Healthy Wednesday: Skinny Mixed Berry Smoothie
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Healthy Wednesday: Skinny Mixed Berry Smoothie
I started to name this smoothie the P-Mac Attack, but decided that would have no SEO advantage nor would it describe anything about the drink. Therefore, I went with Mixed Berry Smoothie.
Why did I want to name it the Mac Attack? Because I created it as a post-run energy drink. After I run I feel invincible like I can attack and conquer the world…after a nap of course!
I have teamed up with some other blogging buddies for a Weightloss or Healthy Wednesday series. I’m not really looking to lose weight so I prefer Healthy Wednesday because we all can be a little more healthy! I’ll share running and exercise tips and my running stats each Wednesday along with a ‘Skinny’ recipe for you to try. This week I’ll share Healthy Wednesday: Skinny Mixed Berry Smoothie!
Here are my running stats through the end of August this year
Total miles: 734.57
Duration: 288: 20:43
Total calories burned: 99,564
Workouts: 297
Longest run March 17: 13.2
My stats for August 1, 2013 – August 31, 2013
Total workouts – 29
Total distance (miles) – 109.8
Calories burned – 9,603
Goals for remainder of 2013 =
- Mileage – 100 per month
- Increase distance again to possibly run another half marathon. I say possibly because it may conflict with a day we have to be out-of-town. I’ll train toward that goal though.
- Eat better – more nutrient-packed meals and snacks
- Increase strength
I created this Skinny Mixed Berry Smoothie to help me with #3!
After a recent run, I started to think about a post-workout drink that would be nutritious and low in calories. Most of the smoothie recipes I’ve seen have a banana in them. I no likey bananas, well, I like bananas; I just don’t like bananas cooked or in anything. My sweet Mom used to make me a very special Banana Pudding that didn’t have bananas in it!! 🙂 Mother’s are wonderful! Anywho, I came up with this convenient nutritious smoothie that will be great as a snack or after work out recovery drink.
The great thing about this smoothie. You mix it up, freeze it in individual portions, then all you have to do after a run or workout is pop the frozen portion in a blender and mix with milk. It’s healthy and much cheaper than buying the packages of the smoothie mix.
Wholesome Recipes
- Sheet Pan Blackened Chicken Cauliflower Bowl
- Crispy Roasted Blackened Chicken & Broccoli
- Sheet Pan Pound Cake
- Roasted Chicken, Butternut Squash, Brussels, and Carrots
- Sheet Pan Hoosier Stew
- Healthy 20-Minute Chili Lime Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita
- Sweet Potato Hoosier Stew Sheet Pan Meal
Skinny Mixed Berry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole berry medley
- 1 cup whole milk I use unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 Tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 Tablespoon flax seeds
- 1 Tablespoon agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- *optional 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- In a blender, add berries, milk, ricotta, oats, flax seeds, agave nectar, and lemon zest (and protein powder if desired).
- Pulse until smooth.
- Pour into glass and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.
Jeez Girl, you are a running machine! The smoothie looks awesome!
🙂 I’ve been addicted for a long time, it’s my therapy.
{Melinda} I was making smoothies before smoothies were cool! 🙂 Always happy to find new recipes. Mixed Berry smoothies are my favorite. My “go-to” recipe? Organic Mixed Berries, Stoneyfield French Vanilla Yogurt, Flaxseed, Coconut Milk, Water and Organic Raw Honey (1 Tbsp). Delicious! 🙂
This looks awesome – I just pinned it! We are big smoothie fans in this house. My husband usually makes them. I had no idea you were a runner…so am I! Thinking about running a half marathon, but I kind of go with the flow with my running…I never plan ahead. Not necessarily the best plan these days if you want to run fast, but I more do it for enjoyment now than anything else.
Mmm! That smoothie looks tasty! I love your health goals! I’m looking to lose a lot of baby weight from having two in under two years and I love getting inspiration from others! We just started a link party for people to share their heal / fitness advice and to seek advice from others. This would be a great post to link up at Tips and Tricks Tuesdays! Such yummy, healthy recipes! Hope to see you there!
Kristin
Exploringdomesticity.blogspot.com
I like this healthy Wednesday thing, not enough to join in…yet…but it’s good motivation! Now if I could just motivate myself downstairs to the elliptical machine 😉
lol! That’s what my husband says, Lisa.
I have been hooked on a smoothie made with vanilla soy milk, blueberries and chia seeds. Mmmm great for breakfast, keeps me going till lunch.
You go girl! I wish you the best of luck with your goals! I’m stopping by from the Thursday blog hop.
100 miles in a month! WOW! You are my inspiration. I just hope to do 20! I’ve got a long way to go.
Thank you! I used to only run 3ish every day and decided to bump it up. I do enjoy the feeling I get from running, my husband totally doesn’t get it.
I wish I ran! I need to start exercising, but I can never seem to find the time! Maybe this smoothie would get me in the mood! Looks good!
I’m totally bitchy if I don’t 😉