My Favorite Smoothie

While my mom was visiting, I was lucky enough to receive an early birthday present (1.5 month countdown - holler!). I've been watching infomercials about the Magic Bullet for as long as I can remember. The commercials are always so tempting, but who really knows if those things are going to work? The bullet was highly recommended by friends & colleagues as the best and most convenient way to make smoothies, and of course margaritas. So we went for it.

I'M COMPLETELY OBSESSED.

I haven't had a blending device since living on my own, so the past 6 days of smoothies for breakfast have been absolute bliss. I'm sure there are about a bazillion different combinations you can make, but my go to is the recipe below. And if anyone's in the market for a magic bullet - buy the one from Costco, not Bed, Bath & Beyond. You get way more gadgets and extras for a lower price. Score.

Katherine's Favorite Smoothie

• 6 strawberries
• 1 1/2 c. spinach
• 1/2 c. fancy frozen berry medley (from Trader Joe's)
• 1/4 c. nonfat vanilla yogurt
• 1/4 blueberries (or raspberries, or a half a peach, whichever you have on hand)
• 1/2 scoop protein powder (mixed with a splash of water)
• 1/2 tbl. chia seeds

- Blend.
- Drink. Murmur "mmm!" after each sip.
- Get really excited that your smoothie was only 235 calories, and you'll be full for hours.

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