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My New Lunch Find

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I’m always struggling for quick and easy lunch/dinner ideas. I tend to eat the same things over and over. Any health nut will tell you variety is key! So I expanded my search and found Harvest bowls by Green Giant.

Frozen lunches are not my first choice, but some days it is the easiest thing to eat.

These bowls are high in fiber and protein, and low in fat. Like most frozen lunches, they are a little high in sodium, so take note if you are watching your sodium intake.

There are a few varieties available. I recently tried the Italian Style (pictured above) I love that it has a lot of ingredients I would not normally eat, such as wheat berries, brown lentils, and eggplant. I’m not a huge fan of tomatoes either but I was able to eat them in this dish since they were mixed in with other ingredients.

Fooducate gives them a B+ score which is the highest they offer for frozen meals. It has a decent amount of potassium, iron, and calcium. It’s a low sugar, low cholesterol meal as well.

I’ve also tried the Asian style which is good too!

They taste good, are reasonably priced, and keep you feeling full longer thanks to the fiber.

You can check our their website here for more info. It looks like most of the big name retailers carry them. I found mine at Meijer.

Let me know what you think!

3 Surprisingly Good Green Protein Smoothie Recipes

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Green Smoothie Recipes

I am finally getting tired of the same ole’ protein shake recipes. (I’m using the plural form of the word but I really only have one!) Each morning I drink the same mixture for breakfast which you can read about here. In an effort to change things up, I would like to add some greens to my routine. In the past I have tried this but they tasted very GREEN. After trial and error, I have found a few surprisingly good recipes!

 

Every time I drink this, one word comes to mind. SMOOTH. It just tastes so smooth!
SMOOTH SAILING

SMOOTH SAILING

Smooth is the word that comes to mind with every drink! It’s a great stepping stone into the world of green smoothies because you can hardly taste the spinach. This was probably my favorite!

  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1 cup Frozen or fresh mango (if using fresh mango, add a few ice cubes )
  • 1-2 cups Spinach
  • 1/2 Banana
  • 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder

  1. Blend all ingredients. Add ice for a slushie texture. Enjoy!

PURPLE -N- GREEN

PURPLE -N- GREEN

The greens taste hidden in this purple smoothie, thanks to the berries. It’s a great recipe to add some Flax or Chia seeds to as well.  

  • 1 scoop Vanilla protein powder
  • 4 slices Avocado
  • 1 handful berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
  • 1 handful spinach
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1 handful ice cubes
  • 1 tsp flax seed or chia seeds (optional )

  1. Blend all ingredients and Enjoy!

PEAR APPLE SMOOTHIE

 

Pear Apple Smoothie

Another smooth recipe that hides that green taste. If you want to thicken it up a bit, add some oats. 

  • 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1 handful Spinach or mixed greens
  • 1/2 Pear (cored)
  • 1/2 Apple (cored)
  • 2-3 ice cubes
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk

  1. Blend all ingredients and Enjoy!

Let me know what you think!