What do you add to your smoothies?

aussiemumma
aussiemumma Posts: 1 Member
edited November 8 in Food and Nutrition
Hi all...what are some ideas to add to my breakfast smoothie to boost it...I add frozen banana pieces, soy milk and ice, maybe a little honey or frozen berries. I've heard of things like flaxseeds etc. to add protien and make you feel full...what do you suggest?
«1

Replies

  • shovav91
    shovav91 Posts: 2,335 Member
    Flax! I also add spinach. You could also try oatmeal or protein powder :)
  • Nana_Booboo
    Nana_Booboo Posts: 501 Member
    Mmmmmm PB2 and Cocoa powder to unsweetened vanilla almond milk with some ice. sometimes I add a banana if I need the added calories. This is my favorite and I have it daily 127 cal (w/o nana) 237 cal with nana.
  • curvygirl512
    curvygirl512 Posts: 423 Member
    Egg whites are pretty much pure protein. I buy them in a carton, b/c I wouldn't know what to do with the yolks if I separated whole eggs.

    As for fruit, I freeze cut up fruit when it's in season, then add it to my smoothies in the dead of winter. There's nothing better than peaches or strawberries in January.

    And to make a banana smoothie sinfully delish, I add a teaspoon of hershey's dark chocolate baking powder. A spoonful only has (about ) 5 calories.

    Well, I know what I'm having for breakfast tomorrow.
  • speedycakes
    speedycakes Posts: 152 Member
    Greek yogurt, soy yogurt, fruits, veggies, ice, silken tofu, protein powder.
  • garlic7girl
    garlic7girl Posts: 2,236 Member
    Apple or applesauce cinnamon extracts...
  • LisaRN9
    LisaRN9 Posts: 75 Member
    I add a tablespoon of goya cocout cream. It ain't healthfood folks but I loves it!! I open a can and freeze it and scoop it out a spoonful at a time. A can lasts me a very long time even though I usually have a mango smoothie every day. I make it thick like ice cream.
  • vegansara
    vegansara Posts: 192 Member
    Chia seeds, rice protein powder, sometimes coconut oil. Usually as a base I have spinach mango and berries.
  • the_other_kitkat
    the_other_kitkat Posts: 31
    Greek yogurt, flax seed, protein powder, and spinach. I add all that to my standard fruit smoothie (frozen banana, pineapple, mango, a little honey and a mandarin orange). 300 calories, 27 grams of protein, 19% calcium RDA, 91% vitamin C RDA, 12% iron RDA, and 5 grams of fiber. :)
  • frugalmomsrock
    frugalmomsrock Posts: 1,123
    chia seeds, spinach, almond milk, frozen berries of the day (strawberries or blueberries usually), couple ounces of avocado, protein powder. YUM.
  • donnse
    donnse Posts: 5
    I use half a banana, 1/2 cup frozen berries (no sugar added), 1/2 cup fat free milk, 6 oz. plain greek yogurt, 3 TB benefiber and half a scoop of protein powder. YUM!! And filling and pretty nutritious.
  • riiah86
    riiah86 Posts: 35
    Just this evening I had a smoothie with dannon lighat and fit non fat raspberry yogurt, fresh blueberrys, spinach, haf a bannana and ice.
  • nazey25
    nazey25 Posts: 7
    3/4c Almond Milk (original), 1/2tbsp each natural peanut butter & natural almond butter (no sugar/salt added), half frozen banana & 1 scoop of protein powder as well as 3 ice cubes. It's my breakfast every morning & I love it!
  • jvorrei
    jvorrei Posts: 13
    I add in greek yogurt (protein!) and spinach. I am the pickest eater *ever*, and you really can't taste the spinach. It's so worth trying.
  • CoachDMarz
    CoachDMarz Posts: 29
    everything everyone else said is good its best to switch it up and see what you like .. I have all types of frozen fruit in my freezer I grab depending on what I'm feeling like that day, sometimes I throw in Kale, wheat germ to get some texture and omega 3s , sometimes I'll sprinkle cinnamon or put a little hershey's pure cocoa in there for flavor and antioxidants
  • Momkat65
    Momkat65 Posts: 317 Member
    coconut milk, almond milk, agave, 1/2 banana, peanut butter + frozen fruit- varies by day
  • kalepowered
    kalepowered Posts: 76 Member
    I always have a banana and agave in my smoothies, and am trying to do flax seeds and/or hemp protein powder some days. If it's a green smoothie (which most days it is, I am an addict) it gets kale or spinach, then whatever fruits I have on hand... oranges, apples, sometimes strawberries - except berries turn it from a beautiful green to a nasty puke shade, unfortunately. The other smoothies I switch between have strawberry/cocoa, peanut butter/cocoa, or cucumber/honeydew (this one is a bit odd-tasting to me still, but oh man it's refreshing) in addition to the basics. I'll put almond milk or water in to give it enough to blend together smoothly. I have at least one smoothie every day, and I'm starting to think I should invest in a better blender, haha.
  • ShaneWinston58
    ShaneWinston58 Posts: 156 Member
    I add a whole block of silken tofu...best way to get a lot of protein. Berrys, bananas, honey, soy milk....:ohwell:
  • diver71_au
    diver71_au Posts: 424 Member
    Kahlua is really good with banana smoothies ..... probably not so good for losing weight though
  • V44V
    V44V Posts: 366 Member
    In my morning shake I normally have 2 scoops of protein, frozen berries, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and maybe a banana.
  • kittyneutron
    kittyneutron Posts: 160 Member
    Try using soy milk, vanilla flavored. It's delicious. I was really skeptical of it at first but it's great for smoothies. Hemp protein powder is great, although I think (I may be remembering incorrectly) that you cannot mix hemp protein with citrus. Wheat germ is good too. My go to smoothie is the following:

    Soy milk
    Mixed frozen berries
    1 fresh banana
    1 yoghurt (usually coconut)
    vanilla extract (powder)
    a bit of lemon zest

    You can also switch out the soy milk with fresh squeezed orange juice.
  • shlottelac
    shlottelac Posts: 41 Member
    I love spinac but why do you put it into a smootie??? :huh: When you can add anything else... even carrots! Or cereals... ?
  • scarletleavy
    scarletleavy Posts: 841 Member
    Some of my favorite add-ins: raw egg yolk, dates, chia seeds, hemp seeds, frozen banana, avocado, fresh vanilla bean, pureed pumpkin, almond extract. Obviously not all together.
  • idauria
    idauria Posts: 1,037 Member
    Every day for breakfast I have a protein shake. I use 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 scoop protein powder, 1-2 Tbs peanut butter and ice. If I have spinach in the house, I add a couple of handfuls. Sometimes I will also add 1/2 cup frozen blueberries. Spinach is so good for you and I rather drink it than eat it. You really can't taste it, especially if there's fruit in it or other flavorings. I sometimes add peppermint extract or instant coffee or cocoa powder. It's all good!
  • chicky89
    chicky89 Posts: 260 Member
    Spinach!!!!!! Yogurt!!!
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
    I always put in egg white and carrots... Sneak it in there with the berries and banana and you don't even taste it! :)

    Also, Aloe vera juice too because it is really good for you.
  • jonski1968
    jonski1968 Posts: 4,490 Member
    My favourites...

    Vanilla Flax Meal Protein Shake
    1 – 2 scoops Vanilla protein
    2 Tbsp. flax meal
    1 cup water
    4 ice cubes

    Pina Colada Protein Shake
    1 – 2 scoops Vanilla protein
    1/2 cup fresh or frozen pineapple
    1/4 tsp coconut extract
    1 packet non-calorie sweetener
    1 cup organic skim milk
    4 ice cubes

    Cinnamon Bun Protein Shake
    1 – 2 scoops chocolate protein
    1 tbsp sugar free instant vanilla pudding (optional)
    1/4 tsp vanilla extract
    1/4 tsp cinnamon
    1/4 tsp nutmeg
    1 packet non-calorie sweetener
    1 cup organic skim milk
    4 ice cubes
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    Just FYI, dogs love egg yolks. It's good for their coat and provides them with much-needed proteins and nutrients not found in common dog food. If you're going to go egg-white with whole eggs, feed the yolk to your dogs instead of throwing it away.
  • RemDogzMa
    RemDogzMa Posts: 71 Member
    I love spinac but why do you put it into a smootie??? :huh: When you can add anything else... even carrots! Or cereals... ?

    I can't answer for anyone but myself why I add spinach. I add it to effortlessly get more greens, vitamins and plant based protein in my diet. Also it helps balance out the fruit sugars and keeps my blood sugar from spiking. It is true. You can't taste it. I always add a half of banana and that always covers any spinach flavor.

    Unfortunately, the banana can't fix the green color. :wink:
  • itsgood
    itsgood Posts: 85 Member
    Hadn't thought of this, egg yolks for the dogs...thanks for the heads-up!
  • getfitdiva
    getfitdiva Posts: 1,148 Member
    protein powder
    agave nectar or honey
    celery
    spinach
    kale
    cucumber
    zucchini
    carrots
    almond milk
    low-fat vanilla yogurt
    PB2 (powdered peanut butter)
    w/ mixed fruit or 2 pieces of fruit like banana and strawberries and/or blueberries
    tried flaxseed before too gritty . . . maybe some flax oil will be better
This discussion has been closed.

Categories