In Need of Smoothie Recipes

I love smoothies, but I am wondering if there are any that don't have any added sweeteners and that do have spinach incorporated? I would like to get some veggies and fruits if possible, in smoothie form. Thanks for any help! :bigsmile:
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  • Fairysoul
    Fairysoul Posts: 1,361 Member
    Yep my favorite one, and I use the leftovers to make popcicles and the kids love it!!

    1 pineapple cored and cut up
    2 banana's
    Handful of spinach

    Blend in blender add water if needed and enjoy!!
  • jipsybird
    jipsybird Posts: 878 Member
    I have never done any with spinach. But I do like making smoothies with plain yogurt, a banana, some milk or juice and either cocoa and peanut butter or whatever other fruit I have that I want to put in. I have recently discovered grinding oats to make oat flour in my blender, and putting some in a smoothie isn't as strange as I thought it would be. Adds a nice texture.
    Good luck!
  • Candida1983
    Candida1983 Posts: 188
    Thanks ladies!! :happy:
  • Candida1983
    Candida1983 Posts: 188
    I'm trying the oatmeal thing tonight! Thanks! :smile:
  • Becky_Boodle
    Becky_Boodle Posts: 253 Member
    My daily protein smoothie is:

    1 cup frozen berries
    1 scoop whey protein isolate powder
    2 cups greens (spinach, kale, mixed whatever you like)
    1 frozen banana cut into chunks
    1 cup water
  • MadusaCait
    MadusaCait Posts: 32 Member
    bump
  • kayl3igh88
    kayl3igh88 Posts: 428 Member
    bump, bump, bump... getting my new blender on thursday so need some yummy recipes to try it out with :)
  • JodiHop
    JodiHop Posts: 25
    bump...
  • MeliciousGibson
    MeliciousGibson Posts: 248 Member
    We make a bunch of different kind of smoothies. We use Greek vanilla yogurt, soy milk, and frozen fruit (instead of ice-cubes). One of our absolute favorites:
    "Banana Split"
    1 fresh Banana
    Frozen strawberry/banana/peach or pineapple mix (about 1 cup perhaps)
    1/2 cup vanilla greek yogurt
    1 cup Chocolate soy milk

    or for the occasional celebration (today being my birthday)

    Banana split as made above - add 1/2 cup BANANA RUM!!!
  • eellis2000
    eellis2000 Posts: 465 Member
    bump just got my blender and had my first banana smoothie. It was awesome. But.... It had sugar and vanilla extract in it.

    1 banana
    1/2 cup ice
    1/2 cup milk (i used 2%)
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    1 tsp sugar ( i needed 2)
    2 tsp hershey's syrup (optional)
    Blend for 30-45 seconds.
  • kbugsmeemaw
    kbugsmeemaw Posts: 107 Member
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  • danabrash
    danabrash Posts: 67
    With Almond Butter:
    Now Sports - Whey Protein Isolate - Natural Unflavored, 2 scoop (28g) 210 2 1 50
    Kirkland Signaturte (Costco) - Frozen Blueberries, 0.5 cup 53 13 0 1
    Fred Meyers - Almond Butter Fresh Ground, 1 tbsp 90 3 8 3
    353 18 9 54

    Or with Peanut Butter:
    Adams - 100% Natural Peanut Butter Crunchy, 1 tablespoons 100 3 8 4
    Now Sports - Whey Protein Isolate - Natural Unflavored, 2 scoop (28g) 210 2 1 50
    Blueberries - Frozen, unsweetened, 1 cup, unthawed 79 19 1 1
    389 24 10 55
  • If you haven't tried this, you are missing out.

    Chocolate Cherry Berry Smoothie

    10 fl oz vanilla coconut milk
    2 C spinach leaves
    1 banana
    2 ½ Tbsp cacao or cocoa powder
    ¾ C frozen blueberries
    ¾ C frozen cherries

    I prefer to use the Cacao (raw form powder) vs. cocoa. MUCH better for you. ENJOY!!
  • FitFoodieMomBillie
    FitFoodieMomBillie Posts: 227 Member
    I'd love to see some "green" smoothies also. I'm pretty good at the fruit & yogurt varieties but want to try soem green ones. Any one have a couple of good green recipes?
  • I'd love to see some "green" smoothies also. I'm pretty good at the fruit & yogurt varieties but want to try soem green ones. Any one have a couple of good green recipes?

    This is a great one...

    Grandest Green Smoothie

    2 lrg bananas
    4-5 Kale leaves
    1 cup baby spinach
    1 green apple
    1 tsp. coconut oil
    1/2 tsp. spirulina
    1 cup water or apple juice
  • tageekly
    tageekly Posts: 3,755 Member
    I add spinach or kale to my smoothies all the time - you can't taste it really and it add great nutrition and a serving of veggies!

    I make all mine with the same base:

    1 cup almond milk
    1 frozen banana
    1 tsbp chia seeds
    2-3 frozen spinach (I buy the huge bag of fresh spinach at Costco and freeze it in smaller bags)
    1 scoop protein powder

    and then add:

    1-2 cups frozen mixed fruit, or
    1-2 cups fresh fruit with a couple ice cubes

    OR

    2 tbsp PB2 (the chocolate PB2 with chocolate protein powder is YUM!)
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    Spinach tastes sweet to me in almost any smoothie I add it too. Sometimes the color messes with my head if it's a tropical flavor smoothie or something that should look other than green but I really like spinach in shakes. Just remember to blend it completely.
  • McKristy
    McKristy Posts: 53
    Today I had one with:
    orange
    frozen mango chunks
    banana
    spinach
    ground flaxseed
    greek yogurt (only 1/2 container)
    green tea

    Instead of yogurt sometimes I'll use quinoa.
  • bi0nicw0man
    bi0nicw0man Posts: 56 Member
    I make one almost every day, either as a post-gym snack or sometimes as breakfast or lunch. Don't be afraid of spinach...just blend the bejesus out of it and you won't know it's there.

    As a snack:

    ice cubes
    1/2 banana (overripe, or frozen)
    2 cups baby spinach
    3/4 scoop 'vanilla ice cream' NZ whey protein powder
    1 tsp flax meal
    3/4 cup UVAB (unsweetened vanilla almond breeze)

    As a meal:

    ice cubes
    whole banana
    2 cups baby spinach
    full scoop 'vanilla ice cream' protein powder
    2 tbsp raw rolled oats
    2 tsp flax meal
    1 cup UVAB (and a little water if needed)

    These are the most beautiful shade of bright green!


    If I don't have spinach on hand I use strawberries.

    If I feel like something chocolately I use chocolate protein powder instead of vanilla but that makes it really ugly (green spinach + brown powder = sludge). haha.
  • Il_DaniD_lI
    Il_DaniD_lI Posts: 1,593 Member
    Mine are very simple and very delicious.

    -Frozen unsweetened strawberries (about a cup)
    -1Banana
    -Plain low fat yogurt (about 4 tbsp)
    -pineapple juice

    ^^This makes enough for my boyfriend and I to have a large glass and my daughter to have a small one.
  • AngiMoss
    AngiMoss Posts: 77
    My favorite is:

    1 1/2 cup Non-sweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
    1 cup Kale
    1 cup spinach
    1 half of a pear
    1 banana frozen

    It's super good! I found the recipe online & it mentioned adding honey. I tried that first and it was of course delicious, but I'm trying to stay away from adding sugars myself, so went without it...and it's still amazingly good.
  • When I work early mornings I usually take smoothies with me to work. I hardly ever use a recipe, I just use what I have in my fridge. I find that usually start with one banana (the browner it is, the sweeterit tastes!), 4-6 ice cubes, a few tablespoons of yogurt (generally plain, but vanilla if i'm wanting something sweeter), and a handful of spinach. And then add whatever fruit I have. Most fruits will have enough pulp or seeds to mask the texture of greens or oats. I add a little water if it looks thick.

    I find that mangos, clementines, oranges, and pineapple pair well together, as do strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
  • djean2
    djean2 Posts: 37 Member
    We make a bunch of different kind of smoothies. We use Greek vanilla yogurt, soy milk, and frozen fruit (instead of ice-cubes). One of our absolute favorites:
    "Banana Split"
    1 fresh Banana
    Frozen strawberry/banana/peach or pineapple mix (about 1 cup perhaps)
    1/2 cup vanilla greek yogurt
    1 cup Chocolate soy milk

    or for the occasional celebration (today being my birthday)

    Banana split as made above - add 1/2 cup BANANA RUM!!!

    Happy Birthday! I'll drink to that.
  • fitnessyeoja
    fitnessyeoja Posts: 357 Member
    bump
  • FitFoodieMomBillie
    FitFoodieMomBillie Posts: 227 Member
    My favorite is:

    1 1/2 cup Non-sweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
    1 cup Kale
    1 cup spinach
    1 half of a pear
    1 banana frozen

    It's super good! I found the recipe online & it mentioned adding honey. I tried that first and it was of course delicious, but I'm trying to stay away from adding sugars myself, so went without it...and it's still amazingly good.

    This may be a dumb question... but what kind of Kale? Fresh in the produce section or?????
  • donnakparra
    donnakparra Posts: 10 Member
    Bump!
  • Lolitasboss
    Lolitasboss Posts: 60 Member
    bummpppp
  • tageekly
    tageekly Posts: 3,755 Member

    This may be a dumb question... but what kind of Kale? Fresh in the produce section or?????

    Not a dumb question. I have always used the fresh kind from the produce section.
  • SusanleeBee
    SusanleeBee Posts: 144 Member
    Bump! I've been loo,in for good smootie recipes!
  • naomi8888
    naomi8888 Posts: 519 Member
    This was a huge thread - I think it reached over 500 comments....


    Picture from original site, I take no credit xD http://www.dashingdish.com/2010/03/i-cant-believe-its-not-a-milkshake/

    Base ingredients:
    -1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese
    -1 Scoop Protein Powder
    -1-3 Packets of Splenda/ Stevia/Low Calorie Sweetener <--- I didn't use any though
    -5-10 Ice Cubes
    -1/2 Cup-1 Cup Water
    *Optional* 1/2 tsp Xanthax gum (you can get this from most grocery stores in the gluten free section! Just a pinch of it makes your shake sooo thick and creamy!)

    Then choose from these! :D




    Peanut Butter Butterscotch Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    2 Tbs Sugar Free Butterscotch Pudding Mix (Jello Brand)
    2 Tbs Peanut Flour OR 1 Tbs Regular Peanut Butter
    Optional: A few drops Maple Extract
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 310 ( add 40 if using regular peanut butter)




    Thin Mint Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    2 Tbs Cocoa Powder
    2-3 Drops of Mint Extract (Be Careful to Only Add A Few Drops… This Stuff Is Strong!!!)
    Optional: 1 Tbs Lite Hershey’s Syrup
    Servings:1
    Calories: 250



    Superman-Ice Cream Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    2-3 Tbs Sugar free/Fat free Pistachio Pudding Mix (Jello Brand)
    Optional: 2 Tbs Cool Whip Lite
    Servings:1
    Calories: 250



    Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    2 Tbs Cocoa Powder
    2 Tbs Peanut Flour Or 1 Tbs Regular Peanut Butter
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 260 (add 40 calories if using regular peanut butter)



    Strawberry Banana Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    1/2 Cup Frozen Strawberries
    1/2 Banana
    Optional: 2 Tbs Cool Whip Lite
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 280



    Mocha Freeze Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    2 Tbs Cocoa Powder
    1 Tsp Instant Coffee Powder (or to taste)
    1 Tbs Coffee Creamer of Choice
    (You may also need additional sweetener packets in this shake to balance out the bitterness of the coffee)
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 200




    Lemon Cream Pie (These ingredients added to base)

    2-3 Tbs Sugar Free Lemon Pudding Mix
    Optional: 1 Graham Cracker (or Honey Teddy Grahams) on Top of Shake (You could add this straight to the blender~ it blends up tasting like a ‘pie crust!’)
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 290



    Strawberry Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    1/2 Cup Strawberries (Fresh or Frozen~ If you are using frozen use less ice!)
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 220



    Banana Cream Pie Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    1/2 Frozen Banana
    2 Tbs Sugar Free Banana Pudding
    Optional: 1 Graham Cracker (or Honey Teddy Grahams) on Top of Shake!
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 250



    Oatmeal Cookie Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    2 Tbs Oats
    2 Tsp Chocolate Chips
    Dash of Cinnamon (Or To Taste)
    Optional: 2 Tbs Vanilla or Chocolate Sugar Free Pudding Mix
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 250



    Key Lime Pie Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    1 Tbs Key Lime Juice (Or The Juice of Half a Lime)
    2 Tbs Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding Mix
    Optional: 1 Graham Cracker (or Honey Teddy Grahams) Crumbled on Top of Shake (Or Mixed In!)
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 230




    Cookies and Cream Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    1/2 (100 Calorie) Oreo Pack (Throw the Cookies Right Into the Blender!)
    Optional: 2 Tbs Light Cool Whip OR 2 Tbs Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding Mix
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 230




    Pina Colada Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    1 Tbs Coconut Extract (Found In The Baking Isle by the Spices)
    1/2 Cup Pineapple (Fresh or Frozen)
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 220



    Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    1/2 Cup Strawberries (Fresh or Frozen)
    2 Tbs Light Cream Cheese (Or 2 Tbs Sugar Free Cheesecake Pudding Mix)
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 260



    Lemon Raspberry Shake (These ingredients added to base)

    1/3 Cup Raspberries (Fresh or Frozen) OR 2 Tbs Low Sugar Raspberry Jam (If You Don’t Like The Seeds!)
    1 Tsp Lemon Juice OR 2 Tbs Sugar Free Lemon Pudding Mix
    Optional: 1 Tsp Sugar Free Dry Raspberry Jello Mix
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 210




    And all you do is blend! :D
    Edited by SergeantSunshine on Tue 02/28/12 01:18 PM