My favorite mix is spinach, apple, banana, orange juice and a scoop of whey protein. The first week I made smoothies I didn't have any protein and I found I was getting really hungry quickly. I now add about a scoop of chocolate whey protein to my smoothie and I stay full until 10:00 am (I drink my smoothie at 6:45 am most mornings)
Here are some tips I've found for my smoothies!
- Portion out your smoothies every Sunday for the entire week. Place everything that needs to be cut up or shredded into a plastic baggie and store in your fridge! Saves lots of time
- Peel your apples. Trust me.
- Protein helps. You won't get super bulky as a female, don't worry. It's not just for body builders.
- My stomach is sensitive to all of the acid in the fruit, so I eat two eggs or a piece of toast with peanut butter to help soak some of it up. If you have acid reflex try this!
How do you make your smoothies? Have you tried one for dinner instead?
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Great post! Smoothies make for such a great start to the day.
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They are one of my new fav breakfast foods! Thanks for reading! xoxo
DeleteThis has reminded me that I finally need to pull the trigger on a magic bullet! They are so great for quick smoothies in the morning! I definitely need to try the combination that you suggested.
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Marie H.
Progression By Design
I love our magic bullet! The perfect size for a personal smoothie! Let me know what you think of it!
DeleteGreat tips! Smoothies are such a way to get in your veggies..something I definitely struggle with hehe :)
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Meg
You don't even taste the spinach, trust me ;)
DeleteOh my gosh yum! Need to try!
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Lauren Ashley
www.thefashionistasdiary.com
I really recommend strawberries & banana as well!
DeleteMy boyfriend and I were just talking today about looking up smoothie recipes! I'm not a fan of vegetables, but I feel like if I mixed it in with fruit, I could handle it. Your favorite mix sounds like one I could get down with.
ReplyDeleteThis chart was super helpful for me on where to start! But honestly with Pinterest it's so easy to find recipes! Thanks for reading!
DeleteThis is such a great post! I rarely have smoothies, but I'm not sure why because I really enjoy them! Thanks for sharing this :)
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Thank you for reading! I wasn't a big fan of smoothies until I started trying to eat healthier! A blender is cheaper than you think too!
DeleteI LOVE smoothies. I just found a yummy recipe for a mango vanilla smoothie I can't wait to try!
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Life Like a Twenty Something
That sounds really good! Let me know if you like it! Thanks for reading!
DeleteYum, smoothies are my favorite! Love these suggestions - I absolutely love greens in my smoothies!
ReplyDeleteI feel like you can really hide the taste of greens with fruit! It's also a great way to get veggies in early in the day!
DeleteThanks for reading!