Vanilla Banana Protein Shake!!

As a lot of you know, I have Gastroparesis which, among other things, means I sometimes struggle to get the nutrients I need in the foods I can tolerate. Because of this I drink a protein shake/smoothie almost every morning. Sometimes the recipes get boring, and today I tried a new one, that is SO simple! and it could just be my favorite new smoothie to make and drink!!! 

Vanilla Banana Protein ShakeOne large banana (you can freeze it ahead of time to use less ice, if you want)
1/2 light vanilla yogurt (or about that amount, i only had the individual yogurts on hand so i just put half in there)
1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder (i use soy)
1 1/2 tsp flax seed oil (less if you're using other oils as well)
1 Tbs honey
3/4 c. milk (skim, soy, almond, rice *vanilla flavor would be delish but i only had skim milk)
small handful of ice

blend and enjoy!!
I also think it would be good to ass a bit of cinnamon, but I didn't think of that in time! 

**Be sure to scrape the honey off the walls of the blending cup if it gets stuck, same with the yogurt or powder. I have an AWESOME blender now, but this is something I always had to worry about before! 

This shake is seriously SO good, you guys. and super easy on the stomach if you've got GP or another tummy issue!

##picture is not my own##

Ninja Blender Review

Ninja Kitchen System 40 oz. Pulse Blender & 3 16 oz. Cups

Ninja Kitchen System with 40-oz processing bowl features quad blade technology which provides uniform cutting and ice-crushing action, features 700W motor, it powers through even your toughest tasks in a matter of seconds. From soups and salads to dinners and desserts, theNinja Kitchen System is prepared to take on all your food processing, blending, and mixing needs. Slice and dice your ingredients in one easy step, and store your leftovers by snapping on the convenient lock-in lid. Even take your own shakes to go, thanks to a set of three 16-oz single serve blending cups. Price, Ninja Kitchen System 40 oz. Pulse Blender & 3 16 oz. Cups currently selling for $80

I LOVE THIS BLENDER!!!
I love that it has the "magic bullet" style cups, so I can make my morning smoothies and take them to go. Blend and drink all in one, so there's only one part to wash.
I also love that one smoothie takes less than 5 minutes to make. The blades are insane and work soooo quickly! I have yet to make anything but smoothies, but I will be sure to let you know how it goes when I do!!


*quoted review from HERE

My "Easy on the tummy" morning smoothie

I have to drink a protein shake each morning to make sure I get all of my nutrients in spite of my very limited diet. Sometimes, though, when my tummy is real angry, I have to tweak the recipe just a bit to be able to keep it down. Here's the recipe!

*FROZEN* 1/2 can peaches in light syrup
1/2 c. skim, soy, or almond milk (plain or vanilla)
1/3 scoop vanilla protein powder (less if it's not as tolerable.)
1/2 tsp. flaxseed oil
a couple ice cubes if you'd like
I also sometimes add a bit of light yogurt, either peach or vanilla

Blend and enjoy!

It's not as interesting as what you can do with a "normal day's" shake, but it's yummy and pretty tolerable.


*not my image

today's meal

Strawberry Nutella Breakfast Shake

I was really happy with the way this turned out, i hope it sits well!!

This is for ONE serving.

1/2 C. skim milk, vanilla soymilk or chocolate soymilk (i used vanilla soy)
6 or 7 frozen strawberries (i let them thaw for about 10 mins bc my blender sucks)
3/4 Tbs Nutella, give or take (you can also use peanut butter)
small squirt of honey to taste
1 1/2 tsp flax seed oil
1/2 scoop chocolate soy protein powder

Blend and enjoy :)