Patriotic 4th of July Smoothie Recipe

 

It’s almost fourth of July! I know my instagram feed has already been preparing for next week with pictures of sparklers, red-white-and-blue smoothie bowls and a variety of other foods. A few months back we were on the road and passed by a fireworks stand and I made sure to stop and grab some sparklers. In Germany we’d use sparklers for various special occasions, usually New Year’s Eve, so it always seems odd not to have them around that time of year. This time however I can’t wait to grab them for the day that every American so joyously celebrates.

I can’t say I identify myself as clearly an American, because that would seem like a betrayal to my German roots, however it’s impossible to completely disregard that side of my heritage as well. So while I don’t make a huge deal out of 4th of July, the historical significance isn’t lost on me and let’s be honest – it’s fun to dress in whatever clothes one can find that have stars or the American flag on it! One day I’m sure I’ll go completely all out on 4th of July, but today I’ll settle for fixing a semi-patriotic smoothie instead 🙂

Love,

       Maxi

 

Questions For You:

1. How do you celebrate 4th of July?
2. What’s your favorite part?
3. What’s your favorite holiday?
4. What culture do you most identify with?

 

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Patriotic Smoothie

Ingredients:

Blue Layer:

1/2 cup frozen blueberries

1/2 frozen banana

1/4 – 1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1 scoop Shaklee Build Vanilla

Red Layer:

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

1/2 frozen banana

1/4 – 1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1 scoop Shaklee Build Vanilla

“White” layer:

1 frozen banana

1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1 scoop Shaklee Build Vanilla 

 

Directions:

Blend the ingredients for each of the layers together, one at a time. Layer the different colors on top of one another, after having each layer sit in the freezer for a few minutes. Finally top off with some stevia-sweetened coconut cream and enjoy!

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