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I know what you're thinking. Green smoothie? Uck! No, thanks. Trust me when I tell you that this is one of the BEST smoothies I have ever tried. Not only is it tasty and super sweet, it is full of vitamins that your body needs! Plus, there are only 3 ingredients. The ingredients are: 1 frozen banana 1 cup of canned pineapple with the juice 1/2 a cup of kale How to make the yummiest green smoothie ever: Grab your blender or food processor (I used my Ninja Bullet Blender ) and toss in your frozen banana, pineapple, and the juice that it contains, and your greens. Blend thoroughly so you don't have any chunks. Voila! That easy. This drink is under 300 calories!  {banana (89), canned pineapple (149), and kale (17)} Adding toppings can add to the number of calories. But what I tend to do is replace my meals with a smoothie. I like doing this on my detox days or if I've been naughty the previous night. Yes, I know, we all do it sometimes....

Whaaat? A meal that is under 150 calories?  This cannot be fully satisfying. Yet it is. The eggs mixed with cheesy sauteed kale, alongside a crunchy piece of toast and sliced banana is surprisingly filling.  And yes, I am using a toddler fork. Don't judge, I haven't had time to do the dishes recently... Ingredients:  3 tbsp of Egg Scramblers 1/2 cup of kale 1/8 a cup of mozzarella cheese 1/2 a banana 1 slice of 35 Calorie Whole Wheat Bread Calories:  Egg Scramblers - 25 Kale - 9 Cheese - 20  Banana - 53 Bread - 35 Total - 142 Rate of Tastinesss:  ★★★★★ This is proof that there are healthy ways to eat your favorite meals. You just have to find the non-commercialized route and research a bit, but in the end it is so worth it! Investing in your body and treating what has been given to you is such a priority that we tend to neglect too often. I hope this post motivated you! If you want more inspiration o...

In honor of #Nationaltrailmixday, I'd like to share my lazy, simply, delicious granola recipe. I've scurried and copied some recipes that I've discovered online and created my own version, and here's the final product. The ingredients to create this yummy snack: 1 cup (or more if you desire) of old fashioned quick oats 2 tbsp of coconut oil 1 tbsp of cinnamon 1 tsp of vanilla extract 1 1/2 tbsp of some local honey a dash of cranberries hand-full of coconut shavings How to actually make the granola: Preheat the oven to 425°is your first step. While the oven is heating up, get your oats in a non-sticking dish and place them in the oven. This gives the oats that extra toasty flavor which you definitely taste in the end. Heat your coconut oil in a pan over one of your burners and allow it to melt. Or if you're like me and would rather just pop it in a microwavable-safe bowl, you can do that instead. Mix all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Wait for th...

Crunchy, surprisingly delicious, and healthy. Kale chips are one of my most favorite snacks. If I make a large batch of them at once, then I have snacks for meals later.. as long as they're not all devoured beforehand. The only ingredient you need are the leafy greens. Unless you would like to add some extra flavor, then you can grab some grated parmesan or salt. Instructions:  Preheat your oven to 350°. Pick a baking sheet, the bigger the better. Spray it with a light layer of olive oil spray. Wash the selected kale leaves and pat them down until mostly dry. Now you can spread the kale over the baking sheet, sprinkle some salt or parmesan if desired. Once you've placed the fluffy greens into the oven let it cook for at least 10 minutes. Then continue to watch until crispy, unless you like some moisture to be left, then you can pull them out. And that's it! Easy, right? I hope this inspires you to try it out for yourself! Just remember, whatever you put in i...

Who doesn't crave some sweet, frozen treat every now and then? To satisfy your craving for ice cream here's a delicious dessert that won't make you feel so guilty afterward. Ingredients: two frozen bananas a cup of almond milk 2 tbsp of cocoa powder (preferably dark cocoa powder, but regular will be fine too) bars of dark chocolate and/or a scoop of protein powder Yep, that's it. Even if you're not a banana fan, the chocolate will overpower that tangy taste. You could even throw in a scoop of your favorite protein powder. The one I used was PBFit . But of course, you can add extra flavors to your liking. Such as vanilla extract or coconut flakes. Directions: After you've chopped the bananas and placed them into the freezer for at least 2 hours, gather all your ingredients together. Blend them in your kitchen ninja and watch the magic begin. Get everything perfectly blended, then ...