Strawberries & Cream Smoothie Scrumptiousness!

Ok, maybe I made up that word - Scrumptiousness. But it sounds good, right?

Today's creation tastes almost like one of those Strawberry Cream Savers - and who doesn't like those?! It's super low in calories and fat - has tons of protein - and would make a fantastic post workout recovery snack!  But I'm having my smoothie as a pre-workout/afternoon snack.

1/4 Cup Fat Free Cottage Cheese

1/2 Scoop Protein Powder (I used Syntrax Nectar Sweets Vanilla Bean Torte)

1tsp Sugar

5-10 pieces of ice

1/2-1 cup Water

1 Sugar Free Jell-O Vanilla Pudding Cup

4 Frozen Strawberries

I like to mix the ingredients in blender with ice on bottom - since that's where the blades are so it usually works a bit better, and I like to add the water last. Blend until smooth. Makes a pretty large smoothie!

180 Calories

1g Fat

441mg Sodium

25g Carbs

1g Fiber

18g Protein

A lot of people I know would be questioning the Cottage Cheese.  DON'T!  It helps make the smoothie nice and thick, almost more like a shake, and you can't taste it at all!  Plus it's got tons of protein!

Power Breakfast!

I don't know why but I felt very ambitious this morning when I went to make breakfast!  I ended up making a delicious veggie filled egg white omelet, and had a nutritious fruit/veggie 'smoothie' with it.  So tasty - low calorie - full of protein!  Really this is the type of breakfast we should all be having every day - and it really only took about 5 minutes to put together (I keep chopped veggies in the fridge all the time for salads anyways)

4 egg whites

about 1/4 cup flat leaf or baby spinach

chopped onion

chopped mushrooms

reduced fat mozzarella cheese - (optional) just a sprinkle (about 1/10 - 1/5 of a cup)

Hot sauce (optional) - I use Mexican Hot Sauce

Add egg whites to pan.  Top with veggies.  Cook for a few minutes, fold in half and flip (I used a small frying pan for this so everything stayed together nicely).  Cook for another minute or two.  Transfer to plate, top with cheese & hot sauce.

The fruit/veggie smoothie is NAKED Green Machine!  I had an 8oz serving.

This stuff is amazing!!  One of my friends likes it - but it looks kinda gross so I was wary of it.  I was in BJ's yesterday morning, and saw a lady getting some -- she sang it's praises too.  PLUS there was a coupon - SCORE!!  Totally worth the price without the coupon too!  It's amazingly good!  

Some of the ingredients include - apples, mango, pineapple, banana, kiwi, broccoli, spinach, blue green algae, wheat grass, ginger, & garlic.

So, here's the breakdown for today's power breakfast... 

223 Calories

36g Carbs

1g Fat

17g Protein

258mg Sodium

Try it!!

Peanut Butter Cup Protein Shake!

Look how pretty!!!

I typically have fruity smoothies, but I wanted something different today -- came up with the perfect solution! 

3/4 Scoop Jillian Michael's Natural Whey Protein Powder - Vanilla Cream Shake

1.5 Tbsp Peanut Wonder Low Sodium Peanut Butter

1/8 cup 1% or Skim Milk

1/4 cup dry Oatmeal

1/2 cup Water

5-7 Ice Cubes

Combine all ingredients in blender until smooth.  Pour into cup, and drizzle with a tiny bit of Chocolate Syrup. 

232 Calories

30g Carbs

4g Fat

19g Protein

Tropical Fruit Smoothie Goodness

I love smoothies!!  I don't care where you buy them - they are typically loaded with calories - well over 200 calories minimum usually.... And way more expensive $5-$6 a pop!  But I like my home versions even better! (save calories AND money) This is the second time I've made this and it's so delicious!

Say hello to Tropical Fruit Smoothie Goodness!
3/4 to 1 Cup Tropical Fruit Blend (Frozen Peach, Mango, Pineapple, Banana) - I like Market Pantry - available at Target
1-2 ice cubes
1/2 scoop Jillian Michael's Natural Whey Protein Powder - Vanilla Cream
4oz Motts for Tots Apple Juice
1/4 cup skim milk
1/3 cup water

Combine all items in blender and let the blender do the work!

All for under 200 Calories! (about 30g carbs, 1g fat, 11g protein!!)
*I'm sure you could substitute almond or soy milk if you like, I just used what I had.