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Two Delicious Smoothie Recipes

Greetings from Verbier!

Sean arrived in Geneva from Philadelphia this afternoon ready for a weekend in Verbier! A few weeks ago Sean decided it was time to fulfill his lifelong dream of skiing in the Alps. He called us asking if we’d mind a visitor and we clearly were ecstatic!

Can’t you see his excitement?

This evening we took AlpyBus from the Geneva airport to Verbier instead of driving. Normally we’re lucky enough to ride up with friends but this weekend none of our friends were heading up here. That left us with three options: take the train, test out the airport shuttle, or rent a car. The cost of a car, considering that we won’t touch it the entire time we are in Verbier, is obnoxious. The train isn’t very convenient due to limited timetables. Luckily, the AlpyBus shuttle from the airport was amazing! The shuttles can be booked in advance and leave from the airport every 15 minutes. The shuttle is air conditioned,  has free wi-fi and left the airport perfectly on time! The views were absolutely gorgeous along the Lake! Normally when we leave Verbier it’s already dark but thanks to the upcoming Spring season it stayed light until almost 7pm!

So, if you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed that my Vitamix has been getting a lot of use lately. Somehow, in the move, I forgot about the Vitamix as it was out of sight, pushed to the back of a cabinet. Only a month ago did it make its way back onto the counter where it is now blending smoothies multiple times a week.  I’ve spent a few weeks experimenting with recipes and thus far these are my two favorite smoothie recipes, perfect in small portions for dessert or full portions for a meal.

Coconut Banana Smoothie   Coconut Banana Smoothie

Combine all ingredients except the coconut in the blender and mix on high. Sprinkle coconut flakes on top of smoothie once poured in glass.

1 banana

1 cup Fage 0% yogurt

1/2 cup coconut water

1 tsp coconut extract

1 tsp cinnamon

1 serving vanilla protein powder

1 tsp ground flax

sprinkling coconut flakes

Strawberry & Almond smoothie Strawberry & Almond Smoothie

Combine all ingredients except the coconut in the blender and mix on high. Sprinkle coconut flakes on top of smoothie once poured in glass.

1 cup fresh strawberries

1 cup Fage 0%

1 serving vanilla protein powder

3 Tbsp almonds

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 tbsp ground flax

sprinkling of coconut flakes

Enjoy! What’s your favorite smoothie combination?

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Chobani Pumpkin Smoothie

Oh glorious three day weekends how I love thee. This weekend has included a number of different things including a 12 mile long run, TRX session at Reebok NYC, an amazing Yoga for Runners workshop with Kristin McGee, Oktoberfest celebrations in NYC, and a relaxing Sunday.

Between my long run and the TRX session on Saturday, I was in dire need of some protein and sustenance. During my run I was craving a smoothie so immediately knew that was what I wanted post run. Combine that desire with my love of all things Fall and you have a pumpkin smoothie. There are lots of other awesome pumpkin smoothie recipes on the internet but this is my take using things that were on hand in the refrigerator and pantry. It packs in a super protein punch and kept me full through a TRX and yoga class!

Chobani Pumpkin Smoothie

Ingredients for Two Servings

  • 1 cup Almond Breeze Almond Milk, Unsweetened Vanilla
  • 2 servings Whey Protein Powder Vanilla
  • 8 oz Chobani 0% Vanilla Greek Yogurt
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp clove, ground
  • 1 tsp nutmeg, ground
  • 1 tsp cinnamon, ground
  • handful ice cubes

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I hope you enjoy this as much as I do! It’s even man approved as both Bo and his best friend Scott, who stayed with us this weekend, loved it!

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