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Ninja Magic and Blackberry Almond Smoothie

10 May

Green Smoothies tend to all look the same though they taste very different. I call these power smoothies because they’re packed with nutrients and tons of protein so they keep you energized and full for a long time.

And I’ve crossed Vitamix off of the “things I want” list because the ninja gets the job done.

Coffee Peanut Power Smoothie

  • 1/2 c almond milk
  • 1/2 c coffee
  • 1/4 c water
  • 1/4 of an avocado
  • 1 T peanut flour
  • 1 T flaxmeal
  • 1 T hemp seeds
  • 1/2 t Maca
  • 1 t vanilla extract
  • 1 c ice
  • handful of spinach
  • pinch of salt

Spirulina smoothie

Warning: do not use spirulina in your smoothie, unless you’re prepared for an extremely grassy flavor and turns your smoothie dark green fast.

Some kind of version of an elvis. I definitely missed the avocado texture wise.

Banana Peanut Power Smoothie

  • 1/2 c almond milk
  • 1/2 c water
  • 1 very ripe frozen banana
  • 1 T plant based protein powder
  • 1 T peanut flour
  • 1/2 t cinnamon
  • 1 t vanilla extract
  • 1/2 t Maca
  • 1 T flaxmeal
  • 1 T hemp seeds
  • 1 c ice
  • handful of spinach
 I swear I create brilliance every time I’m about to leave somewhere and have literally nothing to work with for a morning meal. This one’s going in the books.

Blackberry Almond Power Smoothie

  • 1/2 c almond milk
  • 3/4 c water
  • 1 T flax
  • 1 T hemp
  • 1/2 t maca
  • 2 T cashews
  • 1 t almond extract
  • 1/2 c blackberries
Blackberries and almond flavoring were meant to be together. Almond extract is my new favorite smoothie addition and it should be yours too.


Question: Any smoothie flavor combo suggestions while I’m creating ninja magic?

x

Casey

Smoothielicious

1 May

I finally know what also the huh-bub regarding smoothies is all about. Better late then never!

I have my ninja blender to thank for that. I bought this model at Bed Bath & Beyond with the handy-dandy 20% off coupons they give out like they’re going out of style.

This model is magic bullet like. It comes with three individual grab-n-go cups and also a larger blender for making big batches of smoothies or dough, etc…

The difference maker of the ninja products is that the blade is at the bottom, not the top of the blender, so all of the ice is blended easily. Just 5 or 6 pumps and its smoothielicious.

In the mix:

  • Almond milk
  • coffee
  • avocado
  • hemp seeds
  • flaxmeal
  • spinach
  • cacao
  • protein powder
  • maca
  • salt
  • ice

This specific recipe came from Katie at Rooted Wellbeing‘s Whole Foods cooking class on power breakfasts. I took her breakfast challenge and tried each of the three breakfasts to see what my body responded best too. Obvi, the smoothie won out.

Problem solved.

So freaking delicious but I forgot one of the basic rules of smoothie making. I had no straws on hand. Smoothies aren’t quite as fun with a spoon. Or spilling all over your face.

The avocado makes it super creamy which I love. The hemp, flax, and protein powder give this staying power. I was stuffed for a long, long time. It kept me from feeling snacky the whole day and night. And it was a nice cooler in this 80 degree heat.

I used Life’s Basic protein powder which is vegan and derived from pea and rice protein. I sampled it at a grocery store and was sold ever since.

Welcome to my life Green Monsters. I may or may not be having you every single morning.

x

Casey

 

Layers

5 Mar

Lately, I’ve been all about layers.

The top layer was what I was really excited about though.

Some of the Soyrizo from the Denver Seitan Company

Doesn’t look all to fancy but the taste and texture is amahzing.

Layer Uno : sawwce

I like to add spinach or other greens on the bottom layer of a pizza because it shrinks as it cooks

Onion and Mushroom Layer

Daiya Cheese is always on top so I can taste the gooey deliciousness in every bite. Plus is doesn’t get as messy when cutting it.

Then the soyrizo seitan which I quickly sauteed on a skillet beforehand.

Post Oven Lovin’

Happy Monday!

And in case you have the Monday blue’s here a picture to cheer you up.

I spotted this hilarity in the cake display at Whole Foods

It’s not even Mo’vember, but I’ll take it!

Casey

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