Smoothie recipes please :)

Jeepinmom4
Jeepinmom4 Posts: 298 Member
edited September 29 in Food and Nutrition
Yup, I'm in need of some smoothie recipes cuz I'd love to use my blender :) oh and well I guess eat some more fruit too ;) thanks in advance,Kim
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  • blueeyedtraveler
    blueeyedtraveler Posts: 209 Member
    I love to take strawberries, bananas and orange juice and go to town! That's what I'm drinking right now...well, strawberry & banana that I PURCHASED haha
  • darlat74
    darlat74 Posts: 23
    I use 1 cup of frozen strawberries and bananas, source strawberry yogurt and 1/4 cup of orange juice. I add water until it's the right consistency and this is about 150 calories. I usually have it as my afternoon snack.
  • Newkell
    Newkell Posts: 379 Member
    I use Nectar chocolate protein shake (has 100 calories, 23 protein, 0 fat, 0 carbs) and add a half cup of frozen fruit. I like berries (strawberries, blueberries or raspberries. Comes out thick and wonderful and I get some fruit in and gives my protein boost.
  • misscfe
    misscfe Posts: 295 Member
    I had a smoothie the other day at panera bread that was scrumptious so I came home to see if I could find a copy cat recipe online. I found this one for strawberry. You can do wild berry by changing out the strawberries to blueberries and black raspberries.


    Blended with Stonyfield Farm's low-fat, organic vanilla yogurt and a full serving of fruit, this Panera recipe is a healthy addition to any meal or makes for a nutritious snack.

    INGREDIENTS / NEEDS: 
1 Cup of ice 
6 Fresh strawberries 
8 oz serving of Stonyfield Farm's low-fat, organic vanilla yogurt 
A blender
    DIRECTIONS:
    Step 1 - Place six fresh diced strawberries into blender, which equals a full serving of fruit. 

    Step 2 - Add one heaping cup of ice to the blender. 

    Step 3 - Add in 8 oz. of low-fat vanilla yogurt. At Panera we use Stonyfield Farm's low-fat, organic vanilla yogurt. Our special ingredient! 

    Step 4 - Place lid on blender and mix for 10 seconds. 

    Step 5 - Pour blended smoothie into a cup, top with strawberry and enjoy!
    NUTRITION FACTS: Serving Size 18 oz. 
Calories: 240 
Total Fat: 1.5 grams 
Protein: 5 grams

    ***Wild berry is made with blueberries and black raspberries
  • Chrissey5969
    Chrissey5969 Posts: 6 Member
    That sounds so easy and yummy...cant wait to try it..Thanks!
  • bhuntington12
    bhuntington12 Posts: 8
    One to try out our blender on is a green smoothie! They take a little getting used to but are very good and healthy after you are used to it. And honestly you can't taste the baby spinach. Its only the color that gets you at first.

    Swamp Delight:

    1/2 cup orange juice

    1/2 cup water

    1 cup of baby spinach (less at first, more after getting used to them)

    1-2 medium frozen bananas

    1/2 cup pineapple chunks

    Throw it all in the blender and enjoy!
  • looklikeaskeleton
    looklikeaskeleton Posts: 62
    Banana- Berry Smoothie

    INGREDIENTS

    1 1/4 cups orange juice

    1 ripe medium banana, peeled and sliced

    1 cup frozen blueberries, blackberries or raspberries
    1/2 cup silken tofu
    2 ice cubes, crushed (see Tip)
    1 tablespoon sugar, (optional)

    PREPARATION

    Combine orange juice, banana, berries, tofu and crushed ice in a blender; cover and blend until smooth and frothy. Sweeten with sugar, if desired. Serve immediately
  • crazywheaten
    crazywheaten Posts: 73
    My recipe is higher calorie than the others, but it's my entire b'fast and keeps me going until lunch!

    1 T Jif - Natural - Creamy Low Sodium Peanut Butter 95 calories
    1/2 Medium Banana 53 calories
    3/4 C Silk - Pure Unsweetened Almond Milk 26 calories
    1 T Bob's Red Mill - Organic 100% Whole Ground Golden Flaxseed Meal 30 calories
    1 C Kirkland Signature Rader Farms - Nature's Three Berries 70 calories

    274 calories

    I also add 2 ice cubes before blending in my Magic Bullet to make it extra thick.
  • techymum
    techymum Posts: 168
    A real basic smoothie is to use 3/4 cup frozen fruit, 3/4 cup milk (I like almond milk now) and a few drops of vanilla.

    From here start tossing things in - wheat grass powder, maca powder, protein powder, banana, avocado....not kidding! If you add any of these, I also like to add 1 tsp honey to help with the flavor a bit.

    Another thought is to add 1 heaping tsp of cacao (or cocoa) powder. It really helps with the chocolate/sweet cravings.

    You will be amazed at what you can include - a real power shot!
  • misscfe
    misscfe Posts: 295 Member
    Another hint, my ex boyfriend use to make them in bulk for the week and freeze them. Just get the to go coffee cups and put a piece of the Glad sticky paper (not cling wrap but this is sticky and can go in freezer, can't remember what it is called and I don't have any right now) between the lid and cup. We usually drank them on the way to work so we would take one out the night before so it would be ready in the morning.
  • cutie2b
    cutie2b Posts: 194 Member
    1 Cup - Frozen mixed fruit with mango, strawberry, pineapple
    1 Cup - Greek Yogurt
    2 Packets - Truvia (or sometimes I use Light N LIvely Vanilla or Strawberry Yogurt so no truvia needed)
    2-4 Ice Cubes
    Blend - Add 1/4 Cup OJ to mix better and some water
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    Sweety, Tangy, Cold and Refreshing
  • tarrox
    tarrox Posts: 47
    Every morning I have a smoothy:
    - 1 container (5.3oz) plain Dannon Greek yogurt
    - 1/2 cup skim milk
    - 1 cup frozen fruit (Dole dark sweet cherries are my favorite!)
    - 1/2 frozen banana

    blend until smooth!
  • HarmonyNLife
    HarmonyNLife Posts: 47 Member
    This shake has 245 calories. I drink this after a workout or I might have one for breakfast.

    4 fl oz Minute Maid - Pomegranate Blueberry Juice
    1/4 cup Water
    1 cup Ready Pac - Baby Spinach
    1 scoop GNC - Lean Shake Healthy Meal Replacement Vanilla Flavor
    3/4 cup Frozen Fruit (Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple)
  • Jennical
    Jennical Posts: 219 Member
    Bump
  • bmw4deb
    bmw4deb Posts: 1,324 Member
    Just did this one yesterday yummm!!
    strawberries and pineapple with 1 tlbs of pb2
  • cindybickler
    cindybickler Posts: 113 Member
    i add ground flax seed to all my smoothies. : )
  • ksanterre12
    ksanterre12 Posts: 13
    bump
  • michelle0989
    michelle0989 Posts: 121 Member
    bump! these all sound so good :)
  • Ladylouwolf
    Ladylouwolf Posts: 39
    Doing a Green Smoothie Challenge that is on Facebook under Unconventional Kitchen. So many great ideas. I usually have
    1/2 cup Aloe Vera Juice
    1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    I apple
    handful of kale/spinach ( blend frozen kale with liquid first)
    I banana
    1 tsp. coconut oil

    Always switching it up by adding new greens in. I have also added a low calorie, low carb. protein powder to help with the hunger and workouts. Good luck! :)
  • Tiznonay
    Tiznonay Posts: 124 Member
    some pretty good recipes in here! Im'a have to step up my smoothie game, haha!

    been mostly doin strawberries, bananas and vanilla silk. good stuff!
  • josiereside
    josiereside Posts: 720 Member
    Made a yummy one this morning with frozen (previously fresh) strawberries, fresh pineapple, frozen banana, flax seed and coconut water.. Delicious!
  • tlafrance
    tlafrance Posts: 105 Member
    bump
  • viciouslitany
    viciouslitany Posts: 187 Member
    my go-to lately:

    1 c. green tea
    1 banana, medium, cut up
    1 half cup frozen strawberries
    1 half cup frozen blend

    170 calories, depending on your fruit blend.
  • fpelletier
    fpelletier Posts: 365 Member
    Glad I found this thread!
  • glenner
    glenner Posts: 160 Member
    I saw one on a tv show that sounded good- apple pie smoothie. I forgot to write everything down so I just winged it and tasted good. Either one apple cut up or one cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 cup 35 calorie vanilla yogurt, 1 scoop protein powder, 2 tsp. ground flaxseed, 1 teaspoon unflavoured metamucil (makes it thicker!!) 1 teaspoon cinnamon and water- I put all the ingredients in and just top up with water til it is almost full. Calories would depend on calorie count of applesauce used and protein powder- the counts vary greatly so be careful!
  • nanceroo922
    nanceroo922 Posts: 5 Member
    My quickie go to smoothie is:

    1 cup of almond milk (I prefer unsweetened vanilla for 30 calories a cup!)
    banana (I prefer to freeze my bananas & that way I don't use ice cubes)
    1 or 2 cups of spinach (you can't taste it - promise!)

    Super easy and delicious!
  • Ladylouwolf
    Ladylouwolf Posts: 39
    I know I amazed that you cannot taste the baby spinach and kale in a smoothie. Freeze them first and mix them first with your choice of liquid. Great way to get your greens in.:)
  • ooBombshellBeautyoo
    ooBombshellBeautyoo Posts: 232 Member
    bump
  • luan999
    luan999 Posts: 87 Member
    i have homemade smoothies every day and experiment with different things!.
    today i tried banana and kale and it was lovely (couldnt taste the kale at all!)

    1 banana (ripe)
    cup of fresh curly kale
    cup of greek fat free yoghurt
    300ml unsweetened almond milk
    2 tablespoons of powdered peanut butter
    tablespoon of mixed seeds
    tablespoon flax seed (milled)
    teaspoon poppy seeds
    teaspoon of baobab powder
    splash of fat free vanilla syrup
    handful of ice cubes

    yummy! think i will be trying this again tomorrow!!
  • kristengraham
    kristengraham Posts: 59 Member
    bump .... I love the idea of making them ahead of time and freezing them!
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