Healthy Wednesday: Skinny Mixed Berry Smoothie
I started to name this smoothie the P-Mac Attack, but decided that would have no SEO advantage nor would it describe anything about the drink. Therefore, I went with Mixed Berry Smoothie.
Why did I want to name it the Mac Attack? Because I created it as a post-run energy drink. After I run I feel invincible like I can attack and conquer the world…after a nap of course!
I have teamed up with some other blogging buddies for a Weightloss or Healthy Wednesday series. I’m not really looking to lose weight so I prefer Healthy Wednesday because we all can be a little more healthy! I’ll share running and exercise tips and my running stats each Wednesday along with a ‘Skinny’ recipe for you to try. This week I’ll share Healthy Wednesday: Skinny Mixed Berry Smoothie!
Here are my running stats through the end of August this year
Total miles: 734.57
Duration: 288: 20:43
Total calories burned: 99,564
Workouts: 297
Longest run March 17: 13.2
My stats for August 1, 2013 – August 31, 2013
Total workouts – 29
Total distance (miles) – 109.8
Calories burned – 9,603
Goals for remainder of 2013 =
- Mileage – 100 per month
- Increase distance again to possibly run another half marathon. I say possibly because it may conflict with a day we have to be out-of-town. I’ll train toward that goal though.
- Eat better – more nutrient-packed meals and snacks
- Increase strength
I created this Skinny Mixed Berry Smoothie to help me with #3!
After a recent run, I started to think about a post-workout drink that would be nutritious and low in calories. Most of the smoothie recipes I’ve seen have a banana in them. I no likey bananas, well, I like bananas; I just don’t like bananas cooked or in anything. My sweet Mom used to make me a very special Banana Pudding that didn’t have bananas in it!! 🙂 Mother’s are wonderful! Anywho, I came up with this convenient nutritious smoothie that will be great as a snack or after work out recovery drink.
The great thing about this smoothie. You mix it up, freeze it in individual portions, then all you have to do after a run or workout is pop the frozen portion in a blender and mix with milk. It’s healthy and much cheaper than buying the packages of the smoothie mix.
Wholesome Recipes
- Sheet Pan Blackened Chicken Cauliflower Bowl
- Crispy Roasted Blackened Chicken & Broccoli
- Sheet Pan Pound Cake
- Roasted Chicken, Butternut Squash, Brussels, and Carrots
- Sheet Pan Hoosier Stew
- Healthy 20-Minute Chili Lime Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita
- Sweet Potato Hoosier Stew Sheet Pan Meal
Skinny Mixed Berry Smoothie
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Save To Your Recipe BoxIngredients
- 1 cup whole berry medley
- 1 cup milk I use unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup part skim ricotta
- 2 Tablespoons rolled oats
- 1/2 Tablespoon flax seeds
- 1 Tablespoon agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- *optional 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- In a blender, add berries, milk, ricotta, oats, flax seeds, agave nectar, and lemon zest (and protein powder if desired).
- Pulse until smooth.
- Pour into glass and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nicole says
Jeez Girl, you are a running machine! The smoothie looks awesome!
Paula says
🙂 I’ve been addicted for a long time, it’s my therapy.
Mothering From Scratch says
{Melinda} I was making smoothies before smoothies were cool! 🙂 Always happy to find new recipes. Mixed Berry smoothies are my favorite. My “go-to” recipe? Organic Mixed Berries, Stoneyfield French Vanilla Yogurt, Flaxseed, Coconut Milk, Water and Organic Raw Honey (1 Tbsp). Delicious! 🙂
Michelle says
This looks awesome – I just pinned it! We are big smoothie fans in this house. My husband usually makes them. I had no idea you were a runner…so am I! Thinking about running a half marathon, but I kind of go with the flow with my running…I never plan ahead. Not necessarily the best plan these days if you want to run fast, but I more do it for enjoyment now than anything else.
Kristin says
Mmm! That smoothie looks tasty! I love your health goals! I’m looking to lose a lot of baby weight from having two in under two years and I love getting inspiration from others! We just started a link party for people to share their heal / fitness advice and to seek advice from others. This would be a great post to link up at Tips and Tricks Tuesdays! Such yummy, healthy recipes! Hope to see you there!
Kristin
Exploringdomesticity.blogspot.com
Lisa@ Cooking with Curls says
I like this healthy Wednesday thing, not enough to join in…yet…but it’s good motivation! Now if I could just motivate myself downstairs to the elliptical machine 😉
Paula says
lol! That’s what my husband says, Lisa.
Stephanie Daigneault says
I have been hooked on a smoothie made with vanilla soy milk, blueberries and chia seeds. Mmmm great for breakfast, keeps me going till lunch.
Leslie says
You go girl! I wish you the best of luck with your goals! I’m stopping by from the Thursday blog hop.
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
100 miles in a month! WOW! You are my inspiration. I just hope to do 20! I’ve got a long way to go.
Paula says
Thank you! I used to only run 3ish every day and decided to bump it up. I do enjoy the feeling I get from running, my husband totally doesn’t get it.
tanya says
I wish I ran! I need to start exercising, but I can never seem to find the time! Maybe this smoothie would get me in the mood! Looks good!
Paula says
I’m totally bitchy if I don’t 😉