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    5 Tasty Alternatives to the Ice Cream Truck

    By | Shine Food – Mon, May 7, 2012 10:29 AM EDT

    Strawberry smoothie bowlStrawberry smoothie bowlWhip up one of these easy smoothie recipes to take on the go. All are so tasty, you'll never believe they're healthy!

    1. Strawberry smoothie bowl:     Eating this smoothie with a spoon makes it seem even more like an indulgent dessert (but it's not even close!). 


    
Ingredients:
    
7 large frozen strawberries
    
4 ice cubes
    
1 ½ c. milk
    
1 scoop strawberry or vanilla protein powder
    
2 pinches xanthan gum (for thickening)


    Recipe provided by Peanut Butter Fingers



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    Pina colada frozen smoothiePina colada frozen smoothie2.Piña colada frozen smoothie: A frozen cocktail isn't exactly the breakfast of champions, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a pina colada in the morning. Just nix the rum and add a scoop of protein powder to the blender instead.

    
Ingredients:
    
1 frozen banana
    
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    
½ tsp. coconut extract
    
¼ c. canned pineapple
    
1 c. milk
    
1 tsp. xanthan gum (for thickening) 




    Cocoa overload smoothie bowlCocoa overload smoothie bowl3. Cocoa overload smoothie bowl: We know what you're thinking. But yes, you can eat something that looks this good without doing damage to your diet. We highly recommend it!


    Ingredients:
    
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
    
1 ½ tbsp. cocoa powder
    
1 frozen banana
    
1 c. chocolate milk (regular milk will also work)
    
1 tsp. xanthan gum (optional for thickening)
    
Optional garnish: chocolate granola, chocolate chips

    
Recipe provided by Peanut Butter Fingers


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    Chia seed smoothieChia seed smoothie4.Chia seed smoothie: If you're not eating chia seeds, you're missing out. These small oval seeds pack more heart- and brain-saving omega-3 fatty acids than flax seeds, don't go bad as quickly, and have been shown to lower blood pressure and inflammation, a known trigger of premature aging and disease. And did we mention they're delicious?

    Ingredients:
    
1/2 c. old fashioned oatmeal
    
3/4 c. almond milk
    
2 tbsp. chocolate PB2
    
1 tbsp. chia seeds
    
1/4 c. almond milk
    
3/4 c. frozen strawberries 


    Recipe provided by Peanut Butter Fingers


    Mocha green monsterMocha green monster5. Mocha green monster: Perfect for multi-taskers, this smoothie delivers your morning meal and coffee in one cup!

    Ingredients:
    
1 frozen banana
    
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
    
1 packet Starbucks via instant coffee
    
1 large handful of spinach
    
4 ice cubes
    
3/4 c. milk


    Recipe provided by Peanut Butter Fingers




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