Protein Smoothies

Often we have to fuel fast after a tough training session, or just need breakfast in a jiffy. So, we like to make smoothies that can be quickly created, consumed or carried. There are FAR too many variations to list, especially considering seasonal fruit supplies - but you'll get the gist of making smoothies here.

You can make smoothies in a blender or the Magic Bullet.

Nat's Favorite
1 cup almond milk
1 cup ice
1 tablespoon almond butter
1-2 large bananas
1 tablespoon milled flaxseed

OR

1 cup low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt
1/2 cup non-fat milk
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 large banana
1 tablespoon milled flaxseed

Blend all ingredients and enjoy!

Greg's favorite
1 cup low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt
1/2 cup chocolate milk
5 large strawberries
1 large banana
Blend well!

Triple Berry
1 cup frozen blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries (from Costco)
1 cup almond milk
1 cup ice
1-2 teaspoons agave syrup
1 tablespoon milled flaxseed

Papaya Coconut Almond
1 cup almond milk
1 cup frozen papaya
1/4 cup frozen lemonade
1/2 cup coconut water
1 ripe banana
1 teaspoon agave syrup
2-3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
Blend well!

The possibilities are obviously endless! If you want to make your smoothie "to-go" for a fast and healthy breakfast: just blend it up the night before, pour it in a water bottle, freeze it overnight and take the bottle out of your freezer when you wake in the morning to thaw. Voila!