Ms. New Smoothie
Buenos días, chachos. I'm throwing a quick post your way because I'll be in Michigan until Tuesday and won't be bringing my laptop along. Please try not to miss me too terribly. I know it will be difficult. I'll be thinking longingly of you as well.
This is an amazing smoothie recipe that will definitely jump-start your weekend without making you feel sluggish and guilty.
Not only is it vegan, (Karma points) it is also reminiscent of a ladybug milkshake -- raspberries and Oreos, for the uninitiated.
While the ladybug shake is supremely delicious, it is also a supreme gutbomb. Legit, ALLLL THE CALORIES. Conversely, this smoothie is very light, calorie-wise, but very nutrient-dense thanks to protein from two different sources, fiber from the fresh raspberries and antioxidants from the dark chocolate cocoa powder. Basically, it's a smoothie you can feel really good about.
Bonus: this is a great way to use up raspberries that are slightly past their prime.
And now I'm off to the land of Pick-Ur-Own fruits everybody say hayyyyyy (insert patented Liz Lemon dance here).
Ingredients:
1 to 1 1/2 c. unsweetened soymilk or milk of your choice (use less if you like a thicker smoothie)
1 heaping spoonful vanilla protein powder (I like Gold Standard 100% Whey)
1 tbs. instant coffee
1 tbs. unsweetened cocoa (extra points for a dark, unrefined one like Guittard or Ghirardelli)
1/2 pint fresh raspberries, washed and patted dry
3 ice cubes
Directions:
1. Place all ingredients in blender. Push the button. Enjoy.
