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LockedFavorite Smoothie Recipe?

posted on April 01, 2009 at 08:41AM Inappropriate?
My newest kitchen appliance purchase will be a blender. That being said, I want to try out some smoothie recipes right away!

Do you have any healthy recommendations? I found this Chocolate Banana recipe, but I not going to lie...I'm a little skeptical about it:

* 1 banana, overripe (frozen or not)
* 1/3-1/2 cup skim milk
* 1 tablespoon ovaltine (chocolate flavor)
* 2 teaspoons non-fat vanilla yogurt

And BLEND!

Please share some of your smoothie recipes :)
replies: 14 latest post: April 19, 2010 at 03:28PM by wavedoctor
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posted on April 02, 2009 at 01:44PM
 
I’ve heard rave reviews about cranberries smoothies. I’ve never tried one, but here is a recipe I found. Ingredients: 1 cup cranberries 2/3 cup cran-raspberry juice (less, if this is too sweet for you, but I like it sweeter) 1 cup raspberries 8 oz of yogurt, preferably Raspberry 1 1/2 cups of ice Blend until smooth, give it a taste and decide if you need more ice or juice. Hope it is yummy!
posted on April 07, 2009 at 08:19AM
 
My mother used to make this carrot/apple smoothie.  Using vegetables in smoothies is incredibly healthy, and the fruit helps make it more delicious/palatable.   The most important thing is to use as little artificial sugar as possible! 
posted on August 29, 2009 at 01:41AM
 

A little milk, ice, bannanas and almost any other fruit.

Yum!

posted on August 29, 2009 at 05:54PM
 

Fresh strawberries, strawberry liqueur, and Barcardi Rum 100 proof, mix in blender with crushed ice to your personal taste.

posted on August 29, 2009 at 06:12PM
 

Blueberries have "anti-oxidants" in them.

I'm not exactly sure what that means...

But, the berries sure taste good in a Smoothie.

posted on August 29, 2009 at 07:51PM
 

That's pretty funny, terryf!

posted on August 29, 2009 at 07:57PM
 

Wow! Barcardi...

Boy, that would pretty much knock me out - cold.

:)

posted on September 08, 2009 at 12:19AM
 

Maybe some Rum extract flavoring?

posted on September 09, 2009 at 04:01AM
 

Where's that blender?

posted on April 16, 2010 at 03:23PM
 
In response to AmandaSanchez's post from April 02 2009 01:44PM

Sounds good, as an alternative, try adding a banana, and to keep the calories down you could try replacing some of the juice with good old fashioned water.  You'll be surprised how much you don't notice the difference.

posted on April 16, 2010 at 03:31PM
 
In response to jessicalynncortez's post from April 01 2009 08:41AM

Actually, you don't necessarily need an overripe banana, but that will probably enhance the banana flavor.

You could substitute any Chocolate protein powder for the Ovaltine for more nutrition.  ( I use Shaklee brands).

If you use some ice with or without the yogurt, it will be good and frothy.

Not for the faint of heart, but quite yummy:

Roughly 1/2 cup of Spinach, 1/2 cup water, either fresh Mango or Mango sorbet 1/2 cup, a banana, 1/4 - 1/3 cup of pineapple, add crushed ice, and mix.  I only mention that its not for the faint of heart as it has spinach in it, but it is AWESOME.  Additionally you can add carrots and/or celery if you need additional vegetables in your diet.  Wouldn't add more than a 1/4 cup of either.

My kids at first were skeptical due to the color, but as they enjoy my smoothies, they gave it a shot.  They liked the original recipe the best, but said adding the carrots was drinkable.  :-)

posted on April 17, 2010 at 01:41AM
 

Something with ice and bananas in it.

posted on April 19, 2010 at 03:25PM
 
In response to ohtekrunr15's post from April 16 2010 03:31PM

That sounds mega delicious...Mmmm Mmmmm! I make juices with the same type ingredients..Made juice today with spinach,brocoli,oranges,limes,garlic,parsley,cilantro,jalepenno,carrots,apples,celery and fresh ginger root=MajorYummfest!

Your right about the coloring though. It always looks greyish or green/black but smells excellent and tastes even more delicious! Cheers to your Health!!

posted on April 19, 2010 at 03:28PM
 
In response to terryf's post from August 29 2009 05:54PM

Yeh baby now your talking_LOL!! ;-) That was always a standard party smoothie! Another is the exact same only using fresh peaches and alil Midori Melon liqueur...Mmmmm Mmmm Goood! Party On!!~~

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