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During last year's #MoveHappy challenge, I shared a few smoothie recipes that were previously only available to participants. But with so many new readers here and a Spring warmth in the air, I decided it was time to pull back the curtain and share this recipe with you. And while cherry season doesn't begin until (at least) the end of April, frozen fruit is available year-round! I don't always make fancy smoothie recipes, but occasionally it's fun to spend just a few minutes creating something delicious for a post-workout treat. I've titled this a milkshake smoothie, because it is nice and thick (like my favorite type of milkshake). That's easy to adjust if that's not your style, but the rich texture is really great with the cherries. Typically, I would enjoy this as a ... View Post

I like a fancy smoothie as much as anyone, but most days my smoothies are more basic than fancy. Don't misunderstand, I still want my smoothie to taste good! It's just that basic combinations can taste fantastic, even if they don't have the elaborate recipe to go with it. If you break things down to the basics, it's pretty simple to throw a smoothie together in a few minutes after a workout. This is especially handy when you're rushing from the gym to the office - which is often the case for me. Just think of the basics and grab a few items from your cabinets and fridge: Build Your Simple Smoothie Protein Liquid Fruit Mix-ins You can certainly get fancy with these ingredients, but there's a few simple combinations that I return to quite often. Both smoothies use the latest ... View Post

Remember that apple recipe drought? I think it's officially over... I'm currently coaching my Mom and she complained that I didn't have enough smoothie recipes on the blog. In fact, I really have only created a few. Surprised? So was I! After thinking about it, I realized that my smoothie creations are typically a quick creation using whatever is lying around. I'm usually in a rush to get to work and taste is not the primary focus. Today that changes. ... View Post

I’m writing this post from a wine bar in Manley, Australia while watching surfers (in wetsuits) catch waves across the street. While I’ve been thinking I’m ready to get back to a “normal routine”, I really can’t complain. I kind of love Australia – I could definitely live here for a few years. I had minimal time to cook a flax recipe before I left last week, but thankfully Lauren shared a Peach Pie Smoothie that was perfect for post-workout on Tuesday morning. And it really was with just a few tiny tweaks, it was protein-packed recovery shake I needed. ... View Post