It should be no surprise that I LOVE smoothies. Sharing some of my favorite add-ins and simple ways to boost a smoothie to keep you fuller longer. If you’re a Sweet and Strong reader, you know from my What I Ate Wednesday posts that I often have a morning smoothie to start the day. Most […] Read more…
A blend of vanilla protein, mint, and chocolate makes this Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Shake the perfect healthy treat whether it’s for breakfast, post-workout, or to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. There is something about St. Patrick’s Day and the whole month of March that makes me think of all mint and green foods. St. […] Read more…
Fresh fall fruit, spices, and protein make this Fall Green Pear Smoothie the perfect post workout or meal replacement to help you fuel through the day. It doesn’t matter if it’s 30 or 90 degrees outside, I will still sip on and enjoy a smoothie every morning all year long. It’s my favorite breakfast and way […] Read more…
Summertime is here, even though the official start isn’t until next week. But schools are out, the weather is warm, and it’s time for seasonal fruits and veggies. One of my favorite parts of Summer is being able to buy fresh cherries at the grocery store. I believe the best way to eat seasonal fruits […] Read more…
With my Irish heritage I couldn’t pass up a chance to share a St. Patricks Day themed recipe with you today. There are so many ways to celebrate this holiday, music, green beer, corned beef & cabbage, potato soup, and all things mint. This Mint Chocolate Protein Shake recipe is a healthier way to enjoy […] Read more…
Back in October my husband and I did a 30-day green smoothie challenge with Simple Green Smoothies. The idea was to have you drink a green smoothie every day for 30 days. Each week they emailed you a grocery list along with four different smoothie recipes to try. When we started this challenge I had […] Read more…
The weather forecast today in southern MD is literally a messy mix of rain, freezing rain, and snow. YUCK! After Christmas I am so over the idea of cold weather and snow (unless it means a snow day and a day off of school). So I decided to make one of my favorite tropical green smoothies this morning […] Read more…