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An oldie but a goodie

Posted on by keepingupwithkate91

Sorry I’ve been gone for awhile…the end of 2012 was a bit crazy both from a work and personal standpoint. So to get me back in the groove – thought I’d pull out and oldie but a goodie smoothie recipe – the Cinnamon Roll Smoothie!

This has got to be my favorite smoothie – it really tastes like a cinnamon roll. My favorite cinnamon rolls or what we call them – sticky buns are from Harner’s Bakery at The West Shore Farmer’s Market in Lemoyne, PA (I go for the mini stickies with nuts – can you say YUM!!)

So here is the recipe for a healthier version (and trust me I get the real thing every once in a while):

Cinnamon Roll Smoothie

  • 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened and organic) (I use Trader Joe’s)
  • 1 cup coconut water (I like Zico – make sure it is the natural – no sugar added)
  • 1 scoop of protein mix (I use Prograde Vanilla) (http://ryanlee.getprograde.com/protein-powder.html
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch sea salt (I use Himalayan Sea Salt)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1-2 pitted dates
  • 1 tablespoon pecans (I usually add a bit more too)
  • Stevia to taste (I used 1/2 a packet)
  • 2 ice cubes (optional)

Put ingredients into VitaMix or a Blender  and mix until smooth.  Pour into a nice tall glass and enjoy!

What do you think?

PS:  My breakfast drink of choice this weekend!

A little extra GREEN on this lovely day

Posted on by keepingupwithkate91

Today is Tuesday and Tuesday means a HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workout for me. They are short, but for some reason I’ve always had a challenge getting them completed (a mental thing for me). Well I finished my HIIT workout after work today! Yeah ME!!  I didn’t feel like eating a hot dinner as it is quite warm and I have errands to run later tonight.

I decided to make a protein shake that I love in my Vitamix – but I wanted it to be cold (and I’m not known for having ice at my house – small freezer).  So I added a handful of frozen spinach!  The shake isn’t the prettiest of colors – kind of an ugly green (and I love green).  It is delicious with some added veggie!  Guess I’ll call it my Mini Green Smoothie (since only one veggie in it)!  Here is the recipe (if you have a Vitamix put in this order):

  • 1 Cup of Almond Milk (unsweetened)
  • 1 Scoop of PlantFusion Chocolate Protein Mix
  • 1 Squeeze of FlaxOil
  • 2 Tbsp Justin’s Almond Butter
  • 1 tsp of Raw Cocoa
  • Handful of frozen chopped spinach

Blend together until the smooth (and you don’t see any pieces of spinach in the shake).  I started on the low variable and worked it up and of course hit the power button as well.  Enjoy!!