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!
July 27, 2015
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! I had a short trip to see see family in Delaware and the closest airport is in Philadelphia where we popped in for lunch. The city is a mecca of delicious sit-down eateries, but we were strapped for time and needed something quick and kid-friendly. I had a satisfying [...]
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October 25, 2015
I’m aiming to quit regular coffee consumption. Again. There are a few reasons for this: It really doesn’t pep me up. More than anything, a hot drink in the morning is comforting. I like the taste of coffee very much but I like the warm cup even more. I feel wasteful. I rarely get through a cup. [...]
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August 3, 2015
Happy 1st Monday of August! I posted about Where I Get Moving this past Saturday when the month started and encouraged setting your personal intentions during this last full month of summer time. I think I have mentioned before that we usually “reset” around here with a dairy and gluten free meal at the start of [...]
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