Theory: It has to be quick, easy, affordable, available in the winter, and most of all nourishing to our bodies.
our kitchen
We do most of our grocery shopping at Meijer but also visit the co-op every week for either bulk goods, yogurt or veggies. We strive for organic but frequently make exceptions. However ALL our veggies are organic.
Everyday Smoothies
We may not eat fancy, but bananas are cheep ;)
Blueberry Banana & Kale
Makes 2 smoothies (550 cal total)
275 cal per serving
We add 1/2 a tray of ice and water as needed to make the smoothie cooler and thinner.
need more calories? Add more flax or chia seeds!
Pro tip: Sammy always tops his smoothies with a handful of granola which adds about 50 calories.
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3 cups
Blueberries
3 cups
Flour
2 Cups
Frozon Berries
1 TBS
Flax
2 Cups/large handfuls
Kale
1 cup
Almond Milk
1½ cups
Butter
2 Medium
Bananas
1 TBS
Chia
3 cups
Blueberries
2 Cups/large handfuls
Kale
1 cup
Almond Milk
2 Medium
Bananas
2 Scoops
Plant based mocha protein powder
Banana Mocha Protein Shake
Makes 2 smoothies (560 cal total)
280 cal per serving
We add 1 full tray of ice and water as needed to make the smoothie cooler and thinner.
Pro tip: We buy plant based protein when it goes on sale (This ones from Target). This Vega brand mocha flavor is a favorite and has lots of nutrients besides protein! Make sure there is a low amount of sugar in your protein.
Chocolate Chunky Monkey
Makes 2 smoothies (520 cal total)
260 cal per serving
We add 1/2 tray of ice and water as needed to make the smoothie cooler and thinner.
Pro tip: Add another TBS of peanut butter to add 100 more calories and flavor!
Extra health
Try adding celery, cucumber, ginger root or spinach to fill you up and then clean you out! Being regular is sooooo very important.
3 cups
Blueberries
3 cups
Flour
2 Cups/large handfuls
Kale
1 cup
Almond Milk
2 Medium
Bananas
4 TBS
Cacao Powder
1 TBS
Peanut Butter
Todays Lunch
Go to meal: LARGE salad topped with some goodies
Our salads change a bit each day but at lunch we usually cut up 2 hearts of romaine (its just an easy filler to cut up quick) , add purple cabbage, a mango, tomato, celery, cucumber and some dressing like balsamic. Then we either cook up brussel sprouts, asparagus or onions and potatoes to throw on top! The veggies we use are just what we like and have available. Basically fresh veggies take up most of the plate, then the cooked veggies and then protein like beans, eggs or lentils.
Pro Tip: "Earthy Andy" is someone we get a lot of salad idea's from and then we recreate them for our lifestyle and location. Check her beautiful page out for more ideas
Quick Lunch Break
Quick Lunch Break
Wild Weighs: Mango Salad and Egg
