Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie
This easy Chocolate Cherry Smoothie is the perfect creamy and flavorful on-the-go breakfast to add to your morning routine! It uses antioxidant-rich frozen cherries and cocoa powder to get a chocolate covered cherry flavor! It’s is dairy-free, packed with healthy fats and so delicious.
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
A smoothie is the ultimate quick breakfast or snack in every season. This Chocolate Cherry Smoothie tastes so good AND it’s healthy! Packed with antioxidant rich cherries and healthy fats thanks to the added coconut oil, this smoothie will satisfy you well until your next meal.
What’s in it?
- Frozen Cherries
- Cocoa or Cacoa Powder
- Banana
- Coconut Oil
- Almond Milk
- Collagen Peptides or Protein Powder
We almost always get asked what can be substituted for the banana for smoothies. The banana makes the smoothie thick and creamy and adds sweetness. If you want to replace the banana, you could swap it with some frozen cauliflower. The cauliflower will give it the right texture while adding in some extra nutrition! However you might want to add a tablespoon of maple syrup to account for the loss of sweetness from the banana.
Tips for Making Smoothies
- You can make your own smoothie packs to make smoothie making a breeze! See this post for more information on how to do that.
- Use frozen fruit! Both the cherries and the banana should be frozen here to get the right texture on the smoothie.
- If your smoothie is too thick you can add in a 1/4 cup of almond milk or water at a time to get it creamy. If it’s too thin, add in some more frozen fruit or ice.
If you like this smoothie recipe, check out these others:
- High Fiber Smoothie Freezer Pack
- Coffee Banana Smoothie
- Green Summer Smoothie
- Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Freezer Pack
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Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
This easy Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Recipe is the perfect creamy and flavorful smoothie to add to your morning routine! It uses antioxidant rich frozen cherries and cocoa powder to get a chocolate covered cherry flavor! It's is dairy-free, packed with healthy fats so delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen cherries
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 banana, frozen
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop collagen peptides or protein powder
Directions
- Place all ingredients in blender until smooth and creamy.
- Garnish with additional cocoa powder, if desired.
Nutrition
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Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie
Smoothies are a delicious and easy way to have a nutritious breakfast QUICK. Today we’re giving you a guide on how to make 30 smoothie freezer packs, with 5 different smoothie recipes, using one shopping list, that’s budget-friendly and can be prepped in under an hour! They’re paleo, vegan and will keep you satisfied until lunch!
30 Budget-Friendly Smoothie Freezer Packs
Smoothie freezer packs are so popular right now! You can order them via subscription or purchase them by the pack at most stores. We’ve tried some, and enjoyed a few, but ultimately they are SO expensive. So today we’re bringing you the best of both worlds: a convenient and delicious breakfast smoothie that you can make-ahead to grab and go that WON’T break the bank.
Let’s break down the math:
One month’s worth of smoothie subscriptions can cost you about $240! Yes, there is definitely a convenience factor, but if you make your own, you control the ingredients and sweetness and it is SO much more affordable. Our 30 days worth of smoothie packs came in at a minuscule: $46.33!!! Or about $1.50 per smoothie! And we timed ourselves making the smoothie packs and can confidently say it should take you no more than 1 hour, or less, to put them all together.
We wanted to use one shopping list interchanging the ingredients as much as possible when putting together these recipes. We came up with 5 smoothies that are all their own flavor, while still using some of the same ingredients. We’ve made a SHOPPING LIST that you can find below, as well as in the notes of the recipe.
It was also important that we kept the ingredients as common as possible so they’re easy to find. We’ve offered a few substitutions in the recipe for ingredients that are less common, like cacao nibs. And while we tend to like a sweeter smoothie, we know some people would prefer to keep it as low sugar as possible, so sweetness is optional for most (except the cacao ones, which we definitely feel that the bitterness needs to be countered). You can use maple syrup, honey, or stevia (use the amount suggested on your brand) to sweeten your smoothie.
Tips to Make and Use Smoothie Packs
- Where should I shop? We recommend purchasing the fruit at a large box store that offers organic frozen fruits, like Costco or BJ’s, or a place like Trader’s Joes (this is where we purchased some of our ingredients). Amazon Fresh also has some great options for bulk fruit.
- How Do I Make Smoothie Freezer Packs? Simply place all the specified ingredients, except the milk, inside a plastic bag (or better yet, a reusable bag) and freeze until ready to use, up to one month.
- Can You Freeze a Smoothie for Later? We do not recommend blending the smoothie too far in advance. Smoothies are best consumed immediately.
- Have Some Leftover Smoothie? We pour any leftover smoothie into a popsicle mold and enjoy later as a frozen treat. Kids love this! Though frozen smoothie pops are best consumed within a few days of making.
- Items we love for smoothie packs:
- Reusable Silicone Bags
- High-Speed Blender
- Bag Opener (to fill your packs)
- Labels/Sharpies to label/date!
Want more make-ahead smoothie freezer packs? Check out the whole series here:
- Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Freezer Pack
- Antioxidant Smoothie Freezer Pack
- Fiber Smoothie Freezer Pack
- Detox Smoothie Freezer Pack
Complete Shopping List (copy and paste to your phone’s notes/email to yourself):
- 72 ounces frozen mixed berries
- 42 ounces tropical mixed fruit (see note)
- 30 ounces frozen spinach
- 24 ounces frozen cauliflower
- 21 bananas
- 4 ounces Cocoa powder or Cacao nibs (we used a mix of both, but you can choose just one)
- 8 ounces honey or maple syrup (optional, but we like it with it)
- 6 oz mixed seeds of choice (pumpkin, sunflower, chia, flax)
- 4 ounces sliced almonds
- mint extract or fresh mint bunch
VIDEO:
30 Budget Friendly Smoothies
Ingredients
For Tropical Smoothie (make 6 each):
- 1 cup (5 ounces) frozen tropical fruit mix
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) frozen cauliflower
- 1/2 banana, sliced
- 1 tablespoon mixed seeds
- 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup or other)
- For blending: 1-1/2 cups coconut milk
For Very Berry Smoothie (make 6 each):
- 1 cup (5 ounces) frozen mixed berries
- 1/2 banana, sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup or other)
- For blending: 1-1/2 cups almond milk
For Green Smoothie (make 6 each):
- 1 cup (5 ounces) frozen spinach
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) frozen tropical fruit mix
- 1/2 banana, sliced
- 1/4 cup mixed seeds
- For blending: 1 cup almond milk
For Chocolate Mint (make 6 each):
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 cup (5 ounces) frozen mixed berries
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Drop of mint extract or small handful of fresh mint
- For blending: 1 cup almond milk
For Chocolate Coconut (make 6 each):
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) frozen mixed berries
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) frozen cauliflower florets
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- For blending: 1 cup coconut milk
Directions
To Make Smoothie Freezer Packs:
- For each individual smoothie flavor place all components except for almond/coconut milk in plastic bag and flatten and press any air out of the bag. You can use a straw to suck the air out, just be careful not to do this if you're using any cacao powder.
- Repeat this recipe for a total of 6 smoothies per flavor. Place in the freezer until ready to use.
To Blend Smoothies:
- Combine all ingredients, including specified milk, in a high speed blender.
- Blend until creamy, adding additional almond milk if necessary.
Recipe Notes
- If the tropical mixed fruit at your store has banana included skip it and instead get 16 ounces mango, 16 ounces pineapple and 16 ounces strawberry.
- Freezer packs will last around one month. After significant period of time of longer than a month the bananas start to get brown. That's when you'll know it's time to use them up!
Shopping List:
- 72 ounces frozen mixed berries
- 42 ounces tropical mixed fruit (see note)
- 30 ounces frozen spinach
- 24 ounces frozen cauliflower
- 21 bananas
- 4 ounces cocoa / cacao powder or cacao nibs (we used a mix of cacao powder and nibs, but feel free to pick one)
- 8 ounces honey or maple syrup (optional, but we like it with it)
- 6 oz mixed seeds of choice (pumpkin, sunflower, chia, flax, etc.)
- 4 ounces sliced almonds
- mint extract or fresh mint bunch
Nutrition
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30 Smoothie Freezer Packs (Budget-Friendly)
This Detox Smoothie Freezer Pack is one of my favorites! A delicious make-ahead smoothie that is full of cleansing whole foods like pineapple, celery, cucumber, chia seeds, honey and lemon to nourish your body and assist with detox. This easy and healthy smoothie is the perfect start to your day.
Detox Smoothie
We are on week 4 of our Make-Ahead Freezer Smoothie Pack series! If you are a long-time reader of mine, you know that I believe that food can play a big part in not only keeping the body healthy, but also healing the body. This Detox Smoothie Freezer Pack is the end of a series of 4 nutritionally-minded smoothies packs that target specific health benefits. For the finale we’ll do a round-up and a bonus guide to making 30 Smoothie Freezer Packs that are budget friendly!
This week we’re talking about how important it is to eat foods that naturally assist your body with detoxing!
Toxins are EVERYWHERE in our environment and unfortunately in the foods we eat. Our liver and kidneys naturally do a great job at detoxing, but it is also helpful to include foods that assist the body in detoxing. I have personally dealt with a lot of bloating throughout my gut healing journey so we wanted to incorporate some cleansing and de-bloating ingredients into this smoothie!
Best Detox and Cleansing Foods
Luckily there are a lot of of foods that assist in detoxing! Some popular ones are teas, citrus and seeds. Today in our smoothie we’re using pineapple, celery, cucumber, chia seeds, honey and lemon!
Check out the rest of the make-ahead smoothie freezer pack series:
- Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Freezer Pack
- Antioxidant Smoothie Freezer Pack
- Fiber Smoothie Freezer Pack
- Detox Smoothie Freezer Pack
- 30 Budget-Friendly Smoothies
Detox Smoothie Freezer Packs
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 stick celery, chopped in to 4 pieces
- 2" piece of cucumber
- 1 tablespoon chia seed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup coconut water (more as needed)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 scoop collagen peptides (optional)
Directions
To Make Freezer Packs:
- Place all ingredients except coconut milk and coconut water into a freezer safe bag. Freeze until ready to use, up to 1 month.
To blend:
- Combine all ingredients, including coconut milk and coconut water in a high speed blender.
- Blend until creamy, adding additional coconut water if necessary.
Nutrition
Detox Smoothie Freezer Packs
This vegan smoothie packed with fiber loaded fruits and vegetables is just what you want for breakfast! Our make-ahead high fiber smoothie freezer pack is super quick to put together, and in bulk if you want, and whizz up in a blender right before you head out the door. It’s naturally gluten-free and totally the cool breakfast you want to grab on your way out the door.
High Fiber Smoothie
We are on week 3 of our Make-Ahead Freezer Smoothie Pack series! You all know I believe that food can play a big part in not only keeping the body healthy, but also healing the body, so we are doing a series of 4 nutritionally-minded smoothie packs that target specific health benefits! At the end we’ll do a round up and a bonus 30 Budget-Friendly Smoothies guide!
Today we’re going to talk about why it’s important to consume foods that are rich in fiber and what foods are the best to do this.
Why is Eating Fiber Important
It’s easy to overlook fiber as an important part of a well-rounded diet but it is an essential one! Some of the benefits of a fiber-rich diet: it helps slows the absorption of sugar in our blood stream and keeps glucose levels low, it helps keep our digestive system healthy and regular, and it can lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease and it helps us feel full longer.
What Foods are High in Fiber
Being gluten-free, I have to be conscious of including fiber-rich foods in my diet because taking wheat out of a diet also takes out an easy source of fiber. Fresh fruits and vegetables are a great source such such as berries, broccoli, whole potatoes, artichokes and apples.
Some of the high fiber whole foods we are including in our smoothie are blueberries, cauliflower, apples, spinach and flax seeds! We also include lemon here to keep the apple from browning, make sure to squeeze the juice on it.
Do Smoothies Take Away Fiber?
No! Blended fruit doesn’t loose fiber because you’re still using the whole fruit! It is juiced fruit that looses the fiber.
Stay tuned for the rest of the make-ahead smoothie freezer pack series:
- Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Freezer Pack
- Antioxidant Smoothie Freezer Pack
- Fiber Smoothie Freezer Pack
- Detox Smoothie Freezer Pack
- 30 Budget-Friendly Smoothie Freezer Packs
Items we love for smoothie packs:
- Reusable Silicone Bags
- High-Speed Blender
- Bag Opener (to fill your packs)
High Fiber Smoothie Freezer Pack
Ingredients
- 1 cup (5 ounces) blueberries
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) frozen cauliflower florets
- 1 apple peeled, diced
- 1 heaping teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup spinach
- 1 1/4 cup almond milk (see note)
- 1 tablespoon flax seed
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 scoop collagen peptides (optional)
Directions
To Make Freezer Packs:
- Toss apple with lemon juice to prevent browning. Place all ingredients except almond milk into a freezer safe bag. Freeze until ready to use, up to 1 month.
To blend:
- Combine all ingredients, including almond milk in a high speed blender.
- Blend until creamy, adding additional liquid if necessary.
Recipe Notes
- You can substitute fresh fruit, but we find it easier to buy prepped frozen fruit for these smoothies
- You can substitute 1/2 cup greek yogurt for an equal portion of the almond milk, to make for a creamier smoothie.
Nutrition
High Fiber Smoothie Freezer Pack
Smoothies are the easiest make-ahead breakfast! This Antioxidant Smoothie Freezer Pack is loaded with berries, spinach and flax seed and can be prepped in five minutes, and in bulk if you want, for a chill morning start that will keep you satisfied until lunch time. It’s vegan and naturally gluten-free for an antioxidant rich start to your day!
Antioxidant Smoothie
We are on week 2 of our Make-Ahead Freezer Smoothie Pack series! You all know I believe that food can play a big part in not only keeping the body healthy, but also healing the body, so we are doing a series of 4 nutritionally-based smoothie packs that target specific health benefits, and at the end we’ll do a round up and a bonus 30 Budget-Friendly Smoothies guide!
Last week we talked about chronic inflammation in the body, and how food can play a big role in keeping it at bay. Today we’re going to talk about why it’s important to consume foods that are high in anti-oxidants and what foods are the best to do this.
Benefits of Antioxidants
Anti-oxidants help protect your body and cells from free radicals, which are unstable molecules that naturally occur in your body that damage cells and cause disease and aging. Consuming a diet rich in anti-oxidants help counteract the effect of free radicals and protect your body.
Best Antioxidant Foods
Anti-oxidants are found in many common foods like berries, vegetables and sweets as well! Some common sources are: berries, nuts, dark chocolate, spinach, and artichokes! For our smoothie we’ve included berries, spinach, ground flax seeds and cacao powder!
Stay tuned for the rest of the make-ahead smoothie freezer pack series:
- Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Freezer Pack
- Antioxidant Smoothie Freezer Pack
- Fiber Smoothie Freezer Pack
- Detox Smoothie Freezer Pack
- Round Up + 30 Budget-Friendly Smoothies
Items we love for smoothie packs:
- Reusable Silicone Bags
- High-Speed Blender
- Bag Opener (to fill your packs)
Anti-Oxidant Smoothie Freezer Pack
Ingredients
- 1 cup (5 ounces) frozen berries
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds
- 1 tablespoon cacoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 cup almond milk (more as needed)
- 1 scoop collagen peptides (optional)
Directions
To Make Freezer Packs:
- Place all ingredients, except almond milk, into a freezer safe bag. Freeze until ready to use, up to 1 month.
To blend:
- Combine all ingredients, including almond milk, in a high speed blender.
- Blend until creamy, adding additional almond milk if necessary.
Recipe Notes
- You can substitute fresh fruit, but we find it easier to buy prepped frozen fruit for these smoothies
Nutrition
Antioxidant Smoothie Freezer Pack
This Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie is the perfect make-ahead breakfast! It’s full of anti-inflammatory foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals, tastes delicious and will keep you satisfied until lunch time. It’s vegan, naturally gluten-free and and so easy to prep! We make them into freezer packs for easy breakfasts that are already prepped in the freezer. Just dump into the blender, add your liquid, and blend!
Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie
Smoothies are the easiest make-ahead breakfast! We love them because the possibilities are endless. In the past I’ve offered up many smoothie recipes, and even the perfect smoothie guide, but today we are focusing on the idea of smoothie freezer packs, and specifically nutrionally based smoothies.
Smoothie packs are so popular these days, and while they may be convenient, they can be pricey and you can’t really control what is in them. For the next four weeks we’re going to offer up 4 nutritional-minded smoothies that you can prep in advance, and in bulk if you choose, to be ready for a quick blend in the morning before heading out the door. And at the end we’re going to do a round up and a bonus 30 Budget-Friendly Smoothies (in under 30 minutes) guide!
If you are a long-time reader of mine, you know that I believe that food can play a big part in not only keeping the body healthy, but also healing the body, so we’re offering up 4 make-ahead smoothie packs that target specific health benefits! And today marks our first one: Anti-Inflammatory!
Inflammation in the Body
Our body uses a process known as inflammation to protect ourselves from invading foreign microbes such as chemicals or pollen, or to help heal from a wound. When this condition persists without the underlying cause it can be harmful. This is known as chronic inflammation and it has been linked to a number of larger medical conditions such as diabetes, arthritis and heart disease. A natural and easy way to help keep inflammation down is through food!
Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Eating a diet full of foods rich with vitamins and minerals is a great start to lower inflammation. Some common foods to help with this are leafy greens, nuts and fatty fish. For our smoothie today we’ve paired a few (delicious) foods together that are high in anti-oxidants and rich in vitamins in mineral to help reduce inflammation: mango, cauliflower, ginger, turmeric and black pepper!
Stay tuned for the rest of the make-ahead smoothie freezer pack series:
- Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Freezer Pack
- Anti-Oxidant Smoothie Freezer Pack
- Fiber Smoothie Freezer Pack
- Detox Smoothie Freezer Pack
- Round Up + 30 Budget-Friendly Smoothies
Items we love for smoothie packs:
- Reusable Silicone Bags
- High-Speed Blender
- Bag Opener (to fill your packs)
Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Freezer Pack
Ingredients
- 1 cup (5 ounces) frozen mango
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) frozen cauliflower florets
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1" piece of fresh ginger, peeled
- 1" piece fresh turmeric, peeled
- pinch fresh black pepper
- pinch cinnamon
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 scoop collagen peptides (optional)
Directions
To Make Freezer Packs:
- Place all ingredients except coconut milk and water into a freezer safe bag. Freeze until ready to use, up to 1 month.
To blend:
- Combine all ingredients, including coconut milk and water in a high speed blender.
- Blend until creamy, adding additional water if necessary.
Recipe Notes
- You can substitute fresh fruit, but we find it easier to buy prepped frozen fruit for these smoothies
Nutrition
Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Freezer Pack
This easy Coffee Banana Smoothie Recipe is the perfect creamy and flavorful smoothie to add to your morning routine! It uses leftover coffee or cold brew, and is dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and SO delicious.
Coffee Banana Smoothie
Looks like summer is here and I am certainly ready! I started off my day with a refreshing shake that contains my morning coffee, protein, and healthy fats (don’t be afraid of fats, you guys!). Oh, and it was DELICIOUS.
This smoothie is a hit with everyone who makes it! To build a perfect smoothie, you want it to be nutrient dense, creamy, and not super thin.
For other healthy smoothie recipes, try these favorites:
- Creamy Green Smoothie
- Acai Smoothie Bowl
- Superfood Summer Fruit Smoothie
- Pina Colada Smoothie
- How To Build A Smoothie
Watch the video:
Vanilla Coffee Protein Shake
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup freshly brewed organic coffee, place in fridge for 10 minutes
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 scoop SFH Grass-fed Whey Protein {Use code LEXI for 10% off all purchases}
- 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
- Optional: 1 teaspoon raw honey or sweetener of choice
- Optional: Handful of ice cubes
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender.
- Blend until creamy.
- Taste and add additional sweetener if needed.
Recipe Notes
- *If your shake isn't thick enough for your liking, add the optional ice.
- **Photos updated April, 2017.
Nutrition
Coffee Banana Smoothie
This Açaí Smoothie Bowl is the perfect refreshing and nourishing treat for warm Spring and Summer days! Paleo-friendly, vegan-friendly, and gluten-free! We love topping ours with gluten-free granola, a mix of berries, and bee pollen for a pop of color and added protein!
Açaí Bowl
Acai + mixed berries = the ultimate antioxidant treat! I made these bowls inspired by a favorite smoothie shop of mine, Robeks and absolutely love them! Get creative with the toppings for a fun, flavorful, and healthy breakfast!
What is an acai bowl made of?
- Frozen Acai
- Raspberries
- Banana
- Nut milk
- Sweetener of choice
- Optional: protein powder
- Toppings!
If you like this smoothie bowl recipe, try this one, too!
Acai Bowl Toppings:
- Chia Seeds
- Bee Pollen
- Crunchy Granola
- Fresh Fruit
- Shredded Coconut
- Nuts or seeds of choice
How can I thicken my acai bowl?
Start with less milk, and add more as desired until it reaches your desired thickness. You want the base of the acai bowl to be thick & scoop able, definitely not watery.
How do you make an acai bowl
Açaí Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
Acai Bowl
- 1 frozen organic unsweetened Açaí pack. *You can find this in the frozen fruit isle in your local grocery store! We got ours at Whole Foods Market.
- 1/2 banana, frozen
- 1 cup frozen organic mixed berries
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, more as needed
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- Optional: 1 scoop grass-fed whey protein powder (Use code LEXI for 10% off)
Toppings
Directions
1. Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a bowl, garnish with desired toppings and devour!
Nutrition
Açaí Smoothie Bowl (Vegan & Gluten Free!)
This Superfood Summer Smoothie is loaded with Summer fruits and packed with tons of antioxidants! It is dairy-free, vegan, and the perfect start to any morning!
I used to really be into smoothies, and then I hit a wall and decided they weren’t as exciting to me as a breakfast option like eggs or a hearty meal. Lately, especially after a long weekend away, I am back on my smoothie game and this Superfood Summer Smoothie hits the spot! It is creamy, fruity, and packed with nutrients to fuel your body for success!
This smoothie makes for the perfect breakfast, snack, or even for a night time treat/dessert!
Super Food Summer Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1 Kiwi, skin peeled
- 1/4 cup frozen pineapple
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberry
- 1/4 cup frozen Peaches
- 1/2 cup frozen Raspberry
- 1 teaspoons grated ginger, more to taste
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 2 cups cashew milk, or nut-milk of choice, add more based on desired consistency
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, more for garnish
- Optional: 1/4 cup cauliflower, frozen
- Optional: 1 teaspoon bee pollen, either blended in or used as a garnish
- Optional: 1 teaspoon ground flaxseeds
- Optional: 1 scoop protein powder of choice
Directions
- Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth. If too thick, add more liquid and blend longer. Serve right away!
Recipe Notes
If you want to add more veggies into your diet the cauliflower is a great way to do so! It will also help make this smoothie extra creamy.
Nutrition
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Gina made you a Guava Pineapple Smoothie
Taylor made you a Banana, Mango + Watermelon Smoothie
This healthy 4 ingredient mango avocado smoothie with watermelon and banana is an easy, vegan, paleo and whole30 compliant summer breakfast or snack that is ready in 5 minutes!
Build the PERFECT Smoothie:
Superfood Summer Fruit Smoothie
I realize I never gave you my weekend recap LAST weekend. We got back Monday night and the week just sort of caught right up with me. I mean really, where are these weeks going? FLYING BY. Well, now that another weekend has passed, why not go back in time and chat about the previous one, right? Right!
We went to Toronto to visit Mike’s family and to celebrate his grandma (bubbie)’s 90th birthday. What a milestone! We had fun family dinners and a nice big brunch to celebrate 90 amazing years.
We spent time with Mike’s cousins, and went to his cousin Zoe’s new home (congrats, you two)! I love love love going to Toronto to visit! So many amazing people to see in always too short of an amount of time. Zoe’s new company, Schmooz, is all about connecting brands with social media, which is obviously right up my alley. Canada friends & brands— I highly recommend Schmooz for your business! While in Toronto we also got to spend some time with Davida from The Healthy Maven, who I’ve been great friends with since we met (e-met first, then met in real life later). I love love love spending time with her and her boyfriend, and the four of us just have the best time!
Now we’re back to this weekend and we laid low here in Boston! I hope you had an amazing weekend and I say we kickstart the day with a really really good GREEN SMOOTHIE.
You guys, I LOVE this smoothie. I first tried a variation of it from my local Whole Foods and thought about it way too much for days after. Naturally I needed to make my own little version of it.
Creamy.
Packed with flavor.
Tastes DELICIOUS (I promise).
And Packed with nutrients to fuel your day.
#Winning.
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Green Summer Smoothie
I think we can officially agree that it’s smoothie season.
A few weeks back we shared with you my Island Blast Green Smoothie for Healthy Food Friday with American Express. Today, let’s switch gear to a drink turned smoothie. Cherry lemonade… smoothie style!
P.S. If you need a quick reminder on how to build the perfect smoothie, this is for you!
Let’s do this! My secret smoothie weapon? Chia seeds. They add that little extra creamy texture, plus are loaded with health benefits. They are packed with antioxidants, high in omega-3 fatty acids, and are loaded with Vitamin C, Iron, and Potassium.
Are you feeling refreshed yet?
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Favorite smoothie combo- let’s hear it!
Cherry Lemonade Smoothie
This Island Blast Green Smoothie is seriously the Best. Smoothie. Ever. It’s just the right sweet, packed with tons of greens, and is super refreshing. The combination may seem interesting, but trust me, it’s perfect!
Every morning at Round Hill Jamaica I got myself a green smoothie and some bacon and eggs. Never really being a huge morning smoothie person, I knew I had to recreate this amazing green smoothie.
Feel free to get creative with this recipe! I love adding chia seeds and flax seeds for extra protein and fiber to make this smoothie extra filling!
Island Blast Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 rib celery
- 1/3 cup or small bunch of fresh parsley
- 1 small banana
- 1/4-1/2 inch chunk ginger
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- Optional: 1 tsp chia seeds
- Optional: 1 tsp ground flax seed
Directions
- Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Divide between two glasses and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
If you do not have a high-speed blender, coarsely chop the parsley, cut the cucumber into chunks, and grate the ginger before adding them to the blender!
Nutrition
What are your favorite smoothie ingredients?
Island Blast Green Smoothie [VIDEO]
Sometimes breakfast is just better with a little something sweet (that’s packed with nutrients), delicious, and made with good-for-you ingredients! I personally am a huge fan of the coconut/chocolate combination. Reminiscent of a mounds chocolate bar in smoothie form, if you will! Okay possibly a slight stretch to the candy bar, but the flavor combination- on point!
In this smoothie I tried out Silk’s new Cashew Milk. Oh the creaminess! When you can’t make your own, it’s amazing that these products have hit the shelves! Oh and P.S., If you sign up for their newsletter you can grab a coupon!
This smoothie is: creamy, coconut-y, chocolate-y, and delicious!
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Alas my favorite, my infographic to help you build the perfect smoothie- every single time!
What is your favorite ingredient to put into a smoothie?
This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.
Creamy ‘Mounds’ Smoothie
Can you believe April is here? My year runs alongside the school calendar, so I particularly can’t believe the school year is almost over! April brings the start of some warmer weather, and of course, April vacation; which after that the school year simply flies by. The next few months are exceptionally exciting for me, and I can’t wait to soon share all of the excitement that is going on with you guys, my internet family!
But let’s get to this week’s Healthy Food Friday with American Express. This month we are focusing on smarter money and budget-friendly healthy foods. Starting off with bananas seemed like a no-brainer. Bananas are a power fruit. They are packed with health benefits, there are so many ways creative ways to incorporate them into your daily diet, and bonus, they are a total budget-friendly fruit!
Aside from some other delicious uses for bananas (i.e: banana bread donuts, protein pancakes, cocolate chip banana muffins, and waffles), I can’t get enough of frozen bananas in my morning breakfast or post-workout smoothie. Let’s talk about building a perfect smoothie, shall we?
Step One: Choose a base, 1 cup
Step Two: Choose your fruit (fresh or frozen, I go frozen), 1-2 cups
Step Three: Make it green, 1 cup
Extras:
Step Four: Make it creamy, 1-2 tbsp
Step Five: Add a boost, 1-2 tbsp
Step Six: A Little Something Sweet
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What is your all-time favorite smoothie?
How To Build The Perfect Smoothie
This Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie is loaded with healthy fats and protein, and exploding with flavor of a chocolate almond butter cup. It’s the perfect way to start the morning, or for a quick afternoon snack.
Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie
Sometimes I crave these Sea-Salted Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups, and sometimes I crave them for breakfast. And when that happens, I go ahead and make this Chocolate Almond Butter Shake. This quick smoothie is a healthy and nutritious breakfast to fuel up for the day. It’s Dairy-free, paleo-friendly, and SO simple!
Ingredients Needed
- Almond Milk
- Chocolate Grass-Fed Protein Powder
- Frozen Banana
- Chopped Chocolate
- Creamy Almond Butter
- Honey
- Pinch Cinnamon
If you wanted to swap out the almond butter with peanut butter, I can attest it tastes remarkably similar to a peanut butter cup. It’s so good! Also if you didn’t want to use protein powder, you could swap it out with 1 scoop of collagen peptides and 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder.
If you like this smoothie recipe, check out these others:
- Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie
- Coffee Banana Smoothie
- Green Summer Smoothie
- Açaí Smoothie Bowl (Vegan & Gluten Free!)
Almond Butter Cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 scoop chocolate grass-fed whey protein powder or original
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1 tbsp raw almond butter
- 1 tsp raw honey
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- Optional: drizzle on top with 1/2 teaspoon almond butter and a dash of cinnamon
- Optional: 1 tablespoon dairy-free dark chocolate
Directions
- Place all ingredients in a high speed blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Garnish and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- *Photos updated April, 2017.
- **If using original protein powder, add 1 teaspoon cocoa powder.
Nutrition
Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie
This creamy Mango Protein Smoothie is so refreshing and packed with delicious tropical flavors! The perfect smoothie for a beautiful Spring or Summer day! The best part? It is so simple to make with only 6 ingredients. Moreover, it’s dairy-free and loaded with protein and fiber to help you stay energized throughout the day!
Mango Protein Smoothie
Smoothies are the easiest make-ahead breakfast! I love them because the possibilities are endless. This Mango Protein Smoothie is a hit with everyone who makes it! To build a perfect smoothie, you want it to be nutrient dense, creamy, and not super thin. I think this one hits all those marks!
Here is what you need for this mango smoothie:
- grass-fed whey protein
- unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- frozen mango (5 ounces)
- vanilla extract
- chia seeds
- coconut oil
Want to turn this into a smoothie pack?
I love making my own smoothie packs for easy breakfasts that are already prepped in the freezer. Just dump into the blender, add your liquid, and blend! Simply place all of the ingredients inside a container with a tight seal or a plastic bag, except the almond milk. When you are ready to use remove from the freezer and add the almond milk to the blender basin.
If you like this smoothie recipe, check out these others:
- 30 Smoothie Freezer Packs (Budget-Friendly)
- Coffee Banana Smoothie
- Açaí Smoothie Bowl (Vegan & Gluten Free!)
- Antioxidant Smoothie Freezer Pack
- Superfood Summer Fruit Smoothie
- Cherry Lemonade Smoothie
Creamy Mango Madness Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 scoop grass-fed whey protein
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
- Optional: garnish with unsweetened coconut flakes and mango
Directions
- Place all ingredients in blender
- Blend until smooth and creamy
- Garnish and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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Protein powder we love: Vital Proteins Collagen
- Updated March, 2017
Nutrition
Creamy Mango Protein Smoothie
I’m feeling tropical this morning with this Piña Colada Protein Smoothie! For a few minutes I felt like I was back in Mexico sipping on a delicious refreshing drink; though this one has the health benefits I needed to start my day off right. Can you tell I’m feeling beach-ready?
The perfect balance of frozen mango and coconut! The perfect light and refreshing treat for these warm days!
Piña Colada Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup organic unsweetened coconut milk or unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon organic pure honey or raw honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- Optional: garnish with organic unsweetened coconut flakes
Directions
Place all ingredients in blender
Blend until smooth and creamy
Garnish and enjoy!
Nutrition
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Piña Colada Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup organic unsweetened coconut milk or unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon organic pure honey or raw honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- Optional: garnish with organic unsweetened coconut flakes
Directions
Place all ingredients in blender
Blend until smooth and creamy
Garnish and enjoy!
Nutrition
