If I could sleep past breakfast just to avoid it I most certainly would. I just cannot stomach the traditional breakfast fare. Eggs, sausage, grits, potatoes, just make me ill to think about. Except bacon and pancakes but of those options are good. Yet, I am rarely in an eating mood in the morning. I want something fast, refreshing and easy. Smoothies always fit the bill. I love the cold refreshing treat that is easy to drink and filling. I enjoy using Carnation Breakfast Essentials because it adds a pack of nutrition and flavor in a simple envelope. I also add in flax oil for nutrition.
Here are a few of my favorite recipes:
Mocha Blast
A smoothie for coffee lovers like me!
Ingredients
1 cup fat free milk
1 cup chocolate fat free frozen yogurt
1 packet Rich Milk Chocolate Flavor Carnation Breakfast Essentials Complete Nutritional Drink
1 1/2 teaspoons Taster’s Choice House Blend 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules
Directions:
Place milk, frozen yogurt, Carnation Breakfast Essentials Drink and coffee granules in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
Orange Smoothie
2 oranges, peeled & sectioned
1 frozen banana, chunked
1/4 c. orange juice
2 T. yogurt
1 tsp. vanilla
Blend in blender until smooth.
Try adding in pineapple or frozen yogurt.
Add in options and tips for smoothies:
Use frozen fruit.
Add in flax seed, tofu, yogurt and protein powder.
Cut up bananas and place in freezer before using if you like bananas. I personally do not like bananas but the kids do.
Use frozen yogurt for a thicker creamier smoothie.
Add in fat free half and half for a creamy texture
Add in flavored yogurt for extra flavor.