January Smoothie Challenge + Fitbit Review

{January Smoothie Challenge}

Today wrapped up my smoothie-a-day challenge. We have really enjoyed the Nutribullet so far and I have really loved looking for and trying new smoothie recipes. I was never a huge smoothie fan, but I think that's because I never branched out and never made anything but a basic strawberry-banana smoothie. I ended up making 18 different smoothies and only one of them was a dud (recipe below). I posted them all on Instagram (#smoothieadaychallenge) with recipe links to my Pinterest board.

Here are the last four smoothies I made, including a favorite from today....

Cake Batter Smoothie

 

1 cup almond milk

1/2 cup vanilla yogurt

3 T. yellow cake mix (dry)

1 frozen banana

sprinkles (garnish)

 

 

This one was delish!! I plan to do a Red Velvet version on Valentine's Day! <3

 

 

Sunny Tropical Smoothie

 

1 orange

1 banana

1 cup fruit juice ( I used V8 Splash - peach mango)

1 cup frozen mango

1 cup frozen pineapple

1 tsp. chia seeds

 

 

very refreshing!

 

 

Grape & Apple Smoothie

 

1 apple

1 cup frozen grapes

1 T. honey

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

3/4 tsp. flax seeds

1/2 cup almond milk

 

 

This one was yucky! :O(

If the brown color doesn't throw you off, the (applesauce-like) texture will. :O(

 

 

 

Simple Strawberry Smoothie

 

2/3 cups frozen stawberries

1/2 banana

1/2 cup strawberry yogurt

1/2 cup almond milk

1/2 tsp. chia seeds

4-5 ice cubes

 

 

 

Yummy!! :O)

 

 

 

{I LOVE my Fitbit!!!}

 

It keeps me moving and makes me aware of how little exercise I am getting when not keeping track. The goal for the day is 10,000 steps - which I have met twice since starting 10 days ago. I average about 7,000 steps a day, which I think is good for a beginner and for someone who is home all day. I started walking with Wanda last week, and this has helped boost my step number per day. I am sure 10,000 steps will be easy to get when I start back to work, but for now, I am very satisfied with how much more mobile I am. I really love the sleep tracker too. It's amazing how that little band can track how well (or not) I sleep. I am anxious to see how many steps I take in Disney (LOTS of walking!!!). I may even challenge Wanda that week! ;O)