My Green Frappucino is becoming my favorite smoothie this summer. I usually treat myself once a month in the summer to a Frappucino at Starbuck's but I do find them to be too sweet. Then I have to ask for more espresso shots and before I know it, it is a $7 drink! I think I … [Read more...]
Chocolate Green Smoothie
Today, I didn't have time to make my green smoothie in the morning, but I decided about 11 AM, it was time to make a Chocolate Green Smoothie! I used some of my left over cold coffee from this morning, cocoa powder, spinach and a few other items. Put them all in my Vitamix … [Read more...]
No bake brownies with almond flour
No bake brownies are a great treat no matter what time of year, but in the summer, who needs to or wants to turn the oven on? I modified these from what I had made before to include almond flour, as it also easier to use than raw almonds. It makes it easier for sure but just … [Read more...]
Green Protein Smoothie
I just had a birthday, and bought myself a Vitamix Blender. Too bad they don't have purple, but red is the next best color, right?!?! One of my sisters sent me a protein smoothie recipe and so I finally decided to make it this morning for a recovery meal after I rode the bike … [Read more...]
Why a recovery meal?
The past few weeks I have been working with many athletes - triathletes, runners and cyclists mainly. Some are doing longer distances for the first time, some have been at Ironman or ultra running for a few years. The question aways comes up about the recovery meal. Why do I … [Read more...]