Smoothie recipes, anyone?

trvlmom12
trvlmom12 Posts: 12
edited October 7 in Recipes
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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    Yum!! These all sound great! Thanks!
  • trvlmom12
    trvlmom12 Posts: 12
    Can you substitute frozen peach slices for a fresh peach?
  • dharmadavid
    dharmadavid Posts: 1
    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
    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
    1 banana
    1 cup frozen mango
    1 cup vanilla almond milk

    YUMMY and EASY!!!
  • surgesilk
    surgesilk Posts: 92
    least useful comment
    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
    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
    I think I'll start with this one b/c I have all of these ingredients already! Thanks!!
  • trvlmom12
    trvlmom12 Posts: 12
    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
    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
    Did even think to add PB.. Great idea,thanks:tongue:
  • m2agm
    m2agm Posts: 35 Member
    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
    Love this, saving it for later :)
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    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
  • fatty_to_fitty
    fatty_to_fitty Posts: 544 Member
    This is hardly a recipe but....

    Buy frozen fruit form the supermarket so you always have a supply and soya milk is full of goodness try switching if you can.

    handful of blueberries and raspberries (half defrosted)
    unsweetened soya milk
    scoop of protein powder (strawberry is my choice)

    Blend and you have a chilled energy packed smoothie!
  • cherridawnn
    cherridawnn Posts: 53
    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. =)

    This....except I use soy milk.
  • jellyfishbones
    jellyfishbones Posts: 123 Member
    I make mine with juice (approx 1 cup, usually apple but can vary by your own taste), frozen banana pieces (approx 1 cup 2" chunks), and frozen fruit (whatever kind you like). I don't add water, ice, yogurt, or anything else - maybe some protein powder now and then (I like Rainbow Light).
  • monalissanne
    monalissanne Posts: 159 Member
    This is how I make my very simple smoothie in my Magic Bullet blender:

    Yoplait Light - Vanilla Yogurt (Fat Free) , 8 oz
    Ocean Spray - Diet Blueberry Pomegranate Juice, 8 fl oz (1cup)
    Strawberries (Frozen) Whole Fruit, 1 cup

    Calories 185 Carbs 40 Fat 0 Protein 8

    Most of the calories is the yogurt. Because the strawberries are frozen, I don't have to add ice. I love those Ocean Spray Diet Juices - only 5 calories and it makes me feel like I'm getting a sugar fix.
  • monalissanne
    monalissanne Posts: 159 Member
    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. =)

    This....except I use soy milk.

    This sounds so good! I'm happy I have all those ingredients because I'm making this tonight!
  • aekaya
    aekaya Posts: 163 Member
    Almond milk, spinach, a banana, a few strawberries, half a green apple = YUM! best smoothie I've ever made :)
  • lovinlife71
    lovinlife71 Posts: 230
    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. =)
    OH!!!!! Sounds YUMMY!!!!
  • MeghanAM
    MeghanAM Posts: 222 Member
    My daily morning smoothie:

    1T flax seed
    2 C spinach
    1 banana (frozen)
    1/2 C blueberries
    1 C almond milk

    Sometimes I'll add another fruit if there's a sale on the frozen ones or if I see some good reduced produce that I can freeze. Sometimes I add an ice cube or two.
  • itsmscindy
    itsmscindy Posts: 8 Member
    Here's my favorite healthy smoothie that I adapted from Dr. Jung's Clean Program (the Gwynneth Paltrow cleanse) that incorporates protein and fiber. I always keep a bag of organic frozen berries from Costco, Trader Joe's or Wholefoods in my freezer.

    Mixed Berry Smoothie

    1 c. Nonfat Milk (or Light Almond Milk for lower cal or if your lactose intolerant)
    1/2 c. Mixed berries
    1 heaping tbsp Vanilla Protein Powder (Nutribiotic Organic)
    1 level tbsp Acacia Fiber (Now Foods)
    1 -2 packets Splenda or Nutiva natural sweetener (optional)
    3 ice cubes

    Total Calories - 211
    Total Protein - 21g
    Total Fat - 0
    Total Carbs - 29
  • emmyvera
    emmyvera Posts: 599 Member
    I'm on a HUGE smoothie kick right now! I'm still experimenting with new ingredients and getting ideas from MFP. My two key ingredients I purchased to use are a protein powder (for after workouts) and ground flax seed.

    This is what I had this morning. If you like chocolate and berries together, try this....

    Oh So Berry Chocolate Delight: (This was so decadent and yummy I about fell over) :laugh:

    1 Cup Soy Slender Chocolate Milk (no sugar added)
    1/2 Cup of Mixed Frozen Berries
    1 Cup of sliced fresh strawberries
    1 TBP of ground flax seed (optional)
    *I think I used a little ice, but I am not positive.

    Calories 194 Carbs 27 Potassium 523 Protein 11 Fiber 14 Sodium 127
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