One of my favorite, quick breakfasts to make at home is a green smoothie bowl topped with fresh fruit and when I really want to indulge I mix it up with raw cacao for a rich, chocolatey flavor. I also throw in a variety of other superfoods that are jam-packed with nutrients including avocado, which creates a thick, creamy consistency like chocolate pudding, then I top it off with berries, hemp seed, cacao nibs and coconut flakes. The combo of the chocolate flavor and berries is a match-made in heaven! This is definitely not the smoothie bowl to eat daily …

Once upon a time I used to never eat breakfast. For years, the only thing remotely close for me was a cup of coffee on the way to work. And we all know the cliché fact that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A few years ago when I dedicated myself to living a healthier lifestyle, I began forcing myself to have a morning meal each day which I’ve been pretty successful at sticking with. I’m always short on time so I bought a Vitamix and several times a week I’ll make a smoothie or a protein …