Were pretty sure you can make a smoothie for almost every occasion. We havent tested this theory, of course, but we know its true. With that in mind, what's a better occasion for a cold, frozen glass of deliciousness than going back to school?Lets face it, the back to school season can bring a whole lot of stress for teachers and parents alike. Even the kids are antsy with excitement from all the new changes they are experiencing within the first weeks of school. In other words, it can be exhausting. Making a nutritious snack, breakfast or lunch may seem beyond your grasp right now, and youre probably seriously tempted to default to junk food. No judgment here, but we can help!These four back-to-school smoothie recipes will not only delight your taste buds, but the kiddos will love them too. Plus, we recommend adding smoothie powder to power through all those back-to-school shenanigans on the schedule and keep you out of the drive-through line. We hope.
Almonds are popular, great-tasting and loaded with the healthy fats and nutrition your body needs to function. Why not put them in a smoothie?This particular smoothie is made using soy protein powder, cocoa powder and almond butter. Honey is used as a sweetener. If you cant have soy, you can always tweak the recipe to suit your dietary needs, like trying this hemp protein powder instead.Blend all your ingredients with ice and coconut milk, then pour it in a tall, frosty glass. If you really want to get fancy, you can sprinkle this smoothie with a bit of extra cocoa powder and shaved almonds for added texture. Experiment and discover what you like best.
Orange you glad to be bananas over this smoothie? We certainly are! This smoothie is just the right amount of sweet, plus has a little extra fiber from the added wheat germ. Wheat germ is loaded with folate, thiamin and vitamin E, all things your body needs to function at its best. It comes from the heart of the wheat berry and is excellent added to smoothies, baked goods and cereals.This recipe starts with low-fat plain yogurt (though you could easily swap this for Greek yogurt instead if you wanted to up the protein) blended with orange juice, vanilla extract, sliced banana and a tablespoon of honey.Add ground cinnamon for spice and sprinkle the wheat germ on top for a garnish. Then simply pour in a glass and serve. The great thing is youll even have enough to share with a friend, should you be so inclined to do so.
This fruity smoothie provides a great source of fiber and protein, while also adding extra health benefits like omega-3 fatty acids and iron. Oh, and did we mention it's vegan? It starts with our protein and fiber nutritional booster, made from pea protein, chicory root fiber, chia, psyllium husk and gut-loving probiotics, along with vanilla yogurt, milk, and fresh or frozen blueberries and peaches.Place all your ingredients into a blender and pulse until smooth. If you want to jazz this one up, try adding a few blueberries as a garnish, or cut a slice of peach and slip it over the side of the glass as a festive wedge.
Everyone loves a good coconut chai, right? At least everyone we know. This recipe uses our chai protein powder nutritional booster and is blended with macadamia nuts, a pitted Medjool date, coconut water, ice and shredded coconut. It tastes amazing and offers nutritional benefits as well.This makes it excellent for that busy first day of school morning. Just combine all your ingredients and blend them until smooth and creamy. Pour into your favorite to-go cup and toss some shredded coconut and slivered macadamia nuts on top for garnish.