There is NO way a fast food meal, or some processed snack foods could give me the energy and nutrition I need to fuel me for my long days. My body would be like "what the f**K and I supposed to do with this?" I wouldn't be able to function at my best. So thats why smoothies are a great way for me to have a nutrition packed meal thats portable and I can whip it up in 5 and head out the door to take on the day. BUT not all smoothies are created equal. Im not talking a "Razzmatazz" from Jamba. Its all just sugary fruit juice blended with more frozen fruit and sorbet!!! Ummm no nutritional value there. 

This smoothie is packed full of protein, healthy fats, greens, fiber, and natural sweetness! I can literally have a smoothie like this at 2:30-ish and it will keep me full and happy until right around 7 when Im coming home from class and ready to have din. Annnddddd yes this is one of those healthy smoothies but it actually taste super yummy. So here are my smoothie MUST HAVE'S:

-Greens (I prefer fresh spinach or kale)
-Protein ( I am not a fan of the whey or soy proteins out there so Ive found a totally natural and vegetarian source of protein powder, Garden of Life raw& fit protein. Its all raw, organic and made with no synthetic chemicals or crap like that. It's made with a blend of brown rice protein, quinoa protein, flax meal, lentil sprout, amaranth sprout, chia seeds and so much more goodies! Hemps seeds are also a great source!) I love Sun warrior protein or Garden of life is another great option.
-Fats Almond butter, coconut oil, avocado, cacao nibs, and hemp seeds are great choices. 
-Low sugar fruits ( I prefer wild blueberries and raspberries and I will use bananas too but only if they are still slightly green because thats when they have very little sugar and lots of fiber, versus when they start to brown and get super sugary)
-Crunch ( I love throwing in at the last minute some raw cacao nibs, hemp seeds or a little bit of almonds or any nut. Just to add a little texture and crunch.
-Almond or coconut milk (the unsweetened vanilla variety are my favs) 

Blend it all up, stick a straw in it and take on the day!

What are some things that help you get through your busy days?

XO
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Okay so butter is not bad for you? I thought butter makes you fat? NO! Some people still seem to be afraid of fat. Fat is necessary to help our bodies burn the cellulite fat we all want gone! The kind of fat that helps this is the healthy omega fats. From things like, avocados, nuts, coconut and olive oils, to yes, BUTTER. But only if its the good grass fed kind of butter. I always use Kerrygold unsalted butter to make my bulletproofs, and to cook and bake with because its the best!. Buying "fats" that are grass fed ensures that the fat is the healthy kind and it will not increase your bad levels of cholesterol but instead optimizes them! The coconut oil does the same thing and gives the coffee a delicious coconut aroma and taste. By starting your day with healthy fat you are basically pushing the start button on your bodies metabolism to burn fat the rest of the day! 

I use a milk frother to make my bulletproofs and I totally recommend buying one. They have hand helds for 14.99!! It changes the consistency of the coffee to be this amaze drink. Creamy, buttery, coconutty, just freaking delish! I can drink one of these in the morning with some fruit and be full for hours AND they give me crazy amounts of energy. But not like the jittery, bouncing off the walls, I feel cracked out kind of energy. A sustained, I feel like I could run a marathon, I can conquer the world kind of energy. 

Let me know what you think!
xo