Doin' Some Cookin'... Mango Berry Green Smoothie

Mangoes are one of my favorite fruits. I love a taste of the tropics.

This smoothie is perfectly sweetened naturally by the mango with a little hint of tartness from the raspberries and gets its creaminess from the coconut milk.

Starting the morning with a green smoothie makes me feel like I'm doing something great for my body and even better when I don't have to taste the greens because mangoes are the predominate flavor. This smoothie will keep you filling full and energized until lunch time.

Knowing that I started my day with a healthy choice will lead to me making one healthy choice after another.

Mango Berry Green Smoothie

Adapted From: Organize Yourself Skinny

Makes 1 Serving

Stars of the Show:

• 1/2 cup mango chunks
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 banana
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup spinach
• water, if needed

And Action:

Pulse all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Enjoy!

Livin' It Up... Mulberry Love Review

(The packaging is so adorbs!)

Little Man watched me open a care package from Mulberry Love. As I was pulling bottles of juice out of the box he asked, "What's a mulberry?"

Crickets.

It looks like a blackberry or raspberry but that's all I could come up with. Scratching my head I resorted to searching the Internet and admitting that Mom doesn't know everything. Supposedly mulberries have a mild honey taste and are a nutrition powerhouse.

Mulberries are a "superfood" loaded with antioxidants and the company, Mulberry Love, figured out a way to bottle up immunity boosting-brain powering properties. Hello health in my hand.

These juices are all-natural with no additives and naturally sweetened.

Grab a bottle to reap the benefits:

• Immunity Boost
• Memory Enhancement
• Inflammation Reduction
• Vital for Vision
• Heart Health
• Energy
• Skin Support
• Hydration
• Increased Metabolism
• Weight Loss

Sunday morning Little Man and I made a trip to Costco to stock up on smoothie making ingredients. No surprise at all, which as you can tell from my previous blog posts I have been on a smoothie kick lately. They are a quick and easy way to fill your body with dense nutrition. 

After we got home, unloading the groceries was quite a workout so worked up quite an appetite. If you've never shopped at Costco it is bulk items and they do not bag anything. The items may be heavy and unloaded one by one. Racking up those steps on FitBit and building those biceps. Ha!

Because it was close to lunchtime we decided on a smoothie to go with turkey sandwiches. As I was making the smoothie Little Man asked if he could try the juice on it's own first to make sure he would like it. So I popped open the bottle of Mulberry Juice with Green Tea and he compared the smell and taste to pomegranate juice, smacked his lips, and let out an "mmm". 

Getting him in the kitchen gets him trying new foods and I'm all about promoting healthy habits. Now that we've fueled our bodies it's time to get out of the kitchen and outdoors to enjoy this almost 80 degree day.

Mulberry Maca Berry Power Smoothie

Makes 1 Serving

Stars of the Show:

• 1/2 cup Mulberry Love's Organic Mulberry Juice and Green Tea
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 cup frozen mixed berries (raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries)
• 1 pitted date
• 1 packet Maca energy boost
• 3/4 cup almond milk

And Action:

Pulse all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Enjoy!

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*Disclosure: No monetary compensation was offered or received for this post. I was provided product for review, however, all opinions are my own.  

Doin' Some Cookin'... Raspberry Chia Cream Smoothie

Move over mango smoothies, this girl has a new fave... raspberry smoothies!! I cannot get enough raspberries lately. The flavor of this smoothie is bright and refreshing. 5 ingredients, 5 minutes and you're out the door which is perfect for busy mornings for sipping on the go.

Raspberry Chia Cream Smoothie

From: Spabettie

Makes 1 Serving

Stars of the Show:

• 12 oz raw coconut water
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/3 cup raw cashews
• 1/2 pint raspberries
• 2 tbsp chia seeds

And Action:

Pulse all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Enjoy!

Doin' Some Cookin'... Raspberry Mango Smoothie

Look at the color of this smoothie!! It makes me so damn happy. 

This Raspberry Mango Smoothie was the perfect breakfast treat, Whole30 compliant, and outrageously delicious. Yes!!

If smoothies for breakfast aren't your thing then enjoy this for a post-workout drink or midnight snack (just kidding... kinda).

2016 is the first year I did not make a single resolution but if I did I would get to tell you about my health and fitness being on point for all of this year. Oops! Told you anyway. It's only February but I'm still going strong. I'm eating healthier thanks to Whole30 and working out more. Maybe the key was to not make a resolution.

What's worked best for me is committing one hundred percent. It's been a struggle pushing through workouts when I'm exhausted and turning down some of my favorite yummies.

The one thing I keep getting cravings for is something cold whether it be ice cream or iced coffee. So this smoothie was just what I needed to satisfy that craving and get my sugar fix.

Raspberries are fiber rich with a subtle tart flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of mango. Delish!

Raspberry Mango Smoothie

Adapted From: Wine & Glue

Makes 1 Giant Smoothie

Stars of the Show:

• 1 cup frozen mango chunks
• 1 cup frozen raspberries
• 1 banana
• 1 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

And Action:

Pulse all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Enjoy!

Doin' Some Cookin'... Triple Berry Oatmeal Smoothie Bowl with Almonds and Chia Seeds

I think I may have found my new favorite way to eat oatmeal. Maybe it has something to do with the raspberries (my favorite fruit at the moment) and almonds I toasted myself (crave worthy!!!). With the weather as cold as it's been a hot breakfast is just what I needed.

This oatmeal will keep you full until well after lunchtime and is the perfect way to start your day with protein, fiber, and antioxidants. An oatmeal smoothie bowl is the love child of two breakfast classics.

You can adapt this recipe to suit your tastes switching it up with different fruit, nuts, and yogurt flavors.

Triple Berry Oatmeal Smoothie Bowl with Almonds and Chia Seeds

Adapted From: Jeanette's Healthy Living

Makes 1 Serving

Stars of the Show:

• 1/4 cup uncooked regular oats
• 1/4 cup blueberries
• 1/4 cup raspberries
• 1/4 cup blackberries
• 1 tbsp toasted slivered almonds
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• 1 container nonfat vanilla yogurt

And Action:

Combine the oats, almonds, and chia seeds in a bowl adding 1/2 cup of water. Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Top with the berries and a couple dollops of yogurt, stirring to combine. Enjoy!