Happy Monday! If you celebrated Easter over the weekend I hope it was filled with loved ones, great food and some treats. We enjoyed Easter with my family Saturday night over a delicious turkey dinner and Sunday brunch with some more family. I went way back in the archives and made my On-the-go Paleo Blueberry Muffins and they were all scarfed up. I should really remake that recipe and get some pretty photos up on the blog. I was quite the newbie then winging every recipe and having no idea how to take pictures. I still have no idea what I am doing when it comes to taking photos, but at least they have improved!
I spent a short time in the kitchen yesterday meal prepping for the week and I have my full weekly breakfast meals and dinner menu on my instagram stories and in my highlights if you need a little inspiration. Meal planning has been something I have done for a really long time and just recently I started meal planning my breakfasts as well and it has made my life so much easier. I’ve had to switch up some of the foods I was eating due to my pregnancy and I was also ready to change things up from my daily morning smoothie. Eggs and breakfast meat have been a big staple in my meal prepping ever since getting pregnant. I would and still crave savory meals so when it came to breakfast, I decided to switch to an egg based meal versus a protein shake. I am still getting in protein, healthy fats and I usually pair it with oats or fruit for healthy complex carbs. If I didn’t think ahead and have these meals prepped, I wouldn’t have a smooth morning of getting out the door. With these meals ready to go in the fridge each week, all I have to do is grab them out of the fridge and throw them in my bag. Meal prepping can seem daunting, but I can assure you that if you plan correctly and prep in bulk, it doesn’t have to take hours of your weekend!
Just because I don’t start my mornings off with a protein shake everyday doesn’t mean I don’t still enjoy them! My favorite way to enjoy a smoothie is in a bowl with all of my favorite toppings. I made this smoothie using my coconut vanilla collagen that I buy from Thrive Market. As the months go on of taking collagen daily the more I am noticing and reaping the benefits. My nails are growing faster, my skin has never been better and I have absolutely no digestion upset. Collagen is a super food and isn’t a typical protein powder. In a week or two I’ll do a full blog post of the benefits of collagen and why I have been taking daily. For now, just order your yourself some collagen and eat this smoothie bowl!
- ½ frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen mix berries (I used blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and black berries)
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tbsp peanut butter or nut butter of choice
- 1 cup nut milk of choice (I used cashew)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp ground flax seed
- 1 scoop coconut vanilla collagen
- 1 handful ice cubes
- Toppings (optional): granola, peanut butter, flax seed, chia seed, nuts, fresh berries, shredded coconut
- Place all ingredients in a high powder blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and top with your favorite toppings.
- Enjoy!