Breakfast Smoothies--want help

You can do pretty much anything you want, given it fits your goals for calories, carbs, protein, etc.
A basic formula for a breakfast smoothie is one scoop of your favorite protein powder, some skim milk or almond milk, and any frozen fruit you enjoy. Some people add ice if they want a slushier texture. Some people also like to add oatmeal or peanut butter. It's really entirely up to you. Experiment with textures until you find one you really like that keeps you full until lunch

I'm sure you'll get plenty of recipe suggestions on this thread, but if not.. just search "Smoothie recipes" and you're sure to find countless ideas.

I know you may not like the sound of it, but trying making it with raw spinach. The fruit covers up the taste of the spinach and this why you will get more nutrients to start your day. My fave by far is spinach (prefer that over any other greens), frozen pineapple, banana, water and i also add flax seed for my omegas. Good luck!

I drink Herbalife shakes with added protein or fruit. I get 24 grams of protein and its a perfect blend of carbs, fats and proteins. It also keeps me full and I like the easy breezy of it.

I have one of those "Magic Bullet" Mixers - which I LOVE, so I can take a smoothie on the go no problem.

I usually use a combination of the following for my base:

Skim Milk (1/2 Cup - 1Cup)
1/2 a scoop of Vanilla 100% Whey Protien Powder
1-2 tbsp of 0% - 2% Greek Yogurt (Plain or Vanilla) Whatever I have on hand.

I'll then mix and match usually from the following:

Peanut Butter & Banana
Instant Coffee
Cocoa Powder or Hot Chocolate Powder (Watch the calories though)
Berries
Orange Juice
Frozen Fruit Mixes (Berries/Tropical etc)

Those are just my basics, I like to have them quickly and I don't have the time to be fussy. These all make pretty yummy combos, so I'm happy with that.

Good Luck!

Everyday I am always making some type of concoction with my smoothies. This morning bought some Kale, so I had that with plain greek yogurt, Mixed berries, half a scoop of vanilla protein powder, some honey, water and some Flax seed oil.

I usually do the spinach, but decided to use Kale today. I like the spinach better though. Sometimes I use milk, coconut milk, or water. You could use fruit juice. I always use Yogurt though. Banana's are good and I love frozen blueberries. You can just about put anything in a smoothie.

I get pretty creative with my smoothies - usually some combination of pomegranate kefir, pasteurized liquid egg whites, pomegranate or dark cherry juice, some canned morrello cherries, a small banana, Met-RX protein powder, Trader Joe's Red Juice powder, chia seeds, Garden of Life Super Seed mix, a spash of orange juice, sometimes a little coconut water. PM me if you want proportions. I'm going for protein, antioxidants, fiber, and potassium with this mix.

I usually use frozen fruit and skim milk and then mix in a packet of splenda and some vanilla protein powder. Sometimes I throw in some powdered Peanut butter (PB2), depending on the kind of smoothie

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie:

1/2 c. Pumpkin puree
1/2 c. plain greek yogurt
1/2 c. fat free milk

1/4 t. nutmeg
1/4 t. cinnamon
1/8 t. allspice

I simply add frozen berries, a banana, 2% milk and 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder (body fortress brand), some ice and blend

sometimes I'll put starbucks via (their instant coffee) in it, which is also really good

This is a good formula to follow: http://www.nomeatathlete.com/the-perfect-smoothie-formula/

1/2 c nonfat greek yogurt
1/2 c 1% or skim milk
4 fresh frozen strawberries
squeeze honey
1 tbsp organic whole flax seed
1 scoop whey protein powder

blend

Can also put kale in there. or nix the honey and sub sweeter fruit. I don't like ice so I freeze fresh fruit and use that instead.

I love smoothies for breakfast! Its something I’ve only just discovered but I have them everyday. I love the fact can spend 30 seconds making my breakfast, 5 seconds cleaning the blade and then be out the door, breakfast in hand! I’ve never loved heavy breakfasts first thing in the morning so a liquid breakfast always works for me.

1 cup apple or apple/mango juice
2 pre-made frozen smoothie cubes (large ice cubes with banana, berries, tropical fruits, carrot, fresh veggies – store bought or premade in advance)

On top of that I will add a handful of greens or a scoop of oat bran, depending on my mood or my day. If you like a cereal-like breakfast, oat bran in the smoothie is great for a little extra carbs, fibre and density. Normally I change my smoothies based on how I am feeling or my day. I have a gym smoothie made with coconut water and frozen blueberries on gym mornings, or a “pina colada” one for Sundays (pinapple, coconut shavings, oat bran). My boyf’s is always chocolate protein powder with frozen banana and blueberries which works well for him.

Also if you are into protein shakes, the dashing dish blog has some amazing recipes including key lime, red velvet and gingerbread cookie!

I do 1/2c Pineapple Juice, 1/2c Almond Milk, and 1/2c-1c 0% fat fage yogurt.

Shake it in my blender bottle & Good to go!
You can substitute the pineapple juice for any juice really, just watch the sugar.

I googled mine---there are a million of them !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!