My New Kitchen Toy: The NutriBullet

I love getting new kitchen gadgets! For Christmas my parents got me the Nutribullet. So far I have made mostly green smoothies, because I LOVE them, but I have also been trying to experiment with some other fun combinations.

I had asked for this device because I was interested in a juicer without actually being a juicer. Juicers are great and all, but I feel like they discard the best parts of the veggies. The Nutribullet keeps every part of the vegetable/fruit and extracts all of the nutrients. It's basically like a blender, but better. There is also a milling blade that can be used for nuts and spices. I really want to try making my own nut butter!

Here are some of my favorite NutriBullet concoctions:

Banana Nut Protein Smoothie:

• 1 banana
• tbsp. of your favorite nut butter
• 1 scoop protein powder (chocolate is pretty tasty)
• a dash of cinnamon
• water, coconut milk, or other base of your choice

DELICOUS! This was just something that I whipped up for a post-workout, pre-dinner, snack. Fat, carbs and protein :)

Green Smoothie:

• Almond/coconut milk
• 1 handful of leafy greens (I used spinach)
• 5 strawberries
• small handful of blueberries
• 1 tsp. flaxseed oil
• 1 scoop of protein powder, optional

This is a great way to get in your fruits and veggies with your breakfast in the morning, or just as a snack! I like to add protein powder for a little extra love, but it tastes great without it! Also, if you need it to be a little sweeter, try adding in a small amount of your favorite sweetener.

Energizing Smoothie:

• the juice of 1/2 a lime
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1 pear
• 1 apple, cored and seeds removed
• 1 small handful of spinach
• ground ginger
• green tea

If you have a Nutribullet, where do you find your recipes? Share your finds with me!