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Lately, I have been working on living a healthier lifestyle. I’ve been going on walks at lunch trying to cut back on fried foods, and limiting my bread, red meat, and alcohol intake during the week.
I’ve also gotten back into firing up my blender and making my green meal replacement smoothies at least once a day.
I won’t lie green smoothies can be an acquired taste. For me, like most people they started off as mostly fruit with a handful of greens..spoiler alert fruit is a lot of carbs and sugar. Yes, healthy carbs and natural sugar but there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. Over time, I started to add less fruit and more greens to my smoothie allowing me to adapt my palate to the taste of blended kale.
I was contacted by Energy First President and CEO, Gerry Morton to try and review some of the products And jumped at the chance to review these products.
Before I jump into this delicious meal replacement smoothie I’ve been having for lunch. I want to talk about the awesome package I got from Energy First.
This was by far my favorite! Greenergy is a Gluten-free, Non-GMO, Vegan powder that provides you with vegetables, antioxidants, probiotics and digestive enzymes. One 30 calorie scoop equates to 5 servings of vegetables, 50% of the daily recommended value of Vitamin C, 100% of the daily recommended Vitamin E and 8% of the recommended daily value of fiber. I love the taste. While I mix it in my smoothies, I’ve also enjoyed it blended into a glass of almond milk.
First Pre-Fuel Pre-Workout Energizer- Orange Flavor
This stuff is yummy! I don’t always add it in my smoothies since it is a pre-fuel workout formula but it does help put a pep in my step.
Inflammation Blend with Curcumin
I’ve briefly discussed my issues with inflammation but it’s not something I talk a lot about. I often find myself dealing with back pain from not 1 but 2 car accidents (neither my fault.. in case you are wondering) and an old dance injury with my knee. I am always looking for ways to lessen the inflammation and pain that are the results of diet and even weather changes. This is has a lot of ingredients known for fighting inflammation so I love it’s results instead of popping pain meds all day.
Leanergy
I honestly think that besides the life changes I’ve been making Leanergy has helped me get my weight down 7 pounds over the last month! That being said. I would have to do an in-depth experiment over time and compare identical diet and meal habits
Energy BPA Free Blender Bottle
I can never have too many blender bottles.
Now on to the smoothie!
Recipe
½ cup of peaches (Frozen or fresh)
½ a green apple (diced and sliced finely)
2 cups of kale/ spinach mix
1 scoop Greenergy
1 Scoop of your favorite Vanilla or Plain Protein Powder
1 spoon full of hemp hearts
1 cup of my Sunday Detox Tea
1 cup of Almond Milk
Step 1
Pour 1/2 of Almond Milk and 1/2 a Cup of the Sunday Detox Tea
Step 2
Next, blend in the spinach and kale.
Step 3
Next, add the rest of the tea and almond milk, start to blend in the fruit (if you are having trouble blending the fruit in feel free to add more liquid).
Step 4
After the smoothie is your desired texture add in the hemp hearts, the Greenergy, and the protein powder. Blend in and serve.
Step 5
Enjoy your boost of energy and protein.
I hope you enjoy this mix and that you give Greenergy a try :).
Tahnee
Love me some smoothies! I try and make one everyday but I eat most of the fruit in the process!Ill have to try this one!
Izabela
I love smoothies but I’m yet to start making the green version. Your recipe sounds great.
Glenda
I’ve never tried Green Smoothie before but it is something I would really like to try out. I have been trying to eat healthier and exercise more often. The shake looks healthy & delicous 🙂
Joanna
I don’t think I’ve ever added peaches to my smoothie! I’ll have to try this out now.
Dia
haha frozen helps me with that.
Dia
Just start adding little by little till you get into it.
Dia
It is really yummy. I say just play with the measurements and find what you like.
Dia
It is a wonderful sweetener!
Carrie
Leaving a healthier life should be a goal for all of us! This looks like a great smoothy!
Lisa // Oh, She Blogs!
Interesting – I never thought of using hemp hearts in a smoothie! I typically use flax and chia seeds.
Rachel
I love smoothies! I’ll have to check this out.
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linda
Love a delicious morning smoothie! Thanks for the new recipe.
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
I am a little obsessed with smoothies 😉 I love them! Peaches are one of my favorites too.
Elle Spann
love making smoothies – I need to be better about adding in protein!
elle
Southern Elle Style
Dia
Thanks for stopping by Elle. If you are doing meal replacement or post workout you really should. I love Garden of life protein.
Dia
The smallest amount can add so much sweetness!
Dia
It’s super good Rachel.
Dia
I alternate between hemp and flaxseeds
Dia
It’s one of my favorites.
Dia
Hope you enjoy it!
Jan
Hi Dia, I totally like the idea of adding some protein poweder. I usually make my smoothies of bananas and spinach, but I might consider this little tweak since I am about to gain some muscle mass 🙂
michelle
i have been looking for a good meal replacement drink and looks like i have found one. i love that it has a peach in it
Angela Tolsma
Interesting smoothie. I have never made a good smoothie, consistency is never right for me. I always buy them…
cori
Kudos to those who can do the green smoothies. I think they all taste like grass.
Dia
This one is so good and the peach adds a great amount of sweetness.
Dia
Haha you just haven’t had the right one. I think the problem for a lot of people is they put too many greens in when they start out. You have to get used to them.
Dia
You may want to try adding in the ingredients slower and allowing them to break down more. Thanks for stopping by Angela.
Dia
I can never do banana smoothies. I don’t like bananas in anything or anything flavored banana. I have to eat them alone. Which is a shame because it would be some protein!
Ashley
This sounds really tasty and I love that it is packed full of healthy stuff. I want to start making smoothies for my breakfasts. Thanks for sharing!
Liz Mays
Wow, this smoothie sounds super healthy. I love all of the protein and the Greenergy sounds like it will help a lot.
Cara @ Marvelous in the Midwest
this sounds so interesting! I love smoothies, I will have to give it a try!
Missy - Getting Fit to Find Myself
This smoothie looks great! I am a smoothie girl, I love them. I have never heard about First Energy but their product look very interesting to me! I am going to have to check them out!
Justine Y @ Little Dove
Yum, I love peaches! And with apples, that sounds so good! I probably wouldn’t have thought to put those together!
Bree Hogan
I can’t live without my smoothies and I’m always on the look out for new combinations. Yum!
jessica
I’ll have to try this, I love peaches!
Heather Davis
I love peach green smoothies!
Bella B (xoxoBella)
My day isn’t complete unless I had a smoothie. Love them! This looks yum!
Lindsey
I want to start making green smoothies at home too. Your recipe sounds good.
Dia
It’s such a good way to get more nutrients.
Dia
Once you start it’s hard to stop.
Dia
I just bought supplies for this week, so excited!
Dia
It’s so yummy!
Dia
Hope you like this!
Dia
Yeah the Greenergy is super affordable.
Dia
Fiber! It really does make the smoothie more filling.
Dia
Let me know what you think.
Dia
They are such a great way to start the day!
Dia
It is one of my favorites
Raya
Woah omg this looks so good! You are honestly a life saver since I’ve been looking for a green smoothie recipe for the longest time! 🙂
Michelle Rogers
Wow! Congrats on losing 7 lbs in one month, that’s amazing!
Dia
I hope you like it and remember to just play with the portions for your personal taste.
Dia
Thanks Michelle!
Alison
Oh I love smoothies, this one sounds packed full of good stuff!
Dia
I hope you enjoy it!
Leslie Rossi | alifewellconsumed
yum! i love peaches!
Dia
Me too!
Aileen @ Aileen Cooks Blog
I’ve been trying to cut back on the “sweets” in my smoothies, too. Gradual really is best, so it’s not such a shock to your taste buds.
Dia
Exactly!
Emily from SGSB
I am slowly trying to add more greens to my smoothies – I am having a hard time with the taste!
Dia
Just add slowly and pick something not super aggressive. Kale isn’t great for starting out. Cucumbers add this light feeling. I also recommend spinach.