Recipe Time: Smoothies

As you all know - I LOVE breakfast!! My entire day is a flop if I go without it. I also know that mornings are hectic, and a big breakfast isn't always possible - but for me, a bowl of cereal just isn't going to cut it. So, here are some drinks to go along with that bowl of cereal:

Fruit Shake:
1 1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup yogurt
1 banana
Handful of almonds
2 teaspoons flax seeds
1 + cup frozen fruit (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, etc. - mix & match)
1-2 scoops whey protein powder

Blend up the orange juice, banana, yogurt, almonds and flax seeds (enough to puree the almonds & seeds). Then add the frozen fruit and whey protein powder.

Broccoli Shake

1 cup Frozen Broccoli
1 Banana
1 apple (w/ skin)
1 cup Oats
1/2 cup cottage cheese (or yogurt - I like Vanilla)
2 scoops whey protein powder
2 cups water
ice

Blend and serve. I usually add the whey protein after I have mixed the other stuff for a bit so it isn't as frothy and thick. This drink is not as sweet, but using vanilla yogurt and vanilla protein powder helps. Some (including mw's dh) can't take the texture - but look beyond that and look at the health benefits! :) It is loaded with vitamins, fiber protein, etc. You've got broccoli, oats, whey protein, etc. So give it a shot!!


My absolute favorite appliance in my kitchen is my Vita-Mix. If you are in the market for a good blender, and you can spend a bit more, I highly recommend it. I have had mine for about a year and a half and LOVE it!! My SIL has had hers for over 8 years and it is still going strong - she'd buy another one if she had too.