How do you make your smoothie?

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Learning2LoveMe
Learning2LoveMe Posts: 1,430 Member
I want to make a smoothie for breakfast on the go to work type thing, but I don't know how to make one >.<

So whats your recipe?
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  • beccaleathers
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    yogurt, frozen blueberries, a little ice, a banana (all smoothies are easier to blend with a banana), juice

    you could always change the fruit up :)
  • colombiana444
    colombiana444 Posts: 133 Member
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    frozen mango frozen strawberries frozen rasberries and a little OJ ... you can add bluberries too... no sugar added.

    For a lunch replacement i buy whey protein powder vanilla flavored (from walmart) 1/2 cup skim milk 1/2 cup soy milk and add one banana.
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,323 Member
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    I do one called the Green Monster. (You don't taste the spinach.)

    cup of skim milk
    2-4 ice cubes
    1 Tbsp peanut butter
    1 banana
    handful of spinach or baby spinach
    Ground flax if you have it.
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
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    Today I blended frozen field berries with OJ. Loved it.

    Another good recipe is:

    4-6 large ice cubes
    1 banana
    4-6 strawberries
    cover with pineapple juice and blend

    You could also try:
    1 cup frozen yogurt
    1 banana
    4-6 strawberries
  • trimlaw
    trimlaw Posts: 11
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    1 c. frozen fruit (I try to keep peaches, mangos, strawberries and a berry blend on hand),
    1/2 c. yogurt,
    1/2 c. soy milk (this is the only way I can drink soy milk) or apple juice
    1 banana
    1 tsp (or so) of honey

    yum!!
  • nicolet04
    nicolet04 Posts: 830
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    8 oz skim milk, 4 oz frozen banana, 1 t natural peanut butter

    8 oz skim milk, 4 oz frozen banana, 1 scoop chocolate protien powder

    8 oz skim milk, 1 cup frozen berries, 1 scoop vanilla icecream protien powder
  • Bulletproof_Helen
    Bulletproof_Helen Posts: 209 Member
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    I make a smoothie with soy milk, 2 bananas and oat bran (good for bm) :wink: :laugh:
  • jmdolan
    jmdolan Posts: 128
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  • SDawgW
    SDawgW Posts: 160 Member
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    I make mine with:

    1/2 cup lowfat Cottage cheese Cal: 81, Carb: 3, Fat: 1, Protein: 14
    1 medium Banana Cal: 105, Carb: 27, Fat: 0, Protein: 1
    1/2 cup Fat Free Yogurt (w/ Fruit) Cal: 25, Carb: 5, Fat: 0, Protein: 2
    1/2 cup skim Milk Cal: 43, Carb: 6, Fat: 0, Protein: 4
    1/2 cup frozen Strawberries (sliced) Cal: 27, Carb: 6, Fat: 0, Protein: 1
    Total: Cal: 281, Carb: 47, Fat: 1, Protein: 22

    I eat this often for breakfast as I'm not an egg person at all and needed a form of protein in the a.m. that didn't make me gag. I don't like cottage cheese on its own, but when blended with the other ingredients, I can't taste it (and it makes the smoothie a bit creamier :smile:).

    This smoothie meets the breakfast recommendations outlined by my dietician: 1 protein serving, 1 dairy serving, 1 fruit (+ 1/2 another fruit serving). Then for my grain and fat serving, I'll have half a pita with 1 tsp of olive oil margarine.

    The smoothie is quick, easy and very yummy, too! :tongue:
  • Nich0le
    Nich0le Posts: 2,906 Member
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    1/2 cup yogurt
    1/4-1/2 cup skim milk (start with 1/4 and determine if you want more based off consistency)
    1/2-1 medium size banana (I make my husband or kids eat the other half if I only use 1/2)
    2 cups frozen fruit (favorite mix always includes strawberries and then I add peaches, pinneapple, blueberries, raspberries...you get the point)
    1 scoop EAS vanilla protein powder.

    This easily takes me to lunch time. You can split it in half and freeze half for the next day or I split it between the kids with breakfast or afternoon snack.
  • kimcat73
    kimcat73 Posts: 687 Member
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    Good ones, BUMP
  • lanteik
    lanteik Posts: 25
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    1 banana (or you could do 1/2 a banana)
    OJ (about 3/4 cup - low sugar version)
    Frozen Strawberries (about 1/2 cup)
    Frozen Blueberries (about 1/2 cup)

    I don't really mesure anything, I just pour in what looks about right. The less liquid the thicker the smoothie is. I've also added to this pinneapple, but have stopped because it contains a lot of sugar.
  • Learning2LoveMe
    Learning2LoveMe Posts: 1,430 Member
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    All these sound really yummy!

    So to those who put in yogurt - do you always use frozen yogurt or do you use like dannon? lol Weird/stupid question, I know.
  • SusieSonshine
    SusieSonshine Posts: 252 Member
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    All these sound really yummy!

    So to those who put in yogurt - do you always use frozen yogurt or do you use like dannon? lol Weird/stupid question, I know.

    When I make a smoothie with yogurt, I usually use organic, unsweetened, nonfat yogurt. It can be frozen, if that is your preference. Personally, I enjoy a more liquid smoothie, rather than icey cold/frozen. Tofu can be used if one is vegan or if you just want a different protein. The fruit adds all the natural sugar and flavor that ya need!

    I've just discovered that Trader Joe's now carries Hemp Protein Powder and want to try it!

    All the best on your journey!

    Susie :flowerforyou:
  • ChellieIrish
    ChellieIrish Posts: 593 Member
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    Here is my homemade Smoothie recipe :heart:

    Items In This Meal Calories Carbs Fat Protein
    Milk - Nonfat, with added vitamin A (fat free or skim), 250 g 85 12 0 8
    Tesco - Strawberries (Fresh Class 1), 25 g 7 2 0 0
    Fresh - Blue Berries, 0.3 cup 20 5 0 0
    Bananas - Raw, 1 small (6" to 6-7/8" long) 90 23 0 1
    Kiwi - Fruit, Medium Without Skin, 1 medium 46 11 0 1
    Total: 248 53 0 10
  • Nich0le
    Nich0le Posts: 2,906 Member
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    All these sound really yummy!

    So to those who put in yogurt - do you always use frozen yogurt or do you use like dannon? lol Weird/stupid question, I know.

    I like stoneyfield farms organic low fat vanilla or plain.
  • astridfeline
    astridfeline Posts: 1,200 Member
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    1/2 cup almond milk, unsweetened
    1 Tbsp ground flax
    1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
    100-200g fresh melon
    1/2-1 cup frozen berries
    other fresh fruit, like peaches, figs, pears
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    My special smoothie:

    1/2 cup almond milk, unsweetened
    1 Tbsp ground flax
    1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
    100-200g fresh cherries
    1/2 oz. dark chocolate
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Sometimes I put 1 Tbsp almond butter in too if I need the extra cals.
  • jb_sweet_99
    jb_sweet_99 Posts: 856 Member
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  • jam0525
    jam0525 Posts: 1,681 Member
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    I use Dannon or a store brand vanilla yogurt, 2% milk and 2-3 fruits that I happen to have on hand. But then, I'm not making it for me. My kids love them. It's the easiest way to get them up early. If I'm using tropical fruit, I add orange or pinapple juice.

    I should try the plain yogurt and see if they like it.
  • Sapporo
    Sapporo Posts: 693 Member
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    1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    frozen strawberries and mango (I don't measure)
    1 tbsp raw almond butter
    1 tsp raw blue agave nectar

    1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    2 kale leaves
    mango

    1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    blueberries
    agave nectar

    I've used coconut water in a smoothie before as well, but I don't want to keep buying $1.50 coconuts for 1 cup of it as I can't find coconut water or milk in stores here. :grumble: