Smoothie FAILURE

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  • WickedPineapple
    WickedPineapple Posts: 701 Member
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    This is my favorite smoothie ever. I'm not much of a smoothie person, but I have this post workout as a reward. :) I also don't like bananas, which are very common in smoothie recipes (this one doesn't).

    1/3 cup vanilla greek yogurt
    1 tbs ground flax seed (optional... it makes the smoothie a bit grainy, so if you don't like that leave it out)
    1/3 cup oatmeal (you could probably leave this out too, but you cut down the protein/fiber a bit)
    1/2 cup frozen blueberries
    6-8 frozen strawberries
    1/2 cup orange juice

    Just throw it all in a blender and mix until it's smooth. (320 calories, 0g saturated fat, 9g fiber, 14g protein)
  • mrmartoon
    mrmartoon Posts: 26 Member
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    My go to smoothie is:

    1 banana
    1 scoop protien powder
    1 cup frozen mixed berries
    1 cup skim milk
    ice

    Frozen things in the blender make the smoothie thicker.
  • centarix
    centarix Posts: 123 Member
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    I am right there with you! i made a Kale/Pear smoothie this morning and holy batman! It was a bad first experience. I've tricked my senses into thinking its 'delicious' but I know for a fact I can't go on making smoothies like this. Too bad coz I have a lot of Kale still in my fridge. Anyone have suggestions?
  • WickedPineapple
    WickedPineapple Posts: 701 Member
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    Texture. If you do it with fresh fruit it's more like juice. Frozen fruit makes it thicker.
  • mi18agnes
    mi18agnes Posts: 66
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    Texture. If you do it with fresh fruit it's more like juice. Frozen fruit makes it thicker.

    oh, that makes sense
  • mi18agnes
    mi18agnes Posts: 66
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    This is my favorite smoothie ever. I'm not much of a smoothie person, but I have this post workout as a reward. :) I also don't like bananas, which are very common in smoothie recipes (this one doesn't).

    1/3 cup vanilla greek yogurt
    1 tbs ground flax seed (optional... it makes the smoothie a bit grainy, so if you don't like that leave it out)
    1/3 cup oatmeal (you could probably leave this out too, but you cut down the protein/fiber a bit)
    1/2 cup frozen blueberries
    6-8 frozen strawberries
    1/2 cup orange juice

    Just throw it all in a blender and mix until it's smooth. (320 calories, 0g saturated fat, 9g fiber, 14g protein)

    I've discovered that I love banana but I don't like it so much on smoothies... So I need to try those strawberries and blueberries. Thanks!
  • evanblove
    evanblove Posts: 82 Member
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    bump
  • CaliforniaAtHeart
    CaliforniaAtHeart Posts: 23 Member
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    The last smoothie I attempted to make had the consistency of wilted spinach. Not exactly appetizing in liquid form...
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
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    Every time I stray from my regular smoothie plan, I am disappointed.

    1 banana
    1/2 cup Greek yogurt
    1/2 cup juice that isn't citrus (like apple or guava or something)
    a handful or so of berries or pomegranate seeds or something like that.

    Blend that sh it together.

    I sometimes add a few leaves of spinach, too.
  • mily2112
    mily2112 Posts: 1
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    I do a protein shake for breakfast most mornings. Super filling. I'm also gluten intolerant, so I have a GF protein powder in chocolate fudge and it's great! I add 3/4 cup milk, 2 tbsp peanut butter, a banana that I slice up and freeze beforehand, and 5-10 frozen strawberries (depending on the size). I tried adding oats once, but just couldn't get over the consistency. It's fairly calorie dense, but I stay really full from all the protein!
  • michellechawner
    michellechawner Posts: 892
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    apples don't make for good smoothies i've learned...

    This morning i had protein powder, milk, strawberries and a banana. No problems. Seriously, it was that easy:

    1 cup strawberries
    1banana
    1 serving protein powder - I got a free thing on Tosi and it's gluten free, as I'm also gluten intolerant
    1/2 cup milk

    Also - not all oats are gluten free, but i'm sure you know that. I don't like adding oats into my shake anyways.
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
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    1 cup frozen blueberries
    1 banana
    1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
    1/2 cup pineapple juice (or 1/4 cup each of pineapple juice and coconut water)

    Pretty much the only smoothie I make. It's delicious.
  • Colombianchick29
    Colombianchick29 Posts: 298 Member
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    i make one every day for myself and kids
    almond milk
    spinach
    chia seeds
    banana
    and i add ovaltine chocolate mix for my kids ( better than quick) for "better" flavor.
  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
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    I've never put oatmeal in my smoothies. That does sound horrible.

    My favorite smoothie is:
    1 cup (8oz) nonfat greek yogurt, plain
    1 cup (8oz) carrot juice
    1/2-1 banana
    1 cup frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries or a combo)
    1 teaspoon fresh or chopped ginger

    Fresh, sweet and delicious.
  • seren1ty74
    seren1ty74 Posts: 171 Member
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    2 cups almond or coconut milk
    1 cup frozen fruit
    2 scoops protein powder

    blend.
    drink.
    live.
  • itsfruitcake
    itsfruitcake Posts: 146 Member
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    Haha that's kind of funny but kind of sad... sorry to hear about your smoothie fail.

    I noticed apples usually don't work out too well because they never get perfectly smooth. I haven't tried oats yet either. Maybe go for failsafe soft stuff first - banana, mango, very ripe pears, berries.
  • JaneGS93
    JaneGS93 Posts: 18
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    Green smoothies are yum! I don't have certain amounts but I have a fav!

    Spinach, Mango, pineapple, orange juice. If your fruit is frozen you won't need to add any ice for this one!
  • keegalie
    keegalie Posts: 82
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    bump for the recipes :)
  • lynda_d
    lynda_d Posts: 1 Member
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    Just made this one.. Was so good.... Grated 2 carrots , 1 cup almond milk , grated inch size piece of ginger ,1 tbs chia seeds 1 activia light vanilla & like 6 cubes of ice
  • jellybean482004
    jellybean482004 Posts: 21 Member
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    I use 3/4 cup greek yogurt , 6 ozs almond milk, 1 scoop protein powder ( vanilla/chocolate), and frozen strawberries...Blend!

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