All posts tagged: Smoothie

Avocado Banana Berry Smoothie

I love eating avocados since they are delicious and a healthy fat. I changed up my morning smoothie routine this week by trying an avocado smoothie. Here was my recipe: Ingredients: 1 small avocado 1 cup frozen berry mixture (or fresh) 1/2 cucumber 1 small-medium banana 12 oz of almond milk The banana and frozen berries helped to sweeten up the drink. If you don’t use frozen berries, you might want to add ice. Enjoy!

My On-the-Go Breakfast Smoothie

During the week, it’s very seldom I have time to make a big sit-down breakfast. Aside from that, my stomach usually can’t handle a big meal in the morning without weighing me down for the rest of the day. I like to start my day with a nutritious meal because it’s important to have fuel for energy and to kick start my metabolism. Below is my typical on-the-go healthy breakfast: Superfood Smoothie    Directions:  In a blender mix… 1 cup of blended frozen berries Berries are the lowest in sugar out of all the fruits which is why they’re my favorite to use. 2/3 cup of plain Greek Yogurt My favorite brand is FAGE Total 0% which I buy from Trader Joes. 1 scoop of Green Superfood There are several different flavors available at Whole Foods or on Amazon, but I use the ‘original’ flavor. If you’re sensitive to green “tastes,” I suggest using a flavored one. You can also substitute the Green Superfood for fresh vegetables like kale or spinach. 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds …