Smoothies
I LOVE smoothies. Particularly in the summer, particularly if they’re green, and particularly if they’re served in a bowl. 
Why a bowl? If I’m having a smoothie for a meal, as I often do, I slurp it down too quickly if it’s in a glass! Putting the smoothie in a bowl helps me eat it slower and feel like it’s a real meal. And of course…it’s more fun.
But one of the great things about smoothies is that they’re an easy, transportable breakfast. So feel free to drink it from a glass!
Here is my master smoothie recipe. This makes quite a lot of smoothie and is around 400 calories, which is enough for a full meal for me. I also really like to eat this after a run because it has almost a perfect 4:1 carb-to-protein ratio that is ideal for post-workout recovery. I often scale it down or leave out certain ingredients if I want a lighter version.
- 8 oz. milk (any kind is fine, I usually use a mix of almond and skim)
- 4 oz. Greek yogurt (adds 10 g of protein and thickness)
- 1 banana (you can use a frozen one if you want, I use fresh)
- ~12-15 frozen cherries
- 1/3 cup raw oatmeal (this adds a cool texture to smoothies)
- ~1 cup raw spinach (I PROMISE you can’t taste this. It makes it a fun green color and ups the nutrition factor.)
Delicious!
