Morning shake or smoothie ideas!

jessie5367
jessie5367 Posts: 13
in Food and Nutrition
I am just wondering anyone would like to share some of their recipes/ideas for a great morning shake or smoothie?

My friend has recommended I try protein shakes, but I have no clue what to buy or what goes in them. I am also wondering if I should invest in a good blender so I can whip up some shakes in the morning?

Before I shell out any money, I would love to hear people's views and ideas. So, any thoughts, ideas or suggestions would be most appreciated. :smile:

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  • JDBLY11
    JDBLY11 Posts: 577 Member
    This is my favorite smoothie.

    1.5 to 2 cups almond milk
    2 cups frozen fruit with banana
    2 servings soy protein powder
    organic sugar or other sweetener to taste ( optional)

    It is really simple and usually is very thick and creamy. It is 450 calories and quite a bit of protein.
  • aquinoz
    aquinoz Posts: 182 Member
    You should check out Michael Kory's two channels on youtube. There are so many smoothie and shake recipes.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelKoryFitness

    http://www.youtube.com/user/leanbodylifestyle/featured
  • Gongfu_1960
    Gongfu_1960 Posts: 23
    Hi,

    I've been doing what I call the "Shaolin Life" shake..

    Naturade soy protein (Vanilla, chocolate or strawberry) with 10 oz of water
    2 tbsp. Golden Flax seed (ground)
    2 tbsp. Toasted Wheat Germ
    3 tbsp. Raw Oat Bran

    I then add frozen fruit (usually a half cup

    It's around 290 cals, and 20 grams of protein

    REALLY filling and tasty. :bigsmile:
  • hmuh
    hmuh Posts: 379 Member
    I second Michael Kory Fitness. He's got great recipes!

    A frozen banana, PB2, protein powder, and milk is my favorite.
  • gracetillman
    gracetillman Posts: 190 Member
    I use a container of greek yogurt, frozen fruit, ice, water, and a splash of milk. Tastes great!!!
  • mjegg
    mjegg Posts: 23 Member
    My fitness camp instructor recommended a protein shake after workout, too. I bought a case of muscle milk light from Coscto and keep one in a cooler in my car to enjoy on drive home.
  • somanyrhoades
    somanyrhoades Posts: 107 Member
    This is enough for 3-4 servings.
    4-5 kale leaves
    1 cup spinach
    1/4 of a cucumber
    1 kiwi
    2 small bananas
    1avacado
    1/2 Fuji apple (you can use any kind)
    7-10 slices of ginger
    1cup almond milk
    6 ice cubes
    Sometimes I add plain yogurt or 1/2 cup of kefir as well.

    Also for a treat the other day I used raspberry watermelon and strawberries with coconut milk and ice. Not much in the way of macros but it was tasty on a hot day!
  • sunshinestater
    sunshinestater Posts: 596 Member
    I recommend experimenting with a variety of fresh fruit blended with either almond or coconut milk or Greek yogurt. I also sometimes use coconut water. My favorite fruits include berries, banana, pineapple, watermelon, and apples. I sometimes iuse half a packet of carnation instant breakfast and an occasional bit of peanut butter.
  • Alta2000
    Alta2000 Posts: 655 Member
    Basic recipe: 2 scoops Optimal nutrition's Gold Standard double chocolate whey, 24 oz cold water, 1 frozen banana (first peel banana, cut in 2 pieces, put in ziplock and place in freezer to use instead of ice).

    Depending on calories you have left for the day, on that you can add 2-3oz oj, or strawberries, or flavored yogurt, plain yogurt, replace water with milk, mango, anything you want.
  • tammytylerjones
    tammytylerjones Posts: 109 Member
    I love my morning smoothie

    1/2 c milk/soy/almond
    1/2 c non fat yogurt
    1/2 banana
    1/2-1 cup frozen berries
    1 scoop Whey protein
    1 tablespoon ground flax seed.

    It is filling and yummy. I don't get hungry until lunch, although I try and eat another piece of fruit for a morning snack.

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