So, I have a confession to make: I’m a pretty big bore when it comes to breakfast. Did you know this already? 
If you keep up with my blog, you know I ♥ my yogurt bowls. About 99 percent of the time, my bag of eats that I take to work every day consists of: a banana, a Tupperware of Kashi GoLean cereal and a container of Chobani yogurt. It’s a great blend of protein and carbs and quick to put together when you stay in bed too long like I tend to do. But if variety is the spice of life, I think my a.m. meals need a big heaping spoon dash of salt!
So, I decided to be a bit of a copycat and try something I’ve seen on many blogs I read — a protein-packed smoothie. I was a bit hesitant — would thickish liquid truly fill me up? Would I be hungry 20 minutes later and attack the snack machine? Could I go a morning without my beloved Chobani? I’ve had smoothies before, but usually they were the chocolate variety that has a day’s worth of calories in, oh, a couple sips. But, no worries. My green-tinted shake kept my tummy full and snarky hunger monster in timeout until lunch. And I may or may not have snuck my favorite yogurt in the mix.
Here’s the magic potion:
Eight tablespoons organic Living Harvest Hemp Protein powder
Two more-brown-than-yellow bananas
Two cups Silk soy milk. Regular or Hemp milk could also be used.
Two handfuls of spinach -- couldn't even taste it!
One container Chobani plain yogurt -- old habits die hard.
Throw everything into a blender
Done!
A bubbly breakfast delight!
I actually split this into two containers, so I have an extra for tomorrow. Calories equal about 385 for 15 ounces. Delish!
Off to watch “Four Christmases.” I’m a big fan of Reese Witherspoon, so I hope she doesn’t disappoint.
What’s your favorite smoothie flavor?
