Açaí Berry Protein Smoothie

Dreaming I’m back in Hawaii with this Açaí Berry Protein Smoothie. Sometimes I feel like a smoothie for breakfast/lunch, because 1) I like pretending I’m somewhere tropical 2) I can throw everything in the blender and eat it to-go 3) I always feel satisfied and energized yet light after drinking a smoothie. I stumbled upon the @sambazon açaí packets in the freezer section at the grocery store, and I’m glad I followed my intuition to buy them. They make a great addition to any smoothie, last forever in the freezer, and plus the açaí berry is nutrient dense and full of antioxidants!

For this smoothie, blend together:

• A handful of blueberries

• 1 Sambazon açaí berry packet

• 1 frozen banana (if not frozen just add a handful of ice to the blender)

• 1 cup coconut water 

• 1 scoop plant based vanilla protein powder, optional

• Unsweetened coconut flakes for topping, optional

Pineapple Banana Smoothie

“Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat.” -Laura Ingalls Wilder
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The warm weather here in Asheville has put me in a tropical mood, so this pineapple-banana smoothie really hit the spot today. One sip of this and you’ll feel as if you were transported to a white sandy beach.
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All you need to do for this one is blend 1 frozen banana, ½ cup frozen pineapple, 1 T unsweetened coconut flakes, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, and ½ cup of 100% coconut water (unsweetened coconut milk would work too.) I topped mine with more unsweetened coconut flakes and some fresh pineapple. The great thing about pineapple is that it’s loaded with Vitamin C, which is healing after a workout. It also contains the enzyme bromelain, which diminishes bloat, eases digestion, and reduces joint pain.
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On the flip side, with some rum added, this would make an excellent cocktail by the pool… just sayin’. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl

“Every moment is a fresh beginning.” —T.S. Eliot
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What a wonderful time with my family this weekend. I hope you had a great weekend as well. As for me, I ate a sliver of my grandma’s famous carrot cake, a helping of my mom’s cheesy potatoes, and a couple of my favorite local beers. It was worth it. However, I’m so excited to get back into my clean eating routine today. It’s Monday, and I’m ready to get back on track. This smoothie bowl is so refreshing, energizing, and plus it’s beautiful! It’s yummy for breakfast, as a snack, or even for lunch. I hope you try it.
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For this one, blend a cup of frozen blueberries, half a banana, a spoonful of nut butter, and non-dairy milk of your choice (add milk in very slowly until you achieve the consistency that you want. I like my smoothie bowls a little thicker than normal smoothies.) If you want to boost flavor and make a meal of it, add a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder. Don’t forget to add some toppings! Today I went with chia seeds, raspberries, unsweetened coconut flakes, and a bit of granola. Now all I have to do is grab a spoon and dig in! ~B
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Have you tried smoothie bowls before or are you a smoothie bowl newbie?