My Most Favorite Weekday Breakfast!

​"Never work before breakfast. If you have to work before breakfast, eat your breakfast first."
                             -Josh Billings

Every Monday thru Friday, I am jumping for joy when it's breakfast time. Five working days a week I eat the same tasty smoothie for breakfast.

Why you ask? It's just so ding, dang, darn delicious!

Also, because I can mix up the ingredient combinations to change the flavor slightly. Sometimes I use avocado and sometimes I prefer peanut or almond butter.  There's no wrong way to mess up this smoothie, so experiment and have fun with it! 

If you're currently not enjoying your daily breakfast or just need a change of flavor in the morning, then try this simple Balanced Protein Smoothie! 

Ingredients:

• 8 oz of any liquid or liquid combination (almond milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, coconut water, water, etc.)
• 1/2 banana, chopped (frozen or unfrozen)
• 1/2 cup frozen berries
• 2 cups greens (spinach, kale, arugula, power blend, etc.)
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 scoop of protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
• 1/2 avocado or 1 tbsp nut butter

Optional spices: 1/4 tsp of each spice: cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric + black pepper (sprinkle) 
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Optional toppings: Purely Elizabeth Granola + Pumpkin seeds

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1.  In a small blender, pour liquid, fruit and greens to blend first.

2.  Next, add in the rest of your ingredients and blend until smooth. 

3. Pour smoothie mixture in a bowl or mason jar and top with some crunchy granola and pumpkin seeds. 

Enjoy this tasty smoothie with a straw or spoon.  

​Remember to take your time and appreciate just how good your breakfast tastes! 

                     Always craving good food,
                                   Jillian ​

balanced protein smoothie
serves 1