Keeping New Years Resolutions might seem hard, but with a little effort staying on track is possible. This January, Weight Watchers and General Mills are helping you save while you lose – they have posted some coupons online for Weight Watchers-endorsed products. (More on this later in the post.) Keeping your kitchen stocked with healthy options makes it easier to keep your resolutions.
Recently I went to Publix’s website and loaded coupons to my digital account. (You can get them by clicking here.) Then I went to the store and bought ingredients so that I could make a Strawberry Power Smoothie. Since I have a bit of a sweet tooth, I like to enjoy a “treat” that is packed with fruit and tastes good. This smoothie satisfies my craving for sweets.
To make it, I use Yoplait Greek 100 calorie yogurt for the base. (Greek yogurt is high in protein which helps promote fullness.) I add a little peanut butter for additional protein, some honey for a little natural sweetness, a cup of frozen strawberries, and a medium banana which helps make the smoothie creamy.
Oh – I almost forgot to mention that I add 1/2 cup vanilla almond milk to help make the smoothie – well, smooth. Otherwise it would be too thick to drink.
I place all of the ingredients in a blender and whirl away. In just a short while I have a nice, tangy smoothie that’s delicious. My daughter thinks it is a little deceptive, because although you see the strawberries, you taste more of the peanut butter. They are both great tastes to me, especially when they are mixed into Greek yogurt.
Strawberry Power Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 5.3 ounce carton Yoplait Greek 100 Yogurt vanilla flavored
- 1 medium banana
- 1 cup unsweetened frozen strawberries
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
- 1/2 cup vanilla flavored almond milk
- 2 strawberries for garnish if desired
Instructions
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Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and pulse/blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of blender as needed.
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Pour into 2 glasses and garnish with strawberries, if desired.
Tips for Staying on Track
Sometimes we all need a reminder of ways to stick to our diet. Below are four tips that work for me:
- Drink water. LOTS of water. It is easy to feel “hungry” when our bodies are actually dehydrated.
- Create a playlist with music that energizes you – that makes you want to get up and GO! Put it on your smart phone, plug-in your earphones, and go for a walk.
- Buy fruit and vegetables and have them ready to go. Chop, slice, and dice then store in your fridge so that you always have something healthy to eat.
- Stock up on canned and frozen veggies. Vegetables are full of fiber and vitamins and are low in calories.
I would make the Chicken & Wild Rice with Progresso, Smoked Turkey & Lentil Vegetable Soup from Green Giant and the Salted Caramel Yogurt Dip from Yoplait.
Ooooh, this smoothie sounds so good! Smoothies are my go-to for an easy snack or meal replacement. I’m always looking for new ideas.
I would love to make : Yoplait – Apple Pie Yogurt Cup , GreenGiant-Turkey and Veggie Melts and/or
Progresso- Asian Rice and Lentil Burgers
This looks absolutely amazing!!! Such a simple drink, with lots of nutrition! Going to give this a try tomorrow! YUM!
I’m a sucker for a good smoothie. This one seems to be a great meal replacement, and I love strawberries.
YUM! These are perfect for those New Year resolutions!
That sounds really good! Love the combination of strawberry and banana.
I have a feeling this is going to become one of my go to smoothies! Great for mornings and after a good workout.
I;m equally fond of smoothies and egg based dishes for breakfast. Smoothies when I am pressed for time, Omelet, scrambles or fritatas when I have a little more time… I love new recipes for all of these 🙂
I’ll probably make this smoothie this week. Smoothie’s are my thing. I make them each and every day. I love that you added honey because I purchase local honey. 🙂
This looks so good. I will have to bookmark this for next week’s shopping trip!
Yoplait: confetti dip
Green Giant: Egg white veggie frittata
Progresso: Chicken, mushroom, and wild rice bake
Yoplait: confetti dip
Green Giant: Egg white veggie frittata
Progresso: Chicken, mushroom, and wild rice bake
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This would be a great breakfast smoothie for me. I tend to under eat at breakfast and this combines a lot of things I love into a yummy smoothie!
MMM! That smoothie looks GOOD! All the ingredients are things I’d pick, so I might just have to make this!
I love how much protein this smoothy has! I’ll have to make it for my girls, they would love it especially with the peanut butter. I also like the Green smoothie recipe made with spinach and Lime yogurt – smart!
We just started making smoothies on a regular basis after getting a processor for Christmas. This sounds like a winning recipe. Thank you for sharing.
I love fritatas- I’d like to try an egg while one!
I have book marked this for later. I really need more smoothie recipes.
I’ve never tried adding peanut butter to mine. That sounds like a yummy way to get a little extra protein.
Salted caramel yogurt dip sounds amazing!
This sounds amazing and it is really high in protein! My Jawbone might actually rank my food about a 6 :).
Thanks for sharing
I’d like to make their recipe for Egg White Veggie Fritatta.
To go along with the theme of this giveaway, yoplait has a recipe for a Cosmo salad that I would like to try. They also have a recipe for salted caramel yogurt dip that would probably go great on anything.
Those sound so good! I need to go and get the recipes. Thanks!
Asian meatballs look yummy!
Maple balsamic Brussels sprouts and wild rice salads sounds good….I love Brussels sprouts~
Lemon meringue pie pops for sure!
Bacon cheddar French onion burgers. Yum!
Turkey and veggie melt.
Yogurt and blackberry crumble bars.