I start with a cup of frozen blueberries, and sometimes add a couple of fresh or frozen strawberries. I add a half of a banana, a scoop of whey protein powder (I buy an all-natural, unflavored brand from Vitamin Shoppe - just whey, no chemicals!), and a scoop of flaxseed. Be sure to use ground flax, because the whole seeds do not break down in your digestive system! Sometimes I add a couple of tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt, other days I add one tablespoon each of natural peanut butter and unsweetened cocoa powder. For added sweetness I add about a teaspoon of agave nectar. When using yogurt, I like to substitute honey, just because I like the combination of flavors. I don't use much sweetener because the flavors in the shake are really adequate for me. Finally, about a half-cup of lowfat milk and some crushed ice finish off the shake. It's pretty easy to make, and by making a few substitutions you can add variety every few days so you don't get bored! I have to say, though, that I usually have my standard blueberry-pbutter-cocoa most days and I haven't gotten tired of it yet. I thought it would be too cold to drink in the winter, but it didn't bother me at all. It also works as a replacement meal on-the-go, so you might consider blending up your own shakes rather than using those canned or juice-box type of processed products. Read the labels and you will see why!
Such a pretty shade of purple!
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