Blend:
2 cups spinach
1 chopped peeled apple
1/2 cup silken tofu
1/4 cup soy milk
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon wheat germ
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice,
1 cup ice
Friday, April 27, 2012
Strawberry Maple
Blend:
2 cups strawberries
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup wheat germ
A dash of ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups ice
2 cups strawberries
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup wheat germ
A dash of ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups ice
Lemon Poppy Seed
Blend:
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
The zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
1 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup ice
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
The zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
1 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup ice
Veggie
Blend:
1 1/4 cups tomato juice
1/4 cup carrot juice
1/2 peeled cucumber
1/2 celery stalk
1/4 cup parsley
1/4 cup spinach
1/2 cup ice
1 1/4 cups tomato juice
1/4 cup carrot juice
1/2 peeled cucumber
1/2 celery stalk
1/4 cup parsley
1/4 cup spinach
1/2 cup ice
Peanut Butter Apple
Blend:
1 chopped peeled apple
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons flax seeds
1 1/2 cups soy milk
1 1/2 cups ice
Honey to taste
1 chopped peeled apple
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons flax seeds
1 1/2 cups soy milk
1 1/2 cups ice
Honey to taste
Pinapple Mango
Blend:
1 cup chopped pineapple
1 cup mango
1 cup coconut water
A dash of ground allspice
1 cup ice
Sprinkle with toasted coconut
1 cup chopped pineapple
1 cup mango
1 cup coconut water
A dash of ground allspice
1 cup ice
Sprinkle with toasted coconut
Banana PB&J
Blend:
1 frozen banana
1 cup soy milk
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup wheat germ
2 tablespoons seedless strawberry or raspberry jelly
1 frozen banana
1 cup soy milk
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup wheat germ
2 tablespoons seedless strawberry or raspberry jelly
Black Raspberry Vanilla
Blend:
1 pint blackberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
1 pint blackberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
Spiced Pumpkin
Blend:
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup silken tofu
3 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
A pinch of salt
1 cup ice
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup silken tofu
3 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
A pinch of salt
1 cup ice
Creamcsicle
Blend:
3/4 cup frozen orange or orange-tangerine concentrate
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup vanilla ice cream
1 cup ice.
3/4 cup frozen orange or orange-tangerine concentrate
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup vanilla ice cream
1 cup ice.
Blueberry Banana
Blend:
1 banana
1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon each honey and lime juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup ice
1 banana
1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon each honey and lime juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup ice
Cherry Vanilla
Blend:
1 1/2 cups frozen pitted cherries
1 1/4 cups milk
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
A pinch of salt and 1 cup ice
1 1/2 cups frozen pitted cherries
1 1/4 cups milk
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
A pinch of salt and 1 cup ice
Raspberry Orange
Blend:
1 cup orange juice
1 cup raspberries
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 cup of ice
Splenda or Stevia no calorie sweetener to taste.
1 cup orange juice
1 cup raspberries
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 cup of ice
Splenda or Stevia no calorie sweetener to taste.
Strawberry Shortcake
Blend:
2 cups strawberries
1 cup crumbled pound cake
1-1/2 cups skim milk
1-1/2 cups ice
Splenda or Stevia no calorie sweetener to taste.
2 cups strawberries
1 cup crumbled pound cake
1-1/2 cups skim milk
1-1/2 cups ice
Splenda or Stevia no calorie sweetener to taste.
Banana
Blend:
2 bananas
1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
1/2 cup skim milk
2 teaspoons honey
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup ice.
2 bananas
1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
1/2 cup skim milk
2 teaspoons honey
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup ice.
Oatmeal Smoothie
Ingredients
BASE INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup uncooked oats (old fashioned rolled oats recommended; do not use steel cut oats)
1-1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds
1 cup liquid (dairy or non-dairy milk or juice, or combination)
1/4 cup low-fat yogurt (Greek yogurt recommended, but any yogurt may be used, including non-dairy)
1 cup fruit, fresh, frozen (unthawed), or canned (drained); or 1/2 cup dried fruit*; or 3/4 cup fruit sauce or puree (i.e. applesauce)
OPTIONAL ADD-INS:
1 or more teaspoons sweetener (honey, maple syrup, agave syrup, or your preferred sweetener)
1 or more tablespoons fruit jam, preserves, or spread
1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or other sweet spices
1 or more teaspoons cocoa powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract or vanilla bean paste
BASE INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup uncooked oats (old fashioned rolled oats recommended; do not use steel cut oats)
1-1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds
1 cup liquid (dairy or non-dairy milk or juice, or combination)
1/4 cup low-fat yogurt (Greek yogurt recommended, but any yogurt may be used, including non-dairy)
1 cup fruit, fresh, frozen (unthawed), or canned (drained); or 1/2 cup dried fruit*; or 3/4 cup fruit sauce or puree (i.e. applesauce)
OPTIONAL ADD-INS:
1 or more teaspoons sweetener (honey, maple syrup, agave syrup, or your preferred sweetener)
1 or more tablespoons fruit jam, preserves, or spread
1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or other sweet spices
1 or more teaspoons cocoa powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract or vanilla bean paste
Directions
Add oats and chia seeds to blender; blend on high until texture of flour. Add liquid (milk/juice) to blender; use spoon or spatula to stir in oats/chias from bottom. Add yogurt. Add fruit and any additional flavorings. Blend on high until desired smoothness. Taste and add sweetener, if needed. Blend again. Transfer to pint (2 cup) jar or container; refrigerate overnight, or a minimum of 4 hours, so oats & chias can soften. Will keep in refrigerator at least 2-3 days. Shake before drinking.
IF TOO THICK after the fridge soak, add more juice or milk and shake jar/container or return to blender to combine.
FOR A SMOOTHER CONSISTENCY, return to blender after the fridge soak and blend again.
TO FREEZE: May be frozen after the 4 hour soak in the fridge. To thaw, move to fridge a day ahead so it is thawed for drinking the next day. For faster thaw, place frozen jar/container in bowl of cold water on the counter for 1-2 hours. Shake before drinking.
*If using dried fruit, increase liquid (milk/juice) by 1/4 cup.
IF TOO THICK after the fridge soak, add more juice or milk and shake jar/container or return to blender to combine.
FOR A SMOOTHER CONSISTENCY, return to blender after the fridge soak and blend again.
TO FREEZE: May be frozen after the 4 hour soak in the fridge. To thaw, move to fridge a day ahead so it is thawed for drinking the next day. For faster thaw, place frozen jar/container in bowl of cold water on the counter for 1-2 hours. Shake before drinking.
*If using dried fruit, increase liquid (milk/juice) by 1/4 cup.
Lime Smoothie
Recipe:
1/2 cup of lime, sliced
2/3 cup of skim milk
1 cup of low-fat lime sherbet
1/2 cup of raspberries
8-10 ice cubes
Put everything in the blender and blend until smooth.
1/2 cup of lime, sliced
2/3 cup of skim milk
1 cup of low-fat lime sherbet
1/2 cup of raspberries
8-10 ice cubes
Put everything in the blender and blend until smooth.
Tomato Smoothie
Recipe:
2 cups of tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup of tomato juice
1/4 cup of apple juice
1/2 cup of carrots, chopped
1/4 cup of celery, chopped
1/2 a teaspoon to a teaspoon of hot sauce
8-10 ice cubes
Place everything in the blender and mix until smooth.
2 cups of tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup of tomato juice
1/4 cup of apple juice
1/2 cup of carrots, chopped
1/4 cup of celery, chopped
1/2 a teaspoon to a teaspoon of hot sauce
8-10 ice cubes
Place everything in the blender and mix until smooth.
Mixed Up Fruit Smoothie
Recipe:
1/4 cup of apple slices
1/4 cup of banana slices
1 orange, peeled
1 tablespoon of honey
6 ice cubes
Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.
1/4 cup of apple slices
1/4 cup of banana slices
1 orange, peeled
1 tablespoon of honey
6 ice cubes
Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.
Cantaloupe Smoothie
Recipe:
10 large romaine lettuce leaves
2 cups of chopped cantaloupe slices
1 cup of frozen strawberries
6 ice cubes
Place everything in the blender and blend until smooth
10 large romaine lettuce leaves
2 cups of chopped cantaloupe slices
1 cup of frozen strawberries
6 ice cubes
Place everything in the blender and blend until smooth
Banana Almond Smoothie
Recipe:
1 banana, sliced and frozen
1 tablespoon of almond butter
2 teaspoons of flaxseed
1/2 cup of almond milk or non-fat yogurt
A drizzle of honey
Half a teaspoon of almond or vanilla extract
Place everything in the blender and blend until smooth.
1 banana, sliced and frozen
1 tablespoon of almond butter
2 teaspoons of flaxseed
1/2 cup of almond milk or non-fat yogurt
A drizzle of honey
Half a teaspoon of almond or vanilla extract
Place everything in the blender and blend until smooth.
Spinach Raspberry Shake
Recipe:
1 banana
1 cup of frozen raspberries
1 cup of orange juice
1 container of non-fat strawberry yogurt
8 baby carrots
Handful fresh spinach
2 teaspoons of flaxseed oil
2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup of dry oatmeal
12 ice cubes
Place everything in the blender and blend until smooth.
1 banana
1 cup of frozen raspberries
1 cup of orange juice
1 container of non-fat strawberry yogurt
8 baby carrots
Handful fresh spinach
2 teaspoons of flaxseed oil
2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup of dry oatmeal
12 ice cubes
Place everything in the blender and blend until smooth.
Banana Peach Blueberry Smoothie
Recipe:
1 frozen banana
1 cup of frozen peach slices
1/4 cup of frozen blueberries
1/2 cup of non-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon of vanilla soy protein (optional)
1 tablespoon of water
Put all of the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth
1 frozen banana
1 cup of frozen peach slices
1/4 cup of frozen blueberries
1/2 cup of non-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon of vanilla soy protein (optional)
1 tablespoon of water
Put all of the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth
Banana Cocoa Soy Smoothie
Recipe:
1 banana
1/2 cup of silken tofu
1/2 cup of soy milk
2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon of honey
Slice the banana and then stick it in the freezer until it gets firm; begin by blending the tofu, soy milk, honey, and cocoa in the blender, then add the banana pieces through the top, blending everything until the mixture is smooth.
1 banana
1/2 cup of silken tofu
1/2 cup of soy milk
2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon of honey
Slice the banana and then stick it in the freezer until it gets firm; begin by blending the tofu, soy milk, honey, and cocoa in the blender, then add the banana pieces through the top, blending everything until the mixture is smooth.
Raspberry Avocado Smoothie
Recipe:
1 peeled and pitted avocado
3/4 cup of orange juice
3/4 cup of raspberry juice
1/2 cup of frozen raspberries
Place everything in the blender and blend until smooth
1 peeled and pitted avocado
3/4 cup of orange juice
3/4 cup of raspberry juice
1/2 cup of frozen raspberries
Place everything in the blender and blend until smooth
Pineapple Smoothie
Recipe:
1 of cup skim milk
4 ounces canned pineapple chunks, with the juice
1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
6 ice cubes
Put the milk, pineapple, and ice into the blender and blend until smooth, then add the flaxseed oil.
1 of cup skim milk
4 ounces canned pineapple chunks, with the juice
1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
6 ice cubes
Put the milk, pineapple, and ice into the blender and blend until smooth, then add the flaxseed oil.
Apple Smoothie
Recipe:
1/2 cup of skim milk or soy milk
6 ounces of vanilla yogurt
1 teaspoon of apple pie spice
1 medium-sized, chopped apple
2 tablespoons of cashew butter
6 ice cubes
Place all the ingredients in the blender and then blend until smooth; best eaten with a spoon!
1/2 cup of skim milk or soy milk
6 ounces of vanilla yogurt
1 teaspoon of apple pie spice
1 medium-sized, chopped apple
2 tablespoons of cashew butter
6 ice cubes
Place all the ingredients in the blender and then blend until smooth; best eaten with a spoon!
Lemon Orange Citrus Smoothie
Recipe:
1 cup of skim milk or soy milk
6 ounces of lemon yogurt
1 medium-sized orange in sections
1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
6 ice cubes
Place milk, orange, yogurt, and the ice into the blender and mix for about a minute, then add the flaxseed oil.
1 cup of skim milk or soy milk
6 ounces of lemon yogurt
1 medium-sized orange in sections
1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
6 ice cubes
Place milk, orange, yogurt, and the ice into the blender and mix for about a minute, then add the flaxseed oil.
Peach Smoothie
Recipe:
1 cup of skim milk
1 cup of frozen, unsweetened peaches
2 teaspoons of flaxseed oil
Blend milk and peaches until smooth, then add flaxseed oil.
1 cup of skim milk
1 cup of frozen, unsweetened peaches
2 teaspoons of flaxseed oil
Blend milk and peaches until smooth, then add flaxseed oil.
Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie
Recipe:
1/2 cup of skim milk or soy milk
6 ounces of vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup of chocolate chips
1 cup of fresh raspberries
1 cup of frozen raspberries or ice
Combine everything and blend until smooth; best eaten with a spoon, yum!
1/2 cup of skim milk or soy milk
6 ounces of vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup of chocolate chips
1 cup of fresh raspberries
1 cup of frozen raspberries or ice
Combine everything and blend until smooth; best eaten with a spoon, yum!
Mango Surprise Smoothie
Recipe:
1/4 cup of cubed mangoes
1/4 cup of ripe avocado, mashed
1/2 cup of mago juice
1/4 cup of fat-free vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon of juice
1 tablespoon of sugar
6 ice cubes
Add all the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth.
1/4 cup of cubed mangoes
1/4 cup of ripe avocado, mashed
1/2 cup of mago juice
1/4 cup of fat-free vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon of juice
1 tablespoon of sugar
6 ice cubes
Add all the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth.
Vanilla Yogurt and Blueberry Smoothie
Recipe:
1 cup of skim milk or soy milk
6 ounces of low-fat or non-fat vanilla yogurt
1 cup of fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
1 cup of frozen blueberries or ice
Place milk, yogurt, and the fresh blueberries into the blender with the ice or frozen blueberries, blend until mostly smooth for 1 minute or so, then add flaxseed oil
1 cup of skim milk or soy milk
6 ounces of low-fat or non-fat vanilla yogurt
1 cup of fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
1 cup of frozen blueberries or ice
Place milk, yogurt, and the fresh blueberries into the blender with the ice or frozen blueberries, blend until mostly smooth for 1 minute or so, then add flaxseed oil
Kiwi Honeydew Smoothie
Recipe:
2 cups of honeydew, cubed
1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
1 kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 cup of ice cubes
Place the honeydew, kiwi, apple, sugar, and lemon juice into the blender and blend until it’s smooth, then add the ice cubes and blend until the mixture is slushy
2 cups of honeydew, cubed
1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
1 kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 cup of ice cubes
Place the honeydew, kiwi, apple, sugar, and lemon juice into the blender and blend until it’s smooth, then add the ice cubes and blend until the mixture is slushy
Mixed Berry Smoothie
Recipe:
1 cup of frozen berries
1/2 cup of non-fat vanilla or plain yogurt or 1/2 cup of low-fat milk
Ice (optional)
Blend until smooth.
1 cup of frozen berries
1/2 cup of non-fat vanilla or plain yogurt or 1/2 cup of low-fat milk
Ice (optional)
Blend until smooth.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Recipe:
1 cup of strawberries
1 banana
1/2 cup of low-fat yogurt or milk
5 ice cubes
1/2 of a sliced orange
Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.
1 cup of strawberries
1 banana
1/2 cup of low-fat yogurt or milk
5 ice cubes
1/2 of a sliced orange
Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.
Blueberries for Breakfast Smoothie
Recipe:
1/2 of a large banana
1/3 cup of soy protein
1/2 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
1/4 cup of frozen blueberries
1/2 tablespoon of apple juice concentrate or honey
1 teaspoon of psyllium seed husks
8 ounces of water
Break the banana into pieces, place all the ingredients into your blender, and blend until mostly smooth.
1/2 of a large banana
1/3 cup of soy protein
1/2 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
1/4 cup of frozen blueberries
1/2 tablespoon of apple juice concentrate or honey
1 teaspoon of psyllium seed husks
8 ounces of water
Break the banana into pieces, place all the ingredients into your blender, and blend until mostly smooth.
Watermelon Smoothie
Recipe:
6 cups of seedless watermelon, chopped
1 cup of lemon sherbet, non-fat milk, or low-fat vanilla yogurt
12 ice cubes
Put half the watermelon in the blender and blend until smooth, then add half of the ice and sherbet; blend until smooth. Repeat the process with the rest of the ingredients.
6 cups of seedless watermelon, chopped
1 cup of lemon sherbet, non-fat milk, or low-fat vanilla yogurt
12 ice cubes
Put half the watermelon in the blender and blend until smooth, then add half of the ice and sherbet; blend until smooth. Repeat the process with the rest of the ingredients.
Mocha Smoothie
Recipe:
4 small ice cubes
1/2 cup of low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt
1 shot of espresso
2 teaspoons of cocoa powder
Add ingredients to blender in this order, then blend at a high speed until smooth.
4 small ice cubes
1/2 cup of low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt
1 shot of espresso
2 teaspoons of cocoa powder
Add ingredients to blender in this order, then blend at a high speed until smooth.
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Recipe:
Half of one banana
1/2 cup smooth or crunchy low-fat peanut butter
1/2 cup of non-fat milk
6 ice cubes
1 tablespoon of chocolate whey protein powder
Place all of the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth.
Half of one banana
1/2 cup smooth or crunchy low-fat peanut butter
1/2 cup of non-fat milk
6 ice cubes
1 tablespoon of chocolate whey protein powder
Place all of the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth.
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