Smoothie recipes, anyone?

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trvlmom12
trvlmom12 Posts: 12
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Hi there! I'm a newbie to MFP and I just recently purchased a hand-held blender for smoothie purposes. Now, I just need some recipes! Do you have some favorites to share?

Thanks so much.
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  • jadejo63
    jadejo63 Posts: 136 Member
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    i put fruit in like kiwi, banana and strawberrys with alpro soya low fat milk but it wasnt very nice, i have bought milk and frozen summer fruits, havent tried it yet x
  • lmbuchhop
    lmbuchhop Posts: 7 Member
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    My fav drink is 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
    1/2 cup non fat yogurt (I use greek but whatever kind you like)
    5 frozen strawberries

    I got it off of Dr.Oz website
  • jchrisman717
    jchrisman717 Posts: 780 Member
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    My favorite protein powder if Jay Robb and he has some really good recipies I use them a lot.

    http://www.jayrobb.com/recipes/protein-shakes2.asp

    Good luck!
  • torie079
    torie079 Posts: 179 Member
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    One peach, 3 strawberries. Half cup of low fat low cal vanilla yogurt, and a few ice cubes with a splash of juice
  • NathalieRua
    NathalieRua Posts: 4
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    Here is a recipe for a protein shake that I've been making that's really yummy and good for you! I put the brands which I bought in parentheses. I got my ingredients from Whole Foods. It calculated @ 298 calories per serving with the brands I used.

    Tone It Up Protein Shake:

    * 1 scoop whey protein (Tera's Whey in Bourbon Vanilla)
    * 1T organic whole flaxseed (Spectrum Essentials)
    * 3/4 cup organic frozen berries (365 Everyday) (strawberry,blueberry,blackberry blend)
    * 1/2 frozen or fresh banana
    * 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk beverage (So Delicious Dairy Free)

    Blend & Enjoy!
  • torie079
    torie079 Posts: 179 Member
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    My fav drink is 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
    1/2 cup non fat yogurt (I use greek but whatever kind you like)
    5 frozen strawberries

    I got it off of Dr.Oz website

    That looks amazing!!
  • trvlmom12
    trvlmom12 Posts: 12
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    Yum!! These all sound great! Thanks!
  • trvlmom12
    trvlmom12 Posts: 12
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    Can you substitute frozen peach slices for a fresh peach?
  • dharmadavid
    dharmadavid Posts: 1
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    Try: 3/4 cup Almond Milk (Almond Breeze) - try the Original (60 cal.)
    1/2 cup 0% M.F. Greek Yogourt (Vanilla, if you like)
    1/2 cup frozen Blackberries, Blueberries or whatever Berries you prefer.

    Simple and easy and you can adjust the ingredients to your likes.

    Buddhaman
  • sarahp86
    sarahp86 Posts: 692 Member
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    My favourite is
    ✳fresh strawberries
    ✳ fresh blueberries
    ✳ice
    ✳ low fat yogurt
    ✳ honey

    Sometimes I put in my protein shake, chocolate flavour!
  • Codi130
    Codi130 Posts: 5
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    1 banana
    1 cup frozen mango
    1 cup vanilla almond milk

    YUMMY and EASY!!!
  • surgesilk
    surgesilk Posts: 92
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    i put fruit in like kiwi, banana and strawberrys with alpro soya low fat milk but it wasnt very nice, i have bought milk and frozen summer fruits, havent tried it yet x
  • skaupanger
    skaupanger Posts: 9
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    My absolute fav is-

    1 C Milk
    1 C Ice
    2-4 T of Peanut Butter
    1 medium Banana

    So simple but it tastes amazing! This is what I eat when I have a sweets craving. =)
  • trvlmom12
    trvlmom12 Posts: 12
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    I think I'll start with this one b/c I have all of these ingredients already! Thanks!!
  • trvlmom12
    trvlmom12 Posts: 12
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    1 banana
    1 cup frozen mango
    1 cup vanilla almond milk

    YUMMY and EASY!!!

    I meant I'll start with this one! Sorry - still getting used to posting on the msg boards. :-)
  • jmankin2012
    jmankin2012 Posts: 10
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    Sweet Potatoe Shake

    1 scoop Whey powder
    1 cooked sweet potatoe about 5 inches or 5-6oz
    1 cup of fat free vanilla yogurt (I use light and fit 80 Cal)
    shake of cinnamon
    shake of ginger
    shake of cloves
    shake of nutmeg
    6 ice cubes
    a drop of creamer such as sugar free hazelnut or french vanilla, less than a tsp (this is just for taste)
    1/4 cup of skim milk

    blend until smooth

    should make almost two full servings, probably about 16-20 oz total when you are done

    we have also substituted the sweet potatoe for canned pumpkin but it's not as sweet.

    Calorie count is estimated only from research on the web

    1 sweet potatoe 6 oz 135 cal
    1 scoop of Whey powder 130 cal
    1 Light and Fit vanilla yogurt 80 cal
    shake of cinnamon (less than 1/2 a tsp) 3 cal
    shake of ginger (less than 1/2 a tsp) 3 cal
    shake of cloves (less than 1/2 a tsp) 4 cal
    shake of nutmeg (less than 1/2 a tsp) 6 cal
    drop of creamer sugar of fat free (less than a tsp) 13 cal
    1/4 cup of skim milk 45 cal

    416 calories total 2 servings 208 caloires per serving, extremly filling

    This shake will taste like pumpkin or sweet potatoe pie
  • chillywhilly
    chillywhilly Posts: 3
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    Did even think to add PB.. Great idea,thanks:tongue:
  • m2agm
    m2agm Posts: 35 Member
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    bump.. some of these look good

    i have a vitamix and my morning smoothie/drink is as follows

    1 banana
    1 kiwi
    1 granny smith apple
    1-2 cups of spinich
    ice
    cold water.

    its really good - and about 250 calories - you could use less kiwi/banana/apple to make it smaller -but it makes about a 16 ounce drink.
  • Alanakrahenbil
    Alanakrahenbil Posts: 811 Member
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    Love this, saving it for later :)
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,229 Member
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    Protein Orange Julius

    1/4 can of frozen concentrated orange juice
    1 cup of orange juice
    1/4 cup of Greek yogurt
    1 scoop of vanilla protein powder

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