What was I thinking last May signing a lease on an apartment without air conditioning???
Oh, right. That I'm a poor grad student who wasn't willing to shell out the extra couple hundred a month. I guess I didn't have much of a choice.
That being said, I've been coming up with some pretty creative ways to stay cool, and turning on the stove is a major no-no. But it's still important for me to get in enough nutrition during the day. Insert delicious frozen smoothie here.
It's got Soluble Fiber to lower cholesterol. Insoluble Fiber to promote a healthy GI tract and keep you regular. Omega 3's and Antioxidants for heart health and to reduce inflammation. And the optimal carb to protein ratio for exercise recovery.
This bad girl (it's a girl because it's purple. duh.) will fill you up while cooling you down, but it's still light enough for a summer meal.
Ingredients:
1/2 frozen medium banana
1/2 cup frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries... etc.)
1 cup light vanilla soymilk
1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1 Tbsp chia seeds
Directions: Add all to your ingredients except chia seeds to a single-serve blender, like my Cuisinart model that I professed my love for in this Black Bean Brownie post, and blend on high until smooth. Then, stir in chia seeds and enjoy!
Here's the nutrition breakdown courtesy of MyFitnessPal:
This is a great meal replacement, and it's way "cleaner" than varieties you might buy at the grocery store with additives and preservatives. You could also assemble the ingredients at the beginning of the week in a zip-loc bag and leave them in the freezer for easy assembly in the morning. This can also be made with a dollop of yogurt or cottage cheese for a little extra prooooteeeiiinnnn (say in a growly, man-ish, voice). Hope you enjoy!
If you try this, let me know what you think in the comments section!
Or share any variations you've made!
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