Smoothie Recipes
Mixed Berry Smoothie
Courtesy of: Smoothie Press™
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1 cup almond milk
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1 cup frozen mixed berries
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1/2 banana
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1/2 cup nonfat yogurt (vanilla is good)
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1 scoop of your favorite protein powder, optional
Chocolate Mixed Berry Smoothie
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1 cup almond milk
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1 cup frozen mixed berries
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1 scoop protein powder
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1 tbsp cacao powder
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1/2 tsp turmeric powder
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handful of spinach
Want it thicker? Add a few ice cubes.
Here are a few tips for making a smoothie:
Basic Ingredients:
1 cup liquid, 1 cup fruit
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Try adding something smooth:
1/2 banana, avocado,
nonfat yogurt or kefir
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How about some extra goodness:
protein powder
cacao powder
handful of spinach or kale
peanut or almond butter
herbs and spices:
cinnamon, mint,
fresh grated ginger, turmeric, rosemary, cayenne.
Add ice if you want it chilled.
Orange-Berry Smoothie
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1 cup orange juice
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1 cup frozen mixed berries
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1/2 banana
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1 scoop vanilla protein powder, optional
* For less sugar, replace 1/2 cup oj with 1/2 cup water
Try adding 1/2 tsp of turmeric to any smoothie. This magical spice is a powerful anti-inflammatory and has a light scent of orange and ginger.
Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
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1 cup almond milk
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1 cup frozen blueberries
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1/2 cup lowfat yogurt or 1/2 avocado
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handful of fresh spinach
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a few cubes of ice
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1 scoop of your favorite protein powder, optional
Cran-Berry Smoothie
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1 cup cranberry juice (unsweetened for less sugar)
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1 cup frozen mixed berries
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1/2 banana
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1/2 cup nonfat yogurt
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1 scoop of your favorite protein powder, optional
Watching Your Sugar Intake?
Thankfully, berries are the right kind of sweet!
Here are two very helpful links showing grams of sugar, calories and fruits low on the glycemic index chart.
Low Sugar Smoothie Ingredients from
Grapefruit Ginger Smoothie
Courtesy of: www.almondbreeze.com
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1 cup almond milk unsweetened
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1/4 grapefruit, peeled
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1/2 banana
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1/2 cup frozen pineapple
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1 tbsp. honey
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½ to 1 tsp. fresh ginger
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1 scoop vanilla protein powder, optional
Orangelicious Smoothie
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1 cup milk (almond, rice, non-fat, 2%... your choice)
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1/2 orange, peeled
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a few ice cubes
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1 scoop protein powder
*Want it thicker? Add more ice.
Black and Blue Smoothie
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1 cup unsweetened coconut water
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1/2 cup blackberries
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1/2 cup blueberries
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1 lrg or 2 small kales leaves, stalk removed
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1/2 avocado
Try using avocado
as your base for a rich, smoothie texture. It's a good choice for a low sugar option.
A Super Hydrating Paleo Smoothie
Courtesy of: www.oursavorylife.com/a-super-hydrating-paleo-smoothie-recipe
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1/2 cup cold, 100% pure coconut water
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1/2 cup coconut milk or almond milk
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1/2 cup frozen mangos
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1/2 orange, peeled
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a few ice cubes
* Portions adjusted slightly for 16oz serving. Click the link above for original recipe.
Peach Smoothie
Courtesy of: www.diabeticlifestyle.com/recipes/beverages/peach-smoothie
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1/2 cup unsweetend almond milk or skim milk
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1 medium peach, peeled, pitted and sliced
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1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
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1/2 cup ice cubes
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cinnamon to taste
* Portions adjusted slightly for 16oz serving. Click the link above for original recipe.
Sickness-be-gone Jalepeno Mango Green Smoothie
Courtesy of Lacy at: www.superstrengthhealth.com/spicygreensmoothie/
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1 cup unsweetend vanilla almond milk or coconut water
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1/2 banana
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1 large leaf of curly kale
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1/2 large mango
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1 inch fresh ginger
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1/4 jalepeno (without seeds if spice irritates you)
* Portions adjusted slightly for 16oz serving. Click the link above for original recipe.
* I have not tried this one yet but it looks amazing...and hot!
Pear Cinnamon Smoothie
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1/2-1 cup unsweetend almond milk (or rice milk or low-fat milk)
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1 medium pear, sliced
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1/2 avocado
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cinnamon to taste
*Add honey if you want it sweeter
Pomegranate Smoothie
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1 cup rice milk
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1 cup pomegranate
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1/2 cup vanilla nonfat yogurt
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1 scoop protein powder
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Smoothie Press strained out!
Basic Berry Smoothie
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1 cup water
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1 cup mixed berries
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1 scoop protein powder
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handful of ice
Blueberry Smoothie
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1 cup almond milk
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1 cup blueberries
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1 handful fresh spinach
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1/2 cup non-fat blueberry yogurt
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1 scoop protein powder
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handful of ice
Green & Sweet Smoothie
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1 cup cold, filtered water
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1/2 organic banana
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Few chunks of pineapple
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2 large leaves organic romaine
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10 sprigs Italian parsley
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fresh grated ginger and turmeric
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handful of ice
Green Goodness Smoothie
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1 cup cold, filtered water
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1/2 organic banana
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4 leaves organic romaine
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handful of spinach
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handful cilantro (about 10 sprigs)
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juice from 1/2 lemon
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1/2 pear