Weekends

Here's a few snapshots from the past couple weekends.  Halloween costumes, carved pumpkins, BBQ Festivals, tailgating, wine tasting and yoga in the vineyard, beautiful Austin days and nights.

Salad in a Glass!

So the title may not sound all that appetizing...but trust me, this is one delicious smoothie!  I've been going to a lot of workout classes at Lifetime like STRIKE!, Barbell Strength (should have been the Incredible Hulk for H-Ween) and No Limits Circuit and man these classes are intense!  After I'm done I definitely need something quick, easy and healthy to refuel. 

This Tropical Green Smoothie is inspired by the Vegan cafe-Beets Living Foods Cafe which is just downstairs from my apartment.  I mustered the courage to try it the first time I went and have been hooked ever since.  What I love is that you get a ton of spinach and protein all in one glass and it tastes like the Caribbean!

Tropical Green Smoothie Recipe

1/2 cup of plain yogurt (I like to use Fage Greek for lots of protein)

4 chunks of fresh Mango

4 chunks of fresh Pineapple

2 big handfuls of Spinach

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.  You can add more or less fruit depending on how sweet you'd like the smoothie to be.