Smoothies!!!!!

I like the green monster smoothie:

1 cup skim milk (I use almond milk)
1 frozen banana (I usually just use a fresh banana and add ice)
1 scoop protein powder (I use vanilla)
2 cups fresh baby spinach...you can't taste the spinach. It just turns the smoothie green and gives you tons of nutrients.

Blend and enjoy!!

I am gonna try throwing in some frozen strawberries one time. And maybe some peanut butter another time.

I don't really have a "recipe" per se but I do go by a loose formula. I do one part greens (spinach, kale, parsley, romaine or broccoli) Two parts fruit and if I'm feeling like it I'll do one part dairy as well (kefir, yogurt, cottage cheese or coconut milk). Usually I just stick with the fruit and the greens but then I don't rely on mine for a meal. If I do want protein I add some cashews because they give it a nice, creamy texture. Chia seeds also have a lot of protein and fiber and flax seeds are good too.

If I need a chocolate fix I add cocoa powder to a spinach, blueberry or strawberry and banana smoothie. i don't sweeten mine anymore but if you need sweetener seedless dates are good. They're very sweet but add fiber and not just empty calories.

I used to work at Smoothie King, and we put a dash of honey in a lot of the smoothies. It's good!

I like to get going with this banana/berry smoothie a couple days/week
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup plain, low-fat yogurt
1/2 small, peeled ripe banana
1/4 cup stemmed, sliced strawberries honey to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla soy protein powder
Place all the ingredients in a blender.
Blend on high speed until smooth.