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It’s that time of year when a substantial number of people bail on their New Year resolutions of exercising and eating healthy. However, there are still about 40% of people who do follow through with those resolutions for at least six months. https://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/story/news/local/2019/01/08/saturday-jan-12-day-most-people-give-up-new-years-resolution/2483512002/ Regardless of where you fit into the above mentioned statistics, this smoothie is delicious and packed with protein without making you feel as though you’re on a diet. I find this to be quite satisfying and can also be made completely dairy free.

1 Cup Almond Milk/Toasted Coconut Flavor
Protein Powder, plain or vanilla, 1 serving
1 Ripe Banana
1 Cup Mango Pieces, Fresh or Frozen
1 Tablespoon Honey or Agave
1/4 Teaspoon Pico Fruta (optional-see below)

Add the above ingredients into a blender and mix on high speed for about a minute. Pour into a glass and serve immediately. Yields approximately 22-24 oz.

Pico Fruta is a spice blend that contains chili pepper, sugar, lemon peel, citric acid, salt and cilantro. It can be found at Penzeys Spices. This blend especially enhances the mango and gives a complex layering of flavors overall to this smoothie. These flavors bring a taste of the tropics to this otherwise cold season that we’re all missing right about now.

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