Green Smoothies Galor!

These are a few of my favorite "green smoothies" that I like to blend up!  They aren't entirely filled with greens, but they are jam packed full of goodness and flavor!

Tips: 

I purchase my tropical fruit and berries frozen from Trader Joe's

I always have green tea steeping in a large mason jar in the fridge, my favorites are Celestial Seasonings honey lemon ginseng and Trader Joe's green tea.

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I suggest Fage total 0% Greek yogurt

If you freeze your bananas, be sure to peel them first.  This makes for an easier process when it's smoothie time!

Now let's blend!

Green Energy Smoothie

1 Cup pineapple
1/2 Banana
1 Cup kale, no stems
1/2 Cup vanilla almond milk
1 1/2 cup green tea
1 Tbsp chia seeds
2 Scoops orange "Want More Energy"

Pineapple Green Smoothie

1 Cup pineapple
1 Small green apple
1 Lime (Juice only)
1 Cup vanilla almond milk
1 Tbsp coconut oil
1/2 Cup green tea

Post Workout Green Smoothie

1/2 Cup plain Greek yogurt
1 Banana
1 Cup spinach
1 Cup kale
1/3 Cup pineapple
1/2 Cup green tea
2 Scoops orange "Want More Energy"

Quinoa Fruit Salad

This is one of my favorite summer salads.  It has a nice combination of sweet and salty with the fruit and feta cheese.  Experiment with different fruit combinations, or add fresh mint to change it up!

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked quinoa

1/2-1 cup strawberries cut into pieces

1/2-1 cup blueberries

1/3 cup dried cranberries

1/3 cup pine nuts (almonds are a great alternative)

1/3 cup feta cheese

Dressing to taste, I suggest a honey balsamic.  Honey and a squeeze of lemon is a healthy and fresh alternative.

Let's Cook:

1.  Cook quinoa according to instructions, typically it is a 2:1 ratio (2 cups water for every cup of quinoa).  Bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes.  (A more flavorful alternative is to replace water with chicken or veggie broth).

2.  Place 2 cups of cooked quinoa in a large bowl with strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, pine nuts and feta cheese.

3.  Toss ingredients gently.  Add dressing of choice, something with a touch of sweetness is recommend.  I like the white honey balsamic vinaigrette from Kingsoopers.

4.  Cover and refrigerate until serving. Enjoy!