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 that 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, yummy.   Either way, it always turns out to be a beautiful and filling masterpiece for my body.  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! 

BALANCED PROTEIN SMOOTHIE
serves 1

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
• 2 scoops of protein powder (vanilla, chocolate, or unflavored)
• 1/4 avocado or 1 tbsp nut butter or 1 tbsp coconut butter
• Optional spices: 1/4 tsp or a big sprinkle of each spice -cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric + ginger
• Optional toppings: Purely Elizabeth Granola + Pumpkin seeds

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. 
4.  Eat 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