Blueberry Fig Smoothie

While I was sweating it out at the gym this morning I started thinking about breakfast. Yes, this happens often. My mind is often occupied by thoughts of meals to come.

While Woody is off becoming a Tough Mudder, I decided to try something different. A blueberry fig smoothie. I bought some figs at Trader Joe’s last week and while we’ve been snacking on them through the week, I thought this might be an interesting combination.

The ingredients:

• 1/3c 0% Greek yogurt
• 1/2c skim milk
• 1/2 tsp chia seeds
• 1/2 frozen banana
• 1/2c frozen blueberries
• 3-4 figs – cut into small pieces

How to make it:

• Just throw everything into the blender and BLEND BABY BLEND!

So, because of the nature of the figs, there can be a texture to the smoothie. If you like a super smooth smoothie, this may not be for you, but I think you should try it anyway, cause it was YUM! Just keep the blender whirling a little longer.

I do think the flavors went well together. I also throw some banana in a smoothie because it’s good nutrition and a base flavor that really doesn’t affect the overall flavor much. The fig and blueberry were great together and neither one overpowered the other. Definitely making this one again!

• Is your weekend off to a good start?
• Have you done a Tough Mudder or other muddy race? Would you do it again?

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Today’s workout -

• 45min elliptical
• 10min rowing machine
• 3x10 tricep kickback
• 3x10 upright row
• 3x10 seated row
• 3x10 fly
• 3x10 squats
• 2x45 sec plank on exercise ball
• 15min elliptical
• ab exercises
• lots of stretching