Whats in your smoothie?

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  • LynNann57
    LynNann57 Posts: 30 Member
    I do smoothies every day for breakfast too. Right now it's:

    1 frozen banana
    1/2 cup low fat plain greek yogurt
    1/2 cup pineapple chunks in it's own juice'
    3 oz. green tea
    4-5 ice cubes
    1 tb ground flax seed
    1/4 cup oats
    2 drops coconut extract

    also try:

    same as above but,skip the coconut extract, and pineapple
    then use whatever fruit you like- I have done frozen blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, or mango-or a combo of them!
  • angdpowers
    angdpowers Posts: 311 Member
    I use to drink protein powder, sometimes still do, but you get lots of protein from even 1/2c greek yogurt (12grams!) and that doesn't include any milk or soy you use!!! So I nixed the protein powder bc well, it ruins it haha

    If you peel and freeze your bananas before using, they make smoothies so good! Same way with grapes!

    I made one yesterday with the following:
    1/2c plain nonfat greek yogurt (added a pkt of sweetener like splenda or stevia)
    1 frozen banana
    1 peeled naval orange
    1/2c frozen strawberries
    1/2c pomegranate juice

    YUUUUUUUUUUUUUUM!!
  • Missjulesdid
    Missjulesdid Posts: 1,444 Member
    One cup of frozen wild blueberries
    one scoop of jay robb chocolate protein powder
    4cups fresh baby spinach
    milk
    ice
    and a straw.

    or

    one half frozen banana
    one quarter of an avocado
    several frozen strawberries
    four ounces of fresh kale juice
    a shot of fresh ginger juice
    homemade yogurt
    jay robb tropical dreamcicle protein powder, 1 scoop
  • Cre8veLifeR
    Cre8veLifeR Posts: 1,062 Member
    MMMMM - I copied & pasted lots of recipes to try! Great thread! I love smoothies!

    If I have Isagenix chocolate I just use that, water & ice - tastes like a wendy's frosty YUM

    or

    1 scoop protein powder
    1C OJ OR Naked Juice super green
    1/2 banana
    1C frozen fruit - I like the mango, pineapple, strawberry blend
    1/2C fresh blueberries if I have them

    Easy peasy & good!
  • vlove40
    vlove40 Posts: 10
    I made smoothies all last summer. I used all kinds of fruit; watermelon, pineapple, cherries, blueberries, honeydew melon, strawberries, raspberries, etc. My favorite had cherries and honeydew melon in them. And I'd mix them with plain greek yogurt or honey greek yogurt. They are yummy, nutritious and filling. Bonus- my kids like them too.
  • LisaGirlfriend
    LisaGirlfriend Posts: 493 Member
    I cup spinach or kale
    1 cup frozen berries
    small container of whatever yogurt
    1 cup 1% skim milk or almond milk
    1/2 scoop whey vanilla protein powder


    YUM!!! I have this for lunch after a workout on the weekends.
  • ergumm
    ergumm Posts: 82 Member
    I also use whey protein in my morning smoothie. Mine resembled yours almost a tee!! I am trying now to drink the protein powder with just water. I was getting too much sugar with the fruits according to my food diary. That is depressing, but I'm not giving up! So today I had my protein powder with water and then I ate a container of yogurt! Hoping it cuts back on my sugars. Who knew eating healthy would mean giving up my fruit :-)
  • robinogue
    robinogue Posts: 1,117 Member
    my morning smoothies:

    1.5 cups baby spinach
    1 banana
    3 strawberries
    1 cup blueberries
    1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
    2 tablespoons non-fat greek yogurt

    sometimes I substitute apples for strawberries
  • Shes1CraftyMama
    Shes1CraftyMama Posts: 152 Member
    I do 1 scoop protein powder. 1C frozen fruit 1C almond milk. Depending on protein powder and almond milk it is anywhere from 230-280 cals!

    Oh, and it tastes like ice cream fills a 16oz glass, and keeps me full for hours. I eat it in replace of ice cream some nights!

    Thanks for all the responses everyone. Great yummy recipes to try!!!
  • Shes1CraftyMama
    Shes1CraftyMama Posts: 152 Member
    We drink a lot of smoothies in our household. I will either pull out the big Vitamix if doing smoothies for the whole family, but if doing one just for yourself, you can't beat the Magic Bullet. The added benefit is you just take your tumbler with you on the go.
    If you only have a plain blender and want to take it to go, BALL and MASON jars will fit onto the threads of the blade in place of the large glass part of most standard blenders. Just a fun FYI. Put all of your ingredients in the jar, blend, take the blade off and you can drink it out of there! YUM! oh, and it is cheaper and you only dirty one thing rather than 2.
  • kwjamers
    kwjamers Posts: 5 Member
    1 cup frozen pineapple, 1/4 cup frozen mango, 1 med banana, 1 med apple, 6 oz plain greek nonfat yogurt, 4 cups raw spinach, sprinkle of flaxseed and sprinkle of cinnamon. Filling and tasty...the fruit overtakes the spinach taste.
  • kwjamers
    kwjamers Posts: 5 Member
    The mason jar is a cool idea...had not thought of that!
  • argos14
    argos14 Posts: 163 Member
    Today it was a Mango Delight Smoothie in my Vita Mixer
    1 Medium orange
    1/2 banana
    1/2 peeled mango
    1/2 apple
    1 cup of ice

    Awesome!! I've learned from this post I should be adding protein so its more filling.
  • ninjakowski
    ninjakowski Posts: 158
    My favourite at the moment for when I want something different to protein powder.
    Strawberry cheesecake smoothie (found the recipe on MFP)

    Cottage cheese
    Low fat milk
    Frozen strawberries
    Vanilla essence & Stevia

    Sooo yummy. 180 - 200 cals for 18 - 20g of protein (depending on low fat or regular cottage cheese).
  • ninjakowski
    ninjakowski Posts: 158
    And an old favourite:

    Banana
    Milk
    Vanilla Protein Powder
    Honey.

    Simple but delicious!! (and best with icecream, for a special treat).
  • Yarabago
    Yarabago Posts: 33 Member
    Kale
    spinach
    celery
    banana
    apple
    pear
    Little water.
  • bonesrn1
    bonesrn1 Posts: 2
    Definitely add protein to your smoothie. It aids with muscle recovery after a work out. If you are using them as a meal replacement, it will definitely keep you feeling full longer as well. I drink at least one a day as I am trying to increase my protein intake to help build muscle. Here is what is in mine:

    1 cup So Delicious unsweetened almond milk (has more protein than the other brands)
    1 scoop Pure Protein Whey Protein - Vanilla Cream
    1 tbsp ground flaxseed

    If I drink it after a long run, I add 1/2 banana

    I use an immersion blender to mix it up and make it nice and frothy (and to chid myself into thinking I am having a milk shake!)

    Hope this helps!
  • net52
    net52 Posts: 6
    Avacado
    Chocolate almond milk
    Kale or spinach
    Crushed pineapple
    Cinnamon
    Vanilla
    Vanilla protein whey
    Crushed ice

    A cool healthy meal replacement.
  • sienasmomma
    sienasmomma Posts: 6
    My "go-to": Kale or spinach, cucumber, berries, banana or mango, and flax, chia or hemp seeds. And spirulina if I want to be extra healthy. :)
  • russianbabe83
    russianbabe83 Posts: 9 Member
    I'M OBSESSED WITH FAGE GREEK YOGURT SO I USE 1 CUP OF PLAIN ONE, 1/2 CUP OF FROZEN BLUEBERRIES, 1/2 CUP FROZEN BLACK CURRANTS, 1 SM/MED BANANA, FLAX SEEDS, JUST STARTED ADDING LITTLE BIT OF AVOCADO (THAT'S THE ONLY WAY I CAN HANDLE AVOCADO), AND FRESH GRATED GINGER.
    IT'S DELISH!
  • LeahT84
    LeahT84 Posts: 202 Member
    Today, I made a frappie "smoothie". 1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 3 ice cubes, and 2 tsp of instant coffee.

    I also use nonfat yogurt (plain) with the almond milk and frozen fruit (with or without protein powder).

    You can do so many different ones depending on what you have in your fridge or freezer, quick, easy, and delicious!
  • cbteegardin
    cbteegardin Posts: 42 Member
    My Smoothie is as follows:

    Ice;
    Triple sec;
    Tiquilla;
    Margaritta mix

    Blend until smooth. I enjoy it in the late afternoon, but it makes a good wake up smoothie as well
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    i dont do smoothies
  • SanteMulberry
    SanteMulberry Posts: 3,202 Member
    Vanilla (stevia-sweetened) whey protein, 60 grams of avocado, 4 oz. of fresh organic strawberries, water and a couple of tablespoons of plain, organic, full-fat yogurt. Mmmmm.
  • artickb22
    artickb22 Posts: 411 Member
    whey isolate protein powder, frozen berries and skim milk
  • NoleGirl0918
    NoleGirl0918 Posts: 213 Member
    Bump for recipes :-)
  • kcatlin9
    kcatlin9 Posts: 321 Member
    Myoplex Lite Chocolate Protein Powder
    Frozen Maine Blueberries
    Frozen Strawberries
    Water
    Maybe a yogurt or banana if I have one laying around
  • goldfinger88
    goldfinger88 Posts: 686 Member
    1 cup almond milk
    1 scoop protein powder (isolate)
    1/8th C Millers bran or oat bran
    1/8 C organic raisins
    1/2 frozen banana
    1tbs cacao powder
    1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
    chia seeds
    1 tsp coconut oil or olive oil or sometimes coconut butter
    stevia to taste

    Once in a great while I add some organic nut butter.
  • shiseido_faerie
    shiseido_faerie Posts: 771 Member
    Bump, these all sound great!

    Mine is usually a couple cups of spinach, some cucumber, water and whatever fruit I have
  • beastmode_kitty
    beastmode_kitty Posts: 845 Member
    1 cup almond milk or skim milk
    1/3 cup of rolled oats
    Strawberries, bananas, or blueberries, usually about a cup each
    1 tbsp of cinnamon
    1 tbsp of ground flax

    Blend all together the night before you plan on drinking it, makes the smoothie nice and thick. Very filling! Usually about 300-400 cals.

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