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Being a food blogger and writing a cookbook about ice cream sandwiches inherently means sampling quite a few foods that aren’t exactly healthy. That’s why I try to focus on balance. I like to indulge in things that I think are worth it (a homemade ice cream sandwich, a piece of perfectly fried chicken, etc.) rather than impulse items (a stale and bland cookie from the break room at work, a can of soda, etc). Additionally, I try to get in as many fruits and vegetables as possible. Drinking one of these smoothies everyday really helps you to get in as many whole foods as possible – just look at the ingredient list! Not to mention green smoothies like this energize you and are perfect body fuel for after a workout.
Speaking of workouts… I have a fun and super cute giveaway for you guys today! Albion Fit was nice enough to offer one lucky reader a $100 gift card to spend at their store! They sell both women’s fitness and swimwear apparel. In case you don’t win – here’s an exclusive promotional code to save $15 on any purchase of $50 or more; the code to use at checkout is handletheheat15 (expires 5/25/2013). They sent me two items that I have been loving:
Optimum Capri Pants in Graphite
Aren’t these super cute? I love how the waist band folds over for a contrast in color. Plus they are ultra comfortable and easy to move in.
I wish I could show you how incredibly soft this top is in person. This will look good with anything. Be sure to enter the giveaway below for your chance to win some of this adorable workout clothing!
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Albion Fit GIVEAWAY – CLOSED
One winner will be chosen at random to receive a $100 Albion Fit gift card.
How to enter:
There are THREE ways to enter. Each entry requires a separate comment that must include a name and contact email.
Mandatory entry:
-Leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite item is from Albion Fit.
Bonus entries:
-Follow Albion Fit on Facebook then come back and leave a separate comment telling me
-Pin your favorite Albion Fit item on Pinterest then come back and leave a separate comment telling me
The giveaway will end Saturday May 25th at 11:59 MDT. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. The winner will be selected at random and emailed. If the winner does not reply to the email within 48 hours a new winner will be randomly chosen.
*NOTE: Albion Fit provided me with two items of clothing from their store to review and with the $100 gift card to giveaway however I was not compensated for this post. As always, any opinions detailed here are my own.
Recipe Rundown
Taste: Sweet and happy. You can’t taste the spinach AT ALL.
Texture: Smooth and slightly thick. I like my smoothies relatively smooth so they’re easier to swallow but if you like really thick smoothies feel free to use less liquid.
Ease: Very quick and easy.
Appearance: Beautifully green without tasting very green.
Pros: Delicious and full of nutrients with zero guilt.
Cons: Absolutely none.
Would I make this again? I make this smoothie (or a variation of it) almost everyday.
My Favorite Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 apple, cored
- 1 medium banana
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 3/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 3/4 cup ice cubes
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
Just “liked” Albion on Facebook 🙂
The Optimum Capri Pants at definitely my favorite! I love you’re blog btw, you actually get me in the kitchen!
pinned
http://pinterest.com/pin/193514115211401757/
Facebook fan of albion fit. amy bolda pugmire
I love the The Zig and Zag Swimsuit in Charcoal Grey Chevron
also, i like albion fit on facebook!
i think their signature hoodie and optimum capris are so cute!
That is such a pretty color!! I love this smoothie and it is perfect for summer!
I pinned the item I mentioned above: http://pinterest.com/pin/61150507413287688/
I like the Criss Cross Suit, because it’s so hard to find a cute, modest swimsuit!
At first I was thinking, uh oh… pineapple and apple with milk? I’m not so sure… But then I read that it was almond milk, which is a much better fit! I’m sure coconut milk would be amazing too!
Also, I follow on Facebook. Comment #1 for me. 🙂
The silver “Love Racer” looks great!