Two Fit Moms

Category: Breakfast

  • Apple-Pie-In-A-Cup Smoothie

    Apple-Pie-In-A-Cup Smoothie

    This might be my favorite dessert smoothie ever.  I call it a “dessert” smoothie because the apple-cinnamon flavor reminds me of apple pie.  Turn to this drink instead of taking down a box of cookies and a half-gallon of ice cream.  It has the perfect level of sweetness to satisfy your cravings.

    Feel free to add a generous handful of baby kale leaves to this recipe.  If you don’t mind the green hue, you will benefit from the added nutrition, and honestly, I don’t detect much of a difference in flavor.

    Remember to honor yourself and the experience of consuming this delicious drink. It somehow tastes better when you sit down and sip it slowly out of a beautiful glass. I know you are busy. I’m tempted as much as anyone else to just pour my smoothie into a random old mug and drink it while multi-tasking around the house. Let’s change how we eat. Let’s make a real effort to eat mindfully.
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    Blend:

    1 Fuji apple
    1 frozen banana (sliced before freezing)
    1 Tbsp almond butter
    1 Tbsp cinnamon
    1 cup soy/rice/almond milk
    2 handfuls of ice
    1 handful baby kale (optional)

    Makes about 20-ounces of smoothie.

  • A Perfect Green Smoothie for Beginners

    A Perfect Green Smoothie for Beginners

    If you are looking for new ways to incorporate green vegetables into your diet, smoothies are the answer. Forget about waiting until lunch or dinner to eat your kale or collards—You can get started in the morning with a tall glass of green nutrition for breakfast.

    If you are hesitant to throw a large handful of leaves into your blender, I can understand that. You’ve been trained for years to view green leafy vegetables as a wilted pile of bitterness on a plate. It’s now time to re-train your brain to understand that greens can be consumed in a way that feels fresh and bright and flavorful.

    If you are ready to take the plunge into the world of green smoothies, let me introduce you to one of my favorite recipes—a non-alcoholic, delicious, green version of the mojito cocktail.

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    A Few Words of Advice for Beginners
    Yes, you can make this mojito for breakfast, and one day you will, but if this is your first green smoothie, DO NOT make it for breakfast. There’s no point in overwhelming yourself before your taste buds are even awake and ready for a new experience.

    Save this recipe to try as an afternoon snack. Snacks are enjoyable, and that’s a good mindset to have as you move into the world of green drinks.

    Try a small serving. Keep in mind that this is not a meal, so there’s no pressure to consume a large volume on day 1.

    Put your green smoothie into a beautiful glass. I don’t know why, but presentation actually matters. Maybe it’s me, but champagne is not appealing in a Styrofoam cup. Likewise, a green smoothie in a plastic mug does not sound appetizing. Serve yourself with the same respect and care that you would receive if you ordered this drink at a high-end spa.

    When in doubt, add more ice. I’m actually not a big fan of icy cold drinks. I drink water at room temperature and prefer my iced tea without ice. However, when it comes to green smoothies, the colder the better. Once you blend your smoothie, give it a taste. If it doesn’t feel refreshing, grab another handful of ice and re-blend.

    Enjoy…And stay tuned for more green smoothie options!

    Mint-Mojito Madness Smoothie

    Blend:

    ½ cup unsweeted organic soy/almond/rice milk
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    1 large handful of kale
    ½ cup fresh spearmint leaves
    1 frozen banana (chop it before you freeze it)
    1 large handful of ice
    Juice of ½ lime

    Makes 1 serving.