Tuesday, June 18, 2013

:: 380 calorie smoothie ::

Anyone who knows me knows that things are not pretty when I miss a meal.


They get especially bad if I have meetings/sports/gym/cocktails after work and don't get an actual meal with something resembling fruits and veggies in it until 9pm or later. I found this smoothie recipe in our local newspaper and adapted it into something that could serve as a meal stand-in in a pinch. But it also makes a great pre- or post-workout snack, and at only 380 calories it doesn't totally break the diet bank.


Ingredients:
2 scoops protein powder (I use hemp + fiber, but use your favorite)
1 cup unsweetened soy/almond/coconut milk (the original recipe called for just 3/4 of a cup, but I found it to be too thick)
1/2 cup frozen strawberries (could substitute raspberries or blueberries)
1 medium banana
5 ice cubes

Directions: 
Drop them all in the blender until smooth and enjoy!

***
And now for a little housekeeping:

Google Reader is going away soon, so don't forget to: 
 Follow on Bloglovin
AND, I'm linking up to move on over! 
 

 photo signaturecopy_zpsc80579c1.jpg

8 comments:

  1. I'm like Dr Jekyll/Mr Hyde when I'm hungry. Looks like a tasty smoothie .. I recently discovered hemp hearts and love 'em in salads, but haven't tried a hemp + fiber powder.

    Monica, www.pear-shaped-gal.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. if you do, lmk what you think! i'm trying to get over thinking that things are only tasty if they crunch :) on that note, maybe i should try the hemp seeds in my salad! :)

      Delete
  2. This looks delicious! I love a good smoothie:)

    ReplyDelete
  3. Yum! I love a good smoothie. :)

    Thank you for visiting my blog. You have a new follower!

    The Grass Skirt

    ReplyDelete
  4. Followed you from a linkup. I am from Boston so I look forward to reading your blog.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. yay! so glad you found me! i'm heading on over to you... :)

      Delete