Free Smoothie Recipes: January 2010

Pumpkin Smoothies

1/2 cup canned pumpkin
3/4 cup skim milk or vanilla yogurt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. brown sugar or Agave nectar
4 ice cubes

Combine ingredients in blender and puree until smooth.

Pour the smoothies into small glasses (this drink is rich) and garnish each with a dollop of vanilla yogurt or whipped topping. For a fun touch, add a pinch of cinnamon or a few colored sprinkles.
Serves 2 or 3.

Pumpkin is low in fat and calories and rich in disease-fighting nutrients such as:
* Alpha-carotene
* Beta-carotene
* Fiber
* Vitamins C and E
* Potassium
* Magnesium
* Pantothenic acid

Berry Healthy Smoothies

Berry smoothies are great for several reasons. They contain high levels of antioxidants, vitamins C&E, and other nutrients.

Berry Smoothie Tips: Berries provide natural sweetness, instead of adding sweeteners, add more fruit instead for a healthier smoothie.

Triple Berry Smoothie Recipe

1/2 cup strawberries
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1 banana
1/2 cup yogurt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup ice cubes

Directions: Blend the banana, ice, yogurt, milk, and other berries together until a smooth drink is formed. Pour into a cup and enjoy a very fruity, healthy smoothie.

Red Berry Smoothie Recipe

1/2 cup strawberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup cherries
1 banana
1/2 cup soy yogurt
1 cup of soy milk
1/2 cup ice cubes

Directions: Blend the soy milk, soy yogurt, banana and ice cube until a slushy liquid forms. Add the berries and cherries and blend till smooth. The berry flavor should give enough flavoring to this smoothie that is full of vitamins and protein. Athletes may add a scoop of whey protein for additional muscle building, fat burning benefits or check out the whey protein smoothie recipes.

Superfood Smoothies

These Smoothies feature Billy's Infinity Greens.....

Banana Mint Shake Paradise
Add to blender:
1 ripe banana peeled and frozen
1 cup pure water
2 to 4 round teaspoons Billy's Infinity Greens
2 tablespoons hemp seeds
10 drops "Herb~Pharm" brand peppermint extract

Pear Almond Breakfast Shake
Blend:
1 ripe pear quartered and frozen
small handful Billy's Sprouted Almonds
1 to 4 round teaspoons Billy's Infinity Greens
1.5 cups pure H20
1 tablespoon cold-pressed flax seed oil

Coconut Bliss Smoothie
Blend:
Coconut water and meat from fresh Thai coconut
1 to 4 round teaspoons Billy's Infinity Greens

Delicious Ovaltine Smoothies

Banana Ovaltine Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 ripe banana (frozen or not)
1/3-1/2 cup skim milk or soy milk
1 tablespoon ovaltine
2 teaspoons non-fat vanilla or plain yogurt
1 scoop of non-flavored or vanilla whey protein powder (optional)
Preparation:
Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth. Makes 1 smoothie.

Blueberry Ovaltine Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup skim milk or soy milk
1 cup frozen blueberries softened in the microwave for 1 minute
2 tablespoons ovaltine chocolate drink mix
1 scoop of non-flavored or vanilla whey protein powder (optional)
Preparation:
Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth. Makes 1 large smoothie.

Peanut Butter Ovaltine Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
1 tablespoon chocolate Ovaltine
1/2 cup skim milk or soymilk
1 scoop of non-flavored or vanilla whey protein powder (optional)
2-4 ice cubes
Preparation:
Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth. Makes 2 smoothies.

Basic Smoothie Ingredients

Author: Heather Bixler
When making smoothies you will want to make sure you have some basic ingredients on hand. With these basic ingredients, a bowl full of fruit, vegetables, and your imagination you will surely come up with some fabulously delicious and original smoothie recipes! The ingredients below is just a short list of some of the basic ingredients used in most smoothie recipes.

Having these ingredients on hand will make creating an experimenting with smoothie making a more pleasant and FUN experience. Blender - I know this isn't really an ingredient, but a good blender will really help you in your smoothie making process. So be sure to have a blender on hand before attempting to make a smoothie.

Yogurt - Yogurt is a really great base for all smoothies. It gives it a great texture. Vanilla yogurt goes great with any smoothie, but you can also change it up a bit and keep several different flavors on hand like lemon and strawberry yogurt.

Milk - Using milk in a smoothie is way better than using water. It gives the smoothie more flavor and texture. If you are a vegetarian or lactose intolerant than Soy milk will do. I prefer the vanilla flavored soy milk. My favorite is the 8th continent light vanilla soy milk.

Juice - Orange juice serves a great base for a sweeter smoothie. Apple juice and grape juice can also be used as well. If you are using milk or yogurt as a base, adding a little orange juice can help give it a sweet taste, and could even replace using a sweetener or sugar in your smoothie. Using a tomato juice or another vegetable juice can help add even more nutrition and flavor to your smoothies!

Tofu - Adding a little tofu to a smoothie is a great way to get a low fat, good for you, protein in your diet. Combined with the soy milk you could easily net 6 grams of protein in ONE smoothie. No need to worry about the taste, most of the time the tofu just blends in with the flavors of the smoothie.

Ice - Use ice in your smoothie if you are wanting to make your smoothie thicker. Ice is also great for getting that frothy smoothie texture.

Sweetener & Salt - Using sweetener and a pinch of salt can really make the flavors of your smoothie more distinct. Try to keep the salt to a minimum, only use a pinch of it or to taste - until the flavors stand out and are more distinct.

Honey - Honey is another great way to add a little sweetness to your smoothie.

Fun - Making smoothies is about having fun! Don't forget to add this special ingredient to every smoothie you make! When making smoothies, use your imagination and add different kinds of fruits, and even vegetables to your smoothies.

Different kinds of nuts like peanuts, cashews, almonds, and walnuts not only add a nice flavor to smoothies but can also be a great way to add protein to your smoothie. Don't forget things like peanut butter or cashew butter can also be used to make a smoothie!

If you keep these basic smoothie ingredients on hand you will have the freedom to create a unique and yummy smoothie at the drop of a dime.

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