What's in your smoothie?

msagrero08
msagrero08 Posts: 29 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hello everyone!! Happy Memorial day!

I wanted to start adding smoothies into my diet... healthy and easy, and tasty!



What do you usually throw in your blender?

Thanks for your input! :D
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  • LolaBStrange
    LolaBStrange Posts: 13 Member
    I have one for breakfast almost every workday. I work really early and it helps me have something I can eat when I get a moment. I put it in a small thermos and it stays frozen almost all day.

    1 banana
    almond milk *unsweetened
    frozen blueberries

    that's the base. Depending on what else I have, I have been known to add carrots, spinach, strawberries, or kale. <--- just don't go overboard with the greens or it won't be pleasurable to drink.
  • Keenasgettingfitnhealthy
    Keenasgettingfitnhealthy Posts: 169
    I posted something like this yesterday:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/998844-smoothie-recipe-ideas

    there are A LOT of ideas that wonderful people told me!!!

    Enjoy!
  • x_JT_x
    x_JT_x Posts: 364
    My go-to shake:

    75 - 100 g frozen fruit
    60 ml orange juice
    30 ml Kefir cultured milk (same flavor as fruit)
    1 chobani yogurt (same flavor as fruit)
    20 g protein powder

    Roughly:

    303 cals
    44 carbs
    1 g fat
    34 g protein
    7 g fiber
  • GadgetGuy2
    GadgetGuy2 Posts: 291 Member
    Rum. Lots of it. Oh.....and maybe a few berries from the yard.
  • MisterDerpington
    MisterDerpington Posts: 604 Member
    Fruit, whey, milk. Sometimes yogurt and spinach too.
  • danzargo
    danzargo Posts: 1 Member
    I've had a smoothie every morning since 1998 and I always make exactly the same one ;

    0% fat free yoghurt (vanilla)
    4 strawberries
    12 raspberries
    20 blueberries
    half a pink grapefruit
    50g oats
    glug of cranberry juice

    They keep you going for around 3 hours before you need a snack.
  • MichelleMac58
    MichelleMac58 Posts: 77 Member
    Just had Dr. Oz's Breakfast Smoothie (3 day detox) 1 cup water
    1 cup raspberries
    1 banana
    1/4 cup spinach
    1 tbsp almond butter
    2 tsp lemon juice

    It's about 300 cal....but very filling (I didn't have the almond butter so i used almond milk (1/2 cup) and cut back the water to 1/2 cup).
  • sunshinestater
    sunshinestater Posts: 596 Member
    Just got a Nutribullet this past week, so I've been experimenting with the following:
    Kale
    Pineapple
    Apple slices
    Raspberries
    Watermelon
    The resulting drink is actually quite filling. I can't wait to try more fruits and veggies and some different combinations. I use coconut water or unsweetened almond milk.

    I also like to blend half a packet of Carnation Instant Breakfast with various things, like the strawberry flavor with fruit or chocolate with a banana or some peanut butter. Nice, quick breakfast or snack. I always use unsweetened almond milk, but I'm going to give coconut milk a try.
  • ladyark
    ladyark Posts: 1,101 Member
    Normally my after work out breakfast smoothie is 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder, 2 tbs of peanut butter, 1 banana and 1.5 cups of almond milk.....sometimes i had 1/2 cup of oatmeal as well.
  • msagrero08
    msagrero08 Posts: 29 Member
    I've had a smoothie every morning since 1998 and I always make exactly the same one ;


    ^^^^ Wow, great commitment!!

    Thanks guys! I will be experimenting this week!

    @ GadgetGuy2, Im affraid I dont keep Rum in stock! lol'
  • mikehikefish
    mikehikefish Posts: 2
    Kale carrots ginger banana cup of apple juice or water cold I might add I buy the banana's on sale peel them cut in to about 1 to 1 1/2 inch put in gallon zip lock and freeze they keep along time that way and really help to make the somoothie ice cold
  • Gremlinz
    Gremlinz Posts: 3,259 Member
    I switch it up all the time. Today was greek yogurt, milk, peach, mango, spinach, banana.
  • ronrstaats
    ronrstaats Posts: 294 Member
    6oz honey greek yogurt
    1/2 cup Unsweet coconut/almond milk
    2 medium eggs
    3 or 4 ice cubes
    1 or 2 scoops of whey isolate (vanill aor chocolate)
    SF Torani or Davinci flavor (what ever sounds good)

    Blend till smooth.
  • thisisgreatsmile
    thisisgreatsmile Posts: 41 Member
    :smile: My morning smoothie always has spinach / yogurt / protein powder / fruit / water/ice - - - My favorite fruit combination lately is 1 cup of blueberries and 1 lemon - (tart and sweet - yum!!) I make it thick with ice like a slush:love:
  • erinmieskowski
    erinmieskowski Posts: 20 Member
    1 cup of spinach
    1/2 cup of kale
    1/2 cup almond milk
    1 6oz container Kroger CarbMaster yogurt
    ~1 cup frozen fruit
    a bit of water to help with consistency

    other flavor options incude SF/FF pudding mix (about 1T), peanut/almond/cashew butter (I like PB2), or even coffee. Sky is the limit! :smile:

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  • eena830
    eena830 Posts: 22 Member
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  • generallyme2
    generallyme2 Posts: 403 Member
    My favourite is very simple- I usually use it for my 'second breakfast' after a hard run- 1/2 banana, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup raspberries, and 1 cup of almond milk. Sometimes I'll divide it all in half to get enough for a small snack instead.
  • julysbaby
    julysbaby Posts: 97 Member
    I do many variations, but Banana and Avocado is my absolute FAVE!!!! YUM!
  • judychicken
    judychicken Posts: 937 Member
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  • standoug888
    standoug888 Posts: 126 Member
    I do
    200 g of strawberries
    130 g of bananas
    2 tbsp of peanut butter
    Cup of water or almond milk
    And ice to make it like a slushy
  • jamebb
    jamebb Posts: 86 Member
    I got a big bunch of arugula from the farmer's market last week and made a couple smoothies with that: Arugula +Milk + Fruit (pineapple, strawberries raspberries) + a little bit of agave nectar if the fruit isn't ripe enough.

    I've also done mango+avocado+milk, honeydew+milk+mint+lime juice (makes a good cocktail if you add a shot or more of midori), pear+ginger+milk. All of these are pretty tasty and filling.

    Also check out these recipes. It ran in cooking light last year and has some pretty interesting combinations
    http://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/smart-choices/low-calorie-smoothies-00412000077134/page12.html
  • RebekahR84
    RebekahR84 Posts: 794 Member
    I do a scoop of vanilla protein powder, 1 chopped banana, 1/2 cup of frozen fruit (this week's is mango,) 1/4 cup spinach, 1/2 cup skim milk,1/2 of whatever low-sugar juice I have on hand, and 1 teaspoon of granulated stevia.

    This is my post-workout smoothie. The carbs and protein help my muscles heal and reenergize me.
  • gonnamakeanewaccount
    gonnamakeanewaccount Posts: 642 Member
    One of my favorites is a half of a cup of plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, two tablespoons of creamy peanut butter, one sliced banana, a teaspoon of honey, a cup of milk, and a few ice cubes blended together.

    Delicious.
  • JBsCrazyGirl
    JBsCrazyGirl Posts: 337
    Today was a lovely mixture of

    -1 petite banana
    -1/2 cup non fat plain yogurt
    -1/2 of frozen strawberries
    -1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    - 2 TBS of flaxseed
    - 2 TBS of vanilla protein powder
    -and a bit of ice for a little more slush :wink:
  • MizPassion
    MizPassion Posts: 245 Member
    I do different varieties that are similar to the ones already posted. I'll just add that sometimes I add oatmeal so I feel fuller.
  • healthygreek
    healthygreek Posts: 2,137 Member
    Peanut butter
    Banana
    Unsweetened cocoa
    Milk
    Ice

    Yummy
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
    I am soooo boring! I just have whey, water, and frozen blueberries.
  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
    My favorite smoothie recipes are:

    Summer Smoothie:
    1/4 cup Pineapple chunks
    1/4 cup pineapple juice
    fresh naval orange
    2 stalks celery
    2 cups spinach
    1/2 cup parsley
    1/2 cup nonfat plan Greek yogurt
    1 scoop (about 32 grams) vanilla whey protein powder
    2 ice cubes
    add water as needed.

    Winter Smoothie:
    1 cup coconut milk (Silk)
    1/2 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
    1/2 cup pumpkin puree
    1 Tablespoon honey (Optional. The smoothie is pretty sweet w/o honey)
    1 scoop Vanilla whey protein
    1 teaspoon fresh ginger
    1 tablespoon ground flax
    1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
    1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
    *I don't really measure the spices, I just sprinkle them in the blender
  • 388gigi
    388gigi Posts: 485 Member
    Ice
    Spinach
    Cucumber
    Apple
    Lemon
    Mint

    OR

    Ice
    Carrot
    Orange
    Ginger

    OR

    Ice
    Parsley
    Anything else in the fridge
  • Imani9629
    Imani9629 Posts: 52 Member
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