Day Seven

Smoothies are a good snack or breakfast substitute, just as long as you monitor the amount of fruit. An easy way to do this is to add vegetables. This recipe is for a kale smoothie, although usually I use baby spinach instead. The fruits are pretty much interchangeable. It is ideal to use berries, as they are lower in sugar. (just be warned that the green of the spinach and blueberries will make an unappetizing color, but still delicious)

Kale Smoothie

• half of a banana
• A few strawberries (about 3)
• half a container of coconut yogurt
• a splash of coconut milk (you can substitute almond milk)
• 5/6 ice cubes
• a handful of kale or spinach greens
• two scoops of protein powder (makes this smoothie a good option for breakfast, by adding the protein)

This recipe is as simple as tossing everything into a blender and blending it until smooth.

The above recipe always makes more than I intend. Just half a banana, the strawberries, and half the yogurt makes enough to feed two people.

So try out your own combinations and let me know how they turn out. Some good ones are almond butter, almond milk, and banana. Mango strawberry, mixed berry, or strawberry banana with a few 72% chocolate chips. Just keep in mind that there are certain fruits that are better for you. So be wise when choosing your fruits in terms of your dietary goals.
Best and Worst Fruits

Some of you have been asking for videos. I just started school up again, so i haven't even had time to brush my hair, but expect some this weekend and I'll also post the recipes from the potluck, so everyone can make Steve's meatloaves.