Shakeology=bad, need smoothie recipes please!

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suzannesimmons3 wrote: »

Why not just have food?

technically a smoothie is food! Just in extra convenient form

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I make a breakfast smoothie a few times a week. I put in 1/2 cup homemade almond milk, 1 banana, 2 tbsp. ground peanut butter (just the peanuts nothing else) and .5-1 tsp of unsweetened cocoa. If you want a sweeter taste, just use regular organic peanut butter spread (that has some oil and sugar in it),

My favorite tastes like a peanut butter and jelly

6 oz unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop plain plant protein
1 small handful raw spinach
1/2 c berries of your choice
1 tbsp almond butter
squirt of vanilla extract
a few shakes of cinnamon
ice

I drink this daily and from reviews I've read this is highly comparable to shakeology.

My fav is 1 cup frozen raspberries, 1/2 cup chocolate almond milk and 1 scoop of chocolate whey protein powder. Tastes like a chocolate raspberry milkshake. My dietitian advised a non-milk, non-soy diet thus the whey and almond milk.

For breakfast: I have a single server coffee maker. I rehydrate the coconut by putting it in my mug and brewing the coffee on top of it. I do this the night before. I let it sit on the counter for 30 minutes, then add a few ice cubes, and put it in the frig. In the AM I add the chia seeds and protein powder, for a very fast, filling, and low calorie breakfast that also tastes yummy.

In the winter I just let it sit long enough for the coffee to cool to a point where the protein powder won't congeal.

Yesterday was a double smoothie day:

Four scoops of dymatize ISO 100, some water, my own tears because food is just fuel now.
100 grams of protein 5 carbs 7 grams of pure sadness.
Take 30 seconds to make.

I think you can return it if its within 30 days.

This is my go-to morning shake. It has all the protein I need to fuel my day and it is low carb and optionally vegan, if you follow that woe. (I am not vegan, but I do see the benefits of not eating meat and animal products all the time.)

Robin's Power Smoothie

1-2 cups of fresh baby spinach
half cup berries of your choice, (i.e. blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries, or a mix)
2 scoops of Purely Inspired Organic Protein
1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon of fresh minced ginger paste (in the produce section, in a tube, for convenience)
2 tablespoons of No Stir Organic Creamy Peanut Butter (the cheaper the better, as it will have less sugar)
1 cup of Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (the cheaper brands don't have caragheenan)
Ice to fill the rest of the container, but not over full (sometimes I don't add ice at all, esp if the berries are frozen)

I put this all in my Nutribullet and blend until smooth, but if you use a larger blender, you can add more ice.
The spinach, berries, and peanut butter give you the right low glycemic carbs. The cinnamon keeps your blood glucose in check, which helps fuel weight loss. The ginger helps with digestion and inflammation of your joints. The protein powder and peanut butter give you good protein. And you get the right fat with the peanut butter as well. And the best part? Tastes delish and keeps me full for at least 3-4 hours. And packed with natural vitamins and minerals. Tweak it how you like.

Hope this helps! Good Luck in your Journey!

2nd recipe:

1 banana
1 cup milk
1 scoop protein powder (chocolate preferred, but vanilla OK, too)
2 tbsp creamy peanut butter*


* I normally prefer chunky PB to eat, but I prefer creamy in smoothies.