Smoothie Time!
I used to be SO bad about breakfast! I totally got told on by my workout partner to our trainer in the beginning as well! Rude! I received the lecture about breakfast being the most important meal and about how I was doing more harm then good by not eating something in the morning. We have all heard it before but whether we admit it or not…it’s true. What it really amounts to is making sure that you give yourself enough time in the morning to put it together. I like quick and easy things! My partner does an egg beater breakfast omelette every morning. She cooks it in the microwave here at work and it gives her protein and a healthy start for the day. Some days I will do oatmeal or maybe a breakfast sandwich but my favorite is a smoothie in the morning! Keeping in the habit of trying new ingredients, I tried a new smoothie this morning too. Turned out pretty good too! I used granny smith apples (chopped up about a quarter of the apple and bagged the rest of the slices for a snack later). I also tried an Asian pear. I’ve never had one before but I thought I would give it a try. Turned out to be mildly sweet and pretty watery. Not bad though. The skin is a bit tough as well but the blender took care of that! I also had some frozen chopped banana and fresh spinach leaves.
Don’t turn your nose up to the spinach either! You can’t even taste it but you get all the benefits from it! I put all the ingredients in my cup and added my liquid! I use an 8 oz. bottle of vanilla ensure. It gives me the protein and vitamins I need in the morning but you can use low fat milk or almond milk too.
Set the blender on high and in 30 seconds breakfast is served! Take the extra sliced fruit that you didn’t use and bring it as a snack for later! Start your morning out right and keep it healthy! Happy Monday!