Overnight Peanut Butter Banana Oat Smoothie (revised)

So, hubby and I made a commitment to hold each other accountable for eating better. We try to for the most part. But, these last few months we have been so busy that healthy has fallen to the way side.

So, I’ve started planning all our meals again and prepping what I can.
Hubby has a sweet tooth so I’m trying to cater to his taste without suffering our healthy goals.
I normally don’t add any sweetener to my smoothies. But, for him I’ll make an exception. Glad I did! It was delicious!

Overnight Banana Peanut Butter Oats Smoothie
(makes one servings)

1/2 Banana
1/4 cup regular oats
1/4 cup Almond Milk
1 1/2 tbsp Peanut Butter
1/4 cup Plain Greek yogurt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 packet stevia
1 tsp Chia seeds
1 tsp Flax seeds

Throw everything into a jar (start with the oats and almond milk) and let it sit overnight. In the morning pour it into your blender and then back into the jar. Very little mess or fuss!

Let me know what you think!

Raye 💋

Zucchini Banana Bread

This was a “We have a ton of veggies and fruit on the counter….what am I going to do before this goes bad?” day.

What better than to sneak vegetables into something my picky boys will want to eat??

Thus….the formation of our Zucchini Banana Bread.

I have tried several versions of this bread. My favorite version comes from Two Peas and Their Pod . I take their version and just switch it up a bit.

I love that our boys ask for more. I don’t mind giving them several pieces for breakfast….snack….dessert….

This is how we make our bread!

Zucchini Banana Bread

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup shredded zucchini (I accidentally tossed my shredder when we moved….so I used the blender and chopped it. Works like a charm.)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 8×4-inch loaf pan and set aside. (I use spray form of Coconut oil)

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, egg, coconut oil, and vanilla. Stir until well combined. Add the flour mixture and stir gently with a rubber spatula until flour is mixed in.

IMPORTANT STEP: Squeeze the zucchini in a paper towel to remove excess liquid. Fold the zucchini into batter.

Pour into prepared pan and cook until toothpick poked in the middle comes out clean!

We usually don’t have a lot left over after one day. But, if you do you can wrap it up in the clear plastic stuff and it will be good for up to three days.

Have you tried this before?? What are your favorite versions?

Raye 💋

Nut Exactly Review

First thought that came to mind??
“O. M. G. These are mine. Where can I hide them from the Hubby and boys??”

They are seriously that good.

At 15 calories a piece I don’t feel like I’m eating something “bad for me”. But it sure tastes like it!

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Raye 💋

Strawberry Banana Oats Smoothie

I know….another smoothie??

Honestly, I don’t know what I would do without them.

I decide what goes in.

I decide how much protein. How much fat. How much sugar.

And they are so EASY!!!

Sure there are other things I can make the night before to grab and go in the morning.

But, that usually requires several dirty dishes…..by the time I’m finished with homework, dinner, baths and working out ( on a good night)….I don’t want to worry with a bunch of dishes!!

So, smoothies are my ‘go to’.

The recipe for this one is pretty simple:

3/4 cp Regular Oats
Almond milk to cover the oats
1\2 cp Plain Greek Yogurt
1 medium banana
1 tbsp Peanut Butter
Fill jar with frozen strawberries
Top with
1tsp flax and chia seeds

Leave to sit overnight ( it can sit for up to three days) and in the morning dump into the blender!

Dump back into your cup, grab your straw and go!

Let me know what you think!

Raye 💋

Keep Collective

Today I officially became a Keep Collective designer!!!
I fell in love with this line, a side line of Stella and Dot, when I saw a friend wearing it.
I started learning more about it and realized this is ONE OF A KIND jewelry because you’re getting to pick what you want!

I love that what I wear, I won’t see on anyone else. AND it is great quality!

I’m so excited to get my kit in the mail in the next few days!!!

Would you like me to make you some ONE OF A KIND pretties?? Let me know!!
Go look around at: https://www.keep-collective.com/with/rayedopson

R. Dopson

Strawberry Kale Oat Smoothie

Sunday morning 😍
This morning’s smoothie is sponsored by: My Hungry Belly 😄

I am always trying to sneak veggies into food for my picky boys.

For me, smoothies are a great avenue!! Especially if I add a sweetener. You’ll notice for my personal smoothies I tend to just go with the natural flavors. I may add honey if I’m adding anything.

Here is what I used in this one:

1 cp Frozen strawberry slices
Handful frozen kale
1 tsp local honey
1/2 cp Plain Greek Yogurt
3/4 cp oats (hungry this morning)
1 1/2 cups almond milk
1 tsp Chia seeds
1 tsp Flax seeds
Soooooo gooooood!!!!!

Let me know what you think if you try it!!!
💋 Raye

R. Dopson

Comfort VoxBox from Influenster

I LOVE being an #influenster ! I am one of those people that like to try new things….but I’m cheap.

So this program is perfect for me!!

I get to test snacks, perfumes, sauces, laundry detergent…all kinds of stuff!!

This month I was asked to review the #comfortvoxbox.

I received the BEST snacks !!! “Fisher Nut Exactly Snack Bites.” O. M. Goodness. Amazeballs!!!
They are little bites of heaven that are only 15 calories a piece!

Also included a coupon for FREE Ragu and recipes to test it out with.

New Annie’s Homegrown Organic Soup (I’m pretty stoked to try this. It’s Star Pasta and Chicken Soup)

Fiber Choice Immunity Support Fruity Bites. Having two boys in Elementary School I need all the immunity help I can get! (And I’m a kid when it comes to vitamins….I can only take gummies)

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I’ll update on the reviews! Have you tried any of this?? Let me know what you think!!
💋Raye

R. Dopson

Skinny Mom “Better Booty Challenge”

I’m participating in the #betterbootychallenge with the other Resident Mom’s and Skinny Mom followers!

We would love to have you join us!!

I love the #skinnymomchallenge because it’s different from those other challenges you see floating around Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest that have you doing the SAME MOVE OVER AND OVER for 30 days.
With Skinny Mom’s challenge you aren’t just doing plain squats every day and seeing how many you can kill yourself with.

Skinny Mom breaks it up so you’re doing different exercises and working all parts of your booty and thighs!!
Not only that, they give you step by step instruction. Just follow the link to their page to see.

Come on! What could Come of it?? Great butt and legs?
I’ll take that action.

💋 Raye

R. Dopson

Peanut Butter Banana Oats Smoothie

Everyone knows Peanut Butter and Bananas go together, just ask Elvis!

This bliss in a cup is the perfect combo of it. ❤

Overnight oats….made into a smoothie!
(I hear angels singing)
I am always in a rush in the morning so smoothies are my ‘ Go to healthy breakfast’.
My favorite smoothies are made with Overnight oats.
Think about it. You put it in your jar that you’ll carry with you in the morning!
Less muss and fuss and you’re full until lunch!

Here’s the recipe for the one pictured above.
1/2 cup oats – I used regular this time
1 cup almond milk
1 ripe banana
3 tbsp Peanut Butter
1 tsp flaxseed
1 tsp chia seed

Leave in fridge overnight, put in blender, poor back in your jar, add straw and go!

( Don’t forget to rinse your blender or you’ll have a sticky mess on your hands when you get home!)

What are your go to breakfasts? I’d love to know!

💋Raye

R. Dopson

Happy Anniversary My Love

6 years ago today I married my best friend.
My knight in shining kevlar.
The Khal of my heart.
The man I love to get Lost with.
The Halpert to my Beesley.

The Hero to my Archer Queen.
The Love Of My Life.
The man I get to grow older with.
The man who brings me Oreos and Milk.

The man who brings me San Sebastian and Pumpkin Coffee.
The man who begs me to stay home and cuddle with him.

The man who takes care of me.
The man who loves me and our boys more than I could have ever imagined possible.

I love you baby.

Thank you for loving me.

💋 Raye

R. Dopson