Smoothie Tutorial + Thankful Thursday

Hey all! Holy, has this week flown by for you too?? Wow. But it has been a good, productive one, even with the crappy Monday start. For you as well?

So many have commented on my smoothies, I just had to do a tutorial to show you my new fav breakfast. Oh, and how speedy it is too. Oh and this fits right in with my Summer Series. Gotta love SUMMER!!

Summer Series says HELLO!

Smoothie In A Bowl Tutorial

You need at least one of each of the following to make a nutritious, balanced, smoothie in a bowl (meal):

• Liquid
• Fruit
• Veggie
• Protein
• Ice

smoothie in a BOWL!

Liquid Ideas:

1. Water
2. Almond Milk
3. Milk
4. Kefir
5. Soy Milk
6. Chocolate Milk

Fruit Ideas:

1. Apples
2. Berries
3. Bananas <—yuck (for me) but I am sure many of you love these

Veggie Ideas:

1. Spinach <—my GO-to veg
2. Kale
3. Romaine
4. Carrots

spinach, Kefir, Greek yogurt, Frozen berries

Protein Ideas:

1. Cottage Cheese
2. Protein Powder <–chocolate is my fav flavor
3. Greek Yogurt <–love plain Oikos
4. Nut Butter(s)
5. Kefir (can be used as protein source instead of liquid, or both!)

Ice Ideas:

1. Um….Ice
2. Could use pinch of Xanthan gum for thickening
3. Remember….without ice, the smoothie is not as cold!

Layer it all in a blender (making sure there is enough liquid to get the contents moving), add some cinnamon or other desired seasonings, and BLEND away!

sometimes turns out really green.....Green MONSTER smoothie

Hello Smoothie In A Bowl.

top it off!

I top mine with Fiber One, Raw Oats, or more fruit. It totally depends on my mood.

RAW oats add a delish texture

I love all the pretty colors that come out of my Magic Blender.

lots of berries in there!

today’s A.M. workout:

• 40 min elliptical (intervals)
• 20 mins stair mill
• 15 mins squats, lunges, and chest flys (weight train!)

So now….. I am off to eat a Smoothie In A Bowl (part of a very healthy diet)! I foresee blackberry + apple deliciousness…..

waiting for me....

Thankful Thursday

1. I am so thankful for my swimming kiddos! I adore teaching kids swim lessons
2. I am thankful for a bunch new fitness classes that I get to teach (at several gyms)! Woot. Hello tons more BodyPUMP and ZUMBA!
3. I am so grateful for a loving husband who puts up with my crazy mood swings. And like ALL month, not just one time a month. Hah.

What goes in YOUR blender for a yummy smoothie? <–I love new ideas! What are YOU thankful for today??