what do u add to ur smoothies?

valleymum
valleymum Posts: 33 Member
in Food and Nutrition
just eondering what everyone adds to their smoothies? mine are fruit, milk and ice, but looking to add some umph to them as i like to have them for lunch. flax seeds? protein powder?
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  • aimforhealthy
    aimforhealthy Posts: 449 Member
    I like chocolate, almond and peanut butter together, so I frequently enjoy the following shake:

    12 oz unsweetened almond milk
    2 Tbsp of raw cacao nibs
    1 scoop EAS protein powder
    1 Tbsp of honey-nut roasted peanut butter

    Sometimes I'll throw in some kind of berry, like frozen raspberries or blueberries, if I want a fruit-and-chocolate combo.
  • ujjz
    ujjz Posts: 24 Member
    Greek yogurt, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried fruit, unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • vanillabeans001
    vanillabeans001 Posts: 28
    things i add to my smoothies (not all at once, just depends on what i feel like that day):
    flax seeds
    chia seeds
    matcha powder
    maca powder
    protein powder
    oat groats
    coconut butter (not oil, butter. has the flesh in it and is sweet and buttery)
    pumpkin seeds
    wheat germ
    fresh mint
    psyllum husk powder
    garden of life super seed powder
    almonds
  • kaylorraine44
    kaylorraine44 Posts: 135 Member
    Spinach
    Avocado
    Almonds
    Chia seeds
    Flax seed
    Walnuts
    French Vanilla Creme protein powder
    Plain Greek yogurt
    Coconut tofu

    I have a Nutribullet so everything breaks down pretty well - not sure for a regular blender though.
  • Mr_Excitement
    Mr_Excitement Posts: 833 Member
    1 Cup of Almond Milk
    Whey protein powder (vanilla flavored)
    One frozen banana
    Five frozen strawberries

    Mine's not very fancy-- I'm going to have to try some of the ingredients in this thread.
  • harleyjax
    harleyjax Posts: 109 Member
    Pumpkin spice protein shake

    1 cup ice
    1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    1/2 tsp cinnamon
    1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
    1 serving protein powder (vanilla)
  • mustgetmuscles1
    mustgetmuscles1 Posts: 3,346 Member
    Jose Cuervo
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
    My stock smoothie is 12 oz. OJ, one frozen banana, 5 large frozen strawberries and two big handfuls of raw spinach. Add-ins may include an energy shot, protein powder, oats, egg, cinnamon or other things.
  • rayfu75
    rayfu75 Posts: 209 Member
    Jose Cuervo

    Hahahaha YES!!!!
  • rayfu75
    rayfu75 Posts: 209 Member
    coconut water
    whey protein (chocolate muscle milk)
    1 banana
    ice
  • skindigo
    skindigo Posts: 14 Member
    tequila, triple sec...oh no wait...that's a margarita.

    SMOOTHIE
    peanut butter (or any other nut butter)
    banana
    pineapple
    greek yogurt
    almond milk
    coconut flakes
    any frozen fruit
    kale
    spinach
    flax seeds
    honey
    cinnamon
  • jaysonhijinx
    jaysonhijinx Posts: 663 Member
    Some form of protein powder, baby spinach leaves, frozen berries and psyllium husk powder.

    Sometimes (read when have some in the house) chuck in flax seeds.

    Pretty basic but gets the job done.
  • DatMurse
    DatMurse Posts: 1,501 Member
    The blood of my enemies
  • ziggypop93
    ziggypop93 Posts: 133 Member
    Almond milk
    Frozen bananas (works better than ice)
    Frozen berries
    Oats
    Peanut butter
    Almond butter
    Chocolate almond milk
    Chia seeds
    Pureed pumpkin
    Flax seeds
    Frozen cherries
    Spinach

    The list goes on and on, just depends on what I'm in the mood for and what I have on hand. I have a whole bag of frozen bananas at all times, it is my one staple.
  • kodiakke
    kodiakke Posts: 379 Member
    Cacao nibs, pureed pumpkin, spinach, avocado, cayenne pepper, cashew butter, chia seeds. Not at all once, at least mostly.

    Cheers!
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    protein powder, chia seeds, plain greek non-fat yogurt and either almond milk or coconut milk

    sometimes fruit/berries or PB2 (PB2 wouldn't be filling - just adds flavor)
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    Frozen berries, almond/coconut milk blend, 100 cal Greek yogurt in vanilla, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, and a handful or two of spinach or kale! Add water to the consistency you like. You don't need ice due to the frozen berries.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    Today I had milk, Greek yogurt, sugar free chocolate syrup, protein powder, and sweet n low. It was pretty good!
  • ThePlight
    ThePlight Posts: 3,593 Member
    I freeze these and add them instead of ice:
    -Strawberries
    -Pineapple slices
    -Watermelon slices
    -Cherries
    -Banana slices
    -Kiwi bits
    -Melon pieces
    -Mango bits

    I don't recommend that^ for people that mind the freezer taste. My fiance only likes "fresh" and non-frozen, even if it has only been a day.

    Edit: The rest I add is just water and my protein powder.
  • xxchrisannxx
    xxchrisannxx Posts: 5 Member
    I always freeze my fruit the night before. It ascts like ice!
    Also, adding chia seeds is great too! If you like your smoothies thick, I suggest you do 1 tbls chia to 4 tbsp water overnight. Add it in the morning.
  • Tabzicat
    Tabzicat Posts: 3
    1 medium/large banana, peeled cored and chopped apple. dash of lemon juice, heaped teaspoon of honey, plain unsweetened yogurt, soy milk or lactose free milk, 1/4c rolled oats and a dash of cinnamon. blended and and it tastes like apple crumble.

    or a banana, honey, yogurt, soy milk and frozen berries
  • chelseascounter
    chelseascounter Posts: 1,283 Member
    Almond coconut milk/coconut water, mint leaves, lemon, bananas
  • maasha81
    maasha81 Posts: 733 Member
    My base is always some sort of spinach then I add frozen fruit - berries, pineapple, green apple, peaches, mango. I also add celery or cucumber and a bit of water or fresh juice. A smidgen of ginger also helps with flavor too.
  • AccioFitness
    AccioFitness Posts: 244 Member
    Jose Cuervo

    I like the way you think!!

    Generally I will have some fruit (frozen banana, strawberries, a mixed berry blend, apples, etc. I just mix an match what I think would taste good), some kind of leafy greens like spinach or kale, a scoop of protein powder (I use Syntha-6), and sometimes a splash of almond milk although usually I just add water. Blend, blend, blend. Yummy!

    I do sometimes add flax or chia seeds, but I haven't bought any in a while.
  • PudgyQ
    PudgyQ Posts: 34 Member
    Usual is:
    Ice
    1 cup Almond Milk-Unsweetened
    1/2 Banana
    1 Tbsp Peanut Butter or Almond Butter
    1 tsp Hemp Hearts
  • MommaChocoLatte
    MommaChocoLatte Posts: 389 Member
    Mine are:

    1 serving Frozen fruit
    1 cup Almond milk
    1/2 cup Fat free vanilla yogurt
    1 scoop protein powder
    100g banana

    I mix it up with different fruits but the basic recipe is the same. I tend to use these as a breakfast on the go and they keep me full.
  • billyboybalbo
    billyboybalbo Posts: 156
    whey protein, whole milk, a bushel of bananas, baby formula, half a rack of ribs, one rotisserie chicken, one sleeve of Oreo cookies, 12 assorted munchkins, a scope of ice cream, quarter-pint of Franzia, a shot of bourbon, Cadbury egg, glazed honey ham, plate of scrambled eggs, and a hand-full of Cheerios.
  • primal_cupcakes
    primal_cupcakes Posts: 280 Member
    whey protein, whole milk, a bushel of bananas, baby formula, half a rack of ribs, one rotisserie chicken, one sleeve of Oreo cookies, 12 assorted munchkins, a scope of ice cream, quarter-pint of Franzia, a shot of bourbon, Cadbury egg, glazed honey ham, plate of scrambled eggs, and a hand-full of Cheerios.

    Cheerios for crunch.
  • JamericanBoy
    JamericanBoy Posts: 484 Member
    Bacon.
  • tifferz_91
    tifferz_91 Posts: 282 Member
    I always use frozen fruit that way i don't have to add ice.


    I like switching up my ingredients:

    ● any nut butters or nut milks

    ● chia seeds

    ● rolled oats

    ● any natural sweeteners- (medjool dates, raw honey, coconut sugar, or raw coconut nectar)

    ● matcha powder

    ● green powder

    ● cold-pressed flax oil

    ● green tea

    ● white tea

    ● herbal tea

    ● pure vanilla extract

    ● 100% cacao powder

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