I love drinking smoothies in the morning as the are a great way for me to eat a nutritious breakfast. Smoothies are great for a quick breakfast before or after I workout in the morning. I make sure my smoothies are loaded with protein, fruit and omegas. I call them my powerhouse breakfast and I love how easy they are to make and drink. I always keep portioned controlled packs of fruit in the freezer along with protein powder in my pantry so I can whip up a smoothie in no time. Last summer my neighbor gave me tons of apples from her apple tree and I cut them into pieces and froze them in 1 cup portions. My trick to keep them from browning is stirring them in apple juice before freezing. I don't peel the apples as I want the fiber in my smoothies and the peels don't affect the taste of the smoothie as they get pureed in the smoothie. So if you have tons of apples this summer, freeze them for smoothies.
I also like to use a plant based protein in my smoothie as I try not to eat animal products. I discovered a vegan protein powder that tastes awesome and has 22 grams of protein per serving, which is great to promote lean muscle growth and for muscle repair after working out. This vegan protein powder is made by Everlast VP and has only 110 calories per serving. It is made from yellow pea, rice and hemp but trust me it tastes great with its mild vanilla flavor making it great to add fruits and veggies to.
22 grams of muscle building protein
Only 110 calories per serving
High levels of BCAA and Glutamine.
High bioavailability
Hypoallergenic
Natural stevia sweetened
Lactose-Free
Gluten free
Cholesterol free
Soy free
Low carb and low fat
Hormone free
GMO free
For more information on Everlast VP vegan protein powder and to purchase, click on the below links. You can save 5% off the price too by using this coupon code MOMKNOWSBEST in the discount code box at checkout. The protein powder is 40% on their website and this coupon will bring the price down even further, making it a great deal.
http://www.everlastnutrition.com/product/everlast-vp-vegan-protein-mix
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Apple Pie Smoothie
1 cup chopped apples, frozen or fresh
1 cup water
1 scoop Everlast VP protein powder
2 Tablespoons flax meal
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
Mix all ingredients in a blender for a minute or until well combine. Enjoy right away or place in the fridge for later.
"These opinions are my own and was sent the above mentioned product in exchange for a review."