Shakes & Smoothies

A couple of weeks ago, we decided to start working towards eating healthier (again), and I found this week long cleanse from Shape. We didn't do the full cleanse, but did opt to do the shakes/smoothies for breakfast and lunch most days. They were pretty good, filling, and we both lost a few pounds. Here are a few of our favorites.

Chocolate Morning Wake-up: Combine 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 cup baby spinach, 1 frozen banana, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon superfood greens (I didn't have this on hand so I left it out), 2 tablespoons protein powder, and 1 cup ice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately. (Makes 2 servings.)

Blueberry Protein Power "Shake": Combine 2 cups unsweetened almond milk, 1 frozen banana, 2 cups frozen blueberries, 1 scoop (1/4 cup) protein powder, and 1 cup ice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately. (Makes 2 to 4 servings.)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup: (Aaron's favorite, of course) Combine 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 2 cups baby spinach, 1 frozen banana, 1/2 cored Bartlett pear, 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 cup ice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately. (Makes 3 servings.)

Chocolate Avocado Goddess: Combine 1 avocado, 2 tablespoons dark unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons agave nectar, 1 frozen banana, 1 cup ice, and 1 cup unsweetened almond milk in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately. 

Campfire Breakfast Sausage Wraps

On last weekend's camping trip, we discovered another new recipe that's perfect for the campfire, and it's super easy! The kids loved cooking their own breakfast. This would also work well with hot dogs!

Ingredients
1 package Brown 'n Serve Sausage links
1 can biscuit dough or crescent rolls

Directions

• Put a breakfast sausage on a stick.
• Wrap with dough.
• Cook over the fire until dough is nicely browned, and eat!

Toasted Ham and Cheese on English Muffin

This quick and healthy sandwich has become a staple around our house lately. It's tasty, filling, and low-calorie, AND it's great for breakfast OR lunch!

Ingredients
1 Whole Grain English Muffin
2 slices smoked ham
1 slice Muenster cheese
1 t. Butter (optional, according to me... mandatory for Aaron)

Directions
Butter both sides of the english muffin (if desired). Place a couple slices of ham and a slice of cheese on muffin, and then toast for a couple minutes. Once cheese is nice and bubbly and the english muffin is nice and golden, you're ready to slap that sandwich together and go!

Serve with:
Breakfast - fresh fruit
Lunch - Edamame, baby carrots, salad

Nutrition Info (without butter): 
220 Calories, 24 Carbs, 8 g Fat, 14g Protien