Eating healthy is hard.
Let's be honest: it's expensive and time-consuming.
Sometimes you need food in a hurry or want something fun but don't want to totally jack your body up as a result.
Smoothies and pizza are the low prep go-tos for us. We have smoothies it seems every day or two, and pizza at least once a week. Here is a smattering of how this week turned out.
Earlier this week I found myself hungry...we'd already had a good dinner but I wanted something else. Greek yogurt, bagged kale, and frozen berries/cherries did the trick for a late night serving of veggies and protein that still tasted sweet.
Later on in the week I was craving peanut butter and chocolate. Cocoa powder, protein powder, milk, a banana, and generous scoops of peanut butter made this one seem like a milkshake...except darn good for you with protein and healthy fats.
Oh, yeah, and after a loooong Friday, Jared made pizza. Trader Joe's frozen 3 cheese pizza takes less than 10 minutes in the oven. We bought the chicken tenders this week and Jared whipped them up with bell peppers. More protein and veggies - but uber fun and sooo much cheaper than eating out.
You tell me: Got any fun, quick, healthy foods you turn to when life gets crazy?
ah, if only Arkansas had a Trader Joe's! Do you find it effective to keep a wide range of smoothie ingredients on hand, or to just buy specific to several recipes?
ReplyDeleteTrader Joe's is the best!
DeleteWe usually have a set bunch of smoothie ingredients on hand. There's always protein powder, pre-cut/pre-washed kale, and frozen fruit. We also use whole milk, greek yogurt, almond milk, apples, bananas, and peanut butter on a regular basis.
I would love to know the exact ingredients for the kale and berry smoothie if you have it? That does sound good and never heard of it before.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately my husband is one of those who rarely use recipes! It took me years of marriage to get used to it, but now I tend to follow his lead. Roughly, there was 1 cup of 2% Fage yogurt, two handfuls of kale, 1.5 cups of milk, and at least 1 cup of the frozen berries. Blend it up and taste test! Keep adding various ingredients as desired.
DeleteThese smoothies sounds delicious and feeling! I've been getting back into the habit of taking a smoothie for breakfast and I've felt so much more energized in the mornings. Thanks for the smoothie inspiration, I'll be giving that chocolate peanut butter one a try ASAP.
ReplyDeleteIt's so great to have something easy for breakfast, huh? Let me know how you like the peanut butter smoothie!
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