Cherry Berry Smoothie

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup Frozen Black Cherries

1/2 cup frozen Blackberries

1/4 Cup Coconut Milk

1 Cup Almond Milk

1 Cup Kale

1 whole Banana

1 Cup Water

Directions:

Throw everything in the blender and blend well.  This recipe makes 2 smoothies.

Chocolate/Peanut Butter Smoothie

Oh my....this was DELICIOUS!!!!  Full of protein also.  I drank it and forgot to take a picture.  I'll try to remember to take one next time.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups Silk Original Unsweetened Almond Milk

1 Tbsp. Peanut Butter

2 Tbsp. Hersheys Unsweetened Cocoa

1 banana

Directions:

Blend in blender until thick and frothy.  Enjoy!!

I have to say, so far this smoothie is my favorite!!  If you throw some ice in there it tastes like chocolate ice cream.

Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie

I should have taken a picture before I drank almost all of it.  This smoothie is thick and creamy.  You will feel full after drinking this smoothie. 

Ingredients:

1 Cup Unsweetened Original Silk Almond Milk

1 Tbsp Chocolate Flavored Hazelnut spread-Nutella

3 Tbsp Cocoa baking powder

1 whole banana

Directions: 

Place all ingredients into blender and blend until creamy and completely mixed.

Enjoy!!

Red Raspberry Smoothie

I do a lot of experimenting with smoothies.  I took out all gluten, soy, and dairy from my diet.  I'm on to a healthier, feel better, ME!!  This one is low in sugar and calories, but high in vitamins and protein. 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup red raspberries

1 1/2 cup kale (frozen)

1 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (silk)

1 Tbsp Collagen Hydrolysate (great lakes gelatin)

Directions:

Mix all ingredients and blend in blender well.

Green Goodness

I'm a smoothie drinker...or eater, how ever you want to put it.  They are nutritious and filling, and a good way to help you lose weight while getting some of the vitamins you need.   I made this one for lunch today after I got home from work.  It was very tasty!

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Hi-land Unsweetened Almond Milk
• 1 Cup Frozen Mixed Fruit
• 1 Medium Banana
• 1 Large Kale leaf ( I buy fresh and put it in the freezer, blends better)

Directions:

Put all ingredients in blender and blend until not chunky.  Should be smooth.

Delicious!!

Thanks to #MyFitnessPal I can give you the nutrients :)

Chocolate Smoothie

So, I have the munchies and a craving for ice cream.  Unfortunately, my body doesn't tolerate the dairy, so I made the next best thing.  A chocolate smoothie.  Its sugar free and fat free and really good.

Ingredients:

2 frozen ripened bananas, peeled and sliced

1 cup frozen spinach

6 frozen strawberries

4 heaping tbsp Hershey cocoa unsweetened

1 cup ice

1 cup water

Directions: 

 Put all of the ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth.  Enjoy!!

Nutritious Delicious Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 whole ripened banana
• frozen strawberries 5-6
• 1 cup kale
• 1 scoop of your favorite protein mix OR 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1 1/2 Cup water
• 1 cup Ice

Directions:

Cut up bananas, and put everything in your blender.  Blend well until everything is mixed well and ice is crushed.

Enjoy!!

Homemade Hot Cocoa

You will need:

1 lg. container 21.8 oz of Nestle Quik
2 boxes chocolate pudding - instant
1 bag powdered sugar
1 lg box - 25.6 oz of powdered milk


Mix all ingredients together WELL in large tea jar or storage container.  Add 2 Tbsp to your cup with hot water.