I have to work to add more fruits and veggies to my diet, as I don't eat them as much as I should. One way I WILL readily eat them is in smoothies. With enough protein - a smoothie is a great, refreshing and filling meal replacement. This is one of my favorites. You don't taste the leafy greens but they add a punch of nutrition. This kale was fresh out of the garden.
1/3 of a block of firm tofu (yes, this adds protein and gives it a satisfying milkshake like texture).
1 cup of blackberries
a drop of honey (optional)
1 cup fresh kale (or other dark leafy green)
3/4 of a 12 oz. can of sparkling mineral water
1/2 scoop Berry flavored veggie protein powder
Wild Yeast Sourdough Honey Corn Muffins
1 cup Azure Standard wild yeast sourdough starter
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup Bob's Red Mill cornmeal
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup plus 1 Tablespoon honey
3/4 cup low fat milk or nut milk
4 Tablespoons of melted butter
2 eggs
Mix dry and wet ingredients in separate bowls, adding the melted butter in a thin stream, whisking constantly.
Combine wet and dry and place in 12 count greased muffin tins (these don't rise much so the tins should be fairly full).
Bake at 400 F. for 15-17 minutes (until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with just moist crumbs or dry).
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I drink a smoothie probably 6/7 mornings. Sometimes on pancake Sunday I don't make it. It is an easy way to get all those veggies! I stay away from protein powder as it can be hard on your kidneys and I have a family history of serious kidney issues. I tend to use hemp/chia. I also put spiralina (a kelp product) in it. As I want to take half of it to the office (as it is a lot to drink), I can't put nuts in it, so I usually pair it at home with toast with pb.
ReplyDeleteThe VEGA powder is made of hemp, pea and brown rice protein, alfalfa, spinach and broccoli powder, beet root powder, natural berry flavor and stevia. It's pretty gentle on the system. Most protein powders upset my stomach.
ReplyDeleteThe VEGA powder is made of hemp, pea and brown rice protein, alfalfa, spinach and broccoli powder, beet root powder, natural berry flavor and stevia. It's pretty gentle on the system. Most protein powders upset my stomach.
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