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Energizing smoothies?

Amarie295
Amarie295 Posts: 9 Member
edited December 2024 in Recipes
My boyfriend and I got one of those awesome Ninja blenders as a gift last Christmas, and I am trying to find some new ways to make some healthy smoothies, particularly ones that I can make for breakfast and that will give me a decent amount of energy. I have thought about using protein powder for the energy bit, but there are soooo many of those to choose from that I don't even have any idea where to begin! If anyone has any suggestions I would be super grateful!

I also am having a hard time getting into the fruit and veggie mixed smoothies, I have yet to try one that I can stomach. I love love love fruit, but the veggies are tough for me. Any suggestions on what veggies to incorporate without messing up the delicious fruity flavor? Thank you :)

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  • inezbruce
    inezbruce Posts: 110 Member
    Banana, Peanut butter, oats and milk!
    Protein, slow releasing carbs and potassium... everything you need in the morning :)
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    I eat fruits and veggies. I don't need a smoothie for that.


    If you like gingerbread, Oxygen magazine has a recipe for a delicious Gingerbread cookie shake: 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder, 1/2 cup vanilla enriched Rice Dream, 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 T molasses, and ice cubes. Blend and drink ! Mmmmmm

    I also like a Creamsicle, which is a cup of orange juice (I get the Healthy kids kind with extra calcium and vitamins), half a scoop of vanilla protein powder (I’ve been getting spirulina), and a lowfat or Greek vanilla (or plain or coffee) yogurt. Blend and drink.

    The Key Lime Protein Shake is blended with the juice of a lime, 2 tsp lime zest, 1 scoop of vanilla whey protein powder, 1 T coconut, a cup of milk, and 1-2 packets of Stevia (optional).

    The Chocolate Maple Shake is made by blending a cup of milk, 3 T protein powder, 1 T cocoa powder, and 1 tsp maple syrup

    Last but not least, for a change, I blend a cup of orange juice (I get the Healthy kids kind with extra calcium and vitamins), half a scoop of chocolate protein powder (I’ve been getting spirulina), and a lowfat coffee yogurt. Also good!

  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    Y MASTER SMOOTHIE LIST

    Protein powder
    Chia seeds
    Sesame seeds
    Goji powder
    Acai powder
    Cinnamon
    (Cacao nibs)
    Hemp
    Flax (half tsp)
    Powdered Calcium
    Vitamin D – liquid
    Maca – half serving

    Choice: Beet, carrot, or
    pomegranate powder, tart cherry


    Lately, with coconut milk or cashew milk, I mix a Greek yogurt and the following: Protein powder,Chia seeds, Sesame seeds, Goji powder, Acai powder, cinnamon , Cacao nibs, Hemp, Flax, Powdered Calcium, Vitamin D, Maca, Beets, carrots, pomegranate powder, tart cherry



    Lately, I just mix water with the following:

    MY MASTER SMOOTHIE LIST

    SCOOP OF Protein powder and scoop of green wheat grass powder

    Also

    one tsp each of: Chia seeds, Sesame seeds, Goji powder, Acai powder, Cinnamon , Cacao nibs, Hemp , and maca.

    Add half a tsp of each:powdered calcium and vitamin D, Flax

    In addition, I add all the fruits and veggies now - a tsp each of Beet, carrot,
    pomegranate powder & tart cherry


    MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM




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