Spinach Protein Shake

Allo lovies,

Looong time it's been and we apologize from the depths of our little hearts. Today we have for you guys a green, totally knock-your-socks-off delicious, super simple, protein shake.
I know some of you might be turned off at a green drink, but I advise you guys to expand your horizons. 

Protein is sooo good for your body. Whether you're a growing teen, recovering from an injury, starting a fitness program or amping up your workouts, protein is essential to the growth and performance of the human body.
Note that using protein powders are only a way to incorporate more protein into your diet and shouldn't be the only form of protein in your diet.

Spinach contains tons of important vitamins and minerals that help to keep our faces clear and bones strong. It's also a great source of protein. So eat up ladies!

What you'll need:

•1 ripe banana
•3 strawberries
•1 cup of milk
•1 scoop of protein powder*
•A TON of spinach (1 or 2 cups) 

* Protein powder is totes optional. Being the only vegetarian in a Hispanic household, it can sometimes be tough to make sure I'm getting enough protein into my diet.

-Cut up the banana and toss into your fave blender.
-Wash and cut the strawberries making sure to remove strawberry cores. Toss those berries into the blender too.
-Next dump in that scoop of protein powder, if you're using it. I used EAS Lean 15.
-Wash your spinach and drain thoroughly. And into the blender they go.
-Now pour in the cup of milk.

Make sure to blend this bad boy real good. The last thing you want is to be chewing spinach stems from your smoothie. When blended well, you won't even taste the spinach so blend blend blend (just don't burn out your blender :p).

Pour into a tall glass, or a shaker cup (I just left it in my magic bullet cup don't judge me!) and garnish with a strawberry and enjoy.

Xo,
Kimmie

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Pina Colada

    Hey girlies! I hope you're enjoying the beautiful weather! Maybe I'm crazy, but I just want the spring/summer season back! I'm tired of all the snow. I just want to go outside and go on morning runs. But until then I have to pretend that it's 75 degree weather outside.


Pina Colada:

    My aunt made me this drink a few weeks ago when I was visiting Miami. I was inspired by the warm weather today to recreate it. I suggest that when you make this drink, you put on some salsa music to really set the mood. I mean who said you couldn't have the summer in the winter?

What you need:

One can of coconut juice (11.8 oz)
Four slices of pineapple
Crushed pineapple in an 8 oz can
Sugar (as much as you desire)
Ice
Pineapple wedge or cherry for garnish (optional)

Step 1: Throw in a bunch of ice into your blender. I used about to trays of ice.

Step 2: Add your crushed pineapple, four pineapple slices, sugar, and an entire can of coconut juice into the blender. (Don't mind my terrible nails)

Step 3: Blend it all up! 

Step 4: Pour into a cup and garnish it with a pineapple wedge. Don't forget a straw!

I hope you like it as much as I do!

-Priscilla