Smoothies With More Protein Than Two Eggs

Powerhouse Pumpkin Smoothie

Combine ½ cup canned pure pumpkin that's been frozen in an ice cube tray; 7 oz 2% Greek yogurt; ½ cup water; ¼ avocado; 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed; 1 Tbsp maple syrup; and ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serves 1.

NUTRITION (per serving) 361 cal, 26 g pro, 38 g carb, 11 g fiber, 26 g sugars, 14 g fat, 4 g sat fat, 80 mg sodium

Peanut Butter–Banana Shake

Combine 1 cup fat-free milk; 1 sliced ripe banana; and 2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serves 1.

NUTRITION (per serving) 391 cal, 17 g pro, 46 g carb, 5 g fiber, 28 g sugars, 17 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 250 mg sodium

Beet-Ricotta Smoothie

Combine ¾ cup water; ¾ cup orange juice; ¾ cup ricotta cheese; 2 med beets, trimmed and chopped; 1½ cups frozen strawberries; ¼ cup walnuts; 1" piece fresh ginger, peeled; and ½ tsp cinnamon in blender. Blend until smooth. Serves 2.

NUTRITION (per serving) 376 cal, 15 g pro, 33 g carb, 6 g fiber, 19 g sugars, 22 g fat, 9 g sat fat, 150 mg sodium

Maple-Cashew Smoothie

Combine 2 Tbsp raw cashews, soaked overnight in ½ cup water; 1 sm banana; 2 tsp maple syrup; 1 cup 0% plain Greek yogurt; and 1½ cups frozen strawberries in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serves 1.

NUTRITION (per serving) 400 cal, 24 g pro, 66 g carb, 8 g fiber, 40 g sugars, 7 g fat, 1 g sat fat, 90 mg sodium

5 Insanely Good Recipes to Make for Memorial Day

Sangria, 4 ways


What makes wine and fruit such a winning combo?
Take a sip from these sangria pitchers and you'll have your answer.

East Bayside Cocktail.

It never hurts to have a signature coktail, especially one
that marries fresh blueberries and gin.

Peach Sweet Tea with Bourbon

Whip up a big batch of this boozy iced tea for the grown-ups.

Tomato -Eggplant Tartines

It's like bruschetta, but way better.

Asian Beef Kaboom Kabobs

Everything tastes better on a stick, right?
Forks are so overrated

Things to do on Mother's Day in Georgia

On the day where we go out of our way to show our moms exactly how much they mean to us, Atlanta provides plenty of options. Get outside for a picnic in one of Atlanta's beautiful parks, or fill up at one of the city's delicious brunch options. The choice is yours.

Brunch 

Start the day by treating mom to a delicious meal. There's no better place to do it than in a city as renowned for its cuisine as Atlanta. The city has a restaurant option for every mom. In the past, spots like Park Tavern, South City Kitchen, and Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse, among many others, have hosted Mother's Day brunch. Don't be afraid to call your favorite place and ask.

Parks  

The city's most celebrated green space is Piedmont Park, but it's far from the only option for some time outdoors with mom. With spring in full bloom, venture south to Grant Park, perhaps with a stop at the Cyclorama or Zoo Atlanta for even more fun.

Atlanta Botanical Garden 

If you did happen to stop by Piedmont Park, you're not far from the Atlanta Botanical Garden and its dizzying array of plants and spectacular exhibitions. In a pastoral setting any mom will appreciate, enjoy this Midtown oasis in the full splendor of spring. Comfortable temperatures and lush scenery make it a necessary stop on Mother's Day.

Zoo Atlanta

On Sunday, May 8, mothers will be admitted free of charge with the purchase of any regular-priced child’s or adult’s general admission ticket ($25.99 and $17.99). Offer only available at the front gate, not available online. 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 800 Cherokee Ave., Atlanta. 404-624-9453, zooatlanta.org/home.

Gifts for Mom

Craft a stylish personalized mug for Mom with alphabet stickers and her favorite colors of paint. Get the tutorial via  michaels.. Martha Stewart Crafts Satin Paints was used in this project, and you cant get it from Amazon.