Okay moms, whether we are on the go or stay home, we are busy! Meeting the needs of our families throughout the day really requires good nutrition and to think about what we eat too and not just what we put into Jr’s lunchbox. One quick way to really help cut time but provide energy and nutrition for yourself and family are SMOOTHIES. They are easy to make, take just a few minutes and can come in many many varieties. Here are a few yummy recipes that I hope you give a try.
When looking for ingredients to put in your smoothies, I have given you a few tips that I try and hopefully they will help you too.Protein, Fruit and ground up nut butters or flax seeds can be delicious. Many stores carry Whey Protein if you choose to add it that way, another great way is to simply use low fat or greek yogurt which also contain a great amount per serving. Fruit of your choice is really a great way to get in that fiber, taste and boost antioxidants in your diet. The fiber in fruit also has a way of making us feel fuller for longer. Peanut butter and almond butter are great add ins to boost flavor and add a little extra nutty flavor. One thing to look for is “added” sugars in fruit, if possible try using fresh fruit if you can, but frozen unsweetened fruit will work just as well. Who needs the extra sugar anyways. Aren’t we sweet enough!
Berry Smoothie:
1 cup water
2 scoops whey protein powder
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup fresh strawberries
1 tbsp ground flax or chia seeds (optional)
1 tbsp of almond butter
Banana Peanut Butter:
1/2 water
1 cup greek or low fat yogurt
1 ripe banana
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 tsp honey
Peachy Keen:
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice
2 scoops whey protein powder
1 cup fresh peaches or frozen
1 tbsp ground flax or chia seeds (optional)
Well, these are three that I have personally tried and I am hopeful that your taste buds will concur. One extra tip would be to make a smoothie and divide evenly into mini dixie cups, insert a craft stick, freeze and VOILA! You just created a healthy snack for your kids too! Bottoms up!
Challenge of the week:
Try a smoothie in place of a meal or a snack! Take a little extra time to chop up some veggies and fruits to snack on that are readily available for your family and YOU.
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