- Stage 1: Purge -- Remove, Assess, Edit, Clean Kitchen
- Stage 2: Organize -- Pantry, Fridge/Freezer, Utensils/Cookware
- Stage 3: Prep -- Meal Plan, Chop, Precook Ingredients
family-friendly recipes that are quick to make...and healthy. These recipes can be prepped ahead/made ahead; made with kitchen staple ingredients; and utilize your freezer, air fryer, InstantPot, and slow cooker. The recipe I'm sharing is McCord's Double-Chocolate Protein Smoothie...since I start nearly every morning with a smoothie. This smoothie is sweetened with frozen banana and maple syrup...and features both unsweetened cocoa powder AND semisweet chips. The secret ingredient? Frozen cauliflower! More on that in a bit...but trust me that your mind will be blown.
Double-Chocolate Protein Smoothie
from Meal Prep Magic
Ingredients (2 Servings):
- 1 medium banana, sliced and frozen
- 1/3 cup frozen chopped cauliflower florets
- 2 TBS unsweetened cacao powder
- 2 TBS cacao nibs, carob, or chocolate chips
- 1 pitted date OR 1 TBS maple syrup [NOTE: I used sugar free maple syrup]
- 1 serving collagen peptides [NOTE: I used Vital Proteins]
- 1 1/2 cups milk of choice [NOTE: I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk]
- Garnish options: granola, any cereal, or low-carb brownie crumbles
Directions:
Place all ingredients in a blender cup. Puree until creamy, and pour into two glasses.
Meal Prep Tips:
- Smoothie can be made the night before and stored -- covered --in the fridge overnight.
- Smoothie mixture can be poured into ice pop molds and frozen for a healthy frozen treat.
- To make smoothie packs to use later: add cauliflower, cacao powder, cacao nibs/chocolate chips, dates (if using), and collagen peptides to ziptop bags. Label and freeze up to 4 months. Simply add your milk of choice and maple syrup when you're ready for a super quick smoothie.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of Meal Planning Magic as part of the ABRAMS Publishing Dinner Party blogging group. All opinions shared are solely mine.
