{"id":286,"date":"2011-02-21T22:52:05","date_gmt":"2011-02-21T22:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/?p=286"},"modified":"2012-08-23T16:03:56","modified_gmt":"2012-08-23T22:03:56","slug":"choconana-smoothie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/?p=286","title":{"rendered":"Choconana Smoothie"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Smoothie<\/p>\n

When I made up this drink I had just finished a 3 mile run, and somehow after a good workout a blended drink is what appeals the most to me. Your body is overheated, you\u2019re sweating, the thought of eating anything heavy doesn\u2019t sound good, and you want something fast, preferably with protein. So I will usually make myself a smoothie, maybe add some extra ice, enjoy it immensely and then proceed to be very cold.<\/p>\n

Winter smoothies are a sensitive situation. It seems I can only drink them after a good workout when I\u2019m boiling and my face is red. But once I have my bath and my hair is wet, then I\u2019m usually cold for the rest of the day. So there\u2019s only a small window of time when I\u2019ll actually want one. I know. I make life complicated. And yes, I could blow dry my hair to be warmer, but I think hairdryers are an enemy to long hair\u2026 so I avoid them except in an extreme hair emergency. Like I said, quite a sensitive situation.<\/p>\n

This drink is chocolaty, smooth, and a bit thinner than the ones I usually make. I often just eat my smoothies with a spoon, but this is more of a drink, so you don’t need to (I still did though\u2026because I like spoons. I like eating from spoons. I like holding spoons. Spoons are nice.).<\/p>\n

I have christened it the Choconana Smoothie and I hope you will enjoy! It has antioxidants, protein, healthy fats, potassium, and fiber\u2026<\/p>\n

Choconana Smoothie<\/h2>\n
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  1. 1 banana<\/li>\n
  2. 6 ice cubes<\/li>\n
  3. \u00bd cup almond milk<\/li>\n
  4. 2 tbsp. Nutiva Hemp Protein Powder<\/a>, chocolate (opt)<\/li>\n
  5. 2 packets of Truvia<\/a> (opt)<\/li>\n
  6. 1 tbsp. dark cocoa<\/li>\n
  7. 1 tbsp. chia seeds<\/li>\n
  8. 1 tsp. sliced almonds (for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"Ingrdients\"<\/p>\n

    I also threw in the mix a couple super foods, a teaspoon of maca and a sprinkling of organic blue-green algae flakes. Completely optional. I like to make my drinks as loaded with nutrition as possible. When foods are blended well, it is so much easier for us to glean the benefits because everything is broken down and easily digested.<\/p>\n

    \"Smoothie<\/p>\n

    Nutritional Info (without protein powder):<\/span><\/strong> Cals: 198, Fat: 7.5g, Sodium: 92mg, Carbs: 36g, Fibre: 10.5, Sugar 14.5, Protein: 5g<\/p>\n

    Today:<\/span> Happy Family Day for the Canadians (and Happy President’s Day to my American friends!)! Today (and yesterday) we’ve been celebrating it in full force with my entire family, which includes a lot of nieces and nephews, big meals, games, sledding, and a lot of laughter. I’m so blessed to be part of a big family! So now I’m off to play some good ‘ole Foosball with the nephews and one of my nieces. We have a tradition of having a little tournament whenever we get together…lots of screaming happens because we’re all pretty competitive!<\/p>\n

    Hope your day is special!<\/p>\n

    What are your favourite post-workout snacks? And what are you doing to celebrate today?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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