3 Crave-Worthy Smoothies to Liven up Your Breakfast Routine

6/23/2017

3 Crave-Worthy Smoothies to Liven up Your Breakfast Routine

You all know how much I love my morning smoothies. It's how I start the majority of my days and it's the perfect way for me to get a huge dose of nutrients into my body first thing in the morning. Plus I love that it keeps me full for hours! If you're just jumping on the smoothie bandwagon and you're not sure where to start, check out this post that includes all of my favorite smoothie essentials so you can get your kitchen all stocked up and ready for blending! And to help you liven up your morning routine, I'm sharing three of my favorite smoothie recipes that will satisfy any craving -  fresh and green, sweet and fruity, or chocolatey and decadent. 

Lindsay's Daily Lean & Green Smoothie
1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2 tbsp chia seeds
1/4 avocado (it makes it so creamy!)
1 big handful spinach
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
​1 scoop vanilla protein powder (check this post for suggestions!)
Ice
Top with 1 tsp hemp seeds

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Enjoy!

This smoothie is inspired by my favorite smoothie at Beaming, the Lisa's Daily Lean & Green. I figured rather than spending $12 every time I go to Beaming, I'd try making it at home, and it turned out just as delicious! This fruit-free smoothie is full of protein and healthy fat and it's the perfect smoothie to have after an indulgent weekend when you're trying to reboot and get back on track! 

Chocolate Almond Butter Cup
1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 1/2 tbsp almond butter (a natural brand with no added sugar)
1/4 cup frozen banana slices
1 tbsp raw cacao powder
1 scoop chocolate protein powder (my fave)
1 handful spinach or one pinch microgreens*
​Optional: 1/4 cup frozen cauliflower* *
Ice

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Enjoy!

​* Did you know that little microgreens have over 14x the nutrients of their fully matured versions!? That means you can get away with a pinch of microgreens in your smoothie and still get all the benefits! You can find microgreens in the produce section of most grocery stores (definitely at Whole Foods & Trader Joes). Just store them in the freezer when you get home because they go bad quickly in the fridge. But if you'd rather use spinach, 1 handful is great!
** Ok, so I know cauliflower in a smoothie sounds weird. But don't knock it until you try it! You literally can't even taste it once it's blended in, so you may as well start your day with some extra veggies! I use the frozen riced cauliflower from Trader Joe's. If you're sensitive to raw cauliflower, I'd recommend steaming it first, then freezing it! 

Strawberries & Cream Smoothie Bowl
1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond or coconut milk
1/3 cup frozen strawberries
2 tbsp chia seeds
3 tbsp coconut cream*
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
​1/4 cup frozen cauliflower (or throw in some spinach or baby kale)
Ice

*Coconut cream is just the thick part from the top of a can of full-fat coconut milk.
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​Blend all ingredients until smooth. Drink as a smoothie or pour into a bowl and top with your favorite nuts or granola. I love topping my smoothie bowls with 1/4 cup Kitchfix or Purely Elizabeth grain-free granolas (both also available at Whole Foods)! 

What are your go-to smoothie combos? Let me know in the comments below!