Smoothies

nomoremuffintopness · February 2011

I like to make smoothies for breakfast sometimes and was wondering if what Im putting in them is ok or if I should come up with a new concoction. Just to clarify, I am trying to lose weight and I am not working out at the moment...Ive been watching what I eat and counting/logging my calories for a week. Ive lost 3.4 pounds so far. My smoothie is usually this:

1 banana
1 -1.5 cups of frozen mixed fruit
1 -1.5 cups of 2% milk
sometimes a spoonful of PB

I really like it and its just sweet enough. What do you think? Any suggestions for my situation? Thanks

denise980 · February 2011

Maybe something to add to it would be those Carnation Instant Breakfast packets. They would add more calories, but it has some extra fiber and protein and vitamins that you need for the day. That might be something I would add.

CGerman · February 2011

I like to add a little spinach to mine. Sounds gross I know, but you can't taste it and you can some "green" food in first thing.

kimmerroze · February 2011

Those are all good things to me, especially if you need the calories and little higher fat you are getting from the PB and milk!

If you like chocolate smoothies,

I do cocoa and vanilla with milk a banana and PB its really good! make sure to add ice tho.

nomoremuffintopness · February 2011

Maybe something to add to it would be those Carnation Instant Breakfast packets. They would add more calories, but it has some extra fiber and protein and vitamins that you need for the day. That might be something I would add.

thats a good idea and would be yummy! I dont have them every morning, just a couple to three times a week

MaggieGiamalvo · February 2011

I like to add a little spinach to mine. Sounds gross I know, but you can't taste it and you can some "green" food in first thing.

I haven't made smoothies since I heard this, but I hear it all the time. #Ineedanewblender

gatorflyer · February 2011

Sounds like as perfect combination of things that are good for you, and help provide energy.

NoAdditives · February 2011

I add a scoop of Bluebonnet soy protein powder in mine and I've just started putting some tomato, celery, carrots, a mushroom, a little spinach, and a little avocado in them. I can't taste the vegetables but it adds a lot more nutrition. I also use soy milk instead of cow's milk. It less sugar, fewer calories, less fat, less sodium and the same amount of protein.

sandram82 · February 2011

For my smoothies.. I use skim milk.. to help on calories and fat, cant taste difference anyway, or use a fruit juice, I always add yogurt and a tbsp of Flax seeds or Bran for fiber
This is the smoothie I made this morning and its soooo yummy

1/2 Cup Mango tangerine juice
1 Cup of Peach yougurt
1 Cup of frozen fruit (peaches, mangos and strawberries)
1 Banana
1 Tbsp of Flax seeds

skinnydreams · February 2011

I like to add a little spinach to mine. Sounds gross I know, but you can't taste it and you can some "green" food in first thing.

Mine is full of fruit and a little yogurt, I use water for my liquid.....and if I add spinach, which I try to do often as I won't eat it any other way! I add blueberries to make the colour not quite so yucky! You can't taste it at all and you get all the benefits!!!

knittnponder · February 2011

I made one with spinach, strawberries, lemon juice and a tiny pinch of Stevia the other day. Tasted like a strawberry lemonade and was really good! (It was post workout and I had some protein separate.)

kouzzzz · February 2011

I make protein smoothies. In a blender add the following:

1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1 banana
1/2 cup of orange juice
1/2 cup of water
1/2 packet of sweet leaf (stevia)
3-4 cubes of ice

or

1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
1 banana
1 cup of coconut milk
1 tbsp of hershey dark cocoa
1/4 cup of wheat germ or flax or chia seeds
1 piece of Lindt 90% of cocoa cholcolate bar

kimmerroze · February 2011

I make protein smoothies. In a blender add the following:

1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1 banana
1/2 cup of orange juice
1/2 cup of water
1/2 packet of sweet leaf (stevia)
3-4 cubes of ice

or

1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
1 banana
1 cup of coconut milk
1 tbsp of hershey dark cocoa
1/4 cup of wheat germ or flax or chia seeds
1 piece of Lindt 90% of cocoa cholcolate bar

Mmmm I love lindt chocolate! that sounds divine I am going to have to try this one!

LadyBarb · February 2011

I do smoothies daily... I used apple, oranges, spianch, kale, banana, strawberry, blue/black berries kiwi.. what ever we have in the house. Some I combine apple juice, orange juice, ( be aware of the sugar) or soy milk, can you used some many different juice and just plain water. Oh I have vitamixer too, so I also have a whole book of juicing. I love it

NYIceQueen · February 2011

I make protein smoothies. In a blender add the following:

1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1 banana
1/2 cup of orange juice
1/2 cup of water
1/2 packet of sweet leaf (stevia)
3-4 cubes of ice

or

1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
1 banana
1 cup of coconut milk
1 tbsp of hershey dark cocoa
1/4 cup of wheat germ or flax or chia seeds
1 piece of Lindt 90% of cocoa cholcolate bar

Mmmm I love lindt chocolate! that sounds divine I am going to have to try this one!

I never make smoothies, but that chocolate one is enough to make me either dust off the old one or go buy a new one. Wow that sounds good!

dmoses · February 2011

bump - I REALLY want to try the chocolate banana smoothie. wonder how it would be if I use almond milk instead of coconut?

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