Dessert in a cup smoothie recipe

I can’t wait to share this recipe with you because it is definitely one of my absolute favorites! This smoothie isn’t just a normal smoothie, it truly is a healthy decadent treat! This smoothie is creamy and chocolatey and almost like a chocolate pudding in texture! It’s the perfect treat for after dinner, an afternoon pick-me-up, or honestly any time! It has antioxidants from the cacao, healthy fats from the avocado, and lots of fiber from the chia seeds! 

Dessert in a cup:

-½ avocado

-1 cup almond milk

-2 tablespoons chia seeds

-1 tablespoon cacao powder

-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

-1 tablespoon coconut butter

-1 tablespoon agave (you also could add in a frozen banana for a little more sweetness!)

-3-4 ice cubes

Blend & Enjoy!

XO,

Lauren

Green Power Smoothie Recipe

Today we are making a different type of smoothie than I normally would.  We are making a green power smoothie! This recipe is in between a smoothie and a green juice and it’s my go-to when I need to give my body a reset! Out too late last night? Had one too many drinks? Feeling under the weather? This recipe is the perfect way to give your body a reset and immunity boost! 

Green Power Smoothie

-1 Handful Kale

-1 Handful Spinach

-1/2 Apple

-Squeeze of ½ Lemon

-1 cup of water or coconut water

*Blend for 30 seconds and enjoy! 

Let me know what you think of this simple, yet nutritious recipe! Have a great day!

xo,

Lauren

Antioxidant Overload Smoothie

I am so so excited to share this recipe with you! This is my favorite fruit-based smoothie and it is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up! Skip the mid-afternoon coffee or sugary snack and instead make this smoothie! I also will make this smoothie for my lunch, especially during the Spring and Summer! It is super refreshing, hydrating, and again, NUTRIENT DENSE!

Lets talk about antioxidants because this smoothie has a TON of them! Antioxidants fight free radicals found in the body. Free radicals cause cancer and other diseases and so its super important that we are fueling our bodies with lots of antioxidants! Acai, blueberries, and cacao all have antioxidants in them which makes this smoothie super powerful in cleansing and filling your body with what it NEEDS! 

Antioxidant Overload Smoothie

-1 packet of acai

-1 handful of frozen blueberries

-1 handful of frozen strawberries

-half a frozen banana

-1 cup almond milk

-1 teaspoon chia seeds

-1 teaspoon bee pollen OR flaxseed

-1 tablespoon cacao nibs (if you couldn’t tell, I put cacao nibs on EVERYTHING!)

Optional: 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or flaxseed

Blend for 30 seconds & enjoy!! Let me know what you think of this recipe! Tag me on Instagram and use the hashtag #livewellwithsmoothies so I can show you some love!

Have a great day, everyone!

xo, Lauren

The Ultimate Morning Kickstart Smoothie Recipe

I am so excited to share with you my #1 favorite smoothie with you! I drink this smoothie as my breakfast almost every single morning and I LOVE it because it fuels energy and is full of healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and protein! 

It's chocolatey, rich, just enough sweetness, and a WHOLE lot of nutrients! 

Why start every morning with a smoothie for breakfast? A smoothie is the best way to give you all the nutrients you need in a short amount of time and with hardly any prep! It's truly the perfect breakfast option! Also, since you are eating solely fruits, vegetables, healthy fat, and nuts, you are saving your body from having to use energy to digest solid foods in the morning! Its a win/win for you and your body!

Here’s the recipe:

3 Ice cubes

1 frozen banana

1 handful of spinach

1 cup of Almond Milk

1 Scoop of Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides

1 Scoop of Vanilla Vegan Protein

1 tsp Chia seeds

2 Tablespoon Cacao Nibs

Optional: 1 Tablespoon of coffee/espresso beans

Optional: 1 Tablespoon of Coconut Butter or Coconut Oil

*Blend for 30 seconds and drink up! You are fueling yourself for an incredible day!!

Snap a pic of your smoothie and share it!  Make sure you tag me in it and use the hashtag #livewellwithsmoothies so I can show you some love!

Check back tomorrow for another new recipe!
xo,

Lauren

5 Day Smoothie Challenge!

Hi Friends! I am so so excited to be doing the 5 day smoothie challenge with all of you next week! The challenge starts this upcoming Monday, March 5th and will go until March 9th! We will be making smoothies together all week long with new recipes every single day! I have been perfecting each recipe and let me tell you, they are YUMMY & super healthy and nutrient dense! The five smoothies are very unique and at the end of the week, you will be a pro at putting different ingredient combinations together! 

Here is the ingredient list that includes EVERYTHING you need to be able to make each smoothie next week! Don't worry if you can't get your hands on a certain ingredient, there will be modifications you can make! Remember, this is about YOUR health & so there's no need to stress out if you use coconut oil vs. coconut butter! ;) 

FRUIT:

- 5 bananas

-Frozen blueberries

-Frozen strawberries

-1 apple

-1 Acai packets (I get the Sambazan açaí packets from Costco!) 

-1 Lemon

-1 Avocado

VEGETABLES

-1 bag of spinach

-1 bag of Kale

-1 Celery stick

OTHER NECESSITIES

-Vegan protein

-Vital Protein Collagen peptides

-Almond Milk

-Peanut Butter

-Cacao Nibs

-Coffee/espresso beans

-Coconut Butter

-Chia Seeds

-Bee Pollen and/or flaxseed

-Coconut Water

-Cinnamon

I added links to some of my favorite items so you can easily stock-up for next week! If you are not on my wellness tribe on Facebook, join us! All of the information for the Smoothie challenge will be posted on there!! Click HERE to join!

& are you on my e-mail list yet? Get all of this info and more sent directly to your e-mail! Click here to join! 

talk to ya soon!

Lauren