MORNING POWER UP SMOOTHIE

Hi babes!

First of all - I'm still sick? So that's cool. Which is why I'm just over here pounding water and tea and shooting everything. 

I realized this morning that's it's been a while since I've given you guys one of my protein smoothie recipes. I pretty much stick to some of the same ingredients on a daily basis whether it's in a smoothie, or just dumped into my Earl Grey Tea. 

The energy that some of these adaptogens and superfoods provide is INSANE. It's never a jittery feeling, it's just like you feel focused and feel like you don't have a sliver of ADD for the first time in your life. And it's all natural. 

I pack that in every morning (and usually afternoon too, lol and sometimes night to be honest, because I like to operate at a seriously high level of FOCUSED all day, everyday). If I go a day, or God forbid TWO days without at least one of my secret weapons...Forget about it. I feel like I'm slow as fuck. 

I like forget how to do math in my head and where the keys on my keyboard are so it's not great. 

ANYWAY -

Here is one of my most energizing protein shakes. I suggest having this if you are in a rush in the am and don't have time to cook, or after a TOUGH workout so that you don't get that foggy brain feeling. 

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

(I have discount codes for the collagen powder, Maca Root Powder and chocolate protein at the bottom! PS - the code never expires!)

+ 1 1/2 cups Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk 

+ 1 Scoop of your favorite Plant Protein (I use MRM-USA plant based protein - Chocolate for this one)

+ 1 TBSP Further Foods Collagen 

+ 1 Large handful of Spinach 

+ 1 Heaping TBSP Maca Root 

+ 1 Packet Four Sigmatic Mushroom Powder

+ 1 TBSP Flax Seeds (I like the roasted ones, they give you more of a nutty flavor).

+ 1/2 TBSP Cacao Nibs (Not pictured) 

+ 2 Ice Cubes

JUST BLEND EVERYTHING TOGETHER AND ENJOY:)

Collagen needs it's own blog but for now I'll let you know that it has some MAJOR benefits and I am SO stoked that I found this brand!

It's benefits include:

• ANTI-AGING
• GUT HEALTH
• WEIGHT LOSS
• & IT'S GREAT FOR OUR BONES AND JOINTS

Like I said I'll do a blog that dives into this deeper but if you already know you've been wanting a collagen powder that you can add to your everyday routine, consider this one from Further Food. It's only 20 bucks and then with my code 'CHELSEYROSEHEALTH' you can get 5% off, so it's uhh mazing. 

 NOW LET'S TALK ABOUT THE ITEMS IN HERE THAT ARE GUARANTEED TO GIVE YOU AN INSANE ENERGY AND FOCUS BOOST:

1. FOUR SIGMATIC MUSHROOM POWDER:

I SWEAR by this stuff you guys. The benefits of mushrooms are so insane that we're not even ALLOWED to know all of the benefits because then pharmacy's would start to miss out on money because people would start healing themselves with mushrooms, I heard that in a Joe Rogan podcast and was so annoyed. 

But Anyways - for now we can just appreciate the fact that WHAT WE DO HAVE ACCESS to, is amazing, and incredibly beneficial and if you're not jumping on the mushroom train, then I don't know what you're doing.

This is my favorite one because it is the BEST DEAL for 20 packets and this is the one that will give you energy and focus. >>>

2. MACA ROOT

The superfood of all superfoods in my opinion. I feel like I have saved lives my recommending this to basically everyone I work with lol. Sort of kidding. My managers all feel like their game has elevated 200% since they started taking maca root everyday. 

I still try to convince as many people as possible so just trust me now, and thank me later. Maca gives you so much focus and energy AND it helps balance hormones so if you have hormonal acne, THIS WILL HELP!

I get THIS ONE from MRM-USA.com, and you can use my promo code 'CHELSEY' there to get 40%...YES 40% OFF.

It's originally 20 bucks so that's cheap AF after the discount. 

If you make this, tag me by using the hashtag #CHELSEYSEASYRECIPES ! I'd love to know what you think and more importantly, how you feel!

DISCOUNT RECAP

+++ Anything from MRM-USA.com is 40% off when you check out with my code CHELSEY

+++ Further Food Collagen is 10% off when you use my code CHELSEYROSEHEALTH

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BEAUTIFYING POWER PROTEIN SMOOTHIE

Who's not a sucker for new health and beauty products?

Sometimes I feel like I like a new superfood powder more than a new pair of shoes. (almost)

I love learning about new health products, seeing how I can apply them to my everyday life, and feeling how they benefit me. 

SO, yesterday I ended up in a juice spot over here in LA called Moon Juice. I've tried their juices before and they're amazing BUT I had never tried their pantry products even though I've seen them about a million times.

 (I'll link all products at the end). 

I asked the poor guy working there about 8 billion questions. We went through the mushroom protein powders, the beauty products, the "Dusts" which I'll get into, and pretty much everything else in there. 

I'm pretty sure basically everything in their caught my attention and I already can't wait to go back BUT in the meantime, I was most interested in the Brain Dust and the Power Dust. 

Here's the deets:

The BRAIN DUST is an energy food, a joy promoter and a brain activator as they call it meant to achieve:

• CLARITY
• MEMORY
• CREATIVITY
• ALERTNESS
• CAPACITY TO MANAGE STRESS

The POWER DUST is INSANE. It is meant to support us when were at our peak performance and it helps with stamina and longevity while exercising. It also aids a healthy recovery AND helos reduce stress. Here's some more benefits:

• METABOLISM BOOSTER
• ENERGY FOOD
• INFLAMMATION TAMER 
• JOY PROMOTER
• STRESS RELIEVER

With all that said, I love you Moon Juice. 

I made a smoothie incorporating both powders + my current collagen powder for ULTIMATE benefits and it's definitely the smoothie that I'm going to be hooked on for a while. 

I was on 4 hours of sleep the first time I made this smoothie and had to go to work that night. 

I. Was. ON. one. 

I felt SO energized and focused I was telling everyone haha it was amazing. So the nest time I made it I had one first thing in the morning and then I made a second one right after and put it in a mason jar to take to work.

Eating healthier is SO much easier when you're excited about it!

Alright, let's get to it. 

THE RECIPE

• 2 cups Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
• 1 LARGE handful of spinach
• 1 Scoop of MRM-USA Vanilla Plant Based Protein
• 1 Organic banana
• 1 Teaspoon Power Dust
• 1 Teaspoon Brain Dust 
• 1 Scoop Marine Collagen 
• 3-4 Pieces of Ice

If you love any other moon juice products please comment below and let me know which ones and why! I'm obsessed!

LINKS:

POWER DUST

BRAIN DUST

COLLAGEN POWDER

Talk soon!

xx

FIG AND BERRY SMOOTHIE BOWL

This is definitely my new obsession! My friend McCauley and I are working on some new recipes for you guys and this was the very first one that hit the table.

I told her that I'm kind of obsessed with figs right now so we created a vanilla fig and berry smoothie bowl! 

All you need to do is prep a little for like 10 minutes and you'll be set on making these anytime, all week.

Okay, Here's what you'll need:

(Serves 1-2)

+ 1 1/2 cups almond milk

+ 1 Cup Vanilla Protein Powder (Get 40% off MRM-USA Vanilla pant protein powder by using my discount code CHELSEY. Go to mrm-usa.com) 

+ 1 Cup Frozen Banana (I chop up like 6 bananas as soon as I buy them, put them in a zip lock baggy and throw them in the freezer. DON'T put a whole unpeeled banana in the freezer, haha i've made that mistake before).

+ 1/2 cup Fresh Figs

+ 1/2 cup Frozen Zucchini

+ 1/2 Cup Frozen Strawberries 

+ 1/2 Cup Frozen Raspberries 

+ 1 TBS Almond Butter

+ Pinch of Cinnamon

What To Do:

1. Blend everything together :)

2. Garnish with Fresh Figs, Sprouted Buck Wheat, Sprouted Flax Seeds, Fresh Raspberries, and Bee Pollen. 

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BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE

YOOOO I am starting to get OBSESSED with smoothies. 

Side note - For those of you who feel like they NEED to have something warm in the morning or you NEED to have some kind of bread or wrap... I totally feel you BUT be open to the idea that your cravings can change in a matter of one week.

Whenever I like something, I'll eat it every day for literalllllly months. Like, it's weird. So because of that I've been through tons of "food phases" where at one point I was eating a piece of toast with almond butter and egg whites and sea salt every morning. I couldn't freaking WAIT for breakfast because I loved it so much. But I realized I didn't need to eat bread every morning.

I've done the same thing with my Sweet Oats Oatmeal, Smoked Salmon, and yogurt and berries.

Point of the story, if you don't think you can deal with smoothies very often, I challenge you to try having it 5 times next week for breakfast and watch how your habits and cravings change. 

Our body especially grabs on to bad habits just as well as it does good ones & smoothies are an amazzing breakfast choice so give it a shot! You'll get your protein, greens, healthy sugars and fats all in one yummy drink !

Here's what you'll need:

+ 2 Cups Almond or Coconut Milk

+ 1 Cup Kale

+ 1/2 Cup Frozen Blueberries

+ 2 Tablespoons RAW Almond Butter (I use Crunchy)

+ 1 TBS Flax Seeds

+ 1 TBS Chia Seeds

(Or two tablespoons of "Super Seed & Ancient Grain Blend" from Trader Joes - Pictured Above)

+ 1 Organic Banana

+ 4 Dates

+ 1 Scoop Vanilla Hemp Protein 

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GREEN PROTEIN SMOOTHIE BOWL

I don't really know what could be better than a smoothie bowl for breakfast, ESPECIALLY when it starts getting hot out. This one is super good and it is loaded with protein, omegas, natural sweetness and TONS of leafy greens!

Ingredients:

+ 1 cup Almond Milk

+ 1 Handful Spinach 

+ 1 Handful Kale

+ 1 TBS Flaxseeds

+ 1 TBS Chia Seeds

+ 1/4 Cup Hemp Protein

+ 10 Blackberries

+ 1 TBS Almond Butter

+ 1/2 Kiwi

Blend everything together then top with the other half of the kiwi, a couple halved blackberries and some coconut shreds!!

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PLANT PROTEIN GREEN SMOOTHIE

Green. Sweet. AND Plant Protein?! Yaaas please.

Here's what you'll need:

- 1/2 banana

- 1 1/2 - 2 cups almond milk

- 3 Stems Mint

- 3 Dates

- 1 tsp chia seeds

- 1 tsp flax seeds

- 1 Tbs raw almond butter

- 1 Cup Spinach

- 1 Cup Kale

- One Serving Hemp Protein

GREEN BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE: Krissy B. (Guest Post)

This dairy free green breakfast smoothie tastes like ice-cream, is packed with nutrients and is alkalizing to the body.  

A green breakfast smoothie bowl might seem a little strange but once you try it you will see why it’s one of the best breakfasts you can have.  Firstly, can you tell there is a whole CUP of spinach in that bowl?   

Adding spinach to your breakfast smoothie is such a simple way to boost your vitamin and mineral intake for the day.  You can make this smoothie super quick too by simply pre-packing the spinach and banana into a zip lock bag and storing it in the freezer.  On the day you simply add the frozen greens and banana to almond milk and protein powder and blend.  It’s that easy.

Topping a green breakfast smoothie with delicious dried and fresh fruits is one of the best parts too.  This one is topped with dried mulberries, gogi berries and strawberries for an antioxidant boost, but you can top with your favorite fruit or nut combination.  It’s all up to you.

Ingredients

• 2 bananas, frozen
• 1 large handful baby spinach, frozen
• 1 scoop vegan protein powder in vanilla
• 1/4 cup almond milk

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a high powdered blender;
2. Blend on high until smooth;
3. Serve in a bowl and top with fruit, nuts or seeds.

MANGO, KALE AND AVOCADO SMOOTHIE BOWL - Ellie's Soul Food (Guest Post)

Serves 1

1/2 cup frozen mango - frozen keeps the texture thicker

1/2 frozen banana

1/2 cup kale

2 tbsp oats

1/4 avocado - makes it super creamy

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup of skimmed milk or almond milk (DF)

Directions

♥   Place all the ingredients into a blender, give it a shake to ensure all ingredients are well coated with the liquid and blend until a smooth consistency.. its as simple as that!

♥ Add your extras on top: sweet, nutty, fruity goodness!