Smoothies <3

 

I really <3 smoothies.  I make one or two a day.  Some times I share them and sometimes I don't.  Most of them come out really yummy, and some not so yummy.  The ones that come out not so yummy I just add some maple syrup and tell myself how good greens are for me and drink fast. 

So you can imagine how sad I was Saturday morning when my blender bit the dust.  For a moment I wanted a smoothie more than ever (you know, because I couldn't have one).  Then in my mind I was like what will I do now?  Smoothies are my favorite meals, I have all the fresh fruits and veggies for them, they are going to all go to waste, and I may starve without my smoothies! Yes, I know a bit dramatic.  Then my wonderful husband, and of course hero, said, "Why don't you calm down and we will go buy a new one?".  Wow, he saved the day.

He also added that we should maybe get a better ons since I use it so much.  My mind again takes off into it's own world and says "Vitamix".  Then I realize that we can't skip a car note to buy a blender :(.  We compromised on the Ninja Professional Blender NJ600.  I used it this morning to make my Good Morning Green Smoothie and it worked like a charm.  I made one for my hero too.  There are 3 blades that go up the center of the blender and it blends so fast and smooth I am amazed.

I just wanted to share a couple of my favorite smoothie recipes in honor of my new blender.  Give them a try!

Good Morning Green Smoothie

2-3 Cups Spinach

1 Cup almond or soy milk

1-2 Cups strawberries

1 Cup blueberries

1 Banana

2 Tbsp Flax seeds

Get Your Engine Started Smoothie

1-2 Bananas

1 Cup almond or soy milk

1 Tbsp instant coffee or grain alternative

2 Tsp cocoa powder

2 Tsp maple syrup