Why Smoothies?
Smoothies are a staple in our house. We usually make them for breakfast to give the kids a great start to the day! Sometimes in the summer on super hot days, we’ll even make them for dinner. If you have a picky eater like I do, smoothies are a great way to makes sure they’re getting enough fruits and veggies in their diet every day! As you’ll see, I like to add spinach, carrots, lots of fruit, and protein powder to ours. Overall, knowing your kiddos are getting what they need in their smoothies, makes for less stress at meal times.
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Protein Powder of Choice
There are so many protein powders on the market, it can be overwhelming. It’s so important you read the label on theses powders. Make sure the one you choose contains only clean ingredients with no artificial colors or sweeteners.
The one brand that our family loves is Orgain. I especially love that it’s plant based, made with clean ingredients, gluten free, Non-GMO, contains 21 grams of protein per serving, and is super YUMMY! The story behind the product is pretty inspiring as well. The founder’s a cancer survivor with 2 kids and a passion for quality nutrition.
I recommend you visit their website and check out the variety of products they offer. It’s not just protein powders, they also have bars and shakes specifically formulated for kids and athletes. If you’d like to try it, you can get 30% off by going to Orgain.com and using the coupon code: AMBASSADOR6924. Give it a try and let me know what you think.
Creamy Blueberry Smoothie
Yield: 4 Servings
Prep time: 5 Minutes
Total time: 5 Minutes
Coconut Milk (or Milk of choice) | 2 Cups
Frozen Blueberries | 1 Cup
Greek Yogurt | 1 Cup
Spinach | Small Handful
Flaxseeds | Sprinkle
Protein Powder (Vanilla) | 2 Scoops
Directions
Place in all ingredients in a blender. (I like to add the milk first for easy blending.)
Special Diet Information
Gluten Free, as long as the protein powder of choice is gluten free
Break Time Smoothie
Yield: 2 Servings
Prep time: 2 Minutes
Total time: 5 Minutes
Ingredients
Suja Uber Greens (juice) | 1 bottle
Spinach | 1 handful
Frozen Pineapple | 1 Cup
Frozen Mango | 1 Cup
Ginger | 1 Small Piece
Directions
Place liquid in blender first and then add remaining ingredients. Blend into smoothie consistency.
Special Diet Information
Gluten Free
Berry Breakfast in a Blender
Yield: 4 Servings
Prep time: 5 Minutes
Total time: 5 Minutes
Ingredients
Coconut Water | 2 Cups
Spinach | 2 Handfuls
Frozen Raspberries | 1 Cup
Flaxseeds | Sprinkle
Protein Powder (Vanilla) | 2 Scoops
Directions
Place in all ingredients in a blender. (I like to add the coconut water first for easy blending.)
Special Diet Information
Gluten Free, as long as the protein powder of choice is gluten free
Healthy Chocolate – PB Smoothie
Yield: 4 Servings
Prep time: 5 Minutes
Total time: 5 Minutes
Ingredients
Coconut Milk (or Milk of choice) | 1 Cup
Peanut Butter | 1 Cup
Greek Yogurt | 1/2 Cup
Cocoa | 2 Tbsp
Flax Seeds | 2 Tbsp
Ice | 1 Cup
Protein Powder (Vanilla) | 2 Scoops
Directions
Place in all ingredients in a blender. (I like to add the milk first for easy blending.) Blend until smooth
Special Diet Information
Gluten Free, as long as the protein powder of choice is gluten free
Mommy’s Coffee Smoothie
Yield: 4 Servings
Prep time: 5 Minutes
Total time: 5 Minutes
Ingredients
Almond Milk (or Milk of choice) | 1 Cup
Ice | 1 Cup
Coffee (I typically use leftover from the morning) | 1 Cup
Honey | 2 Tbsp
Protein Powder (Vanilla) | 2 Scoops
Chocolate Syrup (optional)
Directions
Place in all ingredients in a blender. (I like to add the milk first for easy blending.)
Special Diet Information
Gluten Free, as long as the protein powder of choice is gluten free
Suntan Smoothie
Yield: 2 Servings
Prep time: 5 Minutes
Total time: 5 Minutes
Ingredients
Coconut water | 1 Cup
Coconut milk | 1 Cup
Coconut Oil | 2 Tbsp
Frozen Pineapple | 2 Cups
Hemp Seeds | 2 Tbsp
Directions
Place in all ingredients in a blender. (Add liquid first for easy blending.) Blend until smooth.
Sunshine Smoothie
Yield: 4 Servings
Prep time: 5 Minutes
Total time: 5 Minutes
Ingredients
Orange juice (low sugar preferably) | 2 Cups
Carrot | 1 whole
Ginger | 1/2 inch
Frozen Pineapple | 2 Cups
Fresh lemon juice | 1 lemon
Directions
Place in all ingredients in a blender. (Add the juice first for easy blending.) Blend until smooth.