Cherry Avocado Smoothie

This smoothie is rich in antioxidants and good fat.

2 cups water
1 large kale leaf
1 cup spinach
10 pitted dark cherries
1/2 avocado
3 strawberries

Kale Me for a Date!

This was a fun lunch I made today! It's very simple. Here's the recipe:

1 3/4 cups water
1 xlarge kale leaf
2 pitted all natural dates
1 frozen banana
1 scoop Cinch Chocolate Shake

Summer Splash Smoothie

Today's smoothie is very fruity and delicious! My kids loved the taste of this one. :)

2 cups water
1/2 cup OJ (not from concentrate)
4 strawberries
1 banana
1/2 avocado
2 tbsp milled organic golden flaxseeds
2 cups spinach
1 sprig fresh mint leaf
ice

Homemade Almond Milk

Although I love Silk's Unsweetened Almond Milk, I also like making homemade almond milk on occasion. It's very yummy and nutritious. I highly recommend using a Blendtec for this and follow their directions in the recipe book.

3/4 cup whole, natural almonds
3 3/4 cups purified water (room temp)
3 tsps organic blackstrap molasses
1 1/2 tsp organic vanilla
1/4 tsp sea salt

Caribbean Cooler Smoothie

For an after school snack, I made a green smoothie for my kiddos (and me too!). We named this one Caribbean Cooler because of the ingredients but, if you ask my son, he'll tell you it tastes like mint chocolate chip ice cream!

1 cup OJ (all natural, not from concentrate)
1 cup water
1/4 cup Shaklee French Vanilla Milk Shake
1 avocado
1 banana
2 cups spinach
Freshly squeezed Lemon juice
Ice

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Green Protein Smoothie w/ Cinch!

I'm tired this morning. My body craves protein and good carbs!! I ran out of my almond milk last night so I had to use the fat-free milk this morning to make my smoothie.

1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup strawberry kefir
2 scoops Cinch Vanilla Shake Mix
1.5 cups spinach
1/8 cup dates
Ice

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Green Delight Smoothie w/ Cinch!

For supper, I really wanted something light to eat instead of the organic beef stew leftovers. I just didn't feel like eating red meat for dinner so I blended up this delicious smoothie and will enjoy it with my favorite fruit...a red pear!

1/2 cup coconut water
1 cup unsweetened Silk Almond Milk
1 cup water
1/2 cup strawberry kefir
2 scoops Cinch Vanilla Shake Mix
2 kale leaves
2 cups spinach
1 tsp raw agave
Ice

I can only imagine how yummy this would taste with the Cinch Strawberry Shake Mix!

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Fruit & Chocolate Smoothie w/ Cinch

I experimented this morning with Shaklee's Cinch Chocolate Shake soy protein mix. I was pleasantly surprised at how well my breakfast smoothie tasted. To give you an idea, this creamy smoothie tastes just like a chocolate malt you would have ordered back in the 50's at a local diner.

1 cup unsweetened Silk Almond Milk
2 scoops Cinch Chocolate Shake Mix
1/2 cup strawberry kefir
1 banana
Ice

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Almond Joy Smoothie w/ Cinch

Today's Easter Sunday and, like most families, we're racing out the door to get to church on time. I didn't have time to fix my traditional Easter morning breakfast for the family so they had oatmeal and I quickly blended a smoothie!

1 cup unsweetened Silk Almond Milk
1/2 cup strawberry kefir
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup dates
1/4 cup almonds, whole natural no salt
2 scoops Cinch Vanillla Shake Mix
1 banana
Ice

Though this smoothie is high in carbs, it's okay to eat early in the morning because the protein-to-carb ratio will keep my body fueled until our afternoon Easter dinner.

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Cucumber Celery Cooler Smoothie

Today I ventured out to make a fruit-free smoothie. I'll warn you, this is an acquired taste. I would recommend weening the fruit in your smoothies to prepare your taste buds. I think this smoothie is refreshing but my hubby thinks otherwise :). Are your taste buds ready for an adventure?

2 cups water
1 celery stalk
1/2 cucumber
1/2 avocado
2 cups spinach
5 sprigs cilantro
2 kale leaves
Ice

*If you must add fruit to improve the flavor, I recommend a banana.

Green With Envy Smoothie

This smoothie has a refreshing flavor. The cucumber adds a crisp sweetness and balances well with the avocado and strawberries. The color is beautiful too!

1 cup water
1 cup coconut water
1 cup strawberry kefir
1/2 avocado
1/2 cucumber
2 cups spinach
2 kale leaves
Ice

Makes 1.5 quarts

Protein-Packed Power Smoothie w/ Cinch!

This is a thick and protein-rich smoothie perfect for breakfast or post workout.  It's absolutely delicious and instantly made it on my list of favorite morning smoothies.  I encourage you to try it.  You won't be disappointed!

1 cup almond milk, homemade (recipe below)
1 banana
2 scoops Cinch® Vanilla Shake Mix (other flavors: Chocolate, Cafe Latte, & Strawberry)
1/4 cup dates
Ice

Makes 2 cups

Almond Milk
3/4 whole natural almonds (no salt)
3 3/4 cups water
3 teaspoons blackstrap molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt


Cinch Vanilla Shake Mix

A vanilla shake that is anything but plain vanilla. With tons of protein so you feel full. Leucine so you don't lose muscle. And a creamy flavor so you don't lose your will. You get all the benefits of a meal. Except it tastes like dessert.

• Delicious, healthy, and satisfying meal at home or on-the-go
• Powered by Leucine™ to help preserve muscle while you lose weight
• With 24 grams of protein* to help control hunger and help you feel full

To purchase Cinch Vanilla Shake Mix, click here.

Sweet Beet Treat Smoothie

This smoothie is perhaps one of the most delicious ones I've made yet! It's really sweet and gives you a break from the green color. The more beet you add, the more vibrant the color!

1 cup coconut water
1 cup almond milk (recipe below)
1/2 cup dates
1/4 beet
1/4 cup almonds
1 carrot
1 cup strawberries
1 banana
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 tablespoon raw agave
Ice

Makes 1 quart

Almond Milk
3/4 whole natural almonds (no salt)
3 3/4 cups water
3 teaspoons blackstrap molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
Ice

Blend in a Blendtec Blender

Date Me! Smoothie

This is a fun, sweet smoothie. You'll see why I gave it the title :)

1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup water
1/4 cup blueberries
1/2 cup strawberries
1 banana
1 carrot
1/2 avocado
1/4 cup dates
2 cups spinach

Makes 1 quart

The Green Monkey Smoothie

Today's smoothie is kid tested & mother approved! My oldest even came up with the name because it tastes like bananas. Recipe is below!

1 cup coconut water
1 cup water
1/3 cup strawberries
1/3 cup blueberries
1 banana
2 cups spinach
2 kale leaves
1/2 avocado
Ice

Makes 1 quart

Madagascar Green Smoothie

On this cold and windy day, I look forward to spring. So, I decided to make a tropical green smoothie for lunch! When I was in Mexico with my Best Blendy, we would sing a lyric from one of the Madagascar songs: "You put the lime in the coconut & mix it all up!". With that being sung, here's today's recipe!

2 cups water
1 cup blueberry kefir
1/2 avocado
1/2 banana
2 cups spinach
2 kale leaves
1 whole lime (juice only)
1 tbsp cream of coconut
4 strawberries
Ice

Smoothie in a Cinch!

I wanted to experiment with Shaklee's Cinch Vanilla shake mix by adding fruits & greens. The result: Absolutely Delicious! The recipe is below:

1 cup water
1 cup nonfat milk
2 level scoops Cinch by Shaklee
1 banana
1 cup spinach
4 strawberries
Ice

About Cinch Whey Protein Shakes:
Cinch® shakes are a quick and healthy answer to “What’s for breakfast?” or “What’s for lunch?” Cinch shakes are a great-tasting, nutritious way to help retain that all-important muscle and keep you feeling full and satisfied while you lose weight. Our proprietary formula is Powered by Leucine™, the amino acid that signals the body to preserve muscle during weight loss. In other words, the leucine in Cinch shakes helps you keep muscle so you lose fat.

Each time you drink a Cinch shake, you get 24 grams of protein.** And that’s important. Why? Because protein is used to build muscle, and muscle is what keeps your metabolism up and burns calories. Protein-rich foods also hold off hunger, which can help reduce between-meal snacking. And let’s not forget about that muscle-sparing leucine and essential nutrients your body needs. Look for our many great-tasting shake recipes on CinchWellness.com.

Benefits

• Provides the benefits of a meal, but tastes like dessert

• Powered by Leucine™ to preserve muscle while you lose weight

• 24 grams of protein per serving** to help you feel satisfied and full

• High in fiber, with 5 grams per serving

• Low glycemic to retain normal blood-sugar levels and sustain energy

• Delivers 35% or more of the Daily Value of 20 essential vitamins and minerals

• Contains no soy for those who are sensitive to or allergic to soy

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Today's Green Smoothie

2.5 cups water
1/2 cup OJ (not from concentrate)
1 cup kefir, strawberry
1 banana
2 kale leaves
2 cups spinach
3 jumbo strawberries
1 avocado
1 tbsp chia
Ice

This makes 1.5 quarts. I drink 1 quart per day (2 cups for breakfast & 2 cups for lunch). Try it! You'll be surprised at how delicious it is. Your body will start to crave it too!