What's your favorite smoothie?

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Nevada
Nevada Posts: 140 Member
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I start with one cup low-fat kefir, a yogurt-like drink. I would use nonfat if I could find it.
It is pretty tart, so usually a banana to sweeten. Then some fruit, and blend.

So far, I have tried:
fresh blackberries
frozen raspberries
apple
dried apricots

Next up:
fresh peach
mexican papaya
cantaloupe
dates

a few ice cubes are nice on a warm day, and can stretch it into a large size.

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  • Nevada
    Nevada Posts: 140 Member
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    I start with one cup low-fat kefir, a yogurt-like drink. I would use nonfat if I could find it.
    It is pretty tart, so usually a banana to sweeten. Then some fruit, and blend.

    So far, I have tried:
    fresh blackberries
    frozen raspberries
    apple
    dried apricots

    Next up:
    fresh peach
    mexican papaya
    cantaloupe
    dates

    a few ice cubes are nice on a warm day, and can stretch it into a large size.
  • lotusfromthemud
    lotusfromthemud Posts: 5,335 Member
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    OK, stay with me this sounds nasty, but I love it.

    about 1/4 of a pineapple. One banana (sliced and frozen is extra nice) and 3 large leaves of kale (you can freeze this, which makes it sweeter.)

    blend thoroughly with about a cup of water. It isn't pretty, but it is good.

    I also love peach with yogurt and protein powder. (much prettier)
  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
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    Banana
    Strawberries
    Mango
    Almonds
    Vanilla Yogurt & a splash of OJ
  • pamelawh
    pamelawh Posts: 162 Member
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    i have a recipe for a peanut butter smoothie. i haven't tried it yet but somedays it sounds good.
  • julieofthewolves
    julieofthewolves Posts: 339 Member
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    I'm not much of a smoothie person. I like the chewing and crunching part of food. Sometimes I am not mentally satisfied by a drink. However, I used to get smoothies at my gym that had oatmeal and flax seed in them with strawberry and blueberry. Those were good and seemed more filling. My new gym doesn't make these yet, but I just talked to them about it this morning.
  • apaden4
    apaden4 Posts: 137 Member
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    I haven't gotten around to trying to make any myself, but when I am in a hurry and don't have time for breakfast I drink a dannon light & fit smoothie. They are really good and only 70 calories!
  • TashaKnight
    TashaKnight Posts: 50 Member
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    banana + strawberry + mango smoothies are my favorite =)
  • moodley
    moodley Posts: 5
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    My favorite is a banana blueberry smoothie:

    3/4 c plain low-fat yogurt (however I use vanilla)
    1 medium banana
    1/2 c frozen blueberries
    1/4 c orange juice or skim milk
    2 tsp ground flaxseed

    310 calories per serving and will last you until lunch!
  • brazeaut
    brazeaut Posts: 31 Member
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    6 oz 1% milk
    1 scoop choc protein powder
    1 cup ice
    1 tbsp peanut butter

    I interchange the peanut butter with fresh strawberries or bananas...

    Remember after a work out is the best time to have good protein...this is quick, easy, and filling :wink:
  • dulceluva
    dulceluva Posts: 728 Member
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    Yogurt with frozen strawberries, raspberries, ice, and cranberry juice.

    OMG - so good. Now I want one ; )
  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
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    strawberries
    banana
    yogurt
    almonds
    milk
  • rockymtnguy
    rockymtnguy Posts: 140
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    Apricot Pineapple Smoothie Recipe

    1/4 cup crushed pineapple
    1 fresh apricot, diced
    6 strawberries
    1/2 banana
    1 1/2 cup water
    1 tbsp. skim milk powder
    1 heaping tbsp. high- quality protein powder (optional)
    1 tsp. flax seed oil (optional)

    In a blender, process fruit with the rest of the ingredients. Blend until thoroughly mixed and serve.


    Banana-Strawberry Fruit Smoothie Recipe

    1 banana, frozen
    6 strawberries, frozen
    1 1/4 cup water
    1 tbsp. skim milk powder
    1 heaping tbsp. high- quality protein powder (optional)
    1 tsp. flax oil (optional)
    In a blender, process all the ingredients until thoroughly mixed and serve.


    Tropical Fruit Shake

    1/2 mango
    2 tbsp. frozen pina coloda mix (or 1/8 tsp. natural coconut extract)
    1/2 banana, frozen
    4 strawberries, frozen
    6 ice cubes
    1 1/4 cup water
    1 heaping tbsp. high- quality protein powder (optional)
    1 tsp. flax oil (optional)
    In a blender, process all the ingredients until thoroughly mixed and serve.


    Banana-Berry Fruit Smoothie

    1/2 pear, cored
    1/4 cup frozen blueberries or frozen mixed berries
    1/2 banana, frozen
    1 1/4 cup water
    1/8 tsp. cinnamon
    1 tbsp. skim milk powder
    1 heaping tbsp. high-quality protein powder (optional)
    1 tsp. flax oil (optional)
    In a blender, process all the ingredients until thoroughly mixed and serve.


    Banana-Orange-Strawberry Fruit Shake

    1/2 cup orange juice
    1/2 banana, frozen
    6 strawberries, frozen
    1/2 cup water
    1 tbsp. skim milk powder
    1 heaping tbsp. high- quality protein powder (optional)
    1 tsp. flax oil (optional)
    In a blender, process all the ingredients until thoroughly mixed and serve.


    I take my flax seed in a gel pill form, but you can't really taste in the smoothie, great for omega 3. Plus all the fish I consume has this as well. I also blend in vegetables with these recipes, carrots, celery, tomatoes, spinach, etc. just about what ever I can find. Again the fruit covers up the taste, about the healthiest meal you'll get - Fruit and Vegetables all in one.

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