Chocolate Covered Strawberry "Green" Smoothie

So, I've been seeing the term "Green" smoothie a lot lately, but never really understood what it meant.

Since stepping into this lifestyle change, I've figured out what it means! It means blending green veggies (such as Spinach or Kale) with other vegetables and fruits...go ahead and read up on it more RIGHT HERE. Because I haven't even scratched the surface with that explanation haha.

Anyway, they are delicious!! I know what you're doing right now...you're turning your nose up, waving your arms back and forth and saying "No way, No how".

Well...

Get over it, chump.

They are SO good for you, and they aren't necessarily "Green" in color either, if that's your main issue. Depending on what you mix with them, they could be pink, red, blue, purple, brown...it goes on and on! And if your issue is the leafy greens...you can't even taste them. Ok...well you can taste Kale a little I think, but you can't taste the spinach AT ALL.

So here's the recipe for my first concoction, but don't worry...there will be many more down the road...I can assure you of that ;)

Ingredients:

• 2 good hand fulls of baby spinach
• 1 cup Unsweetened Chocolate Almond Milk
• 1 container of Strawberry Greek Yogurt
• Sweetener to taste (such as Agave Nectar or Stevia)
• 1 1/2 cups of ice

Note: I would also recommend a bit of unsweetened cocoa powder and some frozen strawberries. I was out of both (well I had 2 frozen berries left...wth? LoL), but it would have been tastier with those things I think :)


Directions:
Throw spinach and milk in first and pulse a few times (just to get the spinach chopped up a little), then throw in your other ingredients and blend until it's to your desired consistency!

I garnished with  a frozen berry and a frozen banana treat

 

There are so many ways to make these smoothies your own! If you change up the recipe, We'd love to hear your suggestions or additions in the comments section!

Carrot Orange Smoothie!

Remember those delish orange creamsicle pops? Well you're in for a treat if you like those, because this smoothie loaded with vitamin A and C!

Did you know that carrots are an excellent source of antioxidants, and the richest vegetable source of the pro-vitamin A carotenes. Carrots antioxidants help protect against cardiovascular disease and cancer and also promote good vision, especially night vision. Pretty awesome huh?

This was super easy to make and turned out great! The kids sucked a glass right down as well, which is always a plus.

Ingredients

• 1 serving  vanilla whey protein
• 1 small orange
• 1 cup orange juice
• 2 cups chopped carrots

Directions

1. Rip up 1/4 of your orange peel and add it into your blender or processor. Add in 2 cups of carrots, half the orange, one scoop of vanilla cream whey protein, 1 cup of orange juice and 1.5 cups of ice, blend together, add more juice if needed.
2. Drink fresh and enjoy!

This makes 4, 1 cup servings. Serving size below is per 1 cup.

Egg-static about Protein!

I know, I know, it's an incredibly lame title, but it made you smile a little didn't it? Come on. I know it did ;)

Today's post is about a great way to get in lots of protein! That is...if you like eggs. If not, you better just skip this one ;)

I'm really terrible about eating meat and therefore, had to find another alternative to the protein dilemma...my resolution? Scrambled Eggs! Quick, Easy, Healthy :)

I know, I know...everyone knows how to make scrambled eggs, so I won't go into too much detail about it...but I just wanted to be sure and remind everyone about them. Sometimes people forget about them! And honestly...they are the perfect breakfast/lunch for the "not so hip on meat" or "SO tired of chicken" person ;) They keep you full for awhile (that means less snacking!) and they are a fantastic low-cal treat!

PLUS....you can dress them up a million and one different ways.

Here's how I did mine...

• 1 large egg
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (about a palm full if you don't want to measure)
• Garlic Salt, Pepper, Onion Powder to taste 
• 1 tablespoon Chunky Garden Salsa

Combine egg and whites (reserve your yolks for another recipe maybe!), cheese, and spices in a bowl. Pour the mixture into a small skillet sprayed with Olive Oil (if you don't have an Olive Oil Misto Bottle, I would use about a tsp....not much...just enough for the eggs to not stick) and scramble! When it's nice and firm dump it out onto a plate (or into a bowl) and put your salsa on top...then enjoy your fantastically easy 5 minute Protein boost :)

Other ways I've enjoyed my scrambled eggs lately?

Grated Parm instead of Cheddar Cheese

With Spinach! (Pics of this below!)

Add some Peppers and Onions

Enjoy it inside of a whole wheat wrap

See? The possibilities are endless! 

And don't worry...we'll add other egg-citing Egg recipes ;)

Nutrition for the combination posted above

Chelsie's Eggs With Spinach