Day 11...after a hiatus

So I had to take a hiatus....had people in town and a terrible hangover.  Back at it, today is Grape!

6 oz red seedless grapes (117 cal.)

1 scoop protein powder (80 cal.)

1/2 cup almond milk (45 cal.)

1/2 tsp coconut oil (20 cal.)

5 ice cubes

Total calories = 262

No picture since my cell phone has kicked the bucket and I'm waiting for the replacement.

Day 10 = Epic Fail!

I love pears, one of my favorite fruits....but they do NOT make a good smoothie!  I'll give you the recipe but don't suggest making it.

5.6 oz fresh bartlett pear (90 cal.)

1 scoop protein powder (80 cal. )

1/2 cup almond milk (45 cal.)

1/2 tsp coconut oil (20 cal.)

5 ice cubes

Total calories = 235

I only ended up having about 5 sips before I couldn't take it and had to throw it out.  It had a very musky smell and taste that just made my stomach turn. Hopefully tomorrow will be better!

Day 9

Cantaloupe day...

10.2 oz cantaloupe (101 cal.)

1 scoop protein powder (80 cal.)

1 tsp coconut oil (40 cal.)

1/2 cup almond milk (45 cal.)

5.3 ounces honey flavored greek yogurt (120 cal.)

4 ice cubes

Total calories = 386

This was really good.....I wasn't sure if I was going to like pureed cantaloupe but it came out yummy!

Day 8....and a weigh in!

Today is Orange Pineapple

7.8 oz fresh pineapple (112 cal.)

4.8 oz orange (65 cal.)

1 scoop powder (80 cal.)

1/2 cup almond milk (45 cal.)

1 tsp coconut oil (40 cal.)

4 ice cubes

Total calories = 342

As far as the weigh-in....I'm down 4 pounds.  I have been pretty good at making sure not to change the rest of what I eat or make any changes in physical activity because I really want to see accurate results as to the effects the smoothies make.

Day 7

Today is Strawberry Blackberry Raspberry Blueberry (wow, that's a mouthful!)

12 raspberries (12 cal.)

24 blackberries (72 cal.)

23 blueberries (23 cal.)

3 strawberries (16 cal.)

1/2 cup almond milk (45 cal.)

1 scoop protein powder (80 cal.)

1/2 tsp coconut oil (20 cal.)

5 ice cubes

Total calories = 268

 

I was pretty excited about this one since I love berries.  It wasn't bad but something in it gave off a bitter taste, I suspect it was the seeds from all the different berries.  I'm thinking I should have added a little Nutella to cut it.

Day 6

Extra protein today.....Banana Peanut Butter!

1/2 banana (53 cal.)

1 scoop protein powder (80 cal.)

1/2 cup almond milk (45 cal.)

1/2 tsp coconut oil (20 cal.)

1.5 tbsp peanut butter (153 cal.)

3 ice cubes

Total calories = 351

Day 5

Ok, so I have to admit that I'm pretty pumped about today's smoothie.....Strawberry Banana Nutella.  

It's not light on the calories but oh so worth it!!

3 large strawberries (18 cal.)

1/2 banana (53 cal.)

1/2 cup almond milk (45 cal.)

1 scoop protein powder (80 cal.)

1 tsp coconut oil (40 cal.)

2 tbsp Nutella (200 cal.)

3 ice cubes

Total calories = 436

I added a lot of the Nutella but I wanted to be sure that I could taste it, it worked!

This might be the best smoothie yet!!!

 Before.... 

 ...and after

Oh, and for anyone wondering why I'm using coconut oil, you can read all about it's magical properties here.  It's nature's cure-all!