Cherry Yogurt Power Smoothie

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All opinions, as always, are my own.

This smooth and creamy smoothie is made with frozen sweet cherries and thick and tangy Greek yogurt. 

Full of antioxidants, protein, and fiber, it's a great way to start your day!

In this crazy busy world we live in, most people don't make time for themselves as often as they should. Myself included. I've been a single mom to my sons for the past 15 years and have raised them on my own. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't trade it for the world! But sometimes it can be exhausting. Working, take care of the kids, doing chores, etc. can be a lot to handle whether you're by yourself or have a partner to share in the everyday tasks. That's why it's so important to take time out for yourself every day. 

Creamy Tropical Yogurt Smoothie

Sipping on this delicious Creamy Tropical Yogurt Smoothie will have you daydreaming of 

being on the beach and dipping your toes in the water!

Spring is finally here - well, almost here, in Michigan - and I'm excited for warmer weather and lots of sunshine. Daydreaming of blue skies and flowers the other day, I decided to make some Creamy Tropical Yogurt Smoothies for me and the boys. Pineapple, mango and banana makes me think of being on a beach somewhere with my toes in the sand!

You know we eat a lot of yogurt around my house, so I was thrilled to try Stonyfield's two newest product lines - 100% Grassfed Yogurts and Whole Milk Organic Greek Yogurts. I can officially say that I am in love with both of these lines, and so is my family! 

PB & J Yogurt Smoothie

This simple smoothie recipe is healthy, creamy and delicious, and tastes just like my favorite 

childhood sandwich, a peanut butter and jelly!

Now that the kids are back in school, I'm back to planning quick and easy breakfasts for them during the week. The biggest problem I have is that my kids aren't hungry first thing in the morning. They don't feel like eating until mid-morning and, in fact, on the weekends we probably don't have breakfast until 10:30 or 11:00. This presents a problem when I'm pushing for them to eat at 7:00 am!

Lucky for me, I found a way around this issue. I get them to drink their breakfast! I've been making smoothies for a long time, so I decided to create some fun versions for quick breakfasts. This PB & J Yogurt Smoothie is definitely a favorite, and currently the most requested in our house every week.

Tropical Green Smoothie + a Giveaway!

This fresh and healthy green smoothie is the perfect Spring pick me up!

Whether you're looking for a quick on-the-go breakfast, a post-workout snack, or even an after school snack for the kids, smoothies are a perfect option. My kids and I love to make smoothies any time of the day really, whenever we need an easy and satisfying snack.

I love that smoothies have a bit of sweetness to them, so they seem like a treat, a real indulgence if you will. But everything I put into my smoothies is healthy. (Shh, don't tell the kids!) It's a perfect way to sneak in extra fruits and veggies and they'll never know because it tastes to good!

Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie

Loaded with fruit, yogurt, and oats, this delicious breakfast smoothie will boost your energy and keep you full until lunchtime!

My family loves smoothies. They are by far one of my favorite go-to after school snacks to make. Packed with flavor and nutrition, smoothies are a healthier choice than some of the other options out there. 

I love trying different fruit combinations, but my youngest son pretty much sticks to the strawberry banana variety. He's not the adventurous type. My older son and I both love all sorts of fruits in our smoothies, from mangoes to blueberries to raspberries, there isn't one we don't love.

Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie

One of my goals for 2014 has been to eat healthier. Since I love to bake I definitely eat my share of sweets, but I've been trying really hard to incorporate more fresh fruit and veggies into our diet and cut out processed foods. We eat a lot of salads in my house and I also make sure to pack things like carrot sticks and apple slices into my kids lunches. But that can get boring after time, and of course there are lots of other fun ways to get our intake up.

In the past I was one who skipped breakfast. I wasn't always hungry in the morning, and there wasn't always time to eat. Then I came up with this smoothie. This Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie is probably one of my favorite "healthy" breakfast treats.  The Greek yogurt fills you up and the flaxseed is good for your heart! This smoothie is sweet and delicious and keeps me satisfied until lunch.

The best part about this smoothie is how quick and easy it is to make. Just toss all of the ingredients into your blender and give it a whirl. You've got your breakfast in a glass in no time at all! And it's good on the go as well. So if you're pressed for time in the morning, make a batch of these smoothies and toss them in to-go cups, then you and your kids can have them handy in the car. 

To get the recipe for this smoothie, please read my Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie  Guest Post over at The Best Blog Recipes!