Smoothie Recipes

Wheatgrass Smoothie

admin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:36:09 +0000

It’s not your usual smoothie recipe. But for something extraordinary this one is surprisingly good.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup water
1 medium orange, peeled and halved
1 medium apple, quartered
4 strawberries, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup of wheatgrass
1 cup ice cubes

DIRECTIONS

Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Process for 60 seconds and serve.

Peachy Watermelon Smoothie

admin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:34:32 +0000

Beat the summer heat with this refreshingly delicious treat! It’s a combination of three fruits in one delicious serving.

INGREDIENTS

2-3 cups watermelon (seeded)
1 cup low fat vanilla yogurt
1 cup strawberries (frozen)
1/2 cup peach juice (or try 1 peach if you don’t have juice)

DIRECTIONS

Place all the ingredients into a blender. Puree until smooth and serve.
Makes 2 servings.

Healthy Green Smoothie Recipe

admin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:32:38 +0000

Easy and healthy smoothie recipe that even your kids will surely love!

INGREDIENTS

3 cups of grapes
2 handfuls of spinach

DIRECTIONS

Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve.

Peachy Raspberry Smoothie Recipe

admin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:31:28 +0000

A great tandem of two delicious fruits, raspberry and peach. Heavenly!

INGREDIENTS

2 cups water
2 cups cashews, soaked 4-8 hours, discard soaking water
1 cup raspberries (frozen)
1 cup peaches (frozen)
2 tablespoon agave nectar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 ice cubes (if you want it colder)

DIRECTIONS

Combine cashews and water using a blender. Set to high speed and combine for 1 minute or until creamy.
Add the raspberries, peaches, agave and vanilla. Puree until smooth.
Mix in some ice cubes, if preferred. Pour into tall glasses and serve.
Makes 2 servings.

Fresh Strawberry Smoothie with a Dash of Lemon

admin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:29:07 +0000

This smoothie may be simple enough but wait till you taste it.

INGREDIENTS

10 frozen strawberries
1 spoon of organic lemon juice
3/4 cup of water

DIRECTIONS

Juice the lemon and add it into the blender. Add the rest of the ingredients, processing until smooth.

Green Tropics Smoothie

admin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:27:29 +0000

This combines two fruits with a powerful and delicious flavors. Adding greens makes it a healthier treat.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups of spinach
1 mango
1 banana
1 cup pineapple chunks
1 cup water

DIRECTIONS

Combine all the ingredients into a blender. Puree until smooth and serve.
Makes 2 servings.

Another Healthy Breakfast Smoothie

admin — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:29:37 +0000

Try this healthy smoothie recipe even once a week. For sure, after having your first taste, you may want to prepare it every single day.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup of frozen berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and/or strawberries)
1 scoop of whey powder
1 Tbs. flaxseed oil
1Tbs. ground flaxseed
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. unsweetened cranberry juice
1 pack of Stevia
8 ice cubes
1 cup water

DIRECTIONS

Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Process at high speed until smooth. Add several ice cubes for a thicker texture.

Awesome Breakfast Smoothie

admin — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:28:37 +0000

Truly awesome with its rich supply of vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, omega-3 fats, monounsaturated fats, soy protein and more!

INGREDIENTS

1 banana
1/2 apple
1 kiwi, peeled
1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup soy milk
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/2 cup tofu
3 tablespoons unsalted natural peanut butter
2 tablespoons Aloe Vera Juice
2 tablespoons flaxsee oil
1 teaspoon barley grass powder(optional)

DIRECTIONS

Put banana, apple, kiwi, mixed berries and orange juice in a blender. Combine until smooth before adding soy milk, yogurt, tofu, peanut butter, aloe vera juice, flaxseed oil and barley grass powder. Combine again until smooth and serve.

Crunchy Granola Breakfast Smoothie

admin — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:25:05 +0000

Breakfast on the go! Nothing like a delicious granola cereal to boost up your mornings.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup 1% milk
1 banana
2 Tbs honey
3/4 cup granola
1/2 cup ice

DIRECTIONS

Put all the ingredients in a blender. Process for 30 seconds at high speed and serve.

Banana Breakfast Smoothie

admin — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:21:19 +0000

This has all the benefits of breakfast cereal, milk and fruits in one delicious serving.

INGREDIENTS

1 banana
1 cup milk (I use skim or 1%)
2 Tbs. of honey or sugar-free honey substitute
1/2 cup granola
1/2 cup of ice

DIRECTIONS

Combine all the ingredients in a blender at high speed. Process for 30 seconds or until smooth.
Add 1/4 or 1/2 cup of plain yogurt for added tart flavor.