Alex’s parents are here for a visit and it’s been so fun showing them around! We’ve packed our days with DC sightseeing and various Richmond adventures.
Oh hey there, White House!
On our first morning, Jana made me an amazing green smoothie that I loved so I thought I’d share it!
- ¼ cup green grapes
- Handful of spinach
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (whey or plant protein)
- ¼ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- Splash of water or almond milk
- ¼ avocado
- Handful of ice
- Blend everything except the avocado and the ice first until smooth.
- Add in the ice and avocado and continue to blend.
- Pour and drink!
I’d never done the avocado-in-a-smoothie thing but it’s further proof that avocado makes everything more delicious. I couldn’t believe how creamy and filling it was! This kept me full through the 20,000+ steps we walked in Washington D.C. Yes, 20K steps! We’ve been walking a lot. Which is probably good, since we’ve also been drinking lots of this:
Ok, I haven’t been drinking that much beer. But we did share a couple of beer flights at Isley. I’m not usually a beer drinker but when in Rome, right? These flavors were pretty crazy (peanut butter? coconut? Why not.) but my overall favorite was the Ginger Golden Ale. I pretty much stole that whole tasting and left the rest to Alex.
We’ve also been playing quite of a bit of Euchre.
Any other Euchre players out there? It seems like a very Midwestern game. It’s been so fun sitting out on the porch playing cards and chatting with Alex’s family. We still have a couple more days of adventures so we’re going to do a little more exploring in Richmond!
What’s your favorite card game?
Soon you’ll be prepared to walk for miles without breaking a sweat!
You know, I have never tried Avocado in my smoothies, maybe now is the time to try!
I hadn’t tried either- but it was so good and it made it so creamy!
I need to get back in the habit of tossing back green smoothies for breakfast — thanks for sharing this recipe!
Grapes and avocados? Those are two things I can safely say that I have never added to a smoothie before, but I need to try it!!
I hadn’t tried those two things in a smoothie before either but it was so good!
i have been drinking smoothies quite a lot lately,,,this is a nice recipe with avocado and yogurt..seems like you are having a great time with the in-laws 🙂
Oh that sounds sooooo creamy! I’ve been on a smoothie kick with this heat. I am not a fan of adding yogurt but that was maybe a year or two ago, so I think I’ll give it another go 🙂
This sounds like such a great visit! I have never heard of this card game before. We play Rummy as our go-to. I also LOVE avocado in smoothie. Kinda like the frozen banana effect but lots of good fats to really keep you full.
I’m originally from Wisconsin, but didn’t learn Euchre until I met my in-laws who are from Michigan. We play every time we get together now!
And I have just recently learned how creamy avocado can make a smoothie!
Grapes in a smoothie?? Ummm why have I never thought of that! That smoothie sounds fantastic!
They add such a great sweetness!
Well, that smoothie just looks divine! I’m loving my smoothies at the moment so I think I’m going to have to give this one a try.
I’ve never put grapes into a smoothie before. Love the avocado though!
Sounds like such a fun weekend! and that smoothie sounds amazing!
xo,
Angela
I do love avocado… I’ve seen it used in brownies! Makes me want to try a chocolate version of this smoothie.
Brilliant! I can’t wait to try this out. Thank you for sharing!
My favorite card game is Texas hold ’em, but, I only play it on my phone. The green smoothie looks delicious.
That smoothie looks fantastic! My favorite card game is called Phase 10, but it uses a unique deck, kind of like Uno 🙂
I’ve been trying to make more smoothies lately — this one looks great – and I have to admit, wouldn’t have thought to add grapes! Thanks for sharing!
That green smoothie looks super smooth and delicious. I used to make avocado and mango smoothies for my baby when he was young. He’s now 18 months and probably eats about 4 whole avocados a week! You know that Subway commercial with the two women obsessed with avocados (“have you met my firstborn son, Avocado?”) – yeah, that’s me. (My son’s name is NOT avocado though, just fyi.) Anyhow, this recipe inspired me smoothies again, starting with this one…thanks for sharing!
Never heard of Euchre, but boy do I want a straw for your smoothie!
Super healthy and delicious. Smoothies are a great way to get your veggies in. Thanks for sharing!