For eating breakfast on the run, smoothies make a great morning option. My daughter loves picking out her own ingredients, pushing the pulse button on the blender, and watching her creation turn into a delicious morning shake! I like that it is healthy and a fun way to start the day!
To create a smoothie that fuels your body, mix and match from these nutritious ingredients.
Yields two smoothies.
Step 1: Make a base
1 cup low fat or fat free yogurt + ¾ cup of liquid (any kind of milk, fruit or veggie juice, ice, or coconut water)
Step 2: Choose fruits and veggies, 2 cups of any combo
- Berries
- Banana
- Mango
- Lemon or lime
- Baby spinach
- Kale
Step 3: Add a health boost with protein
- 1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed
- 1 Tbsp. Whey Protein Powder
- 2 Tbsp. Nut butter
- 1 package of your favorite flavor of Jolly Oak Granola
