Smooth Move

A typical weekday work morning goes something like this.   Wake up at 6:45, take a shower, get dressed, get the kids dressed, make my lunch, fill water bottles, pack up work files, pack backpacks and get out the door by 7:45. And, this is with the enormous help of a husband who makes the best coffee I have ever had, gets the kids breakfasts, and packs their lunch.  We somehow have it coordinated down to the last minute, and the only thing missing is time to make my breakfast- which I no longer need to do thanks to this great smoothie recipe.   I typically double the recipe which will make 6 servings, put them in freezer safe tupperware, and take one out each morning to thaw while I run around the house like a mad women, throw it in a to-go cup and drink it all morning at work.

Breakfast Smoothie  - makes 3 servings

a handful of romaine lettuce (or other green, celery etc)
2 bananas
6 strawberries (or other berry, pineapple, etc)
grated ginger (optional)
2 1/2 cups Coconut water (see below)
1/4 c. aloe vera juice (see below)
3 scoops of whey protein powder (see below)
Blend well.

A little more about the ingredients.  Coconut water is expensive and can be hard to find, so hit your local health food store.   The benefits, besides the taste, are that it is super hydrating, has a lot of potassium and minerals, and low sodium.  Think of a sports drink without all the crap.   If the price still puts you off, try the recipe with half water, half coconut water.  Aloe vera juice is another favorite of mine.  Its great for digestion, among other things.   If you suffer from GI problems, especially heartburn, this is the best natural remedy, so add as much as you like.  The whey protein powder is to add the necessary protein.  I don't use yogurt, because it doesn't freeze well and has a lot of sugar- if you do use yogurt, make sure it is plain to help decrease some of that sugar!

2 servings of breakfast smoothie, ready for the freezer.