Anybody have a great smoothis recipe to share?

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jdejre_k
jdejre_k Posts: 54
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Hello!

I am looking for healthy (and easy!) smoothie recipes to make in the mornings for myself and the kids.

Does anybody have any "tried and true" recipes to share :smile: ?

Thanks!

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  • omid990
    omid990 Posts: 785 Member
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    1 cup vanilla soymilk
    1 banana
    1 tablespoon peanut butter
    ice


    blend
    :happy:
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
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    4-6 Ice cubes
    4-6 Strawberries
    1 Banana
    1 Cup Pineapple juice

    Blend. :smile:
  • SDawgW
    SDawgW Posts: 160 Member
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    Check out this thread:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/62483-how-do-you-make-your-smoothie

    There are several recipes :)
  • swtally80
    swtally80 Posts: 278 Member
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    My recent fave
    1 frozen banana
    1 dannon pineapple coconut
    1 tbs ground flax (optional)
    1 pkt strawberry crystal light
  • Kimmmers
    Kimmmers Posts: 3
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    1 Cup Frozen Strawberries
    1/2 Cup milk or orange juice
    2 containers of key lime pie yogurt


    *Makes 2 servings

    I like this recipe because you can make it really low fat by getting fat free yogurt and using skim milk. Throw in a banana to get some added nutrients and to make it creamier.
  • jdejre_k
    jdejre_k Posts: 54
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    Thanks everybody!

    I am looking for new ways to incorporate the 5 servings of fruits and veggies a day for the family and I think the kids are tired of snacking on cucumbers, celery, broccoli and carrot sticks! I saw a show on BBC last night that recommended smoothies for kids. I am also thinking yogurt/ fruit/ granola parfait in the mornings and also making our own fruit and veggie juice.

    Any other suggestions?

    PS... The kids are really great at eating their fruits and veggies as snacks... I just want to "spice it up" and add a little variety!
  • aerome
    aerome Posts: 171 Member
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    My faves are similar to everyone else's, but I like to add almonds and I use Fiber One yogurt to add some fiber. Also, instead of adding ice, I use all frozen fruit and I use more than most. I've read you can even add fresh baby spinach for nutrients without changing the flavor of the smoothie, but I haven't tried it myself.
  • kblu0816
    kblu0816 Posts: 1,627 Member
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    I got a great one for the kids....chocolate banana shake/smoothie

    1 frozen BANANA
    1/2 pkg. of jello instant pudding chocolate (can use fat free or sugar free)
    1 to 1 1/2 cups milk ( I like using vanilla soy light)
    1 cup of ice.

    Blend it all together and make sure the pudding really gets incorperated. The longer you let it sit...the thicker it gets...and it is so good. I sometimes use only 1/4 of the pkg and put in a scoop of protein powder or some peanut butter....yum!
  • mtpage04
    mtpage04 Posts: 41 Member
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    1 scoop protein powder (your favorite flavor)
    1 cup of frozen mixed berries
    10 oz. water or vanilla flavored soy milk

    Berries are great antioxidants and protein for your muscle!
  • LingLing
    LingLing Posts: 8 Member
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    Blueberry Blast Smoothie from Ellie Krieger's The Food You Crave

    1/2 cup nonfat milk
    1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
    1 cup frozen unsweetened blueberries
    1 teaspoon honey

    Serves 1
    Serving Size: 2 cups
    Per Serving
    Calories: 195; Total Fat: 1G; Mono: 0G; Poly: 0G; Sat: 0G
    Protein: 10G; Carb: 40G; Fiber: 4G; Chol: 5MG Sodium: 134 MG

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