Adding refreshing, healthy juice or smoothie drinks to your day doesn't have to be an all or nothing type of thing. I like to enjoy them at different times of the day. Sometimes I have one at breakfast but I usually have one as a midmorning or afternoon snack to get me through the day. Not too long ago I shared with you my Coconut Cucumber Lime Shake it has protein and the ingredients are more simplified. The ingredients vary depending on my mood but I usually include the following: whey … [Read more...]
Thick, Creamy & Delicious Chocolate Shake {secret ingredient}
Thick, Creamy & Delicious Chocolate Shake {secret ingredient} There's something about that ice cream scoop in your shake that makes it thick and creamy and not to mention yummy. But I just got back from my doctors appointment and they confirmed my suspicion, I've gained weight. If you've been keeping up with me here on the blog I may have mentioned I had lots about 8 pounds. So it was heartbreaking for me to hear that I had gained most of my weight back over the summer. We ate out A … [Read more...]
Green Monster Smoothie or Shamrock Smoothie
We call this the Green Monster smoothie in my house and with March approaching it's also called the Shamrock Smoothie. The Green Monster name get's my kids excited and they think it's funny to sip a Shamrock smoothie and the great thing of it all is they are drinking the same smoothie, he, he, he (I know I am a genius). First time I served it, everyone enjoyed it but my finicky eater. My 5 year old said, "This is yummy." Then he takes another sip and says, "I don't like it." He drinks some … [Read more...]
Healthy Orange Julius Smoothie
For all of you Orange Julius lovers here's a healthy version of this drink. It's really good but don't expect the sugar packed Orange Julius you get at your smoothie joint. I have been experimenting with smoothies this year because it's a good way to sneak in veggies in your kids breakfast. I think I may try to sneak in carrot juice in this smoothie next time. My boys never figure out that there are veggies and they always ask for seconds. Healthy Orange Julius Smoothie 1.5 cps Orange … [Read more...]