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    Published: Sep 30, 2013 · Modified: Jan 18, 2020 by Trish · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

    Vanilla Mint Smoothie with #VegaOneStart

    vega vanilla mint smoothie
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    Prep Time10 mins
    Servings: 1 serving
    Vegan
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    vega vanilla mint smoothie

    So last week I ran my second half marathon. Yeah - really.  I'm impressed too.

    Keeping up with my training plan was much harder than I had anticipated. I did better when I was training in the early spring. I like running in cooler weather and my work schedule is less demanding at that time of the year. Summer running is just not my thing. I don't like running when the sun in beating on my back. I don't like being hot. I prefer wearing long sleeves - gloves and a hat even - over running shorts and tank tops. On more than one occasion I found out the hard way that the smallest inconsistency in the seam around the armhole of a tank top is not only annoying but is down right painful after 10 or so miles.

    But I soldiered on. Because I'm a solider - 🙂  Ha! No, I'm not fearless, just good at putting my head down and just getting it done. Maybe a little stubborn even.. just a little.

    Overall, my second half marathon was very much like my first. I ran. I walked some. I did it by myself. My time was fairly consistent. The difference this time was I picked a training plan that pushed the long runs to 12 miles rather than 10. And even though I don't think my running has improved much between May and September -- I certainly didn't get any faster - the distance didn't feel so intimidating. During my first half I had a little panic just after the 10 mile mark as I entered unknown territory. And for a while I just couldn't run. The remaining 3 miles just seemed impossible.  This time around knowing I had just completed 12 miles the weekend before made it, mentally at least, possible to keep going.

    vega vanilla mint smoothie-2
    I've always been a fan of a good protein smoothie, but when I'm running I rely on them. A smoothie for breakfast or after a long run made sure I was getting good nutrition and enough protein for those long runs. So when Vega (yes!! Vega) contacted me to show you their new 5-Day Starter Kit I was really excited. The Starter Kit includes 5 single size packets - 2 French Vanilla, 2 Chocolate and 1 Berry - for a reasonable price. I love this idea. I'm always reluctant to try a new protein powder because I'm not sure if I'm going to like the flavour. It's expensive and I hate the idea of spending a lot of money on a full sized canister and then not liking it. This is genius. The Starter Kit allows you to try the flavours and see which one you like best. Who knew -- I actually really liked the berry flavour.

    For this smoothie I kept things simple. French Vanilla is my favourite so I started with that. I mixed in cashews - because they lend the most creamy texture, chia seeds for a little extra thickness and fresh mint for a little something special. I love adding fresh herbs to smoothies. They blend right in and add a little spark. Every smoothie needs a little spark. Parsley, basil and mint are my favourites.

    VegaOne French Vanilla is a perfect base for a smoothie like this. It tastes great on its own (mixed straight-up with almond or rice milk) or with a few extra add ins. It's vegan, soy-free, and gluten-free.

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    Vanilla Mint Smoothie

    Prep Time10 mins
    Servings: 1 serving

    Ingredients

    • 1 package vanilla vega
    • 10-12 cashews
    • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
    • 1 cup almond milk
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • ½ a banana frozen
    • ½ cup ice

    Instructions

    • Put all ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
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    1. jesusan says

      October 01, 2013 at 12:03 am

      This sounds really nice. I really like the addition of cashews. Looking forward to making this.

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