Don't get burned by the fireworks... or the sun 🌞 Beat the Heat with these smoothies

Hoping you enjoyed the three-day weekend...and didn't get burned.

This blog has been a long time coming, we are going through these hot months and I know that might impede your hunger levels. Well, I get it! But the thing is... you still need to fuel your body!

Fueling your body will fuel you through your days, fuel you through your workouts, and will keep you level-headed so you don't run and binge when you realize you haven't fed yourself all day!

Eating is an act of self-love... but we have to fuel it with ADEQUATE BALANCED MEALS... so here are some sweet treat ideas you can use!

ACAI BOWL

INGREDIENTS (1 SERVING):

FOR THE ACAI BOWL:

• 1 Unsweetened Acai Packet

• 50g Frozen Blueberries

• 1 cup (140g) Frozen Strawberries

• 1⁄4 cup Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt

• 1⁄4 tsp Xanthan Gum (optional)

• POWER UP your acai bowl by adding in Level-1 protein powder!

• 1 Scoop Vegan Power Pro Protein

• 4 oz Unsweetened Almond Milk (add more

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

2. Xanthan gum is optional but it does make your acai bowl thicker!

3. After blending until smooth, pour your smoothie into bowl and add desired toppings.

4. Make sure to snap a pic for the gram first (& tag me!) before you dig in!

MACROS (PER SERVING):

Protein:31g

Carbs: 30g

Fat: 12g

LEAVE YOUR BLUES FOR ANOTHER DAY OATS

INGREDIENTS (1 SERVING):

1⁄2 cup Rolled Oats

4oz Unsweetened Almond Milk (add more or less until you

reach your desired consistency)

1 tsp Chia Seeds

50g Blueberries

50g Raspberries

1-2 Packets Stevia

POWER UP your oats by adding in protein powder!

1 Scoop Level 1 Protein in Blueberry Muffin

1 oz Coconut Shavings

DIRECTIONS

1. In a mason jar add in oats, chia seeds, stevia, and protein

powder

2. Add in 1⁄2 cup of unsweetened almond milk and mix every-

thing together

3. Seal or cover with a lid, and chill in the fridge for at least 2

hours or overnight.

4. Once your oats are ready to eat, add in your toppings (blue-

berries, raspberries, and coconut shavings)

5. Make sure to snap a pic for the gram first (& tag me!) before

you dig in!

MACROS:

Protein: 28g

Carbs: 59g

Fat: 16g

PROTEIN BERRY BOWLS

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE BASE:

1 scoop Level-1 Blueberry Muffin 3 scoops of Opti-Reds 50 1 cup almond milk 1/2 cup coconut water 2 cups of ice 1 tsp stevia

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine ingredients into a high powered blender and blend on high until thick and smooth.

2. Scoop into bowl and top with your choice of toppings.

FOR THE TOPPINGS:

Whatever you have in the house, such as:

Blackberries Raspberries Dried Coconut Chia Seeds Figs Dates

MACROS (PER BOWL/1 SERVING):

Calories: 261

Protein: 27g

Carbs: 31g

Fat: 5g

(Note: Toppings not included in calculations)

NICE SPLIT

INGREDIENTS :

1⁄2 cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt

1⁄2 scoop Level 1 Vanilla Protein

1 packet stevia

50g Blueberries

75g Strawberries

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix together Greek yogurt, protein powder, and stevia in a bowl until well combined

2. Slice a ripe banana down the middle and place into a separate bowl, leaving space in the middle for your yogurt mixture

3. Fill the center of your banana with your yogurt mixture and

top with rinsed blueberries and strawberries

MACROS

Protein: 18g

Carbs: 49g

Fat: 2g

PROTEIN PARFAIT

INGREDIENTS :

1 cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt

18g Level 1 Protein

1 packet Stevia

100g Strawberries, sliced

15g GO Kashi Lean

DIRECTIONS:

1. Begin by combining yogurt, protein powder, and stevia into a mixing bowl until well combined.

2. Layer 1⁄3 amount of yogurt mixture into the bottom of your glass

3. Alternate layers of fruit and granola with yogurt until glasses are filled to the top

4. Serve parfait right away to avoid granola from getting soggy---UNLESS YOU'RE INTO THST KINDA THING 😉

MACROS

Protein: 23g

Carbs: 34g

Fat: 3g

BERRY-SICLES

INGREDIENTS :

6 Popsicle Molds

6 Popsicle Sticks

2.5 cup blueberries

3⁄4 cup Califia Farms Coconut Milk

3⁄4 cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt

2 packets Stevia

1 tbsp Honey

1⁄4 tsp Vanilla extract

1⁄2 tsp Lemon Juice

DIRECTIONS:

1. Begin by adding all ingredients to a blender (I use a ninja for ultimate smoothness), always adding liquids first.

2. Blend until the mixture is smooth and then distribute the mixture evenly into the six popsicle molds

3. Secure the lids and sticks on top of the mold and place it in the freezer for 6-8 hours, or overnight

4. To release the popsicle from the mold, run under warm water for 30 seconds

MACROS

Protein: 2g

Carbs: 14g

Fat: 0g