Smoothies are a great way to get your nutrition. When you add the right foods it becomes a powerful drink filled with lots of nutrition packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, and phytonutrients to start your day.
Smoothies can be used any time of the day and can be a meal replacement for any meal you desire like breakfast, lunch or dinner. Enjoy!
Ingredient ideas:
Protein: Greek Yogurt, Peanut Butter, Tofu, Whey protein powder.
Carbs: Frozen fruits like Banana, Organic Blueberries or Strawberries, Oats, Quinoa.
Healthy Fats: Walnuts, Peanut Butter, Avocado, Flax meal, Chia seeds
Veggies: Spinach, Broccoli, Steamed Kale
Liquid: Water, Almond Milk, Coconut Water
Add ice and/or water depending on how thick you want to make it.
Strive to have a balance aiming for 15 grams of protein, 30-40 grams of carbs and 5-8 grams of healthy fat.
Sample: 1/2 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon healthy peanut butter, 1/2 banana, 1 cup berries, 1/2 cup broccoli, 8 ounce Almond milk. Add to blender and add water or ice as desired. Mix.
Nutrition Facts: 342 calories, 15 g protein, 40 g carbs, 8 g fat