Easy Smoothie Guide

I love smoothies.  It’s a fact.  Whether I have them for a quick snack or meal, I definitely enjoy every sip.  Sometimes, it can be a little daunting to figure out exactly how to make a tasty smoothie.  And I can promise you, I’ve made a few that didn’t turn out quite right.  But, over time, I’ve gotten much better with creating new concoctions, and there’s always certain classics you know you love.  So I put together a quick little guide to help you out.  All you need to do is choose one or two from each category and blend it until smooth, and voila, a smoothie!

Choose a Base:
Water, Milk (of various types, I tend to use almond milk), Coconut Water, or Juice

Choose Fruits and Veggies:
My favorites include- Mixed Berries, Banana, Spinach, and Mango- but there’s so many fruit combinations and vegetables to choose from

Something to Thicken it:
Nut Butter, Ice Cubes, Yogurt (plain or blended works best), Chia Seeds, or Oats

Something to Flavor it:
Honey, Sugar (pure cane granulated is good), Cocoa Powder, Mint, or Lemon/Lime Juice

My Favorite Combinations:

• Almond Milk, Banana, Peanut Butter, and Cocoa Powder
• Coconut Water, Spinach, Pineapple, and Lemon Juice
• Coconut Water, Ice Cubes, Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, and Lemon Juice

 

Happy Blending!

xx Val

Words for Thought

I’m back!  It’s been awhile, but after taking some time away, I’m more ready than ever to be active on here (and I hope you guys are excited too)!

I love quotes and poems and just words in general, so I thought it’s only fitting to share some of my favorite quotes for when I’m needing some motivation.

1. “Be messy and complicated and afraid and show up anyways.” –Glennon Doyle Melton
2. “There’s no such thing as being completely ready.  You’re never going to feel like you’ve got everything sorted and all figured out.  If you get to the place where you get to the place where you’re just a little bit more excited than afraid, that’s when you go for it.  That’s when you go all in. to hell with playing it safe.” – the Better Man Project
3. “Once upon a time you were a little girl with big dreams that you promised you’d make real one day. Don’t disappoint yourself.”
4. “It’s okay if you fall down and lose your spark.  Just make sure that when you get back up, you rise as the whole damn fire.” –Colette Warden
5. “Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.” – JK Rowling
6. “Anyone who takes the time to be kind is beautiful.” –Richelle E Goodrich
7. “Embrace the glorious mess that you are.” –Elizabeth Gilbert
8. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
9. “We are all broken, that’s how the light gets in.” –Ernest Hemingway
10. “Never stop looking up.”
11. “Spread love everywhere you go let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” –Mother Teresa
12. “Don’t be afraid to fail.  Be afraid not to try.”
13. “Speak your mind even if your voice shakes.”
14. “Be the energy you want to attract.”
15. “Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.”
16. “Still, I rise.” –Maya Angelou
17. “Fearlessly be yourself.” –Anthony Rapp
18. “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” –Martin Luther King
19. “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.” –H Jackson Brown Jr
20. “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m Possible’!” – Audrey Hepburn

What are some of your favorite quotes?

xx Val