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Mandarin Orange Almond Salad Smoothie & Quick Cardio Circuit

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I often have mandarin oranges and almonds in my salads, so I figured why not make a smoothie with those same ingredients.  For extra goodness, I added some chopped carrots as well as some oats and protein powder.  Looked gross, lol, but was more tasty and satisfying than I expected.  Today’s quick workout comes courtesy of Mike Chang (Six Pack Shortcuts).  It’s a pretty intense cardio circuit that you can do anywhere and is ideal after a cheat meal or cheat weekend.

This will be the last post of 2014.  Thanks to all of my followers and lurkers who have followed and read this blog.  It has been fun to share my recipes and fitness tips with anyone who cares to listen.  I hope you had a great 2014 and wish you a safe, happy, healthy and smoothie New Year.

Sincerely Yours,

The Smoothie Operator 🙂

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3 Mandarin Oranges

1 Cup Chopped Carrots

I Cup Organic Kale

1 Handful Raw Almonds

1/4 Cup Steel Cut Organic Oats

1 Scoop Soy-Free Vegetable Protein Powder

1 Cup Vanilla Almond Milk

FOOD KEY

– Mandarin Oranges: vitamin C, antioxidants, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium and flavanoids

– Carrots: vitamins A & B6, folic acid and magnesium

– Kale: vitamins, A, B6 &C, potassium, copper, folic acid, calcium, iron, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and zinc (MEGA-STACKED!!)

– Raw Almonds: magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, riboflavin, copper, niacin and zinc (STACKED!!)

– Oats: fiber and protein

10 Minute Fat Burning Circuit

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Banana, Date & Broccoli Protein Smoothie and Quick Yoga Routine

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GUESS WHO’S BACK!? Hey there everyone, sorry for the long gap in between posts. Being a new parent is a 24 hour/day job. Who knew, lol?  I’ve been more of the diaper operator for the last couple of months, but I have managed to get my smoothie on in between diaper changes and crying fits. You don’t hear about many smoothies with broccoli in them, and that’s a shame. Broccoli is super healthy and can be delicious when mixed withe right ingredients. I still don’t have much time to workout, so I keep my eyes out for great, quick routines to add to my rotation. The yoga practice below from Sean Vigue is excellent and moderately difficult, so you really maximize your ten minutes. Try the smoothie and the workout and let me know what you think.

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1 Chopped Banana

1 Cup Broccoli Florets

1 Pitted Date

1 Handful Raw Almonds

1/4 Cup Steel Cut Organic Oats

1 Scoop Soy-Free Vegetable Protein Powder

1 Cup Almond Milk

FOOD KEY

– Bananas: vitamin B6 and potassium

– Broccoli: vitamins C & A, potassium, folic acid, magnesium, iron, beta-carotene and phosphorus (STACKED!!)

– Dates: fiber, magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants

– Raw Almonds: magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, riboflavin, copper, niacin and zinc (STACKED!!)

– Oats: fiber and protein

10 Minute Total Body Yoga Routine

The Everything Bagel of Smoothies

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I was having a bit of trouble deciding what ingredients to put into today’s smoothie, so I just put everything in it. You got your fruit, your nuts, your oats…you got it all. Tastes delicious, too. Enjoy.

Smoothy - Everything

 1 Cup Mixed Frozen Fruit (Mangoes & Bananas)

1 Cup Fresh Blueberries

1/4 Cup Steel Cut Organic Oats

1 Scoop Soy-Free Vegetable Protein

1 Tablespoon Organic Peanut Butter

1 Handful Raw Cashews

1 Cup Vanilla Almond Milk

Food Key

– Mangoes: vitamins A, B6, C, & E, antioxidants, fiber, magnesium, potassium and copper

– Bananas: vitamin B6 and potassium

– Blueberries: vitamins K & C, manganese, fiber and copper

– Oats: fiber and protein

– Peanut Butter: protein, potassium, fiber, vitamins E & B6, and magnesium

– Cashews: copper, phosphorous, manganese, magnesium, zinc and protein

Reese’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time Oatmeal Smoothie

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I love Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches.  I make oatmeal smoothies on the regular.  This was meant to happen.

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1 Cup Frozen Blueberries

1 Frozen, Sliced Banana

1 Tablespoon Organic Peanut Butter

1 Scoop Soy-Free Vegetable Protein Powder

1/2 Cup Steel Cut Organic Oats

1 Cup Dark Chocolate Almond Milk

Food Key

– Blueberries: vitamins K & C, manganese, fiber and copper

– Bananas: vitamin B6 and potassium

– Peanut Butter: protein, potassium, fiber, vitamins E & B6, and magnesium

– Oats: fiber and protein

PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!!!