As a forty-eight-year-old woman with a full life, drinking healthy smoothies has greatly increased my energy level. Dragging my body through the day is a distant memory since I began making homemade energy smoothies. I drink a smoothie almost every morning, and it helps me feel more energetic.
I have tried several different kinds of blenders. The Nutra-Bullet is my favorite blender for making smoothies. With its unique cyclonic action, it makes the smoothest energy drinks. There are some precautions necessary though. The Nutra-Bullet cup should only be filled to the ‘MIX’ line when using it and the motor shouldn’t be used for more than a minute at a time. Another thing I love about the Nutra-Bullet is that it’s easy to travel with because of its compact size.
Energy Smoothie Recipe
1 cup goat milk, rice milk, or water
6 ounces plain Greek yogurt
1 cup chopped kale (you may want to choose a different vegetable each day in order to keep a balanced diet)
1/2 cup frozen blueberries or blackberries
3 tablespoons of vanilla protein powder
Combine the kale, fruit, yogurt, protein powder and liquid in a blender. Blend until smooth, but for no more than sixty seconds at a time. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more liquid to get the desired consistency. Add a small amount of monk fruit sweetener if more sweetness is desired. Feel free to substitute any of the fruits with those you love best.
It may sound a little questionable to put kale in a smoothie, but this recipe tastes great. The fact that my sixteen-year-old son drinks one of my homemade smoothies every day speaks volumes about the taste. If I forget to make one for him, he always reminds me, because it helps him with his daily work-out routine and sporting activities.
If you try this recipe, please let me know how you like it. I pray that you will live a healthy life by nurturing your body, mind, and spirit in 2014.
Note: I am not affiliated with Nutra-Bullet, nor do I know anyone who is. I have expressed my personal experiences with their products only for helping to improve the health of others.
