Smoothie FAILURE

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  • Kevalicious99
    Kevalicious99 Posts: 1,131 Member
    I have a NutirBullet and have 2 smoothies a day. If your smoothie is not tasty .. then it is all about what you put in there. I once used broccoli .. and it was terrible. Like YUCK. So I have learned that more fruit and less veggies goes a long way to making them taste better.

    I use .. baby carrots, plain yogourt and frozen fruit. (Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries and Blueberries)
  • mjkanaan
    mjkanaan Posts: 78 Member
    The "Simple Green Smoothies" website is definitely the place to look. So many awesome recipes, and I've tried things I never thought I would try before and have loved them!!! I'm doing the 30 day challenge right now, so they've e-mailed me new recipes every week that aren't even on the website and it's opened up my eyes to new things and experiences, and I've even gotten my incredibly picky 13 year old daughter to try the green smoothies and she loves them! That speaks volumes!!! :happy:
  • mi18agnes
    mi18agnes Posts: 66
    I have a NutirBullet and have 2 smoothies a day. If your smoothie is not tasty .. then it is all about what you put in there. I once used broccoli .. and it was terrible. Like YUCK. So I have learned that more fruit and less veggies goes a long way to making them taste better.

    I use .. baby carrots, plain yogourt and frozen fruit. (Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries and Blueberries)

    Baby carrots? never thought of that... Do you think it would work? I think I'm gonna go for frozen fruit
  • mi18agnes
    mi18agnes Posts: 66
    I'm a genius. Milk, protein powder, frozen fruit.

    FTFY

    Genius!! Thanks for your opinion :)
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    I only make smoothies for my protein powder, but you can omit it if you aren't interested in protein powders.

    Banana milk-shake-type smoothie

    1 frozen banana
    1 cup of non-fat milk
    1 scoop vanilla protein powder

    Orange Julius-type smoothie

    1/4 can of frozen orange juice concentrate
    1 cup of orange juice
    2 tbsp vanilla greek yogurt
    1 scoop vanilla protein powder


    Perhaps you just need to keep your smoothies simple.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    frozen fruit, yogurt, and honey or sugar
  • missdibs1
    missdibs1 Posts: 1,092 Member
    Frozen banana Coconut milk (or almond milk) flax seeds and one spoon all nat peanut butter (met rx powder if you want protein)
  • mi18agnes
    mi18agnes Posts: 66
    I only make smoothies for my protein powder, but you can omit it if you aren't interested in protein powders.

    Banana milk-shake-type smoothie

    1 frozen banana
    1 cup of non-fat milk
    1 scoop vanilla protein powder

    Orange Julius-type smoothie

    1/4 can of frozen orange juice concentrate
    1 cup of orange juice
    2 tbsp vanilla greek yogurt
    1 scoop vanilla protein powder


    Perhaps you just need to keep your smoothies simple.

    After reading everything, I realised that too, I was complicating
  • emalinemartin
    emalinemartin Posts: 131 Member
    Blueberries and bananas
    or
    Pineapple, strawberries and orange juice. (my fav)
  • Oliviamarie05
    Oliviamarie05 Posts: 528 Member
    I always use coconut milk (usually around a cup), a cup of any type of frozen fruit mixture, 1/4 cup low fat vanilla Greek yogurt, and a dash of honey. It's pretty amazing. My fave frozen fruit is mango. So delicious :)
  • mi18agnes
    mi18agnes Posts: 66
    Blueberries and bananas
    or
    Pineapple, strawberries and orange juice. (my fav)

    Sounds like summer :)
  • SemperAnticus1643
    SemperAnticus1643 Posts: 703 Member
    bump bump bump
  • mi18agnes
    mi18agnes Posts: 66
    Thanks. I'm gonna try banana (my fav) :)
  • mi18agnes
    mi18agnes Posts: 66
    I always use coconut milk (usually around a cup), a cup of any type of frozen fruit mixture, 1/4 cup low fat vanilla Greek yogurt, and a dash of honey. It's pretty amazing. My fave frozen fruit is mango. So delicious :)

    Thanks. I'm gonna try banana (my fav) :)
  • oc1timoco
    oc1timoco Posts: 272 Member
    1/2 cup pumpkin pie filling/ 6oz. coconut or almond milk/ 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder. Mix in blender and pour. Sprinkle a little cinnamon and nutmeg on top.
  • Blitz_40
    Blitz_40 Posts: 110 Member
    half a banana (sometimes)
    few ounces of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    container of vanilla greek yogurt, frozen
    2 tbsp of peanut butter
    vanilla protein powder
    I can barely tolerate the banana because I not stand any drink that is fruit flavored. I love peanut butter so this is the only smoothie type thing I can drink.
  • gonnamakeanewaccount
    gonnamakeanewaccount Posts: 642 Member
    I think the apple probably made the texture and taste a little funny. Try making it without the apple next time.
  • erickita89
    erickita89 Posts: 422 Member
    1/2 pear
    1/2 banana
    1 cup kale
    1/2 glass of almond milk
    1 tablesspoon of almond butter
    2 tablespoons brown sugar
    5 ice cubes


    Blend and proceed to die in heaven =)
  • DianneP6772
    DianneP6772 Posts: 272 Member
    Forget the oatmeal. I love oatmeal and have it every morning, but not in my smoothies.
    This smoothie i have Everyday after exercise.
    3/4 cubes of ice
    1 banana
    1/2cup frozen maine blueberries (Costco)
    3/4 cup red grapes
    1/2 scoop whey protein powder
    Blend
    Blend again
    add more and more ice
    No water, no juice

    I like it frosty cool - blended - but still a little icey.

    It is the best. Tastes so much like a "bad" treat and so good for you.
    enjoy
  • majope
    majope Posts: 1,325 Member
    My favorite smoothie:

    1/2 cup yogurt
    1/2 cup orange juice (can use other juice or liquid)
    1/2 banana
    About a cup of frozen fruit (I use berries, usually)

    Blend first 3 ingredients, then add in frozen fruit a little at a time until smoothie reaches 2 cup line on blender. Taste and add honey if desired (or make with your favorite vanilla or honey yogurt--or even a fruit yogurt that goes well with your planned smoothie).

    Calories will vary with fruit, whether or not you add honey, type of yogurt, etc. but last time I made one it came out at 256 calories for a 16-oz serving (that was with low-fat vanilla yogurt, frozen cherries, and frozen berries).
  • nikhilo
    nikhilo Posts: 1 Member
    Because i like my smoothies to have some "heft" (i.e. I want it to fill me up and keep me feeling full for a while), I add a half cup of rolled oats (not instant) as part of my smoothie base. The first time I did this, the texture wasn't great. I addressed this by soaking them for at least 30 minutes. I often put them in a cup of water and stash in the fridge before heading out for exercise or errands and they're nice and soft by the time I'm back and ready to blend a smoothie. Or if I want a shake first thing in the morning, I soak overnight. The end result is a smooth, filling shake with a consistency I like. It also provides a nice helping of fiber.
  • jenmsu83
    jenmsu83 Posts: 185 Member
    I'm lazy. Milk, protein powder, frozen fruit.

    Me too. Sometimes I add PB.

    Chocolate protein powder, frozen banana, milk (and sometimes PB). Delish!
  • iechick
    iechick Posts: 352 Member
    Today I tried to make my first smoothie for my breakfast. I was so excited, so happy I found a smoothie recipe. "I'm gonna make a smoothie! Woohoo." I screamed.

    The recipe that I took from the internet had bananas, apples, oats (to fill up), milk and honey (to sweeten). And you ended it with a touch of cinnamon. When I mixed everything, it even looked good. But when I tasted ...... HORRIBLE. It felt horribly bad and wrong, worse would be IMPOSSIBLE. Fail.

    I really wanted to start making smoothies occasionally for breakfast as an alternative to the oats that I always eat like every single freaking day!
    But now I'm kinda getting scared of another failure in the kitchen so I'm asking you for help plz?

    Do you guys know any Smoothies recipe for breakfast that is healthy and tastes good?

    I have a green smoothie every day and have never ever put oats in one-that's just wrong lol.

    My base recipe:

    2 cups water
    couple handfuls of kale
    couple handfuls of spinach
    tbsp chia or hemp seed
    1 large banana or 2 smalls
    1/2 cup frozen blueberries
    and then 1 other fruit-right now I'm doing a lot of apples because they're in season and cheap right now (cored but leave the peel on)

    I blend it twice and then put it in a large canning jar. It's very filling and I use it as a meal a lot of times (tonight it's my supper).
    Just play around with different fruits and veggies-the possibilities are endless! Just stay away from oats :laugh: :smile:
  • faradaysdream
    faradaysdream Posts: 91 Member
    I try to limit my fruit (sugar) intake so you might think my smoothie is gross too lol...but I like it.

    1/2 banana
    3-4 cups of kale/spinach (I have to blend it down a few times to get it all in)
    1/2 cucumber
    1 slice of fresh pineapple
    1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
    blend.

    I make this for my kids all the time and they love it:
    bananas
    natural PB
    a splash of vanilla
    milk or yogurt.
    Blend. So good. But I don't think it's as nutritious.
  • butterfli7o
    butterfli7o Posts: 1,319 Member
    1/2 cup pumpkin pie filling/ 6oz. coconut or almond milk/ 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder. Mix in blender and pour. Sprinkle a little cinnamon and nutmeg on top.

    Omg, I'm SO trying this.
  • bremorrison
    bremorrison Posts: 15
    Question: Have you heard of shakeology? I use chocolate protien in my shakes, but its not what the shakeology protien, is it considered even remotely the same. The shakeology I know helps you lose weight, is my substituted protien that cheaper going to do the same?
  • nephalime
    nephalime Posts: 22 Member
    i add oats to my smoothies but only about a tablespoon for about 2 cups of smoothie, so you may added to much.

    i feel like it adds to the texture, like a banana does
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,994 Member
    My hubby is the smoothie maker at our house. We found that along with the typical smoothie fruit:

    banana, berries, melon, pineapple

    more mundane fruit such as

    peel and cored apples and pears, seeded apricots with skin and all

    work well too. If the result is too sweet add some lemon, lime or cranberry juice. Or low fat yoghurt.
  • manda1978
    manda1978 Posts: 525 Member
    I think the apple may have made it gross.

    I usually do vanilla protein powder (or milk), 1/2 banana, handful of frozen berries, a few spoons of greek yoghurt and a drizzle of honey. Yum!
  • scottkjar
    scottkjar Posts: 346 Member
    I'm lazy. Milk, protein powder, frozen fruit.


    I'm even MORE lazy.

    1. Start with GNC Protein Drink.

    2. Whaddaya lookin herefor? There is no step 2.

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