Smoothies!

It has been awhile since I have posted, but I am going to try to get back into the habit. Obviously I claimed that back in January. Of this year. It is now November. I guess I should try harder.

That said, it seemed only appropriate that my first post back be about one of my new favorite things. Smoothies! This one doesn't have the best picture, mainly because I make my smoothies in the morning for my breakfast. Which, 99% of the time means I am running around like a crazy-person, cursing myself for not packing my lunch the night before, getting my gym bag ready the night before - basically doing anything that would make my morning go more smoothly. While simultaneously throwing things in my blender and hitting "liquify." Despite my constant promises to myself, I have obviously yet to become a morning person. Or actually wake up the first time my alarm goes off without snoozing five times....

But that is why the smoothie is so great! I often add greens (spinach, kale, etc), although I didn't with this one, and it is a great way to get in a healthy breakfast on the go!

Today I made a PB&J Smoothie. The recipe was a combination of about 12 different recipes I found online, and my own experience making smoothies for the past month or so. And the result was pretty good - I didn't even manage to snap a quick phone picture until it was already half gone!

I am crossing my fingers that Santa might bring me a Vitamix for Christmas, because then I could really get experimental with my recipes....my current blender, although pretty good, just really doesn't do the job very well on certain things, especially veggies.

I have also found that mason jars are a GREAT way to transport my smoothies from my house to my office - the pint size perfectly holds two cups, and it is guaranteed not to spill!

Ok - enough rambling,  here are all the ingredients - just blend together and drink!

PB&J Smoothie

• 1 cup frozen berries
• 1/2 frozen banana (if you are using fresh fruit you may want to add a few ice cubes to chill the smoothie)
• 2 tbsp PB2
• 1 scoop protein powder of your choice (this is my favorite)
• 1 cup almond milk (or your preferred milk -- add more if it is too thick)
• 1/2 - 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• A couple dashes of honey (for sweetness, if you want...)

Blend & enjoy!!!!