Fruit Smoothie Recipes please!

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  • abronowski_611
    abronowski_611 Posts: 17 Member
    I use frozen peach, strawb & banana (Dole) and blend in my bullet with a splash of pineapple coconut juice (Tetra Pack in ethnic aisle) and a tsp of ground flax powder, one ice cube.

    No dairy, or sweetener. Taste awesome.


    Sounds really good! Thank you! I am going to try using juice instead of yogurt or milk. I just don't like the tangy taste I get with the yogurt and milk together. Maybe if I just added milk instead of yogurt?
  • abronowski_611
    abronowski_611 Posts: 17 Member
    I usually do half a scoop of zero carb protein powder, a cup of my favorite naked juice (either orange or green machine), and blend with ice. It sounds boring, but it comes out really smooth and delicious. Not too bad in calories either. Only about 180 - 190 with protein powder.

    If you don't like protein powder, you can also go to Coffee Bean and buy their No Sugar Added Vanilla Powder, and it'll do the same thing with less calories. So good (almost certainly better), and exactly what I think you're looking for. :)


    Thank you! I think that sounds more like the consistency and the taste that I am looking for. I am going to try this! Thanks again!
  • abronowski_611
    abronowski_611 Posts: 17 Member
    Thank you everyone! All these recipes sound very delicious and I can't wait to start trying them! Thank you!!! I appreciate it!!!
  • BootcampJunkie
    BootcampJunkie Posts: 69 Member
    I hate protein powders they all taste gross!
    I use Greek yogurt for my protein.
    in a blender all...
    half a banana
    1 to 1.5 cups of frozen strawberries
    half a cup of Greek Yogurt (I use Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt) or about two large heaping spoon fulls
    then about half a cup of either juice (any flavor you prefer) or 1% milk.
    Blend away.
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    My fave morning smoothie (especially in warm weather):

    1 cup frozen strawberries
    1 banana
    1 cup pineapple juice

    Halve it if you're making it for one person.
  • abronowski_611
    abronowski_611 Posts: 17 Member
    My fave morning smoothie (especially in warm weather):

    1 cup frozen strawberries
    1 banana
    1 cup pineapple juice

    Halve it if you're making it for one person.


    This sounds delicious!!! :o) I can't wait to try that one!
  • abronowski_611
    abronowski_611 Posts: 17 Member
    Yeah I have the same problem with my smoothies. Can never get them to hit the spot, y'know?

    But while at the 'Y' some time ago, this guy whipped me up a smoothie made with nutella, frozen strawberries and banana, skim milk (I'd substitute this for lower cal. soy or almond milk if I ever tried making it at home.. I'd also go easy on the nutella, but that's just me), agave nectar, and wheybolic vanilla protein powder... it was sweet.. really, really sweet. Of course it can be altered to your liking, but just though I'd share.

    Oh wow....that sounds SO good!!! I am a chocolate phene and I LOVE Nutella!!! SO yummy! I can't wait to try this one. I think I am going to drink only shakes one day just to expirment with the new recipes!!! LOL! Thank you!
  • Missjilly1025
    Missjilly1025 Posts: 146 Member
    Banana should help with the tartness. Or tofu.
  • futiledevices
    futiledevices Posts: 309 Member
    Banana would definitely help in making it less tart. I work at a smoothie place and it makes a huge difference in any recipe- but so does the juice/ milk that you use.

    I made a couple smoothies for breakfast this morning with apple juice, frozen strawberries and vanilla ice milk (yogurt would work also) and of course ice.

    I also started making this peanut butter/chocolate shake that i'm ADDICTED to. milk, tablespoon of peanut butter, sugar free chocolate pudding mix, some vanilla ice milk/fro yo/whatever and ice. Not all that "healthy," but not too high in calories, either. Tastes like a peanut butter cup.

    You could also try one with passion fruit juice, mango and banana, or the same thing with strawberries instead of the banana.
  • violynne83
    violynne83 Posts: 7
    Nutella is so yummy. IF you want that chocolatey flavor you can add cacao powder, I have a cacao powder that is 25 cals/2tbsp that is honestly too much chocolate, I have to cut it back to 1Tbsp, but so yummy with some cinnamon added.
  • dawn33
    dawn33 Posts: 34 Member
    bump. would love some recipes too
  • Jessica0982
    Jessica0982 Posts: 209 Member
    I just recently discovered Jamba Juice smoothies they sell at the grocery store. OH MAN! I'm in love!

    I'm sure it's something you can make on your own though as opposed to buying the package. The interesting thing is that it's mixed with a cup of apple juice. They are SINFUL! Rasberries, blueberries and strawberries with nonfat yogurt and apple juice. They have a mango and pineapple with nonfat yogurt and apple juice. I just bought a new one that's blueberry pomegranate.

    I bought some fruits and froze them. I'm going to experiment with them....I'd prefer to make my own really!

    It's getting to be kind of fun! LOL.
  • andreacord
    andreacord Posts: 928
    Cup of skim milk, scoop of chocolate protein powder and chocolate banana is pretty amazing. I can't offer any help in the tart section though , because that's really how I like my smoothies. I'd like to see other's recipes though.
  • StephanieRDMS
    StephanieRDMS Posts: 90 Member
    Bump!!! :D
  • mytime60
    mytime60 Posts: 176 Member
    I don't know if you would consider it tangy or not; but I love this one. The original recipe calls for greek yogurt, but I also use regular yogurt.

    6 oz greek yogurt
    1/2 c pommegranite or blueberry juice
    1 c Frozen berries ( I like a mix of blueberries/blackberries/strawberries)

    Blend and enjoy.

    Oops you can also add a little bit of 60% or higher dark caco bar and or almonds or pecans too. I use only a square or two of caco and maybe an ounce of almonds when I'm looking to use it as a meal and want a little more protein. Most days I don't add the caco or nuts.
  • floweringcurrant
    floweringcurrant Posts: 112 Member
    I add a little stevia to my smoothies sometimes to make them more palatable - you might consider trying it :)
  • DKBelle
    DKBelle Posts: 585
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  • VonRockette
    VonRockette Posts: 159 Member
    I posted one to my blog recently if you want to check it out! http://canuckasaurusrex.wordpress.com/

    It reminds me of being a kid and having a jawbreaker... getting to the next flavour... then the next. Which is nice for me because large smoothies tend to bore me flavour-wise halfway through. This one is w/o dairy and it has an extra sweetness kick by using a very small amount of pure orange mango juice.

    Stoplightsmoothie.jpg

    Super yummy and full of all sorts of good stuff!
  • VonRockette
    VonRockette Posts: 159 Member
    Haha, I just noticed it looks like my counter! SOON to be green!! =D
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    The plain yogurt will give it that tang unless you sweeten it up a lot. I like to use honey greek yogurt if I'm using yogurt at all. Bananas and pitted dates are both good healthy ways to sweeten a smoothie without using sugar. Banana will also give it a creamier feel. I use a vanilla protein powder that's low carb and sweetened with Stevia. It tastes great and does a good job of taking the edge off a smoothie made with more tart ingredients. Tonight I had a smoothie with spinach (90 grams), blueberries (107 grams), strawberries (100 grams), Greek Gods honey yogurt (4 oz.), a scoop of protein powder and an ounce of lemon juice. It wasn't tart or overly sweet and was super refreshing after doing taekwondo.
  • TheresaRichardson
    TheresaRichardson Posts: 167
    Bump for later. Great looking recipes!
  • noturninback
    noturninback Posts: 96 Member
    bump! these sound yummy!

    :smile:
  • HealthyHappy120
    HealthyHappy120 Posts: 262
    I have two! One for fun and the other for working out!

    A banana
    Half cup of strawberries
    Your choice cup of orange juice
    your choice cup of yogurt (optional) I use yoplait peach
    And lots of ice!

    And for the protein one:

    A banana
    Half cup of blueberries
    Two scoops of vanilla whey powder
    Cup of milk
    A tbs of peanut butter (optional!)
    Some ice

    I promise they taste delicious! I'm thinking of adding greens in the future ;)
    Feel free to add me as well. Have a great day!
  • dodier01
    dodier01 Posts: 84 Member
    I want to try a couple of these!!

    I've been doing a Green monster smoothie every morning.. but mixing it up will be awesome!
  • abronowski_611
    abronowski_611 Posts: 17 Member
    Thank you so much everyone!!! I now have a TON of recipes to test out and see what one works best for me. Yesterday I made a smoothie with frozen peaches and strawberries, about a half a cup of orange juice, 1 cup of water, a splash of fresh pineapple juice and 1 packet of Truvia and that was really yummy!

    Thanks again for all of your smoothie recipes! It is MUCH appreciated!
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