milk
1 scoop chocolate protein
1 Tsp cocoa
Calories: 145
Apple: 65
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Juice, starring a new decanter
This morning's juice was fabulously mild with a slight parsnip after taste. I made enough for at least two juices. I found a BPA free decanter on clearance so I can store it airtight and it will retain more vitamins longer.
In the mix: kale, swiss chard, carrots, parsnips, lemon, beet, celery, parsley, tomatoes, and yellow bell pepper.
In the mix: kale, swiss chard, carrots, parsnips, lemon, beet, celery, parsley, tomatoes, and yellow bell pepper.
Labels:
and yellow bell pepper,
beet,
carrots,
celery,
Juice,
kale,
lemon,
parsley,
parsnips,
Swiss chard,
tomatoes
Monday, January 14, 2013
Recovery and Breakfast
After a long paddleboard workout Saturday, I used the chocolate protein mix in a smoothie with lunch in hopes for a fast recovery. It did seem to help.
This morning, I added a tbsp of peanut powder and had a smoothie breakfast.
Mixing:
1 cup Flax milk
1 scoop raw chocolate protein
1 banana
4 ice cubes
363 calories (200 from banana)
I'm using Flax milk this week because it is good and the shop I went to had it and not almond milk.
This morning, I added a tbsp of peanut powder and had a smoothie breakfast.
Mixing:
1 cup Flax milk
1 scoop raw chocolate protein
1 banana
4 ice cubes
363 calories (200 from banana)
I'm using Flax milk this week because it is good and the shop I went to had it and not almond milk.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Cocoa and Raw Super Green
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Berry Protein Smoothie
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
PB2 Chocolate Protein Smoothie
PB2 is a great way to add peanut butter to a smoothie without adding the oil. I started with a handful of ice for some thickness, then added:
1 cup almond milk
1 packet of protein mix
2 tbsp PB2
165 calories
Soooo good! 8)
1 cup almond milk
1 packet of protein mix
2 tbsp PB2
165 calories
Soooo good! 8)
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Juice To Go
After the smoothie success, I made up a juice to take to work. This made at least 2 big cups, so I can have some left at home. The best guess for calories per cup is 300. The app has some good juice recipes and general guesses, but I tried plugging in each ingredient. Because of all the pulp, I would think that 300 is too high.
The mix: 4 leaves of kale, 2 leaves of rainbow chard, parsley, garlic, pear, 2 apples, 4 carrots, 1/2 beet, 1 tomato, and 1 lemon
Threw on some chia seeds in the cup I'm taking.
The mix: 4 leaves of kale, 2 leaves of rainbow chard, parsley, garlic, pear, 2 apples, 4 carrots, 1/2 beet, 1 tomato, and 1 lemon
Threw on some chia seeds in the cup I'm taking.
Redemption Smoothie
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Epic Fail Smoothie
Someone planted the idea of a chocolate PB2 (powdered peanut butter-no oil) in my head today. I went to make it and decided to put in some of my previous green juice because it was getting too old to last. WRONG move! I doubled everything and added honey to make it bearable. Leftovers anyone?
No recipe for this. It's in your best interest.
No recipe for this. It's in your best interest.
The chopped ice was the best part. 8) |
Almond Milk Protein Smoothie
Today, I broke in my new and fabulous blender. I put some frozen mixed berries in and used the chop ice function. Then I added 1 1/2 cups of unsweetened Almond milk. It was still too thick, so I poured in 1/2 cup of coconut water. A scoop of berry flavored veg protein mix finished it off. It made 2 glasses. According to the app I am using, each glass is about 169 calories.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Greener Days Ahead
The kale looked amazing tonight at my organic shop so I doubled up.
With a way too early start tomorrow, I juiced up tonight in prep. I will be using some add-ins mentioned last time.
The base juice: kale, rainbow chard, garlic, scallions, amazing pink grapefruit, tomato, parsley, and ginger.
With a way too early start tomorrow, I juiced up tonight in prep. I will be using some add-ins mentioned last time.
The base juice: kale, rainbow chard, garlic, scallions, amazing pink grapefruit, tomato, parsley, and ginger.
Labels:
garlic,
ginger,
kale,
parsley,
pink grapefruit,
rainbow chard,
scallions,
tomato
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
What's Up Doc
Carrots are the stars this week. I made a juice that lasted a couple if days and doctored up differently for variety.
The juice: carrots, bok choy, lemon, scallion, pear, and apple (ran out of kale).
The doctors ~one per glass: hot sauce, chia seeds, veg protein powder.
P.S.: I am freezing the carrot pulp for a future soup.
The juice: carrots, bok choy, lemon, scallion, pear, and apple (ran out of kale).
The doctors ~one per glass: hot sauce, chia seeds, veg protein powder.
P.S.: I am freezing the carrot pulp for a future soup.
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