Love Snickerdoodles??? This is for You!

Who else LOVES snickerdoodles?? Here is an awesome recipe:

This Snickerdoodle Shakeology recipe turns everything we love about these treats into a healthy smoothie that we can drink throughout the holiday season.

Author: Beachbody

Serves: 1 smoothie

Ingredients:

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 cup ice

1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. pure maple syrup

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Instructions:

Place almond milk, ice, Shakeology, cinnamon, maple syrup, and extract in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Thirsty Thursday - Blueberry Basil Smoothie

Happy Thursday!  This is an awesome and very refreshing snack.

1/2 cup   Unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup   Water
1 Scoop  Vanilla protein powder (I use shakeology)
1/2 cup    Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
4              Chopped fresh basil leaves
1 cup        Ice

Place all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth  Enjoy!

Thirsty Thursday - Peanut Butter Cup Shake

Happy Thursday!  Today I am featuring my absolute favorite shake - a peanut butter cup shake.  Super easy to make and great for you!


1 cup Water
1 Cup Ice
1 scoop shakeology (or your favorite chocolate protein powder)
2 Tbsp. PB2

Blend & Enjoy!

Two for Tuesday- Peanut Butter & PB2

One of my favorite go to snacks is peanut butter (natural no sugar added.) I switch back and forth between my 2 favorite brands, Adams crunchy peanut butter (and boy is it crunchy!) and PB2 powdered peanut butter.

Each has its advantages. I love Adams on a piece of toast because it is so crunchy and reminds me of a pb&j as a kid. I do not however love the calories and fat. 

For a shake or an on the go snack, I love PB2. It's easy to carry and mixes perfectly in my shakes.  Here is a quick comparison: 

2Tbsp. Adams: 

200 calories (140 from fat)

Fat 16 g

Sat Fat 2.5 g

Protein 8 g

2 Tbsp. PB2:

45 calories (13 from fat)

Fat 1.5 g

Sat Fat  0 g

Protein 5 g

As you can see PB2 is the healthier option for sure, but I still eat Adams in moderation because I love that crunchiness!

Cheers everyone!

Thirsty Thursday - Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Healthy Alternative

I LOVE Shakeology.  It is one of the tools in my tool kit and the best meal replacement I have tried (and I have tried many!)  It keeps me full for several hours and helps with my sugar cravings immensely.  it is packed full of super-foods as well.

I also have been a Starbucks lover for many years but the calories and sugar content do not work into my plan.  This is a great alternative I use for for a Peppermint Mocha.  When I have the craving for one, this does the trick!

Ingredients:

4 oz. unsweetened almond milk
2 drops peppermint extract
6 coffee ice cubes
1 scoop chocolate Shakeology

(coffee ice cubes is just coffee frozen in an ice cube tray.)

Place all ingredients in blender and serve.  Yummy!