Comments on: Let’s Talk Smoothies

By: kim

kim — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 14:58:46 +0000

boysenberries with banana and alittle vanilla ice cream

By: Carla

Carla — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 01:58:45 +0000

We have adapted a version of Ree’s Purple Resolution Smoothie – just adjusting some of the ingredients here and there and then we freeze it in individual 1/2 pint jelly jars. We try to take them out of the freezer about 45 minutes before we want to eat them and they are then perfect to eat for a refreshing dessert or a healthy snack on a hot afternoon.

By: Scott W

Scott W — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 21:13:46 +0000

I add a tablespoon or two of PB2 to my smoothies for a great peanut butter taste. The PB2 has less fat and is much easier to blend in the smoothie.

By: C.L. Wiser (Cheryl)

C.L. Wiser (Cheryl) — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 14:05:00 +0000

My favorite smoothies are with any kind of citrus fruit. Then add a bit of almond or vanilla extract and plain yogurt as the base, add fruit and blend away! My least favorite are vegetable based smoothies!!! I prefer my veggies baked as a side dish. CLW

By: sheila

sheila — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 12:52:49 +0000

I love ginger in my smoothies. A smoothie I make often is with frozen mango, ginger, vanilla low fat greek yogurt, spinach, and honey, splash of milk, maybe lime if I have it!

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 03:07:25 +0000

Maple Syrup! The real stuff! A teaspoon or two makes a huge difference, especially when you have a smoothie packed full of veggies. Also, any time I add kale, I always squeeze in at least half a lemon. Ginger is also a favorite ingredient. Ginger+ green apples+ spinach is super yummy! Pre-baked sweet potatoes also add a nutritional boost, and creaminess to a smoothie. And lots of people are saying dates, but don’t forget prunes. I do find it helps to soak them in some warm (really hot) water (a quarter of a cup) before adding them to my smoothie. They tend to break up easier. I also dump the water into the mix.

By: NancyE

NancyE — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 22:09:25 +0000

I created this crazy morning smoothie that has become one of my favs because it gives you energy and sticks with you until lunch. The flavor it mild but, beware, this is no fruit smoothie and it is not sweet. The measurements are approximate.

Morning Green Smoothie
1.5 C Water
handful Kale
handful Spinach
1 TBSP Flax meal or seeds
1 heaping TBSP raw slivered almonds
1 scoop Pea Protein Powder
2 squirts Monk Fruit sweetener or Stevia

By: Allyn

Allyn — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 20:57:34 +0000

We love using dates and avocado. Makes it naturally sweet and smooth and decadent. (http://girlnamedallyn.wordpress.com/2014/06/09/meal-plan-june-8-june-14/)

By: Shawna C

Shawna C — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 20:18:29 +0000

My husband always uses vanilla yogurt in his smoothies, but I sneak 2% cottage cheese into the ones I make for him and he hasn’t noticed a difference yet. It adds the creaminess but with more protien and less sugar.

We always use at least a bit of banana in our smoothies, but our fruits and liquids vary. He usually adds baby spinach and carrot; I usually add a scoop of hemp protein.

If I want to make a healthier version of a chocolate banana shake I add banana, milk, ice, a spoonful of nutella or some cocoa powder, cottage cheese, hemp protein, and a dash of cinnamon.

By: NancyE

NancyE — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 18:41:01 +0000

Celery make smoothies remarkable creamy! Try it.