Healthy Eating with Google Express

I love grocery shopping, a lot. Always have, always will. However, I get so busy during the week with work and kids that by the time Saturday comes, we are out of food, and I’d rather play at the beach than head to Costco, Whole Foods or Target on my weekend.

I just discovered that I can now shop my favorite stores through Google Express! You guys, it’s so awesome! That means my new Saturday consists of waking up with a box at my door, filled with a few essential ingredients to make my family a healthy breakfast before we head to the beach. It’s been a total game changer! I’ve been telling all my friends they have to try it and they can SAVE $15 off* your first order on Google Express with code: LUNCHPAILS (redeem at checkout). Oh, and shipping is FREE when you spend $15! I’d pay almost anything to avoid any parking lot on a Saturday.
Two staples in our home are Date Shakes and Protein Pancakes!

 Date Shakes:

1 cup cold, unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup Pitted Dates, I get mine at Whole Foods
1 1/2 medium frozen bananas
2 teaspoons Almond Butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla paste 
10-12 ice cubes

Directions: Add all the ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth. Makes 2 adult portions or 4 kid portions. Tip: sometimes I add unsweetened coconut flakes and a handful of strawberries to mine. Also, if you need extra protein (hello macros!) add a scoop of vanilla protein powder.

Protein Pancakes: makes 2 servings/waffles

1 cup Kodiak Protein Packed Mix ( I love them all, but especially the Crunchy Peanut Butter)

1 cup cold water

1 egg white(optional for added protein)

1/2 scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder (optional)

Directions: mix all ingredients. do not over beat. add less or more water depending on how thick/thin your batter is. spray pan with a non-stick spray. add 1/4 cup of batter to your preheated pan and cook like you would a regular pancake. Top with fresh fruit, chopped up protein bar, pure maple syrup, agave, whatever you like.

Do yourself a favor this weekend, create a new version of Saturday by shopping ahead with Google Express! 

XXO lisa

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*Legal Disclaimer: Applies only to 1st purchase (even if it’s less than the coupon value). Valid until 07/31/2016 while your account’s active. Alcohol, gift cards, membership costs and shipping & service fees excluded. For complete terms and conditions, see g.co/express/trial.