Day 2.1: Breakfast Recipe and More Goodies!

I got up early this morning after a very odd night last night, full of weird dreams and such. I guess it's just from worrying about life, but that's okay because I still had a very pleasant sleep, got up at 7am, and I'm ready to roll!

I made my first smoothie this morning, with bananas, berries, and vanilla coconut milk yogurt. The recipe originally came from Happy Healthy Vegan, from their book 365 vegan smoothies (I like them already!)

Photo credit: kblog.lunchboxbunch.com

 

I loved the bright purple color of the smoothie and tried it out myself. I tweaked the recipe a bit and this is what I came up with:

 

Quiet Bluebird Smoothie, Shelly Style

1 cup blueberries

1-2 bananas, cut

1 package Vanilla So Delicious Greek Yogurt (almond or coconut milk)

1/2 cup of ice

Tiny sprinkle of raw blue agave (optional)

 

Combine items in a blender or Vitamix. Blend until ingredients are combined and smooth. Pour out and serve!

 

My pictures aren't nearly as fancy as that pic, but here are some of my pics:

 

 

Sorry about the blurry lens! Still has that awesome purple color.

 

My overall review of the smoothie was that it was very good. I love the color and texture, it was nice and creamy but not so thick that you couldn't drink it with a straw. I am freezing the other half of the smoothie overnight (oh yeah, it made a ton of smoothie as well!) and drinking the rest of it tomorrow morning or for a snack later today.

 

I have had my attention drawn to this pink bean and quinoa soup that looks super good and I think I will probably make that for dinner tonight. :-) Lunch will be out with my best friend so it should be interesting. :-)

 

I hope everyone has a great day!