There’s something to be said for a relaxed morning spent sipping a cup of coffee and enjoying the precious moments before the day begins. But how often does this really happen? The reality is, those hours before your day start are spent hitting the snooze button, rushing into the shower, making lunches, or rushing kids off to school leaving you with a few short minutes to actually enjoy a coffee or be able to prepare yourself for the day ahead!
Blended shakes offer a convenient and quick way to fuel your body with a tasty meal before rushing out the door. They are energizing, refreshing, filling but not heavy, and a delicious meal that will fuel your morning. But first, let’s discuss the importance of eating a balanced diet filled with real foods.
REAL FOODS = REAL HEALTH
Colorful fruits and vegetables that are non-processed and grown naturally from our pure soil are considered real foods for life. In today’s modern world, the words ‘natural’ or ‘healthy’ can be mistaken for what we perceive as a real food that is actually good for us! If you are ever confused or question what is ‘real’, look at what you are about to eat.
Grocery stores today sell pre-made smoothies that are typically sweetened with loads of sugar, loaded with tons of artificial ingredients and contain low- quality protein with ingredients you can’t even pronounce! Although it may seem like a simple, healthy food option, it may actually have the reverse effect on your body.
Making your own smoothie filled with a variety of healthy food can be incredibly good for you and it’s a great option. It allows you to include ingredients you love, packed with powerful nutrients your body needs, and you know where the source of the food is from. Certain smoothies can be consumed as a daily meal replacement to help with weight loss management as well as a natural kick-start to your daily routine.
AVOCADO SHAKE RECIPES
I want to share some amazing avocado recipes’ that may just be the best thing for your morning routine and get your body going in the right gear! These recipes are all filled with amazing healthy foods that nourish your body, contain antioxidants as well as anti-inflammatory properties that help with weight loss and provide energy.
These smoothies are diverse and contain the FITBLAST vanilla protein by Total Gym so you can experiment to see which ones you like best. So start blending up smoothies that kick start your day the right way!
Green Caffeine
Get ready to upgrade your mornings with a super smoothie that’s easy to make and combines both coffee and greens in your cup!
This crafty meal contains healthy fats from the avocado, super foods filled with antioxidants, protein to nourish your muscles, fiber and omega-3s in chia seeds, and a natural sweetener of cinnamon. One cup of this smoothie will have you hooked every day!
Ingredients:
½ cup frozen or fresh blueberries or black cherries (your choice)
½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 scoop FITBLAST protein
½ cup coffee or green tea
½ of an avocado
½ cup kale
1 tbsp. of chia seeds
½ tsp cinnamon
½ cup of water
2-3 ice cubes
- Place all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Sip & awaken!
Option: instead of using a ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, you could use ½ cup plain kefir or plain Greek yogurt for a thicker texture.
NOTE: No need to brew coffee fresh, of course you can, but make sure it’s cooled off before you add it to blend. I suggest adding leftover coffee! This way, you don’t waste your coffee efforts! Trust me, it’s not gross!
This is an excellent option that is simple to prepare and provides the best of both worlds by combining caffeine and greens into a power packed meal.
*Check out the video to see how this smoothie is prepared.
Detox-Me-Up
Give your body a natural ‘pick-me-up’ with a power packed smoothie containing energy boosters and body burners of cayenne pepper and fresh ginger. Adding mangos provide a powerful antioxidant for your body and the avocado helps give your skin a healthy glow!
Ingredients:
1/3 cup plain, nonfat yogurt OR Coconut yogurt
½ of a ripe avocado (seeded & peeled)
1 scoop FITBLAST protein
1 tbsp. organic lemon juice
1 tbsp. minced ginger
½ cup frozen mango
1 cup water
Cayenne pepper, add to your liking
2-3 ice cubes
- Place all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Sip & become energized!
A perfect mix to cleanse your body and give you energy from the start of your day!
Berry Good Morning
Berries and avocado! You can’t go wrong! Avocados have over 20 essential vitamins including fiber, vitamin C, B, and folic acid. Berries are filled with excellent antioxidants to keep your body healthy.
Ingredients:
1 cup orange juice
½ avocado
¾ cup frozen blueberries
½ cup frozen raspberries
1 kiwi, peeled
1 banana
2-3 ice cubes
- Place all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Sip with a smile!
Rise and shine by satisfying your taste buds and sustain your energy with amazing ‘real’ food smoothies. These smoothies also help slim your waistline and keep you feeling stronger and healthier from the start of every day.
Wishing you tons of fun blending up tasty meals to start your day!
Maria
