Smoothie recipe

[JodyMcDe]

Santa brought me a generic magic-bullet blender type of thingy. My plan is to make healthy smoothies so that I can increase my consumption of fruits and veggies. Im looking for some simple, healthy recipes. Id especially like recipes that include vegetables -- been reading about "super green smoothies" but there are a bazillions suggestions. So please post your yummy (or semi-yummy) smoothies recipe. Thx

[peg81]

I have kidney stones and found that spinach is high in oxalate which contribute to kidney stones.  I love spinach--- I alternate with kale which is is low in oxalate.  I havent tried many other greens.  Do u have any suggestions?

[Kira]

Baby spinach, 2 handfuls - banana, preferably frozen - carrot juice, 1cup

[Safari]

Yes, you do need to switch up the greens.  Try Collard Greens, Dandilion greens, etc.  I also use English cucumbers and celery.

[vickilind61]

I do something similar.  I use greek yogurt (1/2 cup) and mango juice (1 cup) and I blend that till really smooth.  I add frozen mango chucks.  I like to have this as dessert.  I usually have Naked or Odwalla juices and frozen fruit.  So easy and yummy, even my picky hubby loves it.

[Safari]

Thanks, sounds yummy

[lexisenese]

I have tried tons of different green smoothies that tasted very good and were packed with fruits and veggies, but after awhile, I got a little sick of the "grassy", "leafy" taste of the spinach and carrots, etc.  I thought about a smoothie that would be absolutely tasty and almost like a ice cream shake.  This is my absolutely favorite green smoothie on the planet!  And it's only 287 Calories.  I use it as a snack or a meal replacement.  

Reese's Green Smoothie

2 c. Spinach

1 Banana (Preferably Medium or Large)

1 T. Peanut Butter (Jiffy and Natural Peanut Butter are not as different as people think.)

1 T. Flaxseeds (Optional)

1 T. Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

Ice

Water to get the ingredients blending

I always like to blend the Flaxseeds, Peanut Butter, and Hershey's Cocoa Powder with water first to get the seeds ground up, and the cocoa powder dissolved.  Then I add the spinach and the banana.  Lastly, I add the ice.  It's better to do this in segments, because that way everything blends perfectly.  It is literally the most amazing smoothie and it is so good for you.  Good way to get your greens in if you don't really like to eat them.  The smoothie color is such a pretty green, but you cannot taste the spinach at all!  Just peanut buttery chocolateness. 

[Safari]

Sounds wonderful and a good way to introduce protein.  Thanks

[123miko]

Please send me some of your smoothie recipes.

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[justdoitalready]

Hi, my smoothie when I do one usually consists of:

1 frozen banana

1 c frozen mixed fruit

1 tbsp ground flax

1 scoop of whey protein powder

3/4 c milk

Blend all ingredients in your mixer.

You may add some greens for added nutrition.

Its refreshing and filling enough to get through until I have my lunch  

[wrongway]

My favorite smoothie has spinach,green pepper,carrot,apple,strawberry, banana and almonds. (only use small amount of green pepper as it will drown the taste of the other ingredients.

[wrongway]

Don\t forget to add water to max line.

[ceeceham]

I use my Nutribullet daily and love experimenting with what I can "throw in"

My basic green smoothie:

2 handfuls leafy greens (spinach, kale, chard, collards)

1/4 ripe avocado

mint leaves, parsley, and/or ginger

1/2 cup or so frozen fruit blend (strawberries, mango, papaya, pineapple, peaches, cherries, blueberries)

Fill to max line with cold water

Blend until smooth

Another favorite:

2 stems kale (remove tough stem)

1 cup spinach

10 mint leaves

1 peeled red beet

1/2 pear

1/4 cup blueberries

5 strawberries

coconut water

ice cubes

*If using as a meal replacement I shake or stir in a scoop of protein powder after blending as I have discovered blending the protein powder adds a lot of air and makes a very foamy smoothie which upsets my stomach.

I use my smoothies as a way to use up odds and ends in my produce drawer.  I add any combination of fruits and veggies to the greens.

[Safari]

Hi,
Thanks for these two recipes. I hadn't thought of using mint and I use green tea.

[ceeceham]

I love the flavor of the mint, and I have so much of it in my garden.  I make mint water and mint sun tea as well.

The parsley is supposed to be good for detoxing and weight loss, and ginger is good for digestion but they have such a strong flavor I have to use them sparingly or they take over!

[Kibbles314]

Most of my smoothies come from what I have around. Whether because there was a sale at the store, to someone gave me a bunch of fruits and veggies to eat before they spoil. Usually what I do is put a bunch of leafy greens. Some fruit and some water in, then blend away. I don't generally follow recipes when I cook

[eupepsia]

I love my ninja blender!

I like to use frozen bananas and berries, chocolate designer whey protein powder, nonfat greek yogurt, chia seeds, raw cacao nibs, and sometimes PB.

[StephanieFitbit]

I'm in heaven  when I mix pineapple cubes, greek yogurt, ice and a couple of leaves of basil! It becomes light green and tastes delicious. You can add some brown sugar. 

[Safari]

Sounds great. I love pineapple with just about any combination, thanks

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[Kaemsrt]

My go-to smoothie is kale or spinach, strawberries, one scoop of vanilla whey protein, ground flax seed, and almond milk. I've been using the GNC mixer and have good results.

[SilviaFitbit]

I feel so lucky to find this thread, I love smoothies, any that has mango or blueberries I'll do it. I found awesome recipes here.