Nutribullet - Anyone use it?

chefman36

I just got the Nutribullet - need some help! 1st shake looked and tasted like lawn clippings from the yard. Could barely get it down.
What works for you?

Ready2Rock206

Add more berries - it'll get rid of the green color. Also consider which greens you're using - some have a stronger flavor than others. You might also want to start with a smaller amount and work your way up.

I use:
2 oz mixed greens
1/2 banana
berries or fruit
1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
1 TBSP chia
1 TBSP ground flax
water

CarlydogsMom

I actually don't use greens in my smoothies, I used powdered chlorella, essentially the benefits of greens in a powder form. I use one teaspoon. You can find chlorella in any health food store in their vitamins section. For my smoothie, I do the following, and it tastes like a berry shake:

About 3/4 cup frozen berries, your preference, or any frozen fruit
Cover that with unsweetened almond or coconut milk

Add:
1 tsp. powdered chlorella
1 scoop vanilla (but low-carb) protein powder
1 Tblspoon liquid calcium (need my calcium!)
1 scoop chia seeds
1 tsp. or tblsp (whatever the recommended serving is) liquid glucosamine/chondroitin for my aging joints
1-2 tbspoons of the white "invisible" Benefiber (fiber for regularity!)

Fill to the line with coconut water.

Blend.

You can probably tell, I'm in my 50's and need some of those supplements, but you probably don't. Berries, chlorella, protein powder, chia seeds, and whatever liquid you want, and you'd be good to go.

jlclabo

70 grams protein powder
1 cup frozen chopped spinach
100 grams frozen blueberries
34 grams almond butter
liquid of choice(water, milk, soy, etc...) to desired thickness
Ice if you want it chilled and more like a smoothie.

Stage14

Carrots and cucumber are pretty good veggie "fillers" that are pretty taste neutral. Not as vitamin rich as spinach or kale, but I find they are a good way to balance the content so my smoothies don't become too fruit heavy.

My basic rules of thumb are half fruits half veggies, and like colors. So the darker the veggies get paired with darker fruit (spinach and raspberry or blueberries) abd brighter colors go together (banana or mango with carrots and celery).

shmerek

I find that when I use frozen spinach portions I don't seem to taste them even though the shake is green.
I usually do 1 scoop of protein, blueberries, half or whole banana, almond milk, sometimes raspberries, flaxseed and spinach as well. Tastes pretty yummy to me.

BreederUK

Add loads of fresh mint to mask the taste.

loveabulldesign

I use pineapple juice for half of my liquid- water for the other half. That + blueberries and strawberries take the 'green' edge off, and it does depend on what you use for greens. Be creative- Mache rosettes are super good for you, lower cholesterol, have omega-3s, etc and are very mild flavored. Kale is pretty mild, just don't use too much, and you don't want to have kale or spinach every day, either. You can also use arugula, add some cilantro, collard greens, etc... any green you can think of. Some people add a little honey to make it less grassy, too.

missiontofitness

I actually don't use greens in my smoothies, I used powdered chlorella, essentially the benefits of greens in a powder form. I use one teaspoon. You can find chlorella in any health food store in their vitamins section. For my smoothie, I do the following, and it tastes like a berry shake:

About 3/4 cup frozen berries, your preference, or any frozen fruit
Cover that with unsweetened almond or coconut milk

Add:
1 tsp. powdered chlorella
1 scoop vanilla (but low-carb) protein powder
1 Tblspoon liquid calcium (need my calcium!)
1 scoop chia seeds
1 tsp. or tblsp (whatever the recommended serving is) liquid glucosamine/chondroitin for my aging joints
1-2 tbspoons of the white "invisible" Benefiber (fiber for regularity!)

Fill to the line with coconut water.

Blend.

You can probably tell, I'm in my 50's and need some of those supplements, but you probably don't. Berries, chlorella, protein powder, chia seeds, and whatever liquid you want, and you'd be good to go.

I read that as cholera and panicked a little, haha

kikicooks

I just got one last week and have been happy with it. Tried different concoctions every day. So far only thing I've found I've disliked is using all of the orange, not a fan of the rind. I've used spinach or collards for my greens & different mixes of berries, carrot, apple, banana, avocado, pineapple, kiwi, zucchini, chia seeds, cashews, flax seeds, raw honey, coconut water or almond milk. It just takes some trying to see what tastes good to you.

jim180155

I just got the Nutribullet - need some help! 1st shake looked and tasted like lawn clippings from the yard. Could barely get it down.
What works for you?

I've made smoothies that tasted like lawn clippings before. I've also made some that tasted worse than that. (Not to get off track, but do not use frozen grilled chicken or raw garlic in your smoothies. Ever.)

If you had told us what you used in your bad tasting smoothie we might be able to offer specific suggestions. Since you didn't, you might try starting with a blend of 2/3 fruits to every 1/3 vegetables. Give that a try. If it still tastes like lawn clippings, reduce the veggies even more.

Over time, you'll get more accustomed to the taste of veggies. Or you can do like I do -- I eat my veggies raw and unprocessed. When I make smoothies I use protein powder, hemp, chia and flax seeds, milk, and fruit. My smoothies taste like milk shakes.

jim180155

I just got one last week and have been happy with it. Tried different concoctions every day. So far only thing I've found I've disliked is using all of the orange, not a fan of the rind. I've used spinach or collards for my greens & different mixes of berries, carrot, apple, banana, avocado, pineapple, kiwi, zucchini, chia seeds, cashews, flax seeds, raw honey, coconut water or almond milk. It just takes some trying to see what tastes good to you.

Don't do that. You can use a whole lemon or a whole lime. Whole oranges taste terrible.

EDIT: I could have added that to my other post about bad tasting smoothies I've made in the past.

MelisMusing

I actually don't use greens in my smoothies, I used powdered chlorella, essentially the benefits of greens in a powder form. I use one teaspoon. You can find chlorella in any health food store in their vitamins section. For my smoothie, I do the following, and it tastes like a berry shake:

About 3/4 cup frozen berries, your preference, or any frozen fruit
Cover that with unsweetened almond or coconut milk

Add:
1 tsp. powdered chlorella
1 scoop vanilla (but low-carb) protein powder
1 Tblspoon liquid calcium (need my calcium!)
1 scoop chia seeds
1 tsp. or tblsp (whatever the recommended serving is) liquid glucosamine/chondroitin for my aging joints
1-2 tbspoons of the white "invisible" Benefiber (fiber for regularity!)

Fill to the line with coconut water.

Blend.

You can probably tell, I'm in my 50's and need some of those supplements, but you probably don't. Berries, chlorella, protein powder, chia seeds, and whatever liquid you want, and you'd be good to go.

Nice recipe! Will try....

AlwaysBigSteve

70 grams protein powder
1 cup frozen chopped spinach
100 grams frozen blueberries
34 grams almond butter
liquid of choice(water, milk, soy, etc...) to desired thickness
Ice if you want it chilled and more like a smoothie.

+1 this is pretty much what I was drinking for awhile. Also I like Spirulina. tastes great and packed with nutrients. Gives you that green smoothie feel without the grass taste too.

jim180155

Another thought: I don't use recipes, I've always just grabbed whatever I had on hand at the moment and ground it into oblivion in my Vitamix. Hence, I've made some really crappy smoothies. But I've also made some that tasted wonderful. If you're not afraid to subject yourself to some awful concoctions once in a while, the payoff is that much greater when you come up with your own unique blend that actually tastes good.

kommodevaran

I don't add vegetables to my smoothies, it sounds disgusting. Just fruits, berries, nut butters, milk, cream cheese and yoghurt.

funfoodlover

I have a NutriBullet and love it. The trick is to pack in enough to make it filling (to your stomach), without overflowing (the container). I have a couple of favorites: 1) 1 cup mixed berries (that I have bought on sale and stocked in ziploc bags in my freezer), a handful of spinach or kale (start with small amount and increase over weeks),1/2 cup Chobani Vanilla Greek yogurt, 1 cup Vanilla Almond Milk, 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed, and 1 scoop vanilla Protein powder. Blend, and taste. The second is very different, but equally as good. 2) 1-2 frozen bananas (chopped into a few pieces), 2 Tbsp. Better 'N Peanut Butter (or PB2), 1/2 cup Chobani Vanilla Greek Yogurt, 1 cup Chocolate Almond Milk, and 1 scoop Vanilla Protein powder. Blend and enjoy! Hope this is helpful and you like these! Nancy

shapefitter

Grass is not for human consumption. How about eating food instead?

FitnessInstructorKhalil

Of the 70g of protein you used, your body can only absorb 30g per serving, so you're wasting the other 40g as its not used by your body at all

Springfield1970

Of the 70g of protein you used, your body can only absorb 30g per serving, so you're wasting the other 40g as its not used by your body at all

No one will believe you here unless you provide a legitimate study. Please.

Springfield1970

Of the 70g of protein you used, your body can only absorb 30g per serving, so you're wasting the other 40g as its not used by your body at all

Actually Khalil, I've just read through some of your posts, and I've got to say that you've got this fitness thing so utterly *kitten* backwards it's not even funny.

I really implore you to not give advice or tout your wares here until you've studied properly and learned your craft, without having any ulterior motives. It really goes against the vibe of MFP man.

htg20

The shakes/smoothies should taste good initially but for the ones that are a little out of your comfort zone, your taste buds will adapt and you will actually start craving the taste. That is what happened to me with green juice.

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Tigermum9

is this machine a juicer or a smoothie maker??

kikicooks

is this machine a juicer or a smoothie maker??

basically just a good blender.

westendcurls

for smoothies the ratio of 60% fruit to 40% greens usually gives the best taste the more you've been drinking them the more you can start to add more greens.
I like 2 hand fulls of mixed greens, 1/2 a banana, 1 apple and a hand full of berries always seems to turn out yummy.

my friend just gave em her old nutribullet and I cant get the lid off so be careful there. lol. oh and if you have any tips how to get the stupid thing off I'm all ears ( the storage lid not the blades )

Sabine_Stroehm

I find that when I use frozen spinach portions I don't seem to taste them even though the shake is green.
I usually do 1 scoop of protein, blueberries, half or whole banana, almond milk, sometimes raspberries, flaxseed and spinach as well. Tastes pretty yummy to me.

I find the same.
Today I had:
2 cups frozen spinach
1/5 an old frozen banana
mixed berries
1 cup almond milk
1 cup water
1tbls flax
1tbls chia

tasted pretty much like berries and banana.

Sometimes I add peanut butter. Then it tastes like banana and peanut butter.

I don't normally do protein powder, but may buy some hemp powder.

jim180155

I just got the Nutribullet - need some help! 1st shake looked and tasted like lawn clippings from the yard. Could barely get it down.
What works for you?

I've made smoothies that tasted like lawn clippings before. I've also made some that tasted worse than that. (Not to get off track, but do not use frozen grilled chicken or raw garlic in your smoothies. Ever.)

If you had told us what you used in your bad tasting smoothie we might be able to offer specific suggestions. Since you didn't, you might try starting with a blend of 2/3 fruits to every 1/3 vegetables. Give that a try. If it still tastes like lawn clippings, reduce the veggies even more.

Over time, you'll get more accustomed to the taste of veggies. Or you can do like I do -- I eat my veggies raw and unprocessed. When I make smoothies I use protein powder, hemp, chia and flax seeds, milk, and fruit. My smoothies taste like milk shakes.

OMG I remember that thread! POST A LINK to share it! You were HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1248520-chicken-smoothie?hl=chicken+smoothie


I learned two important things from that:

1. Do not put stupid things in your blender
2. If you're going to be stupid and ignore #1, make sure you open a thread and chronicle your experience.

Tigermum9

are any of you doing this as a meal replacement?