Forever Nuts Smoothie

This weekend something beautiful happened: smoothie inspiration hit with full force. I went to a great restaurant and I tried one of their smoothies after a big workout. It was so delicious I took some of the flavor inspirations and made it into a more fitness-friendly version to share with all of you. I had it this morning and let me tell you – it was amazing! Plus it's a full meal in a glass that is ready in less than 5 minutes. With the healthy fats and high protein, you'll be satisfied for hours. I dare you to make a creamier smoothie than this one!

1 scoop vanilla protein (I used Vega Sport)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3 dates (pit removed)
1/2 small ripe banana
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp natural almond butter
2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup water
4-5 ice cubes

 

 

Nutrition
Servings: 1
Calories: 393
Fat: 16g
Carbs: 36g
Fiber:
5g
Protein: 30g
1. Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. If you're lucky at the bottom of your smoothie you'll get some yummy chewy pieces of date to spoon out! They are my favourite part!

 
 
 


 
Avocado Chicken Portabellas
 

I'm pretty sure I dreamt about this recipe. The textures and flavour combos could only be something from my subconscious mind. It's that tasty..This recipe is great for an appetizer or a quick weekend meal. I think you'll love it – plus it's loaded with healthy fats and protein so it'll keep you full and satisfied!

2 portabella mushroom caps
1 oz soft goat's cheese
1/4 cup avocado diced
2oz chicken breast cooked, diced
1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
garlic powder
balsamic vinegar/glaze (to drizzle)

Nutrition
Servings: 2
Calories: 134
Fat: 7g
Carbs: 5g
Fiber:
2g
Protein: 13g

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Drizzle half of the olive oil onto each mushroom and sprinkle on some garlic powder.
3. Top each mushroom with half of the chicken and avocado, then top with goat's cheese.
4. Put in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
5. After a half hour, set the oven to broil on maximum heat and drizzle on balsamic vinegar/glaze.
6. Put back into the oven for 5-7 minutes (or until cheese is browned).
*It's the summer so if you don't want to turn your oven on, you can make these amazing mushrooms on the bbq! Just brush the bottom of the mushrooms lightly with extra virgin olive oil and set on the top rack of the bbq. Cook until the mushrooms are tender and the cheese is softened. Enjoy!

 

 


 
Summerfresh Mixed Berry Salad
 
 
There's nothing like fresh fruit to top off an already amazing salad. Last weekend I made this salad to go with chicken skewers on the bbq and it was delicious (plus super easy to put together!)

1/2 cup blackberries
1/2 cup raspberries
3oz soft goat's cheese
1/2 cucumber sliced thinly
8 cups of mixed greens
1 sprig of fresh mint leaves chopped coarsely
1/2 oz of pecans
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
juice from 1/4 of a lime

Nutrition
Servings: 6
Calories: 106
Fat: 7g
Carbs: 7g
Fiber:
3g
Protein: 5g
1. On a large platter lay out greens including mint.
2. Top with cucumber, goat's cheese and then berries & pecans.
3. In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar & lime juice.
4. Drizzle over entire salad. Looks beautiful & tastes even more delicious!

 

Rachel Girardi, M.Sc. - With an educational background in psychology, Rachel combines her love for fitness and good food to help her clients improve their health and the quality of their lives. She firmly believes that life is not meant to be a lifelong diet and that her main job is to uncover how to fit 'healthy' into your life, not the other way around!

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