Berry Medley Smoothie

Since soccer is such a huge part of my life, I practice a lot and do some sort of exercise almost every day.  Constant workouts means I need to keep my body in good condition with food that is good for me too.  This is a smoothie that I typically make about an hour before I plan to workout, or right after, because it has all of the nutrients needed and some protein powder to strengthen my muscles and replace the nutrients and protein I lost during the workout.  It can also substitute as a breakfast if I'm in a rush because it only takes about ten minutes to get everything out, make the smoothie, and put the ingredients away.

This recipe was given to me by a girl on my soccer team.


Berry Medley Smoothie

1/3 cup of Genesis Today Pomegranate and Berries Juice
1/3 cup of Genesis Today Acai Berry Juice
1/3 cup of Lifeway Kefir Probiotic Cultured Milk Smoothie
1 Banana
About a handful of frozen fruit
Vanilla Protein Powder - 100% Whey Protein
Ice



Put all the ingredients, except ice, into the blender and blend on high until the it's very smooth.  This is where the ice comes in.  I prefer thicker smoothies, so I add ice to thicken it up since the smoothie is normally very runny.  I typically use about 5 - 10 ice cubes depending on how quickly it thickens.

This usually makes one 16 oz smoothie, but can make two thicker smoothies if more ice is added than usual.

I've only been able to find the Genesis Today juices at Walmart, although I'm sure there's another store that has it somewhere.  I get my protein powder and Lifeway Kefir Smoothie at Hy-Vee in the organic section.  They have multiple flavors but normally I use strawberry or strawberry-banana.

To be honest I don't always follow the exact measurements, I just use what looks right.  I don't always use the same types of fruit either.  Normally I buy the Berry Medley (hence the name) frozen fruit because it has blueberries, strawberries, etc., but I've also used a tropical mix of frozen fruit, like pineapples and mangoes, and added Mighty Mango Naked Juice to the smoothie.

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