Favorite Smoothie

I know it's freezing outside but I love this almond delight smoothie with strawberries and blueberries from the life cafe at our health club. 

I figured it would be easy to do an at home hack. 

I like to drink this right after a morning workout.  It's healthy, refreshing, and I love the subtle almond taste.  I like to start the day off on the right foot with exercise and a frozen drink even with the freezing temps outside.

Almond Delight Smoothie with Strawberries & Blueberries

1 cup sweetened vanilla almond milk

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

1 cup ice

1 cup vanilla Chobani Greek yogurt

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 cup strawberries

1/4 cup blueberries

Place all ingredients in your high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

 

Enjoy!

Here are some of my favorites for your at home smoothies:

Happy New Year

Happy 2014!!!!  So excited to be starting a new year.  I love the reflection that a year gone by brings and the anticipation and hope for the new year to come.  In 2014 I hope to be grateful, loving, giving, joyful, faithful, kind, thoughtful, present, and healthy.  The beginning of the new year is full of possibilities and just like the snow falling outside today-clean and new.  It's time for a post holiday detox to get rid of that "I've eaten way too much" feeling.

 New Year Detox Water

1 Large Pitcher of Spring Water

Raspberries

Peeled Grapefruit

Sliced Cucumbers

Sliced Pears

Fresh Mint

*additional add-ins

Sliced Lemons

Sliced Limes

Cranberries

Blueberries

Combine ingredients into pitcher. Allow to chill in refrigerator for 1-2 hours. Drink throughout the day. 

Make a new pitcher each day.  

Try this Summer Detox Water which takes advantage of my favorite fresh summer fruits.

I also love these fruity ice cubes.  The perfect addition to any glass of water.

It's so important to hydrate during the dry winter months as well as give your metabolism a kick.

Check out this great Green Smoothie Recipe and this Strawberry Smoothie Recipe if you need a extra shot of healthy.

This is a great way to begin 2014!

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I love this winter workout!

My faves for making at home detox water: