Vegan MoFo ~ Sun Warrior Vanilla in a Mango Cashew Smoothie AND Vegan Ice Cream Version

I am NOT the BEST person when it comes to Breakfast.  And even worse since going vegan, really.  Especially during the work week.  I'm more of a Night Owl - you could say!  Don't get me wrong...I LOVE fruit!  On occasion I will grab a piece of fruit and call that Breakfast, I guess.  I do love the 'every once a while bagel' and will eat that on the go from time to time, too!  And more recently I have been getting into Oatmeal more.  But...I would call these 'quick breakfasts' or something to 'get in my stomach' and they are few and far between.  I must confess - I don't do this every morning.  Sometimes - only a few times a week.  Tisk!  Tisk!  I know...I know...NOT Good, Jennifer!  Many studies say Breakfast is the most important part of the day!  Well, at least I am not in denial, right!?  I know where I am slacking and I have been making efforts!  Baby steps...but still...they are small efforts and that's what counts!  YESTERDAY...I set a mini-goal for myself.  That mini-goal was to FORCE myself to have a more meaningful breakfast TODAY!  And do the same throughout this week!  If you are one of my regular visitors you may know that this week I am doing MOSTLY LIQUIDS in addition to participating in Vegan MoFo 2013!  I want to give a SHOUT OUT to The Rebel Grrrl Kitchen.  Special THANKS to her for this inspiration. She was blogging last week about a fabulous Cashew Mango Smoothie she was excited about and I told her I 'just might have to try that'...and guess what?  I did!  I did make a few slight changes based on the ingredients I had on hand, tho.  Here's what I did for mine...

1 C Frozen Mangoes (Maybe a little more)
2 T Cashews (soaked)
1/2 C Almond Milk
1 T Sun Warrior Vanilla Warrior Blend Protein Powder
1 Handful of Baby Spinach

I have had my ups and downs with flavored Protein Powders.  But I have to say...and I am not exaggerating here...something MAGICAL happened with this concoction BECAUSE of the product I used in it!  It used to be that I wasn't much of a Vanilla Fan growing up but apparently the older I get the more I like it.  But I like the REAL vanilla...not the fake stuff!  Some of you may know how I am NOT a fan of bananas - well - I have used Mangoes in smoothies instead of Bananas and they are working really well!  With this flavor combo AND the addition of Sun Warrior's Vanilla Warrior Blend this was incredibly flavorful and VERY creamy.  Not only did I make this for my morning smoothie today - I tried to freeze a bit of it and it made a GLORIOUS Vegan Ice Cream! 

This is one for the books!  I will be making this often!  I will also be trying some variations of it!  I'm already thinking Strawberries and/or mixed berries!  I think Pineapple might work well, too! 

Of course I LOVE Sun Warriors Products because they are vegan and even raw but here's a little bit more of why I LOVE the Vanilla that I used in this Smoothie AND Dessert/Treat...

It's Gluten-Free, Plant Based, Non-GMO, and Soy-Free!

It's easily digestible!  It's heart healthy!  It promotes healthy kidney and liver functions!  Helps relieve Candida!  Improves Mental Clarity!  The list goes on and on, really!

Some of the wholesome goodness that is jam-packed in this product includes...15 grams of protein, Iron, 18 Amino Acids, and MUCH MORE!  Just check out the link above!  This is an amazing product!  Very versatile!  FUN!  And it tastes great!      I'll be sure to taste-test this product in other ways and report back here on my blog My Blissful Journey with my findings to share with you all!  Thanks so much for taking the time to visit and read!  Comments always welcome!