My mornings typically are pretty hectic trying to get out of the house, getting the girls to school, and myself to work…so breakfast needs to be quick and easy. But usually a quick and easy breakfast means a not so healthy breakfast so I was determined to find something that would check all the boxes including being a healthy and nutritional start to my day. My answer to this has been a protein smoothie. I have been drinking these for years and have tried every concoction in the book. The below has defintely become my staple smoothie. Its yummy, easy for on the go, and keeps my full until lunch. The exact recipe below make about 24 ounces so I’ll drink half on the way to work and drink the second half around 10:30am for a mid-morning pick me up before lunch.

There are also a ton of health benefits with this smoothie. It includes everything from omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and a ton of different vitamins. Keep in mind I am no nutritional expert, this is just the smoothie that I enjoy and has helped me achieve the health goals I am after.

Ingredients:

• 1 banana
• 1 handful spinach
• 1/2 avocado
• 2 cups almond milk (sometimes I’ll use cashew milk instead)
• 1 tbsp pb2 powder
• 1 scoop protein powder (I have been using F-Factor lately but you can use anyone that you chose)
• 1 scoop collagen powder
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 handful ice cubes

For those of you who have busy mornings like me I have found making these in advance saves a ton of time and makes mornings that much easier. I like to use the Ball mason jars and will add all the ingredients minus the Almond Milk and Ice. I make 5 of these at a time for the week and each morning all you have to do is dump the contents of the Ball container, add a handful of ice, the Almond Milk and blend.

Calories:

Total: 509 calories