Let's talk about breakfast. You already know I don't really like eating breakfast, but I'm trying to eat it more so I have energy throughout my day. For a while I was eating fruit & yogurt parfaits and then I was eating handfuls of this granola and then I was just tired of being in a granola rut. This morning I made this smoothie and it has 14g of protein! Hello easy, fast breakfast that I can drink while I work!
Strawberry-Flax Smoothie
1 cup frozen strawberries
3/4 cup low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup fresh orange juice (from one orange)
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp flaxseed meal
Mix all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy.
source: recipe from Real Simple, February 2011
This looks delicious and I love the picture! Where did you get that adorable straw?
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I are about to get a blender to do morning smoothies! I will write this recipe down. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea...you don't have to "eat" but you still get lots of nutrients! I love that straw too :-)
ReplyDeleteYou always make your drinks look so appealing... this smoothie looks delicious! Can you get faxseed meal at any old grocery store or do they only carry it at healthy food stores? Clearly I have never used it haha
ReplyDeleteLaura- I don't know if they sell flaxseed meal at regular grocery stores; I've never looked, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's near the organic/all natural section. I get mine at Whole Foods.
ReplyDeleteI never make smoothies...I really need to though! I think I would love them!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds delicious, I love making smoothies! I am thinking I will have a post workout smoothie after seeing your post!
ReplyDeleteOh yum. And it looks so fancy it that mason jar too!
ReplyDeletemmm strawberry is one of my favorites! I'm a smoothie girl too!
ReplyDeleteYum! I like how high it is in protein. Maybe if I add my protein powder, I'll like drinking smoothies more.
ReplyDeleteLove Real Simple. Great blog! Glad we found it!
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So pretty and pink - this recipe looks and sounds delicious!! :) Thanks for posting! <3
ReplyDelete~Rachel <3
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that is real simple! i wonder if you can make it the night before, or a batch of it for the week. looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI need to get back on smoothies for breakfast. It's really the best breakfast for someone who needs something quick, healthy and on-the-go. And this looks like such a pretty drink! It may sound silly, but I think that makes it even better!
ReplyDeleteLooks good...the hubby has been making me smoothies in the morning and they are the best!!
ReplyDeleteI want to try this!! Looks yummy and good for you. That is always a good combo!
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