So I was scrubbin' up in the shower this morning thinking about what I was going to put into my morning smoothie, and I had this whole plan for using the chocolate flavoured Amazing Meal powder...
and then I reached into the Magic Box of Samples and pulled out the Vanilla Chai powder and that was that!
Here's what I had with it:
2 tangelos
1 banana
1 cup strawberries
1/2 cup water.
I was feeling stubborn today and didn't want to put in almond milk for some reason. Hours later it occurred to me that it would have been way more chai flavoured if I'd used almond milk. I had originally wanted an orange-chocolate thing goin' on. But, when life hands you chai protein powder, you make lemonade.
Isn't that how the saying goes?
Never mind.
Once again the powder blended seamlessly with the smoothie, adding a subtle vanilla flavour to my juice. I will say that I am a fan of strong spice and enjoy me some home made chai tea regularly, so my bar is somewhat unreasonably raised for spice level in most foods. (I do use
Sriracha sauce like ketchup, so fair warning). So, it was good and
tres subtle which is sometimes what you want in a powder additive to a smoothie or juice. I personally was hoping for something richer and creamier...which is hilarious when talking about a healthy protein & grass powder. It did add a lovely vanilla spring to my smoothie's step which was delightful.
I will definitely try this one again on my own ticket, and this is what I will put it in next time. You should try it this way!
1/5 c. almond milk
1 banana (or more, depending on how thick you want it)
1/4t cinnamon,
teeny pinch nutmeg
1 T agave syrup
1 juiced tangelo or 1/4 cup orange juice (but why are you still drinking store-bought!? buy a juicer already!)
...maybe a T or pureed dates? That sounds damned delicious. I suggest Medjool dates, they're the richest. Then again, I love dates.
I had a ton of energy this morning which lasted until I got to work. I was going to have something else for breakfast, but I was full until around 12 when I just snacked on an apple. (Fuji, my current faves).
For lunch I had a Green Superfood energy bar. Once again I thought I'd start at the beginning and I had the Original Flavour (green wrapper).
For such a small bar, it was surprisingly filling. 210 calories, 70 from fat (8g, which is a little high for me, but for a whole lunch or a snack when I'm working out, that would be perfect).
Here's the complete deets.
I loved the incredibly complex flavour. It was nutty, and chewy, and soft and tasted like dates and rich creamy organic goodness. It was a surprisingly lovely shade of dark green, and chock full of little nut pieces and delight. I LOVE how, if you look at the ingredients list, it's all *actual food*. If you're sceptical, it's ok. You can't taste the broccoli. Promise.
