I've shared my "Day In The Life of Dana Lee's Diet" over the winter. I have also shared when I began my Bulletproof coffee ritual. Now, that it's summertime, I want something easy & refreshing for breakfast when I head out in the morning. I've taken a break from Bulletproof Coffee & instead incorporate my MCT (or in this video High Brain Octane) in a green smoothie every morning. In this video I share a basic recipe that you can build upon and experimenting with by swapping out some ingredients for ones you love. I don't enjoy super sweet, so the only sweetness I get from this smoothie is from strawberries. So, if you crave a bit more sweetness, you can try a protein powder sweetened with Stevia. Or, go for some sweeter fruit, like mangos or pineapple.
1-1/2 cups of Unsweetened (Vanilla Flavored) Almond Milk
1 Tbsp Chia Seeds
1 Tbsp MCT oil (I use Upgraded Brain Octane)
4-5 frozen Organic Strawberries (Or any frozen fruit)
2 Handfuls of Organic Mixed Greens (baby kale, spinach, etc)
1 Serving of Protein Powder (hemp, whey, collagen, vegan, etc)
5 or 6 Ice Cubes (optional)
Hi Dana,
I just wanted to ask, what type of protein powder do you use? I’ve been buying the Body Fortress Super Advance Whey from WMRt, but I’m worried about the quality.
Thanks,
Gilda
Hi Gilda! I am currently using Teras Whey: http://www.amazon.com/Teras-Whey-Organic-Protein-Unsweetened/dp/B00H4GJUCM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1404237390&sr=8-6&keywords=tera%27s+whey
It’s unsweetened & from grassfed cows – like my video said, I don’t want all the sweeteners or added ingredients.
I will also use Upgraded Collagen (I just ordered more – it was on back-order for awhile, that’s when I started using Teras Whey) Here’s the link: http://www.bulletproofexec.com/bulletproof-upgraded-collagen/
Hope that helps! 🙂
I use Nutiva Organic Hemp Protein powder. One ingredient!!! Hemp Protein!! I love this for my morning smoothies!!
Yes! Hemp is a GREAT choice. I use that one sometimes too. I just find it more grainy than some others.
On website they recommend taking upgraded collagen at bedtime. Do you or ok to drink in the morning?
It’s just pure protein, so they suggest that for repairing while you sleep, but it can do that any time of day as well. I prefer to eat food at dinnertime (not a smoothie), so I have the collagen in the morning.
I tried this today. It was pretty good. Thanks for sharing.