In case you haven’t noticed, here at FitStar we’re all about cooking once and eating twice. Life is busy, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make time for food that’s both nutritious and delicious. We kicked off the month with mason jar salads for great time-saving lunches, and quinoa bowls make killer dinners (and we think frittatas are egg-cellent any time of day), so now: onto healthy breakfasts!
Smoothies are a great choice for a morning meal because they are fast to prepare and can be consumed while you go about your routine. With these smoothie kits, your morning rush will be even more streamlined, too. Simply spend a few minutes chopping and measuring once, and have days of smoothies stored in the freezer, ready to go.
This article from Prevention has some great combos that can be made ahead of time (i.e., today) and enjoyed all week, including the three combinations below. Simply package the ingredients in a freezer-safe container (bag, box, or mason jar), and when you’re ready to eat, throw everything into the blender with the liquid of your choice.
Blueberry Banana Bliss
Step 1 – Freeze:
1 banana, peeled and chopped
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup baby spinach
1 tbsp chia seeds
Step 2 – Blend:
When you’re ready to blend, add 1 c unsweetened almond milk.
Makes 1 smoothie.
Nutrition info: Calories 277 | Protein 5g | Carbs 55g | Fat 7g
Nutrition information is provided by Prevention.com
Creamy Mango Green Tea
Step 1 – Freeze:
2 cups spinach
½ cup green grapes
½ cup frozen mango
½ ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 tbsp chia seeds
Step 2 – Blend:
When you’re ready to blend, add 1 c unsweetened green tea.
Makes 1 smoothie.
Nutrition info: Calories 332 | Protein 6g | Carbs 44g | Fat 18g
Nutrition information is provided by Prevention.com
Chocolate Covered Cherry
Step 1 – Freeze:
2 cups chopped kale
½ cups pitted frozen cherries
½ banana, peeled and chopped
1 tbsp almond butter
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ tsp cinnamon
Step 2 – Blend:
When you’re ready to blend, add 1 c unsweetened almond milk.
Makes 1 smoothie.
Nutrition info: Calories 313 | Protein 12g | Carbs 45g | Fat 14g
Nutrition information is provided by Prevention.com
Do you have a favorite smoothie combination that freezes well? Tell us your smoothie secrets in the comments below!
Keep Moving,
– Team FitStar
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