Smoothie recipes needed

MrsE2010
MrsE2010 Posts: 63
edited September 20 in Recipes
I just started making my own smoothies at home to get our budget under control. Anyone have any tasty recipes??????????
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  • 00trayn
    00trayn Posts: 1,849 Member
    My smoothie of choice is frozen strawberries, mango, and pineapple. Add a half a cup of soy milk (or milk in general), half a cup of strawberry-banana-orange juice, and a scoop of plain lowfat yogurt. It comes in under 300 calories for 16 oz. If you want it to be more filling, try some protein powder in it.
  • kellykat
    kellykat Posts: 180 Member
    Betty Crocker Wake-Up Shake

    1 Banana
    1/4 cup Orange Juice
    1/2 cup Frozen Berries
    1 cup Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt

    2 Servings

    Super yummy and filling. If you go in the database the nutrition info is listed.
  • BrattyLori
    BrattyLori Posts: 101 Member
    I think smoothies are great - but they can pack way too many calories!

    1 cup almond milk (40 calorie kind)
    1 cup frozen strawberries
    1 small banana
    1 tbsp wheat germ

    Thats it!

    If you dont mind adding calories, 1/2 to 1 scoop protein powder
  • coderchris
    coderchris Posts: 79 Member
    1 cup dannon FF light vanilla yogurt (buy the quart size it is cheaper than the small containers)
    1 cup frozen wild blueberries
    1 cup frozen strawberries
    1 cup skim milk


    blend

    300 calories
  • BrattyLori
    BrattyLori Posts: 101 Member
    ...also, sometimes, I;ll do half a banana, water instead of milk and zero protein powder.

    My reasoning? I need to do low cal meals bcz I'm a snacker!
  • leb89
    leb89 Posts: 54
    I LOVE Yoplait's Frozen smoothies. They are so quick and easy to make, and only 110 calories a serving if you use skim milk. They use real pieces of fruit and its thick because of the added yogurt, and they come in three flavors- my favorite being strawberry banana.
  • skatjon
    skatjon Posts: 29
    Vanilla whey protein, 1 tbs cocoa (pure), 1 tbs natural peanut butter, 1/2 banana, 8 oz water and a little ice. Great after workout shake and lots of protein to keep you full. Very low sugar and REALLY GOOD!!
  • MrsE2010
    MrsE2010 Posts: 63
    Thanks. This sounds similar to the ones I've been making already but the almond milk is a new twist. Can't wait to try it! Sounds yummy!:happy:
  • MrsE2010
    MrsE2010 Posts: 63
    Is this a premade drink by Yoplait? You add milk? Sorry but I'm a little confused.
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    Here is my SUPER LOW CAL AND FILLING SLUSHY! (ice instead of milk hence slushy not a smoothie)

    Cinnamon Apple Oat Slushy

    2 small apples (the bagged mackintosh kind usually)
    3 tbsp quick oats
    Sprinkle of cinnamon
    ½ cup light cranberry juice
    1 packet 0-calorie sweetener (optional)
    1 cup of ice

    Chop apple removing core but leave skin on. Blend everything but the ice until smooth then add the ice and blend until smooth.

    189 Calories, 1.4 grams of fat, 6.8 grams of fibre. Only 2 WW point!
  • mommamills
    mommamills Posts: 437
    bump :drinker:
  • MrsE2010
    MrsE2010 Posts: 63
    Here is my SUPER LOW CAL AND FILLING SLUSHY! (ice instead of milk hence slushy not a smoothie)

    Cinnamon Apple Oat Slushy

    2 small apples (the bagged mackintosh kind usually)
    3 tbsp quick oats
    Sprinkle of cinnamon
    ½ cup light cranberry juice
    1 packet 0-calorie sweetener (optional)
    1 cup of ice

    Chop apple removing core but leave skin on. Blend everything but the ice until smooth then add the ice and blend until smooth.

    189 Calories, 1.4 grams of fat, 6.8 grams of fibre. Only 2 WW point!
    this one sounds different and might be good for breakfast. Thanks.
  • asltiffm
    asltiffm Posts: 521 Member
    The smoothie I have almost every night is a green smoothie. I put a bit of water in the blender and fill it up with spinach and blend that. Then I put some fruit in it. My favorite is mango and pineapple but pretty much any fruit is good. You can add more water to thin it down and use some frozen fruit so it's colder. I love it and it's less than 300 calories.
  • leb89
    leb89 Posts: 54
    Is this a premade drink by Yoplait? You add milk? Sorry but I'm a little confused.

    yes, its already made. you just add milk and blend.
  • tzipporah
    tzipporah Posts: 42 Member
    bumpity bump bump bump
  • MrsE2010
    MrsE2010 Posts: 63
    The smoothie I have almost every night is a green smoothie. I put a bit of water in the blender and fill it up with spinach and blend that. Then I put some fruit in it. My favorite is mango and pineapple but pretty much any fruit is good. You can add more water to thin it down and use some frozen fruit so it's colder. I love it and it's less than 300 calories.
    Cool! I hadn't thought of this but I could definitely use some more iron in my diet. Do you use the frozen chopped spinach or fresh or what?
  • zomt
    zomt Posts: 3
    I LOVE my morning green smoothies :)
    My go to basic recipe is 1 banana, 1 handful of spinach/greens, a scoop of natural Phyto Protein (pea protein), cold water and sometimes some berries. Try some raw cacao added in, or a bit of honey or some medjool dates if you want it sweeter. DELICIOUS and is a great way to kickstart the day!
    I posted another recipe on my blog: http://zomtbakes.blogspot.com/2010/05/green-smoothie-mania.html
  • slimkitty
    slimkitty Posts: 418
    Whenever I have fruit that's getting past it's prime I cut it up and put it in the freezer (any kind of fruit, bananas, berries, apples, pears). Then I make smoothie with the frozen fruit and a big handfull of spinach or kale and even zucchini. I love it. I don't have a very powerful blender so the spinach works better. The kale still remains a little chunky.
  • circusmom
    circusmom Posts: 662 Member
    My fav right now is a fuzzy navel.....
    6 oz fat free light vanilla yogurt
    1 cup frozen peaches
    3-4 oz orange sunrise crystal light ( just enough to get it moving in the blender & make it smooth)
  • asltiffm
    asltiffm Posts: 521 Member
    The smoothie I have almost every night is a green smoothie. I put a bit of water in the blender and fill it up with spinach and blend that. Then I put some fruit in it. My favorite is mango and pineapple but pretty much any fruit is good. You can add more water to thin it down and use some frozen fruit so it's colder. I love it and it's less than 300 calories.
    Cool! I hadn't thought of this but I could definitely use some more iron in my diet. Do you use the frozen chopped spinach or fresh or what?

    I use fresh spinach. A large bag lasts me about 3-4 days.
  • katenaba06
    katenaba06 Posts: 1
    Is this a premade drink by Yoplait? You add milk? Sorry but I'm a little confused.

    yes, its already made. you just add milk and blend.

    its frozen, thats why you add milk :)
  • sportsqueen32
    sportsqueen32 Posts: 115
    My breakfast smoothie... i seriously make this every morning, great for before or after a workout!!

    1 scoop total lean shake protein powder Vanilla bean (from GNC)
    1/3 cup frozen blueberries
    1 1inch slice of pineapple
    3-4 frozen strawberries ( i buy quarts fresh on sale then cut them up and freeze them, cheaper than buying frozen)
    1 cup unsweetened soy milk
    8 ice cubes
    1 4oz. container of dannon carb & sugar control vanilla cream yogurt

    Blend and enjoy!!
    just a hair over 300 calories and makes a 30-34oz glass which is plenty for a meal. By using frozen fruit it's more slushy and not real creamy. If you like a creamy smoothie then defrost the fruit 1st
  • HealthyChanges2010
    HealthyChanges2010 Posts: 5,831 Member
    :tongue: bump
  • HealthyChanges2010
    HealthyChanges2010 Posts: 5,831 Member
    The smoothie I have almost every night is a green smoothie. I put a bit of water in the blender and fill it up with spinach and blend that. Then I put some fruit in it. My favorite is mango and pineapple but pretty much any fruit is good. You can add more water to thin it down and use some frozen fruit so it's colder. I love it and it's less than 300 calories.
    Gonna try this, thanks!!
  • HealthyChanges2010
    HealthyChanges2010 Posts: 5,831 Member
    bump
  • Boopa
    Boopa Posts: 45 Member
    An Easy breakfast type smoothie
    Melon Smoothie:
    2 cups orange juice(chilled)
    1 cup cubed cantaloupe
    1 8oz carton of plain low fat yogurt
    2-4tbsp of sugar/honey to taste
    1/2tsp vanilla
    wheat germ(optional)
    In a blender combine the orange juice, cantaloupe, yogurt, sugar and vamilla cover and blend until nearly smooth. Makes 4 servings spring with wheat germ. it breaks down to 130calories for an 8oz serving 1g total fat(saturated),3mg chol,45mg sodium, 36 g carb, 1g fibre amd 4g protein.

    Cereal Smoothie
    1/2 cup All-Bran Cereal
    1 cup 1% or skim milk
    1/2 cup blueberries
    1tbsp honey
    2 tsp whey powder
    6 ice cubes crushed
    blend until smooth, makes 2, 8oz servings
    Calories 145, Protein 8g Carbs 32g Fat 2g Saturated Fat 1g, Sodium 155mg and Fibre 9g
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    I make just a super simple smoothie....nothing more than 1 cup of soymilk (almond milk is nice too) and I like to add 3/4 cup frozen mango chunks but any fruit works.

    Sometimes I like to put in fresh strawberries though, if you use raspberries I find a touch of splenda (or other non calorie) sweetener is nice to add. I like this smoothie for breakfast or snacks or whatever.


    I also like peanut butter smoothies......this is something I have after I exercize.

    I take 1/4 cup frozen soymilk and 3/4 cup soymilk put in a blender with 1-2 tbls organic peanut butter (it's just 100% peanuts and nothing else) blend and drink......adding a banana is nice too. This one is higher calorie then the fruit one but great for after a workout.
  • MrsE2010
    MrsE2010 Posts: 63
    Yum! Can't wait to try this. Crystal light is a lot less calories than OJ. Thanks.
    :bigsmile:
    My fav right now is a fuzzy navel.....
    6 oz fat free light vanilla yogurt
    1 cup frozen peaches
    3-4 oz orange sunrise crystal light ( just enough to get it moving in the blender & make it smooth)
  • MrsE2010
    MrsE2010 Posts: 63
    Wow! Thanks for all the yummy recipes. Since I started the post, my motor went out in my blender :sad: so I just got a new one and I'm ready to experiment!!!
  • p1nkpr1ncess
    p1nkpr1ncess Posts: 254 Member
    Oooh I was going to ask this question also as I am going to get a smoothie maker this weekend - really excited about making some breakfast/post workout smoothies!

    Deffinately going to try a few of these and play around with making a few myself :)

    Thanks for these!
    -x-x-
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