Giveaway: Manitoba Harvest Hemp Pro 70 Protein Powder

As you all know, I love making smoothies. I probably have 1-2 a day. Since I make so many, I really care about what I put in them. It's hard to find a protein powder that isn't made with JUNK. This one is really bomb, and you can try it for FREE if you win this give-a-way.

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Fig & Kale Green Smoothie

I'm on a smoothie kick, so your welcome for these recipes that are about to hit my site! I just grabbed some groceries and was super excited to see organic frozen figs. This recipe is seriously bomb!

1 scoop 22 days vegan protein powder

2 cups kale

1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk

2 frozen organic figs 

Ice 

Blend until smooth 

Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup

Ok, this sweet tooth is killing me! I've been super creative so I don't go off and eat a whole pound of chocolate. Anyone else ever get this way? 

I decided to make a high protein treat that is super healthy!!!

Ingredients:

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

Coconut milk (how much depends on thickness)

1 tbsp almond butter ( or another nut butter)

1-2 packets stevia 

2 cupcake foils 

1. In a bowl combine protein powder with a little bit of milk. Then slowly add more milk to get the protein smooth(not chunks). Make sure to not make it "runny"

2. Pour 1/4 mixture in to cupcake foil, and 1/4 in other.

3. Place in freezer.

4. While those are freezing, in a small bowl mix almond butter and stevia.

5. Take foils out of freezer, and top with almond butter mixture.

6. Then add on top the remains of the chocolate mixture(1/4 of mixture on each).

7. Freeze for an hour, then enjoy! 

Spiced Banana OIAJ

When I'm in a hurry it's always great to have grab n' go meals. I've always wanted to make overnight oats in a jar, so being quite busy this week I decided to give them a shot.

I made up this recipe, and it's delicious. It's creamy, banana-ey, and full of spice! 

Ingredients:

1/3 c oats

1/2 scoop vanilla protein 

2/3 c coconut milk(or milk of choice) 

1/2 mashed banana 

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp cashew butter(or nut butter of choice)

1. Mix all ingredients in a jar in the evening.

2. Let soak overnight in fridge.

3. Grab and enjoy cold for breakfast

Banana Chocolate Mug Cake

Ok I've definitely been meaning to post a mug cake recipe for a while. I am finally getting around to it. WOW, if you have a sweet tooth this is your thing!

Banana chocolate protein mug cake 

2 tbsp chocolate protein

2 tbsp Greek yogurt

2 tbsp coconut or almond milk

2 tbsp coconut flour 

1 egg white 

1/2 banana mashed

1 tsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)

1 tsp baking soda

2 packets stevia

1.Mix all ingredients in a bowl

2.Spray a mug with nonstick spray

3.Pour mixture in to mug

4.Microwave for 1:30-2 minutes depending on microwave 

5.Optional top with tsp almond butter and chocolate sauce (2 tbsp chocolate protein, 1.5 tbsp almond milk or coconut milk, and packet stevia)

Coco-Greens Smoothie

2013 came and went. Let's start 2014 off right, healthy and tasty! 

Coco-Greens Smoothie 

1 scoop vanilla protein ( I use life's basics vegan)

1 cup coconut water

1 cup coconut milk

1 frozen banana(if it isn't frozen just double the ice)

2 cups baby kale (or 3 leaves)

1/2 c ice

1. Place infredients in blender

2. Blend.

3. Drink!

Chocolate Cinnamon Chia Shake

Ok, this hit the spot. Sometimes I want to jump through my computer and make people drink or eat my recipes when they are this good! This tastes better than a chokate shake from In-n-out to me! 

Ingredients:

1 scoop Life basics vegan protein(chocolate)

1 cup Calafia farms almond milk (unsweetened)

2 dates (pitted organic)

2 tbsp chia seeds (organic and raw)

Organic cinnamon & vanilla to taste

1 cup ice.

Throw everything in to a blender and enjoy!!

Fun fact: chia seeds have lots of fiber, omega fatty acids, calcium, antioxidants and even protein!

Lean & Green Protein Pancakes

Why not start off the morning with some greens. These look like HULK pancakes, but you can't taste the veggies and they are simply delicious! They are super healthy, lean, & green!

Recipe:

2 Egg whites 

2 tbsp Vanilla protein powder

1/4 c. Oats 

1 tbsp. Coconut flour

1 cup spinach

1 tbsp. Unsweetened apple sauce 

1 tbsp. Unsweetened almond milk

1 tsp. Cinnamon

Directions:

1. Blend ingredients together (I use a vitamix or nutribullet)

2. On pan pour 1/5 batter, flip when golden brown.

3. Repeat with the rest of the batter.

4. Enjoy! ( I like adding stevia and sometimes almond butter on top).

Sweet Treat Smoothie

I always crave a little something sweet before bed, and tonight I decided to fulfill that craving... Guilt-free! I made this smoothie that is so simple, yet so creamy and delicious! 

This recipe can be enjoyed for breakfast,

as a snack, post-workout,or before bed!

Ingredients:

1/2 Banana (frozen is even better)

1 scoop vegan chocolate protein 

1 cup almond milk

1 tbsp flaxseed ( you can also use chia, or hemp seeds)

1 cup ice

1. In a blender mix all ingredients until they are blended smooth.

2. Enjoy!