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Remember, Greek-style yogurt is thicker and tangier and will redefine your smoothie's flavor and texture profile. I almost always start with a base: a handful or so of oats or oat bran (equates to a quarter to half cup) to two parts liquid of your choosing to cover (I use unsweetened coconut milk sometimes I'll add or substitute with plain or vanilla yogurt). Two cups of ingredients fill a 16-ounce Mason jar or pint glass.ДЎ. The rest, I'd say, is all up to taste.ДЄdd your favorite fruits, veggies (yes, leafy greens or steamed rooted veggies are unexpectedly delicious adds) and healthy fats like avocado, nuts and seeds (keeps you full), and swirl on!Дon't worry if you don't have a fancy industrial-grade blender, like a Vitamix - I've found that if I give frozen ingredients a few pulses in 'ice breaker' mode in my hand-me-down Hamilton Beach, the rest blends in 'smoothie' mode just fine.

I tend to start my smoothies with a base of liquid, either a type of milk (I use organic, unsweetened coconut milk) or yogurt, and a handful of oats or oat bran (for the benefits of fiber and a thicker texture).

I also prefer whole ingredients to protein and other powders to save money and also know what's going into my smoothie, but I'm not going to judge. Ripe bananas add most complimentary and palatable sweetness to nearly every smoothie combination. But, after reading a Time magazine article about making healthy smoothies versus glorified milkshakes, I keep two key consistencies: 1) Build your smoothie like you are plating a salad or a healthy meal. Rather than keenly measure, I love to experiment with ingredients, both out of curiosity and sometimes by necessity of what I actually have on hand. As I'm writing this, I'm enjoying a tasty blend of peanut butter, banana, blackberry, and coconut, which may sound strange at first, but it tastes like a soft-serve version of PB&J, no sugar added.

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I've been documenting my smoothie game on my Instagram feed and had a lot of fun guessing what color my projects will end up and deciding how to garnish them.

Smoothies, I've found, are relatively quick to make, filling and pretty, well, pretty, especially when poured into a clear, wide-mouth, 16-ounce glass Mason jar. Not only is there a little less rush in my life, but I've also found myself with a greater desire to be creative, to be healthy, and to create bright moments in what can often feel like dark days. While my days are still as long as ever, I now have a shorter commute, less than 10 minutes from my remote office versus my usual 35 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic.