Smoothie Time

I love have smoothies in the morning either pre or post work out.  It is so easy just to throw everything in a blender and have a healthy breakfast. I was going through some old cookbooks and I came across a section called drink your way to health, (and no it wasn't about wine :)  Anyways they had a ton of new ideas for smoothies.  I found the perfect smoothie everyone, and its called a "Kinango Smoothie."  This recipe has been adapted from Superfoods by Jyl Steinback, which is a great cookbook!!!!

1/2 banana

1/2 cup frozen mango chunks

1 kiwi, peeled and sliced

1/2 cup strawberries

1/4 cup vanilla yogurt

1/4 cup mango nectar

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 T. ground flaxseed

if needed a couple ice cubes

Combine all ingredients in a blender; process until smooth and creamy.  Leftover can be refrigerated and reblended next day.

ENJOY!!

Banana Oat Smoothie

MMMM.....What a healthy start to your day. This is a perfect post work out smoothie, or a healthy breakfast.

1/4 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup plain low fat yogurt
1 banana
1/2 cup fat free milk
2 tsp. honey
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
3 T. vanilla whey protein powder
1 T. ground flaxseed

Mix all ingredients in blender.

The verdict: This treat was for me, and I loved it.