This is THE BEST green smoothie I've ever created! I would probably drink 18 gallons of this if it didn't fill me up so much.
Sorry I've been a bit MIA... I've been working on my new business Sweet Ellie Bakery, which I know slightly contradicts this website. But, as most of you would agree - we eat healthy and live healthy lifestyles so that we CAN enjoy a freaking cupcake without guilt. Am I right?! Who wants to be sad after biting into a delicious, sweet, happy cupcake?
Anyways, I love this breakfast! You get veggies, protein, fiber, fruit, dairy, water, and a full tummy!
Ingredients:
- 4 cups raw spinach
- 1/3 cup non fat Fage
- 2 tablespoons PB2 (Regular or Chocolate) - I LOVE THIS STUFF (p.s. get it on Amazon)
- 1/2 cup frozen green beans (no, you don't taste them)
- 4 large frozen strawberries (about 1/2 cup frozen berries/fruit of your choice)
- Vanilla extract to taste
- Sweetener of choice (stevia, agave, sugar, maple syrup)
- Water to taste (I use about 3 cups)
Directions:
- Place everything in a really good blender.
- Blend the sh*t out of it.
- Pour and enjoy!
| Nutrition Facts |
|---|
| Servings 1.0 |
| Amount Per Serving |
| Calories 156 |
| % Daily Value * |
| Total Fat 2 g | 3 % |
| Saturated Fat 0 g | 1 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g |
| Trans Fat 0 g |
| Cholesterol 0 g | 0 % |
| Sodium 221 mg | 9 % |
| Potassium 895 mg | 26 % |
| Total Carbohydrate 22 g | 7 % |
| Dietary Fiber 8 g | 32 % |
| Sugars 9 g | |
| Protein 18 g | 35 % |
| Vitamin A | 5 % |
| Vitamin C | 236 % |
| Calcium | 2 % |
| Iron | 127 % |
Okay, okay... so clearly these aren't only TWO ingredients - but that's only because I added SO much fun stuff!!! If you only used bananas and oats, they would only be 41 calories per cookie - WHOA! But, they wouldn't be as much fun to eat.
They're delicious right out of the freezer, you can eat ALL the cookie dough you want, AND you can eat them for BREAKFAST - yum! A little cookie with your coffee? Mind you, I did alter these from Skinnytastes Healthy Cookies... although, I like mine better :).
Add-Ins
- Yummy NO-Cal Add Ins: Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Lemon Zest, Vanilla Extract, Almond Extract, Instant Coffee, Lemon Extract, Coconut Extract - really any extract or spice.
- Fibrous & Nutritious Add Ins: Any nut, berry, seed, bran, dried fruit, or psyllium husk, pumpkin, natural coconut, popcorn etc.
- Fun Add Ins: Chocolate, Maple Syrup, Bakers Coconut, Agave Nectar, Toffee, etc.
Cals/Add-In
- Peanut butter add 12 cals/cookie (but also add good fat and protein)
- Almonds add 12 cals/cookie (but also add good fat, protein, fiber, and crunch)
- Raisins add 8 cals/cookie (but also add fiber and chewiness)
- Chocolate chips add 17 cals/cookie (but also add chocolate - duh)
Ingredients:
- 2 medium bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1 ½ cup Quaker Oats
- Cinnamon – to taste
- Vanilla Extract – to taste
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips (chopped)
- ¼ cup almonds (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 packets of stevia or other sweetener - if desired
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mash or puree banana, cinnamon, peanut butter, vanilla,
and Quaker Oats.
- Mix in raisins, chocolate chips, and almonds (or other
fixings).
- Mix in baking soda.
- Spoon out 16 servings.
- Bake for about 9 minutes – or until golden.
Yields 16 cookies
| Nutrition Facts |
|---|
| Servings 16.0 |
| Amount Per Serving |
| Calories 89 |
| % Daily Value * |
| Total Fat 4 g | 5 % |
| Saturated Fat 1 g | 5 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g |
| Trans Fat 0 g |
| Cholesterol 0 g | 0 % |
| Sodium 1 mg | 0 % |
| Potassium 87 mg | 2 % |
| Total Carbohydrate 14 g | 5 % |
| Dietary Fiber 2 g | 6 % |
| Sugars 6 g | |
| Protein 2 g | 4 % |
| Vitamin A | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 4 % |
| Calcium | 0 % |
| Iron | 16 % |
Since I have been on this smoothie kick, I haven't been eating my usual Banana with Almond Butter... and... I'm beginning to miss my almond butter.
So, I tried mixing my two favorite breakfasts together - and YUM! It worked! I used 1-cup of frozen strawberries this morning, but you can substitute for 1/2 a banana (same calories). I would recommend adding ice... if you want a frappuccino type smoothie. If you want a liquid smoothie - just add water. Or... if you have an extra big day, add 1-cup of Almond Milk for 30 calories (and a TON of protein and calcium). Sometimes you have to look beyond energy level at the actual nutrition.
Please enjoy this nutty surprise!
Yields 1 large serving (or two medium servings). Nutrition Information: 229 calories, 24g carbs, 8g fat, 22g protein,
11mg Cholesterol, 91mg Sodium, 13g sugar, 6g fiber
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Fage 0% Greek
yogurt
- 2 large cups raw spinach
leaves
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- ½ medium banana (frozen)
OR 1 cup strawberries (frozen)
- ½ scoop Vanilla Dream
Whey protein powder
- Water to taste / ice to taste / 1-cup Almond Milk (add 30 calories)
- Vanilla extract to taste
Directions:
- Freeze banana/strawberries
– or fruit of your choice.
- Place all ingredients in
blender (I have a vitamix).
- Blend together. Slowly add water until desired consistency.
