Okay sooo...my roommate, Sarah, and I are kinda obsessed with smoothies. They are super easy to make [we're no chefs]. Not to mention, they taste so de-lic-ious. Oh, did I mention that smoothies are healthy too?! Off the top of my head, I can't even think of a negative when it comes to smoothies. I could go on and on...They give you energy just like soft drinks do, but they are so much better for you [and always make me feel better afterwards]. Another perk of smoothie making: super easy clean-up! [side note: I have a NutriBullet blender so I only have 2 pieces to wash each time: the cup & screw-on blade!] Smoothie rant over.
Basically every single time I make a smoothie, I am not even looking at a recipe [aka Lauren is in charge!].
I always (yes, always) use these items:
-frozen fruit (~1 cup total of strawberries, mango, banana, pineapple, etc...)
-vanilla yogurt (~ two spoonfuls)
-ice (about 3 cubes)
-milk (~1/4 cup)
-orange juice (~1/4 cup)
optional:
-Hershey's chocolate spread (1 spoonful)
-peanut butter (1 spoonful)
for extra protein:
-spinach leaves
-chia seeds
-granola oats
It's literally as easy as 1-2-3! You just screw on the lid, plug the blender in, and blend everything together that you've put in the blender cup [depending on the consistency you're going for, you may want to add more or less liquid]. Enjoy your delicious concoction [and give yourself a pat on the back as well]! :)
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| Strawberry-mango smoothie |
Just a reminder: limit your intake of soft drinks because you'll be glad you did. [They have a high sugar content and contain significant amounts of sodium. Take a close look at the soda-can next time. It's scary to see all the funky ingredients just one 12oz can contains].
Until next time,
Lauren
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