3 Spring Smoothie Recipes I'm Excited to Try

Spring is finally here, and what better way to celebrate the season than with refreshing and delicious smoothies! Here are five smoothie recipes that I’m really excited to try, featuring flavors like cherry, cocoa, raspberries, strawberries, and peanut butter.

1. Cherry Cocoa Power Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen cherries

• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1/2 banana

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

• 1 cup milk of your choice

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 tsp sweetener of choice (optional)

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients together until smooth.

2. Pour into a glass, and enjoy!

2. Strawberry Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie with Spinach

This smoothie combines fruity sweetness with the savory richness of peanut butter. The strawberries and bananas provide classic smoothie flavors, while the peanut butter gives it a creamy texture.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen strawberries

• 1/2 banana

• 1 tbsp peanut butter

• 1/2 cup spinach

• 1 cup milk of your choice

• 1 tbsp flax seeds (optional)

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients together until smooth.

2. Pour into a glass, and enjoy the creamy, protein-packed smoothie with a pop of green goodness!

3. Raspberry Cashew Smoothie

This creamy and satisfying raspberry cashew smoothie combines the tangy sweetness of raspberries with the rich, nutty flavor of cashews.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries

• 1/4 cup cashews

• 1/2 cup milk of choice

• 1 tbsp sweetener (optional)

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients together until smooth.

2. Pour into a glass and enjoy the creamy, fruity goodness with a nutty twist!

Quick & Easy Workday Lunch: Caesar Salad Wrap with Rotisserie Chicken

When the workday gets busy and I want something satisfying, nutritious, and—most importantly—delicious, that’s where this quick and easy lunch comes in!

For today’s meal, I paired a Caesar salad kit with some convenient rotisserie chicken and wrapped it all up in a Joseph’s pita. And it took less than 5 minutes from start to finish!

Here’s how it all came together:

1. Grab a Caesar Salad Kit: I love how these pre-packaged kits make it easy to get my vegetables without any extra prep. All the essentials are included—crunchy romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, and croutons. It’s the perfect base for this lunch.

2. Add Rotisserie Chicken: Rotisserie chicken is a total game-changer when it comes to quick meals. It’s already cooked, tender, and packed with flavor. I shredded a handful and tossed it straight into the wrap on top of the salad.

3. Wrap it Up: Instead of using traditional bread, I wrapped everything in a Joseph’s pita. These pita wraps really help to hold everything together in a neat, compact way.

In less than 5 minutes, I had a balanced meal that hit all the right notes: crunchy, creamy, savory, and satisfying. Not only was it quick to prepare, but it was also packed with protein from the chicken and full of flavor and crunch.

Do you have any go-to workday lunch hacks? I’d love to hear what you’re making for lunch when you need something quick and easy!

A lot of my clients—especially fellow parents—who enter my virtual office often bring up meal planning and preparation as a major topic. Whether it's finding time to cook or staying on track with their nutrition goals, many are looking for simple, quick, and balanced meals like this one. It’s always great to share tips like this Caesar wrap to help make healthy eating more manageable during busy workdays!

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Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Nutrition Emphasis, Ithaca College
Master of Science in Nutrition and Health Promotion, Simmons College
Dietetic Internship, Sodexo