Smoothies

I really enjoy smoothies and milkshakes. They`re quick, easy to make, and filling.

Looking back, I can recollect memories from when my children were in school. They used to go to bed late, after finishing their school work. They would get up late the next morning, rush to catch the school bus and hardly have time for a proper breakfast. As a mom, it really bothered me. 

On the rare occasion, when they had time to sit down for breakfast they wouldn't be able to finish the meal in time. At the same time, I didn't want to bore them with the same dish every morning.

One day when I was discussing this with my son, he said that it would be better to have smoothies in the morning. He suggested that he can chug it before he leaves, or if he`s running late, drink it on his way to school. He pointed out, along with that it would be quicker for me to make and less dishes to wash. 

Then I started preparing smoothies for both my sons. I was able to mix up the ingredients and match the flavors, so they never got bored of the taste. They enjoyed the variety and had their appetites filled. I was much happier as a mom, since it gave them the necessary strength and energy to boost their morning and kept them going until their next meal. Along with this, it saved both myself and my kids time.

I still continue the practice, even though my children don't live with me. From time to time, I make smoothies for breakfast for myself and my husband. But, often we have it as a booster after the gym or whenever we feel we need a lift.

The possibilities are endless with smoothies. They can be made using any combination of fruits and/or vegetables. Or focus on a single fruit to bring out all it's delicious flavor. There are plenty of options when it comes to the liquid base as well. Fruit juice, crushed ice, milk, yogurt, or ice cream can be used to arrive at the desired consistency and depending on personal preference.

I've enjoyed several of the smoothies from the video below, mixing and matching, and adjusting the ingredients to my liking. I'd encourage adding smoothies to anyone's weekly diets.