FRUIT/VEGGIE SMOOTHIES

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lizalove84
lizalove84 Posts: 8
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I just started adding smoothies to my Diet. I CANT afford a Juicer just yet, but I figured this is like the same thing.
Only 3days in I bought all the Major Boosters from Kale, Carrots, Cucumbers, Strawberries, Bananas, Spinach( NO FROZEN)
I make enough for a standard Cup/Glass and it fills me up and last about an Hour.


Do any of you have any Other Recommendations I can add to my smoothies that can be healthy and be food supplements??:wink:
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  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,837 Member
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    Do a search here. The recipe area has TONS of them! I have a smoothie each day for breakfast. Sometimes just that, but sometimes with other things (like a bagel or such).
  • shannonperry13
    shannonperry13 Posts: 99
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    your blender can blend that stuff? i stick with frozen fruits and sometimes fresh spinach.
  • flexdirectcpr
    flexdirectcpr Posts: 103 Member
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    Greek yogurt is a great addition because it adds protein.
  • ChrisR0se
    ChrisR0se Posts: 1,855 Member
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    Ive been doing mine in a blender too...how is the kale? Ive not worked up the balls to try it yet...
  • winterswish
    winterswish Posts: 162
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    In the summer I love mangoes, bananas, spinach and kale. It's sweet enough to mute the veggies but not overly so. If you add a little avocado and ice, it's chilly and creamy like a dessert.

    And as weird as this sounds, one of my favorite color boosters (the flavor is eh, ok, so be sure to only add as much as it takes for the visual and fiber benefit) is raw beets. Holy cow! They turn your smoothie this beautiful shade of purple. I get little tired of the green/tan variety.
  • chelovik
    chelovik Posts: 200 Member
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    Icup spinach
    1 cup Kale
    1/3 cuccumber
    1 carrot
    1/4 cup fresh pineapple or blueberries or both
    1 tbsp Flax seed.

    freeze these about an hr or overnight then blend with a couple cups of water and that will hold you a few hrs esp if you eat with some egg whites for protein
  • jennSagain
    jennSagain Posts: 5
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    My favorite right now for breakfast:
    frozen banana, frozen blueberries, unsweetened almond milk, and spinach
  • wildcatnyc
    wildcatnyc Posts: 2,410 Member
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    I add liquid coq10 to my shakes/smoothies...
  • cclark1203
    cclark1203 Posts: 244 Member
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    All berries, apples, pears, bok choy is really good, celery, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger. All these have anti-oxidant properties. I have a nutribullet that I use every morning and it blends everything up great. Sometimes I add 1/2 avocado or 1/2 sweet potato or squash, try pumpkin. Sky's the limit as far as really good stuff to try. When I use avocado it keeps me full most of the morning.
  • bikinisuited
    bikinisuited Posts: 881 Member
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    http://simplegreensmoothies.com/30-day-challenge-guide.

    This website has tons of recipes!
  • wickedcrab
    wickedcrab Posts: 2 Member
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    I have a smoothie everyday. I add chia and flax seed to mine. and it fills me up. I probably have more than I should, 20 0z each serving.

    My smoothies are usually made with:
    Kale icecubes (kale, coconut water, and parsley mixed together then frozen into ice cube trays)
    mixed frozen unsweetened fruit
    chia seeds, flax seeds, wheat germ
    ice
  • wickedcrab
    wickedcrab Posts: 2 Member
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    Kale is very good in smoothies, spinach too.:drinker:
  • wildcatnyc
    wildcatnyc Posts: 2,410 Member
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    My favorite right now for breakfast:
    frozen banana, frozen blueberries, unsweetened almond milk, and spinach

    I add vanilla protein powder to this...it's one of my breakfast staples!
  • filthyfit12
    filthyfit12 Posts: 80
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    Protein powder.
    Greek yogurt.
    Cottage cheese.
    Kiwi.
    Banana.
    Berries.
    Chia seeds (will help you feel full longer).
    Cucumber.
  • LeenaRuns
    LeenaRuns Posts: 1,309 Member
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    Keep making smoothies--don't juice! Same calories, plus fiber.
  • leomom72
    leomom72 Posts: 1,797 Member
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    i make mine with vanilla yogurt, a little bit of o.j, some ice cubes, pineapple and strawberries..blend it all up in a blender and drink..:heart:
  • throttle2009
    throttle2009 Posts: 138
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    Cafe Mocha...Awesome in the morning...Coffee and breakfast all in 1.

    Chocolate Protein powder. (If you dont have this flavor then add 1 tsp of chocolate fat free pudding mix in.)
    4-6 ice cubes
    1 cup of 1% milk
    1 packet of Starbucks VIA instant coffee Italian dark roast powder.
  • throttle2009
    throttle2009 Posts: 138
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    Oh and another good one... Pina Colada

    Vanilla protein powder
    half cup pineapple chunks
    .5 cup 1% milk
    .5 cup light coconut milk
    .5 banana
  • degan2011
    degan2011 Posts: 316 Member
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    Greek yogurt is a great addition because it adds protein.

    I use plain or vanilla greek yogurt and 2 eggs
    or
    Protein powder

    to add protein. I try to stay away from the powder, but if I have no banana's at hand the powder gives it sweetness and the vanilla flavored powder makes it taste almost like a 50/50 bar or shake.

    I have also blended carrots, bokchoy, broccoli, cucumber, avocado (yummy!), peanut butter, oatmeal, granola....
  • degan2011
    degan2011 Posts: 316 Member
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    Keep making smoothies--don't juice! Same calories, plus fiber.

    ^^this^^

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