The smoothie thread
Oct 20, 2011 | 4:38 pm
#17
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Smoothie Time!
Hey guys,
I am not sure if this one has been done before but hey what has been your favourite concoction? It can be fruit or ice-cream etc.
I remember making a ice cold frapaccino with coffee and caramel topped with fresh cream and nuts. Oh it was good.
I am not sure if this one has been done before but hey what has been your favourite concoction? It can be fruit or ice-cream etc.
I remember making a ice cold frapaccino with coffee and caramel topped with fresh cream and nuts. Oh it was good.
Oct 20, 2011 | 4:54 pm
#18
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I've started making "green monster" smoothies in the morning. While it sounds strange, it tastes great & helps get me going. Recipes vary from person to person, but mine typically includes:
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
1/2 scoop of protein powder
1/2 scoop of Trader Joe's Super Green Drink powder
1 heaping spoonful of ground flaxseed
1 spoonful of almond butter
1/2 banana*
Couple handfuls of blueberries (maybe 3/4 cup?)*
2 big handfuls of spinach
* Frozen, if possible, in which case I'll also add a splash of water. If they're not frozen, I'll add a few ice cubes
Blend it all together & you have a terrific meal.
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
1/2 scoop of protein powder
1/2 scoop of Trader Joe's Super Green Drink powder
1 heaping spoonful of ground flaxseed
1 spoonful of almond butter
1/2 banana*
Couple handfuls of blueberries (maybe 3/4 cup?)*
2 big handfuls of spinach
* Frozen, if possible, in which case I'll also add a splash of water. If they're not frozen, I'll add a few ice cubes
Blend it all together & you have a terrific meal.
Oct 21, 2011 | 8:46 am
#19
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Tjs new vanilla coconut milk (same packaging as soymilk)
Frozen papaya
Frozen mango
Protein powder
Flax seed
All good and very tropical
Big treat after marathon training slogs
Frozen papaya
Frozen mango
Protein powder
Flax seed
All good and very tropical
Big treat after marathon training slogs
Oct 21, 2011 | 9:55 am
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Ok, so I'm new to the smoothie concept. I just picked up a blender, and want to try smoothies.
My initial thought was vanilla yogurt, frozen strawberries, and adding in some ice so that it doesn't lose it's thickness.
Is that an acceptable smootie for a beginner? Or, do I need to add other things?
My initial thought was vanilla yogurt, frozen strawberries, and adding in some ice so that it doesn't lose it's thickness.
Is that an acceptable smootie for a beginner? Or, do I need to add other things?
Oct 22, 2011 | 4:41 pm
#22
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Ok, so I'm new to the smoothie concept. I just picked up a blender, and want to try smoothies.
My initial thought was vanilla yogurt, frozen strawberries, and adding in some ice so that it doesn't lose it's thickness.
Is that an acceptable smootie for a beginner? Or, do I need to add other things?
My initial thought was vanilla yogurt, frozen strawberries, and adding in some ice so that it doesn't lose it's thickness.
Is that an acceptable smootie for a beginner? Or, do I need to add other things?
Oct 24, 2011 | 6:08 pm
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Dec 1, 2011 | 6:42 am
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I also make a green smoothie. I start with either coconut water or filtered cold water. I froze fresh organic kale in freezer bags and I add half of a quart bag of kale. A bananna for creamyness and frozen blueberries and sometime frozen strawberries. Then I may add frozen cherries or grapes or a apple and maybe a bit of lemon or lime juice and a bit of stevia to taste. It is a healthy fast breakfast.