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I love Smoothies...

DiaryOfaThickFitWoman
DiaryOfaThickFitWoman Posts: 406 Member
edited January 7 in Recipes
But they are costing too much!

I heard using spinach was good and it doesn't taste.....

What are the best components:

Ice, no ice?

Water, Juice?

What kind of juice?

Yogurt, Ice Cream, none?

I really like the smoothie's from Tropical Smoothie and Smoothie King.

I wonna hear some Receipes, leggo!

Thanks in advance!

Replies

  • Emabo12
    Emabo12 Posts: 9 Member
    The smoothie I have nearly every morning is a Chocolate Banana Smoothie. I'm sure you've seen some variation of this..

    1/2 cup silken tofu
    1/2 soy milk
    1 med-large banana
    1 tbs honey (optional)
    2 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
    ice

    :love:
  • DiaryOfaThickFitWoman
    DiaryOfaThickFitWoman Posts: 406 Member
    The smoothie I have nearly every morning is a Chocolate Banana Smoothie. I'm sure you've seen some variation of this..

    1/2 cup silken tofu
    1/2 soy milk
    1 med-large banana
    1 tbs honey (optional)
    2 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
    ice

    :love:


    Thanks. I actually never had toku....may try it though.
  • juliaskater
    juliaskater Posts: 24 Member
    I like to first blend a handful of spinach (or other dark leafy greens) with enough almond milk for it to blend. Then I'll add a ripe frozen bannana and some frozen berries. It's so rich and creamy! :)
  • mem50
    mem50 Posts: 1,384 Member
    I make them every morning.

    Basic ingrediants
    Yogurt - your choice 1 cup
    almond milk or regular milk to consistency you want
    instant oatmeal Hlaf or whole packet - your choice.

    Now I start getting inventive. If it sounds good it goes in.

    Right now I am using frozen unsweetened fruit blend. Fresh fruit in season. Never did a veggie one before so really no clue.
  • ethieman
    ethieman Posts: 99 Member
    Here are a couple of my favs:

    1 cup Almond/coconut Milk Blend by Almond Breeze
    1 scoop Vanilla whey protein powder (zero carb, I use Isopure)
    1 cup Frozen Strawberries
    1/4 cup quick cooking oatmeal (not cooked)


    1 cup Spinach, fresh
    1 cup almond/coconut milk
    I scoop Hemp Protein powder or whatever type you prefer
    1/2 c mixed berries frozen


    Other things I'll add:
    Golden beets
    Almond extract
    Frozen blueberries
    Medjool dates (sweet!)
    Fat free Greek yogurt
    I always keep bananas (peeled and broken into 3) in a small Tupperware in my freezer for smoothies as well
  • Sheilabball
    Sheilabball Posts: 3
    Ice yes
    Spinach is good...doesn't look good but tastes fine with strawberries


    My husband and I like....1tsp f peanut butter, 2 tablespoons f vanilla yogurt, blackberries, a whole apple wt skin, and blueberies and ice.
  • jenillawafer
    jenillawafer Posts: 426 Member
    Here's an entire list of recipes to choose from:

    http://www.pinnedbydani.com/2012/03/07/jamba-juice-recipes/
  • BurtHuttz
    BurtHuttz Posts: 3,653 Member
    Bananas - Raw, 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) 105 27 0 1
    Spinach - Raw, 3 cup 21 3 0 3
    Bob's Red Mill - Flax Seed, 1.0 tbsp 53 4 4 2
    Westsoy - Unsweetened Vanilla Soy Milk 240ml (8 oz), 240 ml 100 5 5 9
    Dole - Pitted Dates, 2 dates 46 12 0 0
    Andes - Chocolates (Mint), 2 piece 50 6 3 1
    Lettuce - Romaine, 29.5 grams 5 1 0 1

    And about two cups of ice.
  • AphelionPDX
    AphelionPDX Posts: 105
    What I've been having for breakfast every morning for the past few weeks:

    1 scoop chocolate whey protein
    handful of frozen strawberries
    half a banana (not frozen)
    1 TBS almond butter
    add a little water to blend.....yum!
  • LexieSweetheart
    LexieSweetheart Posts: 793 Member
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    2 cups Limeade
    1 - 2 cups crushed ice
    1 1/2 cups frozen cherries
  • Pixie8504
    Pixie8504 Posts: 174 Member
    1 banana
    1/4 c canned pumpkin
    1 small container yogurt
    1/2 c milk
    Ice
    Blend together.
  • fayeriston
    fayeriston Posts: 21 Member
    Bump for smoothies
  • savingherlife
    savingherlife Posts: 10 Member
    Bump :)
  • whittlelauraann
    whittlelauraann Posts: 175
    My favourite is:

    1 scoop Vanilla protein powder
    1/2 Frozen banana
    2/3 cup frozen berries
    water (about 1/2 cup) to the correct thickness
  • daffodilsoup
    daffodilsoup Posts: 1,972 Member
    I like smoothies with chocolate in them - I look forward to them all day long and they are sooooo delicious.

    1 frozen banana
    1 cup unsweetened almond milk (vanilla, original, chocolate, whatever)
    1-2 cups baby spinach, kale, broccoli florets (you need a good blender or can't mind chewing a little!), whatever green veggie you are into that day.
    1-2 tablespoons peanut or almond butter
    1-2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    1 scoop protein powder (optional)

    Blend well and enjoy!
  • keeky03
    keeky03 Posts: 33 Member
    When I'm really craving sweetness....

    Handful of ice
    Milk to blend
    1 scoop vanilla protein
    2 tbs caramel apple dip
  • tonyjohnson1957
    tonyjohnson1957 Posts: 3 Member
    will try that it, sounds lovely Thank You. Only just got on here :smile:
  • kway610
    kway610 Posts: 162
    My go-to smoothie is

    1 frozen banana
    1/2 c. coconut water
    fresh or frozen berries (depending on what I have on hand)
    2 cups of spinach

    sometimes added flaxseed or protein powder.
  • Dementedllama
    Dementedllama Posts: 177 Member
    Definitely greek yogurt in place of ice cream. Ice cream defeats the purpose of healthy!
  • bikinisuited
    bikinisuited Posts: 881 Member
    Green smoothies (2 cups organic baby spinach, collard, kale mix + 1/2 banana + 1/2 gala apple + 1/2 cup greek yogurt + 1 cup water + parsley, cilantro). You can alternate berries for less carbs as well and other herbs such as basil, mint. I borrow this one from other MFP friends.
  • hatethegame
    hatethegame Posts: 267 Member
    bump
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