Smoothies are one of my go-to foods for breakfast. They were also a way for me to get in extra calories when I was struggling to gain/maintain weight. Sometimes, drinking calories is a lot easier than eating them.
Balancing smoothies out with less fruit, plus more protein and added fats will provide more long lasting energy than your typical smoothie made with lots of fruit and juice.
- 8 oz milk of your choice
- ½ a frozen banana
- ¼ cup frozen coconut meat
- 2 tbsp almond butter (or your nut butter of choice)
- 1 pitted date (optona, but adds a bit of sweetness)
- Good dash of cinnamon
- 2 scoops of collagen or vanilla or cinnamon protein powder
- Optional: top with your favorite granola
Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender and top with the granola!
- 1 frozen banana
- One orange, peel and pith cut off*
- 8 oz coconut milk, or milk of choice
- 1 tsp real vanilla
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ⅛ tsp black pepper (this makes the turmeric more bioavailable)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 scoops collagen (optional)
Blend it all in a high speed blender!
* You can also use ½ cup orange juice, but using the whole peeled orange adds fiber.
Remember, one smoothie with turmeric isn’t going to rid you of all inflammation, but it’s a great option to add to your diet.
BERRY NUTTY SMOOTHIE
- ½ a frozen banana
- ½ cup frozen mixed berries
- 8 oz milk of choice
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- Dash of cinnamon
- Optional: 2 scoops of collagen
Mix all in a high speed blender and enjoy. Mix it up by pouring into a bowl and topping with granola, fresh berries, hemp seeds, and shredded coconut!
- 8 oz milk of choice
- ½ frozen banana
- 1 tbsp cashew butter
- Good dash of cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
- Scoop of vanilla protein
- 3 tbsp raw oats
Blend in a high speed blender. Top with a dash of fresh cinnamon, dried cranberries or raisins, and mini dark chocolate chips.
These are some of my favorites and I hope you enjoy them too!
Help Others Live STRONGER and LONGER-
Aimee Lecointre is 33 years old with CF and is currently living in Salt Lake City, UT. She is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and registered yoga teacher. She is passionate about helping the CF community through movement and nutrition. In her free time you can find her hiking the beautiful mountains in UT, creating in the kitchen, doing yoga, skateboarding, writing, or reading! She’s a yoga teacher with CF Yogi, a virtual yoga studio for people with CF. You can visit her website at www.thenourishedbreath.com, follow her on Facebook at The Nourished Breath or find her on Instagram @thenourishedbreath
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