Shake Things Up!
It's Wellness Wednesday!
We're back with another tip on how to LIVE WELL + Maximize your life from within. Today we're dropping a few of our FAVORITE shake recipes to add to your wellness arsenal! The goal is always to live a healthier lifestyle! These are just a few tips to help you get started making subtle changes that matter. Let us know which is your favorite!
1. Citrus-Pineapple Smoothie Bowl
This smoothie bowl is a fun way to switch up your routine by combining all the greats! Various citruses, heart-healthy cashews, and gut-healthy Greek yogurt.
Put 1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 naval orange, segmented, and 1/2 ruby grapefruit, segmented, in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth, and divide between 2 bowls. Top with more orange and grapefruit, add chia seeds, unsweetened coconut flakes, and chopped cashews. For an added boost of protein add a 1/2 serving of our organic vanilla protein
Nutrition (per serving): 240 calories, 8 g fat (4 g sat fat), 27 g protein, 31 g carbs (5 g fiber), 19 g sugars (0 g added sugar)
2. Peaches and Cream Oatmeal Smoothie
Try this grab-and-go, probiotic-rich morning oatmeal for any time of the day. Whole-grain oats contain prebiotic fiber that promotes gut health.
This recipe makes two smoothies: Blend 1/2 cup whole milk (or substitute w/ plant or nut milk), 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 cup frozen peaches, 1/2 frozen banana, a 1/2 serving of our organic vanilla protein, and 1/2 cup ice then blend until smooth.
Nutrition (per serving): 217 calories, 5.5 g fat (2.5 g sat fat), 26 g protein, 33 g carbs (4 g fiber), 15 g sugars (0 g added sugar)
3. Pineapple Passion Smoothie
This decadently thick smoothie recipe will satisfy your cravings for an ice cream cone. Plus, pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that helps break down protein and may help reduce bloating.
Combine 1 cup of low-fat or light vanilla yogurt, a 1/2 serving of our organic vanilla protein, six ice cubes, and 1 cup of pineapple chunks. Place all the ingredients into a blender and pulse as needed, or until the mixture is smooth.
Nutrition (per serving): 283 calories, 3.5 g fat (2 g sat fat), 53.5 g carbs (2 g fiber), 28 g protein, 48 g sugars
4. Caribbean Dream Smoothie
If you’re plagued by a nervous stomach before big events, try sipping this smoothie beforehand. It includes banana, which contains the relaxing mineral magnesium; and the yogurt’s probiotics may ease anxiety as well.
Blend 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, 1/4 cup 2% Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup refrigerated unsweetened coconut milk, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 large banana, a 1/2 serving of our organic vanilla protein, and a handful of ice cubes until smooth. For best results in easing anxiety, sip it two hours before you need to calm your nerves.
Nutrition (per serving): 156 calories, 3 g fat (2 g sat fat), 30 g protein, 29 g carbs (2 g fiber), 21 g sugars (1.5 g added sugar)
5. Mocha Protein Shake
This buzzy breakfast tastes like a milkshake. The secret ingredient? Walnuts, which are high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids—healthy fats known to help fight inflammation and protect your heart. A dose of black coffee makes this the perfect morning shake.
In a blender, add 1 1/2 cup black coffee (made in advance and cooled), 1 large frozen banana (cut into chunks), 1 cup ice cubes, 1/4 cup walnuts, 1 heaping Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, 6 Tbsp, a full serving of our organic vanilla protein, then blend until smooth, serves 2.
NUTRITION (per serving): 264 calories, 11 g fat, 25 g protein, 22 g carbs (4 g fiber)
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