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Green Drank Smoothie

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There’s nothing better than a cold smoothie on a hot morning! Over here in Phoenix, we tend to have more hot mornings than not and I love it. I like to whip up this smoothie most mornings before I workout, or when I know I’m going to be busy and need something in my stomach.

I don’t know about you, but I can’t eat right after I get up in the mornings. Because I enjoy working out early in the day, it means I have to get something in my system so my workout doesn’t kill me. Solid food is out of the question. My stomach isn’t ready for that kind of action and I don’t usually have the time between getting up and dressed and getting to the gym at a decent hour (read: not packed). Cue Green Drank.

Confession: I ran out of vanilla protein powder this AM, so this has 1/2 vanilla, 1/2 chocolate.
I’m not at all mad about it.

With our sleep-deprived morning brains, Brian and I started calling our green morning smoothie Green Drank, and it sort of stuck. We add a scoop of protein powder in there so we can fuel our bodies and a handful of greens because… well, greens. Apple cider vinegar has been lauded all over the past decade for reducing bloat, helping digestion, killing bad bacteria, lowering bad cholesterol and a myriad of other health benefits. Blueberries are packed full of antioxidants which have been shown to reduce DNA damage in the body and help delay mental aging by supporting brain functions. Flax seeds are high in fiber (yay regularness!) and omega-3s which have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Give this little drank a try and I promise you’ll be feeling pumped and ready to take on the day!

2/3 c. cashew milk (or base of choice)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (this is our fav!)
1 large handful of spinach or other greens
1/2 c. blueberries*
1 T. flax seeds
Splash of apple cider vinegar
Optional: handful of ice

Throw into a blender and blend!
I LOVE our Ninja blender! We’ve had it for several years and it always chomps through even the most frozen solid foods in seconds. It’s an amazing, affordable option:

*Note: we buy blueberries when they’re on sale and freeze them, or buy the large frozen bags of them so that they keep longer and we don’t have to add ice. You may need to add another splash of cashew milk if your smoothie too thick.

There you have it: a great start to your day and a tasty morning treat!

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Super Foods Smoothie

Good morning! I’m popping in here quickly to share with you one of my favorite smoothie recipes. We make this almost every day for a post gym shake. It’s tasty and packed full of seriously good stuff to prepare you for whatever your day can send your way. Let’s have a look at all the goodness inside:

Papaya- Boosts immunity,  specific enzymes help with digestion and stomach issues
Blueberries- Packed with antioxidants, potassium and Vitamin C.
Almonds- Lots of fiber, high-quality protein and unsaturated fatty acids.
Flaxseeds- Packed with Omega 3, they’ve also been shown to help reduce cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure
Apple Cider Vinegar- Relieves acid reflux symptoms, improves skin health, lowers cholesterol and enhances weight loss
Spinach- Calcium, Vitamin K, Magnesium and Vitamin C

 

Super Foods Smoothie

1 c. cashew or almond milk

1 scoop protein powder

1/2 banana

1/2 c. papaya

1/4 c. blueberries

5 raw almonds

1 T. flaxseeds

2 T. greek yogurt

2 c. spinach

1 T. apple cider vinegar

Blend with a few ice cubes and enjoy!


Your papaya will be ripe when it turns yellow and has an almost bruised look to it. Cut the skin off and scoop out the seeds, then slice it up and freeze left overs for easy smoothie making in the future! 

Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie

A sweet potato pie smoothie recipe soo good, you’ll only think you’re being bad!

I had my wisdom teeth removed the other day. Can you say YUCK?! It was awful! The day of, I couldn’t eat anything before and afterwards I was so swollen, sore, and sick from the sedative that I ended up going the entire day without eating or drinking anything. As I was recuperating in the following days, I had to get creative with what I could eat. I was browsing Pinterest’s food categories (which is SUCH a bad idea when you can’t chew) and came across some roasted sweet potatoes that looked quite groovy. Well the light bulb went on and I hopped off the couch to try out the recipe that was forming in my head.

Sweet potatoes are chocked full of antioxidants, vitamin A and fiber. This Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie recipe includes all the good stuff with a guilt-free taste!

And, well, it’s awesome if I do say so myself. It hits that sweet tooth craving, fills you up, and gets you a bit of protein which helps keep you feeling full. To me, it tastes like sweet potato pie. Ugh. I love it.

Sweet potatoes are great for you! They’re one of nature’s best sources of beta-carotene (a key antioxidant) and vitamin A. They have also been shown in studies to reduce inflammation in the body and stabilize blood glucose levels. And don’t forget about the fiber! Fiber is key to help keep your digestive system working normally.

Sweet potatoes are chocked full of antioxidants, vitamin A and fiber. This Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie recipe includes all the good stuff with a guilt-free taste!

So give this simple recipe a try and let me know how you like it!

Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie recipe! Antioxidants, vitamin A and lots of tasty goodness! ZERO sugar!

Ingredients:

1 c. cooked sweet potato (peeled and steamed or boiled until soft)

1 scoop vanilla protein powder (if you’re staying away from dairy, opt for a non-whey protein powder)

A dash of cinnamon, a pinch of allspice, a pinch of nutmeg

¾-1 c. almond milk, depending on how thick you like your smoothie

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

I threw the potatoes still hot from the stove into my blender and had a warm smoothie… it was borderline nirvana.

Are you a sweet potato fan? What’s your favorite way to eat them?Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie recipe! Antioxidants, vitamin A and lots of tasty goodness! ZERO sugar! ZERO dairy!

Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie recipe! Antioxidants, vitamin A and lots of tasty goodness! ZERO sugar! ZERO dairy!

5 Healthy Protein Smoothies

Try out one of these tasty smoothies when you’re feeling hungry!

It’s important to keep your body fueled throughout the day. And what you put in your body is doubly important. You know by now that fried, greasy or overly processed foods are a big NO NO while you’re on this awesome health journey of yours. And since I’m here to help in any way that I can, I’m sharing some of my favorite protein smoothie recipes to help you during those weird in-between hours when it’s not time for the next meal and your last feels like a distant memory. (Hunger Danger Zone!) I have a Nutri Ninja that I love but you can use any plain ol’ blender.

Go check out my post about healthy snacking and preparing for snacking so that you’re always putting into your body things that will only benefit it.

**NOTE: When bananas in my house start to get overripe, I peel them, bag them and stick them in the freezer. They add awesome flavor to your smoothies, are perfect for baking and you’re not throwing them out. I hate wasting food. That said, if all you have are bananas of the regular, not-frozen variety, those work just as well!

Mocha Banana
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 banana, frozen
1 c. cold coffee
handful of spinach
2 T. fat free vanilla greek yogurt
A few ice cubes
OPTIONAL: 1 T ground flaxseed

Berry, Berry Tasty
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 ½-2 c. frozen berries (or fresh)
handful of spinach
½ c. low fat greek yogurt (vanilla or plain)
1 1/4 c. almond/soy/fat free milk
A few ice cubes
OPTIONAL: 1 T ground flaxseed

Apple Pie
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 apple, cored and sliced
¼ c. uncooked oats
handful of spinach
2 T. fat free vanilla greek yogurt
sprinkle of cinnamon ( or to taste)
1 c almond/soy/fat free milk
OPTIONAL: 1 T ground flaxseed

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
2 T. peanut butter
1 ½ c. almond/soy/fat free milk
handful of spinach
OPTIONAL: 1 T ground flaxseed

Pumpkin Pie
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
½  c. pumpkin puree
1 T ground flaxseed
¼  c. uncooked oats
1 c. almond/soy/fat free milk
2 T. fat free vanilla greek yogurt
½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Tell me which is your favorite and then create your own! I’m obsessing over that Mocha Banana lately. Make sure to share in the comments any variations you come up with! Use the hashtag #JennaDanielleFitness to share your favorites on Instagram!

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