Simple Summer Smoothies

Summer and smoothies go together like floating in the pool on a hot day. Purely refreshing. And, bonus, good fuel for our bodies. I have been rotating between 3 different smoothies, and each are delicious in their own way. When I whip up a smoothie I eyeball everything. No time for measurements, my friends.  Trust you gut and add a little more of what you love and subtract what you don't (or don't have on hand). Smoothies can be so versatile that's what makes them simple and fun. 

I've been loving Kelly Leveque's guide to making a fab four smoothie. Her smoothie formula suggests 1 serving protein + 1 serving fiber +  unlimited greens + 1/4 c fruit + 2 tbsp fat + liquid + superfood to best optimize our immune system. 

But remember... I don't measure ;) So enjoy keeping it simple and keeping your body/mind healthy and happy because you just made a delicious treat.

Green Goodness

Handful of spinach

1 Frozen banana

Half of a honey crisp apple

Couple scoops of plain greek yogurt

Tablespoon chia seeds

Unsweetened almond milk (or sub water)

Wannabe Chocolate Shake
Half frozen zucchini 

Half frozen banana

Spoonful of peanut butter

Tablespoon of flax seeds

Scoop of chocolate collagen powder 

Unsweetened almond milk

PB&J 

Handful of spinach

1 Frozen banana

Handful of strawberries

Spoonful of peanut butter 

Tablespoon of flax seeds

Unsweetened almond milk

Dump your ingredients in and blend.

Surprised to see zucchini in one of the ingredients? I was hesitant too! Thanks to my flourishing garden I figured I have nothing to loose, and I was so surprised. The texture and flavor is smooth and well blended.  

Happy sippin'!