any thoughts on home made fruit smoothies?

I love smoothies and made one myself this week, but I was shocked at how quickly the calories added up. I added 1 scoop Vanilla Whey protein powder, 1/2 cup low fat vanilla yogurt, 1/2 banana, 3 strawberries, some fresh pineapple and a Tbsp of flax meal, 1/2 cup skim milk and some ice because I like them cold. It was about 450 calories-- A lot bigger than other breakfast choices I've made. Also WAY too much for just a snack in my scheme of things.

I make smoothies at home too. It's a great, quick breakfast or "snack" too. I don't really use specific measurements anymore cause I'm always in a hurry but these are my ingredients: frozen strawberries, 1/4 of a banana, 2 tbs. of vanilla whey protein powder, a few "shakes" of flaxseed from the bag, two very large scoops of low-fat vanilla yogurt, 1/4 cup of 1% milk, two ice cubes, and 2 tbs. of oats. It's pretty good!

If you are looking for something really yummy and DIFFERENT! Try this for late night chocolate cravings...I use it when I'm about to drive to the store for peppermint patties

1 cup Skim milk (or whatever milk you drink...almond, rice etc.)
1 cup ice
1 scoop CHOCOLATE protein powder
1 tsp MINT extract
1 packet of splenda or whatever sugar substitute you choose

Baking extracts open up a whole new world with the blender and protein powder! LOVE IT!

Excellent idea! I am trying this tonight!

Use psyllium husks as an additive. They have very few calories, they are high in fiber, they have no real taste, & they will "thicken" the smoothie

What is this? I haven't heard of it before.

the internet is a wonderful thing.

Psyllium seed husks also known as ispaghula, isabgol, or psyllium, are portions of the seeds of the plant Plantago ovata, (genus Plantago), a native of India. They are hygroscopic, expanding and become mucilaginous. Ayurveda recommends its use for colon cleansing/ bowel regulation as well as for better blood circulation.
Psyllium seed husk are indigestible and are a source of soluble dietary fiber. They are used to relieve constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and diarrhea. They are also used as a regular dietary supplement to improve and maintain regular GI transit. The inert bulk of the husks helps provide a constant volume of solid material irrespective of other aspects of the diet or any disease condition of the gut. Some recent research is also showing them to be promising in lowering cholesterol and controlling diabetes.[1]
Other uses include gluten-free baking, where ground psyllium seed husks bind moisture and help make the bread less crumbly.
The husks are used whole in their natural state, or dried and chopped or powdered for easier consumption. In either of these forms, one takes them by mixing them with water or another fluid.
Sometimes they are combined with clay as a detoxification drink.[2] Most commonly this clay is Bentonite Clay which is a volcanic clay which is claimed to have many detoxing properties.[3] The psyllium husks are also available in capsules. Over-the-counter laxatives and fiber supplements such as Metamucil, Colon Cleanse, Serutan, Fybogel, Bonvit, and Effersyllium have psyllium husks as their main ingredient.
The husks may also be combined with other ingredients. For example, Blackstrap molasses is sometimes used with psyllium seed husks for its high mineral and vitamin content, as well as being an excellent carrier. A typical dose is one to three teaspoons per glass of water. Psyllium seeds can be used for the same purpose at a lower cost. The standard dose is 3.5gm dissolved in 250 ml of water.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established a tangible benefit of psyllium seed husk intake[4] and a decreased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). Psyllium's soluble fiber thus has the potential to decrease the risk of CHD.

I don't like fruit and vegetables too much but I do like fruity drinks. So, realizing that I need all the good stuff that comes with them and my stubbornness to just eat them I went and bought a blender and started making smoothies for breakfast. I haven't tried a lot of recipes yet but I seem to like this one, very tangy and thick.

1.5 cup Tropicana OJ
1 cup broccoli
1.5 cup kale
1 cup baby carrots
1 cup mixed frozen berries (strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries)
1/2 cup frozen mango

This makes enough to fill my blendercup and I snack on it for half the morning.
Ignore those telling you the sugar will slow you down. This isn't refined sugar and the sugars you get from 1 smoothie a day really isn't going to send you over the top. The blender I bought is a "Ninja" 1000watt blender and it works really well.

If you are looking for something really yummy and DIFFERENT! Try this for late night chocolate cravings...I use it when I'm about to drive to the store for peppermint patties

1 cup Skim milk (or whatever milk you drink...almond, rice etc.)
1 cup ice
1 scoop CHOCOLATE protein powder
1 tsp MINT extract
1 packet of splenda or whatever sugar substitute you choose

Baking extracts open up a whole new world with the blender and protein powder! LOVE IT!

Mint or Peppermint extract? Mint has both spearmint & peppermint oils. It can kinda taste like toothpaste to me. So, I was wondering if you meant peppermint extract? This sounds really good.