Morning Glory Smoothie

I am taking antibiotics for a minor eye infection that wasn't healing on its own with home remedies. I avoid antibiotics but I know that sometimes they are necessary. Antibiotics wreak havoc on my stomach as they kill off the good bacteria for proper digestion. When I am on antibiotics I up my probiotics, try to adhere to The Candida Diet (more on that some other time) and I eat plain yogurt.

My dear friend Mindy, a registered dietitian, helped me lose weight after having baby number one. The following recipe is adapted from one of her meal plans. In my smoothie, I add almond milk to have a thinner smoothie, Chia seeds and strawberries, when they are available. This is a satisfying breakfast for me and helps out my belly blues.

Morning Glory Smoothie 

1 c. plain fat free Greek yogurt

1/2 c. plain almond milk

1 banana

1 T almond butter

1 T chia seeds 

1/4 c. strawberries (fresh, not frozen)

1/2 c. ice

Blend and enjoy right away. 

My Vitamix makes my smoothie frothy. The chia seeds soften and expand slightly.