Maximiliane Smith

Creating a healthy and purpose-driven life.

Low-sugar Superfood Protein Bites

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Hello everyone!

Let me tell you, being low-sugar is NOT easy for me. However, I do feel like it’s helped me a lot. I’ve had clearer skin, better digestion, no sugar crashes, and less cravings. Every once in a while I’ll give in to temptation and say to heck with it and have a scoop of ice cream but the effects are almost immediate – the sugar craving monster strikes again and what was one scoop of ice cream turns into a whole pint consumed! I never thought I’d be the one to say that watching my sugar intake would be my thing but it has become a new part of my everyday life. Of course this means I’ve been on a hunt for healthier versions of treats, and found one that is SO good that it’s hard to believe how good it is for you!

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Patriotic 4th of July Smoothie Recipe

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It’s almost fourth of July! I know my instagram feed has already been preparing for next week with pictures of sparklers, red-white-and-blue smoothie bowls and a variety of other foods. A few months back we were on the road and passed by a fireworks stand and I made sure to stop and grab some sparklers. In Germany we’d use sparklers for various special occasions, usually New Year’s Eve, so it always seems odd not to have them around that time of year. This time however I can’t wait to grab them for the day that every American so joyously celebrates.

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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

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When I was younger, my mom would always be baking or cooking something. Most of my fondest childhood memories are of my mom’s kitchen creations or being able to help out with something she was fixing. Frequently my mom would fix this chocolate zucchini bread/cake that was out of this world. You couldn’t tell there was any sort of greens in it, and it still had the taste of chocolate-y goodness.

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Green Oat & Banana Muffins

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Green doesn’t sound exactly like yummy or delicious, does it? Well in this case, one does not negate the other. Surprise! A friend of mine posted this recipe, and I simply HAD to try it out! What I love about this recipe is that it contains the equivalent of 1 cup of greens, tons of fiber, protein, and VERY little sugar. It’s perfect for school (whether you’re in college or fixing a lunch box for a little one), work, or simply as an easy breakfast option. Delicious served with a cup of coffee or tea, what better way to start a day or even take a break?

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Green Apple Ginger Smoothie

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It’s here! Shaklee has come up with a new product that I’ve been itching for for a while! I’m very much into superfood powders whether we’re talking about spirulina, chlorella, maca, lucuma, the list goes on. I’m so excited about their new product – the Organic Greens Booster! It’s a combination of kale, spinach and broccoli in a powdered form which makes it extremely convenient to add greens to anything you can think of! I’ve had to test a few recipes out to see what tasted too “green” (I will never become a person who’s able to drink a purely veggie juice), but I’m definitely not complaining!

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Basic Protein Mug Cake Recipe

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Hello again!

Since the second week of December, my family and I have been on a Candida cleanse, and it hasn’t exactly been a walk in the park. As unglamorous as it sounds, it’s not on my list of fun to not eat fruit or anything that can be converted into sugar. Every Candida diet is different, but the one we follow allows for us to still have our smoothies and protein powder (thank goodness!). I don’t know if I could’ve survived doing it for this long without at least my daily smoothies!

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Mocha Protein Smoothie

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In Germany it’s not unusual to have several coffee or tea breaks in a week. This is the time when you sit with your family in the afternoon, to take a break from whatever you’ve been working on, and simply enjoy the pleasures of company combined with something sweet to eat and a cup of coffee (or tea). I honestly miss those times, especially when I haven’t been back to Germany in forever! It’s been a few years since I’ve visited, so I’m definitely feeling a bit nostalgic.

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Healthy Holiday Smoothie: Peppermint Chocolate Smoothie

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Caramel, eggnog, cinnamon, roasted chestnuts and of course peppermint or candy canes are all part of the seasonal holiday flavors that make up this time of year! And it just wouldn’t be the same without them! Whenever it’s around Christmas time, I like to fix a healthy chocolate peppermint smoothie, so I figured I’d write up the recipe (with a bunch of different variations) for you guys!

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Pomegranate Power Smoothie

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Oh man, we have an abundance of pomegranate (just asked my mom what the plural is of pomegranate…seriously don’t know – pomegranates?) in our house, leftover from our last skin care event when we had fixed a holiday Sangria. So what to do with too many pomegranate(s)? For us often leftover raw fruit or veggies are incorporated into smoothies, and boy this one is a good one!

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Peppermint Patty Protein Bites

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Hello!

Crazy that Thanksgiving is over, right? Christmas feels like it’s right around the corner, and if I’m being honest I already started listening to holiday jingles a week ago. 😉 While the holiday mood is adding to my merry mood, I don’t understand all the people who pop up on my social media feeds who have put up their Christmas trees. Ours never lasts that long!

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