Breakfast Smoothie!

I got my box from CSA yesterday and it had a couple of apples in there. I don't really like apples much...except for in apple pie, then yum! Whenever I do receives apples in my CSA box I usually just give them to my husband for his lunch. But, this time I thought they might be tasty in my after workout smoothie. So, I dropped them in my blendtec along with some other fruits, veggies, and some water. Tasted pretty good!

Smoothie with apples, carrots, celery, broccoli, kale, fresh squeezed orange,  strawberries, and water. 

Smoothie Smoothie Smoothie!

I've been so busy with work lately and sometimes I find it hard to squeeze in a good breakfast. But, I have found that smoothies can be a perfect way to get in your nutrients without having to sacrifice too much of your time. Since I've been on this smoothie kick recently I decided to whip up another yummy one for my morning meal.

Raw Cacao Smoothie

-About 2 cups of non-dairy milk
-1 tablespoon of raw cacao powder
-1 cup of blueberries
-1 tablespoon of agave
-1 tablespoon of flax seed
-1 tablespoon of chia seed

Add all the ingredients together in a blendtec or blender, mix, and pour!

This was the first time I tried raw cacao powder in my smoothie and it turned out to be quite delicious. What's your favorite smoothie to make or buy?

Smoothie Time!

There's nothing better than having a refreshing smoothie after a workout. I did some yoga today and afterwards I made a protein smoothie with hemp protein, kale, strawberries, cherries, flax seed, chia seeds, and orange juice. I love making smoothies at home because you can add or take out whatever ingredients you want and it's so much cheaper than buying one at a smoothie shop. I always use my blendtec blender, push the smoothie button and let it do its magic, but you don't need a high powered blender. You can use any blender to make your delicious smoothies. So, please experiment and have fun with making some smoothie goodness!

Flax Seeds and Chia Seeds!...And a sambazon smoothie treat!

Check out my video about two little seeds you should really try!

Hemp Protein Powder

Hemp Protein Powder is one of my favorite things to put in smoothies. Hemp is a plant that is mainly used for textiles and food. About a year ago I went in search of a healthier protein powder that would give me the boost I needed after my workouts. It has sort of an earthy taste. It taste kind of like you just scooped some ground up greens into your drink but after a while you don't even notice it. I usually get mine from Whole Foods but I'm sure you can find it cheaper online. Today I made a hemp protein powder smoothie with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and orange juice.