Does anyone have easy or simple Smoothies tips?

BSmith0926

I just got a new blender for Mother's day and I am in need of some fast and easy smoothie ideas. Thank!

imbanter

I'm a fan of Orange Julius' and came up with a post-workout protein shake to help with that craving. 1 cup 2% milk; 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder; 1 grapefruit (remove the skin and put the pulp with juice in); 1 tsp vanilla; 1 Tbsp sugar (it's ~45 calories); a couple of cubes of ice and blend! It's about 390 calories / 6.3g fat / 49g carbs / 33g protein and is freaking delicious! You can cut some of the calories with 1% or fat free milk and by using an artificial sweetner.

MissNations

Tips: you will need some kind of liquid, always. Water is easy/cheap/calorie free. Most fruits go fairly well with each other, so try combinations of your favorites. Frozen fruit is a good option if you are not always home to eat fresh stuff before it spoils.

Recipes:

1 cup milk of your choice (soy, almond, skim, whatever)
1/3 cup blackberries
1/3 cup blueberries
1 kiwi


1 cup milk of choice
1/3 cup strawberries
1/3 cup blueberries
1 mango

1 cup water
1/2 cup greek yogurt
1/2 cup peaches
1/3 cup raspberries

BSmith0926

Thanks! everyone! It gave me some new ideas to try

bisky

My morning smoothie:

6-10 spinach leaves
lemon slice (with skin)
banana
orange or pineapple
1/2 cup plain almond milk
1 cup of very cold water
1/2 cup of ice
1 packet of stevia

Yes, this is a green drink but it is very refreshing!

LilSomethin

My morning smoothie:

8 oz Light Vanilla Soy Milk
1/4 cup Egg Substitute
1/2 banana
1/2 frozen banana
2 tbsp ground flax seed
1 tbsp chunky Peanut Butter

Lately I've been adding a tbsp of Chia Seeds and 1 tbsp of powdered Peanut butter too, to add more protein

Keeps me full for 3-4 hours

babicak3z

if you dont want to use milk or want a more refreshing smoothie ive mixed cranberry juice, v8 splash any juice i have in my fridge i cup of yogurt ur favorite flavor i find the more flavor you use the better it taste you wont have to add any sugar and a cup of mix fruit i use frozen or fresh whatever i have and a few ice cubes blend and its very refreshing

paizlee

I have been making Green Smoothies, that are so nummy, you cant taste the spinach at all, I promise:)

4 cups baby spinach leafs
1/2 banana
1/2 cup tidbits pineapple
1 cup ice
1/2 cup cold water

I drink it with a straw and it keeps me full for at least 3 hrs.

louistrain

My all-time best smoothie tip:

Get an ice cube tray and fill it with yogurt and freeze it in advance of making any smoothies. That way, you always know how much yougurt you're using once you (easily) find the volume of the cubes. More importantly, though, it means the smoothie will be cold and you won't need to dilute the flavour with ice, which is flavourless.

Smoothies are all about the quality of the ingredients. It's obvious that the fruit should be as fresh as possible but if you can find a low-cal, low-fat yogurt brand you like, you're golden.

Barbqn

Keep frozen fruit in the house so you don't have to add ice. It makes the smoothie watered down. Strawberries and blueberries... There are all kinds in the freezer section. tip: if using frozen strawberries add one at a time while blending they are tougher to puree.
We peel our bananas when they start to turn brown and freeze those too.. My girls like the frozen fruit blended with juice. I like light soy milk. It's like a healthy milk shake.
Play with different combinations to find your favorite.
You can add protien powder or vitamin drink mix.
Happy blending!! :drinker:

Barbqn

I like the frozen yogurt cube tip! :happy:

kaybelmore

A pinch of xantham gum will give all of your smoothies a 'frosty' like texture. You wont even need ice cream or froyo. Just some kind of low fat milk (i use almond), some ice, and fruit/coffee/cocoa powder/ green tea powder/nut butter ect.

ps xantham gum may seem expensive but 1/4tsp works for a large smoothie so a little goes a long way

tmpayton

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curvykim78

I have been making Green Smoothies, that are so nummy, you cant taste the spinach at all, I promise:)

4 cups baby spinach leafs
1/2 banana
1/2 cup tidbits pineapple
1 cup ice
1/2 cup cold water

I drink it with a straw and it keeps me full for at least 3 hrs.

Sounds good!

ahink0417

NO BANANAS !!!!! BANANAS CAUSE BODY FAT !!!!!!!

PEACHES
STRAWBERRYS AND BLUEBERRIES MAKE THE BEST SMOOTHIE!

AshinAms

I like :

250 ml almond milk (or soy or normal if you like)
1 tblsp sesame paste (tahini)
1 tblsp honey
1 tblsp cocoa powder
1/2 frozen banana (or a whole one)

Tastes awesome - best double thick chocolate shake ever ..

ERINLEE719

Try the green smoothie: spinach, banana, peanut butter almond milk greek yogurt.

Jomalone2

If you have a sweet tooth you can also do the light chocolate soy milk with 1/2 package of 100 calorie oreos or chips ahoy (for about 50 calories) and a spoonful of sugar free instant jello pudding mix (try different flavors such as butterscotch, chocolate, cheesecake, etc.,) and your end result will often taste just like a DQ blizzard.

I also do raw almonds and/or peanut butter with my light chocolate soy milk.

I buy the small Dannon light and fit 4 oz yogurt cups (about 60 calories) and mix various types of fresh and/or frozen fruit with it (mango, strawberry, banana, peach, blueberries, etc.,) You can also use the Trop 50 orange juice for some flavor.

Bottom line - experiment until you find some you like. The possibilities are endless.

fairestthings

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BSmith0926

Wow thanks everyone! I have so many no ideas to try!! never would of thought of freezing yogart!

projectflaca

2 cups of unsweetened, low fat almond milk with a cup of blueberries. Sweeten with Splenda.

projectflaca

How many calories?

goldfinger88

Ok, easy, fast, my specialties. Cut up a fresh orange. Put the sections in a blender. Throw in a bunch of cleaned fresh parsley with the stems taken off. Add a tbs of coconut nectar. Add one ice cube or some crushed ice. Blend. Drink. Enjoy.

MinkyMoo13

1 banana
1/2 cup of ice

then go from there.. Add a yoghurt.. or another fruit.. Yummy! So Simple!

NoAdditives

I like using only juice and frozen fruit. Sometimes I'll add protein powder, but I don't do yogurt, sorbet, frozen yogurt, etc. I've just started making a new one that's really good:

1/2c coconut water
1/2c orange juice
1 banana
frozen strawberries
frozen pineapple
frozen blueberries

auroranflash

NO BANANAS !!!!! BANANAS CAUSE BODY FAT !!!!!!!

PEACHES
STRAWBERRYS AND BLUEBERRIES MAKE THE BEST SMOOTHIE!

RONG . Incorekt. Not troo.

gastankerdriver

I like to take vegan yogurt and mix it with blueberries, rasberries, strawberries or mangos or bananas.

NoAdditives

NO BANANAS !!!!! BANANAS CAUSE BODY FAT !!!!!!!

PEACHES
STRAWBERRYS AND BLUEBERRIES MAKE THE BEST SMOOTHIE!

Bananas do not "cause body fat".

corky26

I just made one the other day with:

almond milk
soy yogurt
fresh strawberries
banana

tasted great!

katemme

i always wing it.

generally

1 cup berries
1/2-1 cup other fruit
1/2 cup milk or juice
sometimes OIKOS yogurt
1 tbsp sugar/stevia to taste
1/2 scoop protein powder or to taste

*edit, i use frozen berries, instead of adding ice cubes. the milk/juice helps with the consistency.

throw in whatever you want, its your smoothie! i have seen good healthy cake batter smoothie recipes but i haven't tried them, so no word yet if its good or not.

BrandiD56

Thanks for the ideas.