Smoothies

Blueberry Pineapple Oatmeal Smoothie.

We are in the throngs of swimming in our house. That means late night meets and early morning practices. I’ll admit, it takes a toll. My kids rolls out of bed in the morning exhausted and not wanting to eat breakfast. This is the perfect way to get them packed with protein, vitamins and … Continue Reading »

Pineapple Mint Lassi Popsicles.

Typically a beverage, I turned this pineapple mint lassi into a popsicle. A refreshing treat indeed! The fresh sweetness of the pineapple and the zing of fresh mint from my garden make these a treat both kids and adults will love. I also added chunks of fresh pineapple to my popsicle molds for even more … Continue Reading »

Strawberry Peanut Butter Popsicles.

Okay, I had to do it. I took the leftover smoothies I had from yesterday and froze them with tons of fresh strawberry slices inside for the extra bonus. The kids are gobbling them up and they are packed with vitamins and protein! Love that! These are super easy to do and you can find … Continue Reading »

Strawberry & Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie.

It’s been a bountiful strawberry season for our garden. Huge bowls of strawberries are being filtered into my kitchen daily. So after my run this morning, I thought I would whip up a breakfast smoothie for my girls and I thought a peanut butter & strawberry (a take-off of pb and j) would be … Continue Reading »

Green Oatmeal Smoothie. {that will actually fill you up and energize you}

I love the concept of smoothies and juicing but the fact remains… they never EVER keep me filled more than an hour. I have a huge appetite. I’ve recently lost 27 lbs and really keep a watchful eye on what and how I eat. It has greatly impacted my body. After recently having a discussion … Continue Reading »

Chocolate Avocado Smoothie. (Tastes like pudding!)

I know you’re thinking I must be crazy, right?! I was hesitant when I ran across this recipe in one of my mags that I had. I thought why not try it, my youngest daughter is so underweight that the calories (all good) would be a great start to the day. Protein, good fats… it’s … Continue Reading »

Birthday Funfetti Chobani Protein Smoothie.

Today is my oldest daughter’s 14th birthday! I figured what better way to come home from school than to a funfetti smoothie that’s actually packed with protein (thanks Chobani) and is good for you. After all, we do have swim practice to go to. She gobbled this down, along with my husband and my … Continue Reading »

Chocolate–Peanut Butter Chobani Smoothie. Wheat-free.

I made another fantastic recipe from Lauren’s book! The giveaway is tomorrow night (check my Facebook page for how to enter). My daughter and father guzzled this one down faster than I blink. Glad I snapped some pics first! This smoothie is so delicious, you won’t even believe that it is healthy! Combine all ingredients … Continue Reading »

Green Ginger Smoothie.

This is truly one of the best smoothies I’ve ever had – and I’ve had a lot of smoothies! Sunday night my husband wanted to finally try out our new Vitamix machine and we had a late lunch so, the smoothie sounded light and delicious. It was and I recreated it today for my girls … Continue Reading »

Pumpkin Chobani Chocolate Chip Smoothie.

I found pumpkin ice cream at the grocery store and jumped for joy! I knew my girls would LOVE it. Turkey Hill is making a limited edition pumpkin pie flavor, which is what I used for these smoothies but other major ice cream companies are making seasonal pumpkin flavor ice cream as well. I paired … Continue Reading »