Before I implemented smoothies into my daily routine, I used to hear my alarm clock, hit snooze three or four times and then groggily stumble into the shower. Most of these mornings involved me running out the door and, consequently, forgetting to grab something to munch on. This scenario was even worse because I wanted to eat but always ran out of time. I like breakfast!
When I decided to start whipping up smoothies, my time management improved. I would prep what I could the night before and actually wake up on the first alarm to start making my morning pick-me up. I view waking up on time as the only option because it decides if I get my smoothie or not. Plus, I genuinely enjoy making them! I feel like a mad scientist throwing together the ingredients. The sound of the blender also wakes me up and gets me motivated to get out the door efficiently. I also feel content knowing I started my day healthily. Usually, the trend continues throughout the rest of my day.
Since I am so crazy about smoothies, I compiled four of my favorite smoothie recipes and one of my mom’s (I can vouch for it! It is delicious!) that fits all tastes and personalities. I especially like the berry smoothie listed below. It always makes me merry! I hope you find one that fits you too! Enjoy and share these recipes with your girl gang!
Plain Jane’s Strawberry Banana Smoothie
1 ½ – 2 cups frozen strawberries
½ a large banana or 1 small banana
½ to 1 cup almond milk
A dash or two of cinnamon
1 tablespoon of honey
The Clean Eats Gal Pal’s Green Smoothie
1 ½ to 2 cups spinach and kale mix
½ cup of diced or shredded carrots
A few ice cubes
½ cup apple or pineapple juice
½ to 1 cup strawberries
½ a large banana or 1 small banana
(I add water or a little more juice if the consistency is a little too thick!)
The Fitness Guru’s Protein-Packed Shake (This recipe is my mama’s! She is the workout queen.)
1 cup almond milk
1 scoop of chocolate powder (My mom uses WelleCo, but you can use any brand! I like Olly. I get it at Target.)
½ a banana
1 large tablespoon of peanut butter
1 cup of ice
A Berry Smoothie for a Friend That’s Always Merry (I usually drink this one in the afternoon if I missed my morning smoothie! It gets me back on track because life happens!)
1 cup of almond milk
1 ½ cup of frozen mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries; you can used fresh berries too! If so, just add a few ice cubes to the recipe.)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 to 2 tablespoons of honey
A Soothing Apple Smoothie for the Girl Boss Who Is Always on the Run
1 apple
1 cup of ice
½ cup of water or apple juice
1 cup of sliced cucumbers
A few spinach leaves (you could put a little or a lot! I will leave that up to you!)
½ a cup of blueberries
½ a cup of raspberries
1 tablespoon of flax seed