Summer is calling for lots of smoothies! I don’t think I will ever get over how convenient they are as a snack as well as squeezing in so many servings of fruits and veggies. I whipped up this refreshing shake when I was pretty hungry. I had an intense workout, came home to rinse off, got the kids ready, and packed the pool bag to meet some friends for lunch and swimming. I needed to refuel and hydrate quickly. This did the trick!
Workout to Pool Smoothie
Charlotte Veggie Original
GF, GRF, DF, NF
Makes one 16 oz. serving
Blend up the following:
2 cups Trader Joe’s Organic Power to Greens (you can use any greens)
3 tbsp shelled hemp seeds
1/4 cup frozen pineapple
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1 small apple
1 cup water
For a more filling option and to see how I deal with soreness, read here about the key ingredients in my smoothie bowl and epsom salts!
November 11, 2015
We all enjoyed both dishes but initially I made the spaghetti squash for the adults and the couscous for the kids. Although the recipes are very simple, they turned out unique and delicious. We ate up the rest of the stew too and it complemented both! First, I want to talk about spaghetti squash. Spaghetti squash can [...]
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August 13, 2015
Arguably, no other food has a pull as strong as fresh popcorn. How many times in my life have I proclaimed to be full only for the aroma of an office mate’s microwave popcorn to make my mouth water and stomach rumble. I don’t even want to know how much I have spent on overpriced movie [...]
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October 31, 2015
Happy Halloween since it’s technically after midnight! I hope everyone has fun plans lined up today and if you don’t celebrate, may you have a wonderful Saturday. I was recipe testing earlier tonight and wanted to have the kids wake up to a healthy but still a treat on Halloween morning. See this post for [...]
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