Smoothies
Smoothies are a quick, healthy, delicious way to kickstart your morning or recover after a workout! We at the LifeBalance Program love smoothies for a number of reasons. You can whip one up in just a matter of minutes – all you need are the raw ingredients and a blender. They can be customized for a variety of dietary needs, whether you’re trying to lose weight, gain muscle, or balance your diet with more fruits and veggies. And they are easy to vary, so that we don’t get tired of any one flavor or texture. The internet is an endless wealth of ideas for different ingredient combos.
We thought we’d share a few smoothie recipes that our team loves.
Balanced Breakfast
Member Services Representative Olin Stickler’s favorite morning smoothie combo aims for high protein and fiber, low fat, and a large helping of fruits and veggies:
-1/2 Cup oats
-1 scoop whey protein powder, vanilla flavor
-1/3 Cup Greek yogurt, 0% fat, plain
-1 ripe banana, peeled
-1/2 Cup frozen berries
-1 kale leaf, chopped
-1/2 Cup water (blend in more if the smoothie is too thick)
Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds. Serves 2.
Vegan/Gluten Free
Communications Director Nicole Birch’s favorite smoothie is vegan, grain-free, and low-sugar, while delivering lots of protein and leafy greens.
-1-1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
-1 big handful of fresh organic spinach
-1 scoop Vega Protein & Greens vanilla powder
-1 cup of Sunrise Growers frozen organic berries
-1 tablespoon natural peanut, almond, or cashew butter
Add the spinach, powder, almond milk, and peanut and blend for about 30 seconds. Then add the berries, run the food chop setting for 45 seconds, and blend on high for about 30 seconds. Serves 1.
