Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 10-04-2007, 02:37 PM   #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
cara1980's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SC/GA
Posts: 255

S/C/G: 297/See Ticker/160

Height: 5'8

Default Smoothies

Anyone make their own smoothies? Now that my kitchen is unpacked I have been making smoothies and they have really been helping my sweet tooth.

Im interested in finding new recipes for smoothies that have been tried. I normally put some fat free yogurt and some type of fruit. Today I did 1c FF yogurt, 1/2 banana (I read that you can use a banana as a substitute the yogurt), 1/2 nectarine, 1/2 c crushed pineapple and juice squeezed from 1 orange and ice.

Last time I did the 1/2 nectarine, crushed pineapple and yogurt with ice.

I normally make about 12 ounces and drink 4oz at breakfast and sip on the other 8 throughout the day at work.
cara1980 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-04-2007, 02:49 PM   #2  
Now Mom to 5
 
MomtoThree's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 276

S/C/G: 250/ticker/170

Height: 5' 5"

Default

I LOVE to make smoothies. I use water as my base and fruit to sweeten it. I also put in 1 to 2 cups of frozen or fresh spinach so I get some vegetables in at breakfast. I use a heavy duty blender so everything get chopped up and there is only a smooth texture. Here are some of my favorites:

Chocolate Banana
2 frozen bananas
1 to 2 cups of water
2 cups of spinach
1TBS cocoa

Strawberry Banana
1 Cup water
1 frozen banana
1 to 2 cups strawberries
1 cup spinach

Grape Surprise
2 cups grapes
1 to 2 cups water
1 cup spinach
1/2 inch piece of ginger
nutmeg to taste

Apple Pie In a Glass
2 apples peeled
1 cup water
1/2 frozen banana or 1 peeled pear and ice
cinnamon and nutmeg to taste

Post some of your recipes. I am always on the lookout for new ideas.
MomtoThree is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-04-2007, 02:55 PM   #3  
FatCat
 
Marseille's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Posts: 252

S/C/G: 270/244/135

Height: 5'2

Default

I think I would WAY overdo it on the smoothies. Do you know calorie counts for any of those?
Marseille is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-04-2007, 03:20 PM   #4  
Me Want Cookie!
 
Cookie_Monster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Southeast US
Posts: 36

S/C/G: 195/145/155

Height: 6'

Default

I have a smoothie every morning for breakfast...I can't live without it...and it only weighs in at around 315 calories!

1/2 cup of skim milk
5 ice cubes
approx. 1 cup frozen strawberries
1 over ripe medium banana
1 scoop protein powder

It really helps to fuel my morning workout.
Cookie_Monster is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-04-2007, 03:26 PM   #5  
hara hachi bu
 
phantastica's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,294

Default

SPINACH in a smoothie? I bet it makes it bright green! Do you taste it?

Other smoothie ingredients to consider: wheat germ, ground flaxseed, silken tofu, peanut butter

Here's a recipe for Chai Tea Smoothies:

2 cups milk
1/4 cup unsweetened instant tea
1/4 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Ice cubes
Fresh mint leaves, optional

In a blender, combine all ingredients but the ice and mint. Process until blended. Gradually add enough ice to make a thick consistency. Pour mixture into tall glasses and serve. Garnish with fresh mint, if desired.

Last edited by phantastica; 10-04-2007 at 03:37 PM.
phantastica is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-04-2007, 03:30 PM   #6  
Me Want Cookie!
 
Cookie_Monster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Southeast US
Posts: 36

S/C/G: 195/145/155

Height: 6'

Default

I have to admit...spinach in a smoothie sounds rather unappealing? I wanna know too...do you taste it?
Cookie_Monster is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-04-2007, 03:34 PM   #7  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
cara1980's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SC/GA
Posts: 255

S/C/G: 297/See Ticker/160

Height: 5'8

Default

I was wondering the same thing about the spinach-do you taste it??

calories in a smoothie all depends on what type of base you use. If you use milk go with the Fat Free and depending on the brand theres about 100 calories per 8 oz. I use stoneyfield organic FF yogurt which has 110 calories. The calories in fruit are relatively low. I would estimate my smoothie has 150 calories in it, but I drink it all day long. It also helps me with my snacking b/c I stick it in the freezer at work until I finish my coffee, then its almost like eating ice cream.
cara1980 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-04-2007, 03:35 PM   #8  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
cara1980's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SC/GA
Posts: 255

S/C/G: 297/See Ticker/160

Height: 5'8

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cookie_Monster View Post
I have a smoothie every morning for breakfast...I can't live without it...and it only weighs in at around 315 calories!

1/2 cup of skim milk
5 ice cubes
approx. 1 cup frozen strawberries
1 over ripe medium banana
1 scoop protein powder

It really helps to fuel my morning workout.
I was wondering how to add protein in the shake with out adding alot of fat like in PB. I'll have to check into protein powder. I know I dont want a whole lot of calories. I normally work out at lunchtime so that would make a good smoothie for me to sip on until I go work out.
cara1980 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-04-2007, 04:22 PM   #9  
Me Want Cookie!
 
Cookie_Monster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Southeast US
Posts: 36

S/C/G: 195/145/155

Height: 6'

Default

I really like Pure Protein Whey Protein Powder in the Vanilla Creme flavor. It has a great taste which is sometimes hard to find in a protein powder. Per Serving (1 scoop) there is 23g protein, 110 cal, 1.5 g fat. Adding that to my smoothie really helps to keep me feeling full. I have it at 7:00 am and am not really hungry again until noontime.
I also find it very convenient because they stock it at Publix so I never have to make a special trip for it.

On a side note...if I'm eating a bowl of cereal for a meal...I always add a scoop of powder to it to get some protein in.

Last edited by Cookie_Monster; 10-04-2007 at 04:24 PM.
Cookie_Monster is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2007, 07:10 AM   #10  
Now Mom to 5
 
MomtoThree's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 276

S/C/G: 250/ticker/170

Height: 5' 5"

Default

[QUOTE=phantastica;1881017]SPINACH in a smoothie? I bet it makes it bright green! Do you taste it?
QUOTE]

No, I do not taste the spinach. As long as there is a ratio of 60% fruit to 40% greens you usually can not taste the greens. I am trying to branch out and use different greens. If it is your first one with greens start with a small amount and continue to incrrease as you get use to them. Yes, the green color can turn you off. I put my in an opaque glass so I do not notice it as much.
MomtoThree is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2007, 07:44 AM   #11  
Former Quitter
 
GirlyGirlSebas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 5,500

S/C/G: 310/310/180

Height: 5'7

Default

I drink smoothies often as they are a quick and easy meal on busy days. I always use some type of fruit, but the ingredients vary depending on my mood or what I have on hand. Some of my favorite ingredients are silken tofu and Westsoy Unsweetened Vanilla soymilk. These two ingredients are great sources of extra protein.
GirlyGirlSebas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2007, 08:44 AM   #12  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
cara1980's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SC/GA
Posts: 255

S/C/G: 297/See Ticker/160

Height: 5'8

Default

I made one today with pineapple, motts kiwi applesauce, water and 1/2 banana. It didnt taste to hot so I added some yogurt but I got the wrong kind at the store and this is FF plain which tastes terrible!
cara1980 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2007, 08:46 AM   #13  
Let's do this!
 
junebug41's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: 3rd cornfield on the left.
Posts: 3,757

S/C/G: 210/149/140

Height: 5'6.5

Default

Smoothie junky here! I switched it up recently:

Orange juice
blueberries
peaches
psyllium
ice

Mmmmm... smoothies...
junebug41 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2007, 09:06 AM   #14  
Hi From Canada, eh?
 
Trazey34's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Canada, eh?
Posts: 2,370

S/C/G: check the ticker :)

Height: 5'8

Default

I'm more of an "eater" than a "drinker" heheh I like to chew my calories

ok let's be honest -- i'm a fruit junkie so i have to limit myself to the fruits I don't binge on, so i stick to pears mostly LOL If i started having strawberries and pineapple and watermelon.......glug glug glug i'd drink 10 a day!
Trazey34 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2007, 09:34 AM   #15  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
cara1980's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SC/GA
Posts: 255

S/C/G: 297/See Ticker/160

Height: 5'8

Default

whats psyllium?
cara1980 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:07 AM.


We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.