Shakes, that is!
As you could tell from my last post, smoothies and shakes have been happening a lot over here. They are so refreshing and I love how much nutrition I can pack in them and yet still have it taste like dessert. Does it get any better than that? Here are my top things I like to use to get shakes and smoothies thick and creamy:
1. Coconut Oil
2. Spinach
3. Xanthan Gum and Guar Gum
4. Frozen banana (and other frozen fruits)
5. Chia seeds
Coconut Oil is definitely my favorite smoothie add-in currently. It creates such a creamy texture and tropical flavor. Mmmmm.
What was today’s shake of choice? I went for a….
Blueberry Muffin Protein Shake
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 serving vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 serving Incredible Greens (more on this awesome stuff to come!)
- 2 handfuls fresh organic spinach
- pinches of xanthan and guar gum
- splash of vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice
You know the drill: blend and enjoy! Delish.
Okay, school awaits and I need to keep up so I can head home tomorrow afternoon. I am happy that this week has moved along pretty fast for me and can’t wait to enjoy some relaxation time. Woot woot!
Favorite Smoothie add in?
What are your Easter/Weekend plans?
Kristi
BLUEBERRY MUFFIN!? Oh can you say heaven!?
p.s. enjoy your Easter weekend
love love love u
This smoothie sounds (and looks!) fabulous. I love thick smoothies as well!
Thick smoothies make my heart go pitter patter!
This one sounds so delicious!
I’m headed home to celebrate Easter with my family too!! Hope you have a fabulous, much-deserved time at home, love
This sounds like an awesome blueberry smoothie! I have only had little bland regular ones.
Happy Thursday love! <3
Love adding nut butters and frozen bananas! The best! Of course, I always add some protein powder as well! I actually have never added coconut oil to my smoothies before – I love coconut oil! I will try this ASAP!!
This recipe sounds fab. I love blueberries in my smoothies! I never though to add coconut oil to my smoothies, good idea!
MMmmmm Max would love this shake! I probably would too but I’m so cold all the time lately =(
That smoothie sounds great! I love makings smoothies. I also use Xanthan and Guar gum. They are key to wonderful smoothies.
I love thick smoothies, too! This one looks delish, I’ll have to try it! I just had lunch but after reading blogs I’m craving all sorts of things
My favorite smoothie add ins are frozen fruit, protein powder, raw cocoa powder and yogurt.
Have a great Easter weekend!
thick milk shakes are the best!!
I couldn’t agree more, thick smoothies are where it is at! I love adding in cocoa powder
That looks delicious! I can’t get guar and xanthan gum to work for me though – what’s your trick so that it’s not gross and gummy?