any good breakfast smoothie reciepes?

dhill_84

Looking to start have a fruit smoothie in the morning, one I can add flax seed and maybe protein powder too. Does anyone have any good reciepes? I have never made one before, even if someone was to tell me a good base.

RunAmock

Addatives for sweetening:

Juice of an orange
Banana
Strawberries
BlueBerries

BASE: Pick one you like.

Greek yogurt - Plain, nonfat
Nonfat plain yogurt
Skim milk

PROTEIN:

Protein powder
Cottage cheese

❤lindsay❤dawn❤

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danascot

Check out this post on MFP from just the other day - it has a lot of great recipes.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/506340-milkshake-recipe-37g-of-protein

jumptothebeat

I have a homemade smoothie every single morning - it varies a bit but as a general guide (I also add flax seed oil when I have it in the cupboard but I don't use protein powder but I don't see why you couldn't):

Half a mug of skimmed milk
Half a mug of non fat natural yoghurt
Half a mug of mixed frozen berries (raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, blackberries etc)
Half a banana (this is usually frozen as well for ease - I buy a bunch of bananas and slice them and then freeze in bags)
1/2 tsp honey

I found a few similar recipes to this online and then jiggle this one to suit me and what I have to hand.

bstoetzer

I use 1c unsweetened almond milk, 6 ice cubes, greens powder, 1T peanut butter, 1/2 c strawberries or blueberries or 1/2 banana, and protein powder. Use blender to mix it. Yummy!!

grassette

Recipes for Health at the NYTimes has put out a few recipes this week for smoothies. Scroll down to the bottom of this page for some great recipes: http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/health/series/recipes_for_health/index.html

SKINNYMESOON2B

Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

•2 frozen bananas
•1/2 cup rolled oat flakes
•1 cup milk (use more or less to adjust to desired consistency)
•1/2 cup coconut peanut butter or peanut butter
•1-2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
•dash cinnamon
•1 teaspoon vanilla
•1 cup spinach (optional)
Place all ingredients in a good blender. Blend until smooth and well mixed. Pour into 2 glasses and drink immediately.

Becky_Boodle

My daily smoothie consists of:

1 cup frozen mixed berries
1 cup water
1 scoop protein powder

Yum!!!

Maridelsol82

Ohhh I like this
Ive been doing:
1% milk 1 cup
1 banana
a dash of cinnamon
1 splenda packet
1 spoon of peanutbutter
YUM!

hamiltonba

I just use 1 cup 1% milk, vanilla protein powder, 1/4 blueberries, 1 1/2 cups chopped ice (my refrigerator has a chopped ice dispenser) and mix thoroughly. Tastes delicious, filling and not overly caloric. You can always add what ever you like.

GlassslippersAndFairyDust

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msmayor

I copied this off of MFP yesterday and I tried the butterscotch shake but I'm not a big fan of greek yogurt or cottage cheese so I used unsweented almond milk and 2 scoops of whey protein.....delish!

Base ingredients:
-1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese
-1 Scoop Protein Powder
-1-3 Packets of Splenda/ Stevia/Low Calorie Sweetener <--- I didn't use any though
-5-10 Ice Cubes
-1/2 Cup-1 Cup Water
*Optional* 1/2 tsp Xanthax gum (you can get this from most grocery stores in the gluten free section! Just a pinch of it makes your shake sooo thick and creamy!)

Then choose from these!




Peanut Butter Butterscotch Shake (These ingredients added to base)

2 Tbs Sugar Free Butterscotch Pudding Mix (Jello Brand)
2 Tbs Peanut Flour OR 1 Tbs Regular Peanut Butter
Optional: A few drops Maple Extract
Servings: 1
Calories: 310 ( add 40 if using regular peanut butter)




Thin Mint Shake (These ingredients added to base)

2 Tbs Cocoa Powder
2-3 Drops of Mint Extract (Be Careful to Only Add A Few Drops… This Stuff Is Strong!!!)
Optional: 1 Tbs Lite Hershey’s Syrup
Servings:1
Calories: 250



Superman-Ice Cream Shake (These ingredients added to base)

2-3 Tbs Sugar free/Fat free Pistachio Pudding Mix (Jello Brand)
Optional: 2 Tbs Cool Whip Lite
Servings:1
Calories: 250



Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake (These ingredients added to base)

2 Tbs Cocoa Powder
2 Tbs Peanut Flour Or 1 Tbs Regular Peanut Butter
Servings: 1
Calories: 260 (add 40 calories if using regular peanut butter)



Strawberry Banana Shake (These ingredients added to base)

1/2 Cup Frozen Strawberries
1/2 Banana
Optional: 2 Tbs Cool Whip Lite
Servings: 1
Calories: 280



Mocha Freeze Shake (These ingredients added to base)

2 Tbs Cocoa Powder
1 Tsp Instant Coffee Powder (or to taste)
1 Tbs Coffee Creamer of Choice
(You may also need additional sweetener packets in this shake to balance out the bitterness of the coffee)
Servings: 1
Calories: 200




Lemon Cream Pie (These ingredients added to base)

2-3 Tbs Sugar Free Lemon Pudding Mix
Optional: 1 Graham Cracker (or Honey Teddy Grahams) on Top of Shake (You could add this straight to the blender~ it blends up tasting like a ‘pie crust!’)
Servings: 1
Calories: 290



Strawberry Shake (These ingredients added to base)

1/2 Cup Strawberries (Fresh or Frozen~ If you are using frozen use less ice!)
Servings: 1
Calories: 220



Banana Cream Pie Shake (These ingredients added to base)

1/2 Frozen Banana
2 Tbs Sugar Free Banana Pudding
Optional: 1 Graham Cracker (or Honey Teddy Grahams) on Top of Shake!
Servings: 1
Calories: 250



Oatmeal Cookie Shake (These ingredients added to base)

2 Tbs Oats
2 Tsp Chocolate Chips
Dash of Cinnamon (Or To Taste)
Optional: 2 Tbs Vanilla or Chocolate Sugar Free Pudding Mix
Servings: 1
Calories: 250



Key Lime Pie Shake (These ingredients added to base)

1 Tbs Key Lime Juice (Or The Juice of Half a Lime)
2 Tbs Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding Mix
Optional: 1 Graham Cracker (or Honey Teddy Grahams) Crumbled on Top of Shake (Or Mixed In!)
Servings: 1
Calories: 230




Cookies and Cream Shake (These ingredients added to base)

1/2 (100 Calorie) Oreo Pack (Throw the Cookies Right Into the Blender!)
Optional: 2 Tbs Light Cool Whip OR 2 Tbs Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding Mix
Servings: 1
Calories: 230




Pina Colada Shake (These ingredients added to base)

1 Tbs Coconut Extract (Found In The Baking Isle by the Spices)
1/2 Cup Pineapple (Fresh or Frozen)
Servings: 1
Calories: 220



Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Shake (These ingredients added to base)

1/2 Cup Strawberries (Fresh or Frozen)
2 Tbs Light Cream Cheese (Or 2 Tbs Sugar Free Cheesecake Pudding Mix)
Servings: 1
Calories: 260



Lemon Raspberry Shake (These ingredients added to base)

1/3 Cup Raspberries (Fresh or Frozen) OR 2 Tbs Low Sugar Raspberry Jam (If You Don’t Like The Seeds!)
1 Tsp Lemon Juice OR 2 Tbs Sugar Free Lemon Pudding Mix
Optional: 1 Tsp Sugar Free Dry Raspberry Jello Mix
Servings: 1
Calories: 210

dadoffo

bumpy-ti-bump. I would need this once I get my Ninja 1100.

RoanneRed

Start with a Banana, a Raw Egg and some Pineapple Juise (or fresh pineapple) and go from there - a bit of variety to avoid dairy and really refreshing but I've not tried adding protein powder to it.

FitN50s

I make my husband a smoothie every morning. The "best" combo I've come up with so far - according to him:

1 cup Lowfat or Almond Milk
1 cup frozen fruit - strawberry/banana, peaches, mixed berries, etc
1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1T agave nectar

The frozen fruit makes things quicker for me and adds the icy slushiness he likes. You could use fresh, if it's easier for you.

ruthvbailey

Breakfast in a glass!


Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup skim milk

1/2 cup natural or low-fat yogurt

1 banana, sliced

4 pitted prunes


Directions:

Place all ingredients together in a blender and blend until smooth.

Pour into two tall, chilled glasses and serve immediately.

195 calories

divasoofly

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newmrswood

I made my first one ever this morning!!

1/2 cup milk
1 cup mixed frozen fruit
6 oz low fat peach yogurt

tomorrow's is

1/2 cup milk
1 banana
6 oz low fat strawberry yogurt (FROZEN)
1 cup fresh strawberries

meags007

My fav:

200ml lite soy milk
1/4 cup frozen berries (usually blueberry, rasberry, blackberry mix)
2 tbsp oatmeal
1 scoop protein powder
1 small banana

Blend and enjoy!

300 Cals and I'm addicted to them - have one for brekkie on my gym mornings. Find that the soy milk adds lots of flavour and you don't need sweetners etc.

cpotter4

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Estrons

8 oz skim milk
1/2 banana
1/2 cup strawberries or blue berries, or whatever berries you like. I keep them frozen so I don’t have to use ice.
2 scoops EAS Whey protein chocolate

Mix with hand blender. I purchased several Blender Bottles from Bed Bath and Beyond. They work great for keeping track of how much water you drink during the day, mixing powdered supplements or these smoothies.

Mummsy

4 oz Kefir
About half the blender full of spinach
1 scoop protien powder
1 pear cut up
1 half banana frozen

at the end add TBSP of coconut oil and a TBSP of chia seeds *Drink immediately after making it as chia seeds will expand. Yummy Stuff.

mlmcquinn

Buff Smoothie Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2009

Prep Time:
10 min
Inactive Prep Time:
8 hr 0 min
Serves:
24 ounces

Ingredients
4 ounces plain, low-fat soy milk
4 ounces acai, grape, or pomegranate juice
4 ounces frozen banana
4 ounces frozen strawberries
4 ounces frozen blueberries
4 ounces frozen peaches

Directions
Combine the soy milk, juice, banana, strawberries, blueberries, and the peaches in the carafe of a blender. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 8 hours.

In the morning, or when the fruit is partially thawed, put the carafe on the base of the blender, start at the lowest speed and slowly accelerate to medium, until you achieve a vortex. Blend on medium for 1 minute. Increase the speed to high and blend for an additional minute. Serve immediately.

***This is Alton Brown's official recipe. I do it with the fruit still frozen in the morning. My husband prefers to substitute cherries for the peaches***

hmb0626

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dhill_84

thanks everyone!! hard to pick which one! lol

karievlach

What are the servings for each ingredient?