My morning ritual

Some people have their cup of coffee - I on the other hand have my cup of smoothie. Every morning without fail - it's what I wake up looking forward to first thing in the morning. Now this can go a couple of ways.

My morning shake is a slimfast shake: Chocolate slimfast powder with 1 frozen banana for the thickness, 1 Cup of skim milk and half cup of ice.

Key Ingredients to the perfect smoothie:

must have frozen fruit ( I get mine at SAM's)

a handful spinach ( yes i know but trust me)

frozen Blueberries (SAM's - gotta have soooo good for you)

Skim milk

a little ice

orange juice concentrate

or any type of juice

vanilla yogurt

ice

unflavored Protein Powder (I have now joined the ranks -

didn't think i'd go there but i did)

I am soooo very picky on my smoothies i like them thick and i hate to taste the ice. So really you can go crazy with these babies.

For a quick snack/ small meal : I like frozen bananas (which i buy and break in half and freeze) Skim milk, vanilla yogurt, blueberries, a handful of spinach, frozen strawberries and protein powder. As for the protein powder ive heard of alot of different benefits, but for me it definetly makes me feel fuller longer which i like.

Calories : 250 give or take

Another version - Eiley's favorite is a

little orange juice concentrate ( you could use any type of juice here)

water

ice

spinach

frozen blueberries

frozen strawberries

frozen bananas

I just throw in small handfuls of each.

Anyway thought i would share

It's our favorite treat!!

Don't be scared of the spinach you shouldn't be able to even taste it - if you can your putting way too much in!!