Recipes
A smoothie is a great option for an easy and fast meal replacement or afternoon snack. By adding the right amount of protein, carbohydrates and fats, you can get a balanced meal that will help to keep you full for hours. Here are 7 delicious and healthy smoothie recipes to try.
Creamy Banana Chocolate Smoothie
- 8 oz. water
- 1 sc. chocolate protein powder
- 1/4-1/3 banana
- 1/4 avocado
- 2-3 ice cubes
SERVES: 2-4
PREP TIME: 1 hour, 15 minutes (includes marinade time, which can be done overnight)
COOK TIME: 20-30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp coconut milk (buttermilk or cream is okay if you do dairy)
- 1/4 cup arrowroot powder (tapioca or potato starch is okay too)
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 dash ground cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
SERVES: 1 as meal or 2 as snack
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 25-30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 large sweet potato, cut in half
- 1/3 cup leftover roasted chicken (leftover beef stew meat works great too!)
- 1/4 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Placed halved sweet potato in 350 degree oven for approximately 20 minutes, until tender in center.
SERVES: 2-3 as base of meal OR 4-5 as a side
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1-2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 1/2 small sweet onion, chopped
- 1 small carrot, steamed, peeled & diced
- 1 handful green beans, steamed and diced
- 1 handful broccoli heads, steamed and chopped small
- salt & pepper, to taste
SERVES: 2-4
PREP TIME: 20 minutes **Prep can all be done ahead to make this a quick & easy breakfast
COOK TIME: 5-10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 small sweet potato boiled, cooled and diced
- 1 tsp. coconut oil
- 1/2 sweet onion, diced
- 6-8 brussel sprouts, cut in half and steamed
- 1 small head broccoli, cut into spears and steamed
- 6-8 green beans, steamed and cut into thirds
- 6-8 pc asparagus, steamed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 3 Tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp water
SERVES: 1
PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES
COOK TIME: NONE!
Ingredients:
- half pint mason jar, with lid
- 1/3 cup gluten free rolled oats (I use Red Mill old fashioned rolled oats, but use what you have)
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt (As always, you choose- 0%, 2%, full fat. Make this work for you!)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut or almond milk
- 1 tsp dried chia seeds
SERVES: 4-6
PREP TIME: 10 Minutes
COOK TIME: 40 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 sm sweet onion, chopped
- 1 sweet potato, diced into small cubes with skin
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp dried cumin
- 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste)
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 splash tabasco (optional to taste)
- 1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chilis
- 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 avocado
- diced cilantro (optional for garnish)
- shredded mexican cheese (optional for garnish)