First Smoothie Recipe!!!

kelbelll83

Smoothies have definitely contributed to my weight loss so I'm so excited to try out everyone's recipes!! I have a ton to share but here are two good ones I really like.


Super food Smoothie

This one mainly consists of super foods, (hence the name lol). This helps me to get in my greens for the day and you can't even taste the vegetables! This is good for anytime of the day!

-2 handfuls of spinach
-1 handful of kale
-1/4 cup orange juice
-10 baby carrots
- 1 ripe banana
-1/2 cup plain non-fat greek yogurt
-1 cup of frozen mixed berries

*Blend spinach, kale and OJ together first then add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.


Avocado & Banana Smoothie

I only buy avocados once in a while but when I do I always use them in smoothies. This is my go-to avocado smoothie. It contains a good amount of fiber so it should fill you up for a while.

-1/4 avocado, peeled and cubed
-1/2 an apple chopped
- 1 cup of spinach
- 1/2 a frozen banana
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

*Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Serves 1 for around 240 calories.

romancefan1983

I'll have to try those recipes as I struggle with vegetables.

This morning I had a basic but yummy smoothie:

*1 scoop of Body Fortress Vanilla Protein Powder
*1/2 cup of frozen blackberries
*1/2 cup of frozen pineapple chunks
*a few ice cubes with a bit of water.

It was delicious!

dedeethom

Green smoothies are the best and you get all of the nutrients without even knowing it, MY go to Smoothie ( all though I have many)

Strawberry banana:

1/2c frozen strawberries
1 banana frozen
2cups spinach or kale
1cut unsweet vanilla almond milk
I like my smoothies thick so I freeze all of my fruits
you can also freeze your greens they work GREAT

sherisse69

Can't wait to try some of these. Here is a quick one I like:

1 c Spinach
1/2 banana
1 c frozen strawberries
1/4 or 1/2 c frozen blueberries
Top up with water

I blend it in my bullet, swap the tops, toss in a straw, and I am off! If I happen to have chilled herbal tea in the fridge I use that instead of just plain water. And sometimes will add in a couple spoons of yogurt. Just depends on what I have on hand.

alittleteapot

These all look so good!!
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My favorite is pretty simple and tastes like one of the slushies I loved during childhood.

1 cup frozen mango
1-2 cups frozen strawberries
1 cup coconut water
1 cup kale
1/2 cup spinach
(optional) water if it's a little too thick for your taste

I blend everything in the nutribullet. This makes three cups for 242-294 calories, depending on whether you use one or two cups of strawberries.

FrauHaas2013

Wow, some good ones here - will try many!!! Every morning, I usually have the following:

1 scoop Jay Robb's whey protein - vanilla
1/4 cup (ish) unsweetened Silk Almond Milk - vanilla
5-6 ice cubes
1/2 medium banana
2 tsp (ish) Crystal Light cherry pomegranate

Chevymomma1226

I'm so glad to be a apart of this group. I just started my green smoothies last monday and I love them...here are some that I have tried:

Peanut Butter and Banana
1/2 Banana
1/2 cup of crunchy or low fat Peanut Butter
1/2 cup of Almond milk

This is delicious, energy boosting and full of protein, so it's perfect before you go to the gym or in the morning instead of a meal!!!


Berry Greens
1 Banana
1 cup of blue berries, frozen
1/2 cup strawberries, frozen
5 oz fresh spinach
1 1/2 cup of pure water

Pour water in first. Then place the banana closest to the blade with the rest of the ingredients on top. Blend until smooth. Serves 1.
259 Calories/1.7 g. fat/11.6 g. fiber/ 5 weight watchers points

Pure Tropics
1 Banana
2-4 large Kale leaves
3/4 cup blueberries
1 cup pineapple
1 pack stevia (optional)
5 Ice cubes
1 cup pure water

Pour the water and toss the banana, kale, blue berries, pineapple and stevia into the blender. Blend. Then add ice, blend again until smooth, Enjoy!!! 1-2 Servings

LH85DC

Hmmm, I'm glad to see a couple of banana-free recipes up there! Can't wait to try them. If you have a smoothie recipe with banana that doesn't taste like banana I'm willing to try it, but I really don't like the flavor!

My most common smoothie:

1.5 cups mixed frozen berries
.5 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 cup almond milk (unsweetened original)
.5 tablespoon chia seeds and/or flax seeds
optional: 1 cup spinach or other greens

Play with the amount of almond milk that you want- my bf likes his thin and almost watery, I prefer them thick! If we have frozen mango or pineapple I'll throw that in instead.

MeliF

This is my favorite!

-2 cups baby spinach
-1 cup frozen strawberries
-3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
-1 Tbsp honey
-1/2 fat free Greek vanilla yogurt

Around 200 calories and very filling!

PhoenixStrikes

Basics. Greek yogurt a half or whole cup
Banana
Protein powder
Flax seed

Then I mix it with whatever produce I have, strawberries, peaches, apples, spinach, kale, avocado, cherries, celery or pineapple. You just have to mix it up and find what combinations you like. I then thin it out with some ice and water and enjoy!

kelbelll83

All these recipes sound great!! Thanks for adding and keep them coming!!!

vegasmum

This mornings smoothie
Small handfull frozen blueberries
1 scoop protein powder
2 tbsp plain yoghurt
2tbsp cottage cheese
1 tsp Metamucil
1 tsp flax seed oil
Pinch cinnamon
Around 1 cup water

Blitz with a stick blender. I often take this to work for ouch just keep in the fridge and give it a shake at lunchtime.
I find it keeps me full, and I enjoy the taste. I like my smoothies quite thick, and I read recently that a thicker smoothie keeps you full for longer.... Who knows but it certain ally doesn't feel like a hardship to drink.

Kadoober

My typical morning smoothie is:

5 strawberries
1/3 c blueberries
1/3 c pineapple
1/2 to 1 whole banana
1/4c cranberry juice
Handful of greens - Kale, spinach or Chard, usually.
1/4 - 1/2 c almond milk
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp spirulina

I've been making that, with the occasional variation (mulberries, mango, cherries) for about a year now, and I love it.

But I decided to get all crazy last week, with delicious results!

1/2 baked sweet potato (scooped out of peel)
1 medium honeycrisp apple, peeled and cored
1 medium banana
1/2 - 3/4 c almond milk
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ginger

mrmartoon

I have a smoothie almost every day. I am looking forward to trying some of these other great ideas.

I make my smoothie in a large protien shaker (about 800ml)

My morning smoothie is:

1/2 shaker cup of ice
1 cup of mixed frozen berries
1 large banana
1 scoop of protien powder
1 cup of skim milk.


some days to change the flavor I will add peanut butter to the mix or substitute orange juice for the milk.

knunez2395

I've been obsessed with protein smoothies lately which I've always been adverse to when it came to working out, but I think they have helped me tremendously in maintaining and building muscle and burning fat. Although lately I've been trying to use less superfood powders and using more real superfoods. But Ive been loving just concocting different smoothies either they be wins or fails. They're fun to try.

My pre-workout smoothie this morning...(not too pretty but delicious)

4 cubes ive
1 cup PACIFIC oat milk
1/4 cup water
1 scoop TROPEAKA Lean Vanilla Protein
1 tsp TROPEAKA Alkaline Greens
Handful of spinach
Handful of Blackberries
1 tsp Ground Flax seeds
1/2 medium sized banana

Kat