Category Archives: Smoothies

Jan 17 2013
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Chef Meg’s Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe

 

Introduction

Think outside the pie! This pumpkin smoothie is a sweet and healthy treat that kids will love.

Minutes to Prepare: 5
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

6 oz vanilla lowfat yogurt
1/2 c canned pumpkin
1 tart apple, peeled and chopped
1/2 banana
1/4 t cinnamon
1 c ice

Directions

Combine all in a blender and mix until blended. Serve cold.

Chef Meg’s Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe.

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Jul 22 2012
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Today’s Smoothie:

5-6 strawberries

1/2 cup pineapple

1 cup spinach

Green tea

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Jul 18 2012
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FIG AND FAUNA

FIG AND FAUNA.

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Jul 18 2012
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Cabbage Almond Smoothie

Cabbage Almond Smoothie — the tolerant vegan.

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Jul 04 2012
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Mixed berry & chocolate smoothie

 

Mixed berry & chocolate smoothie | Eat Drink Paleo.

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Jun 22 2012
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Hawaiian Green Smoothie

Ingredients

1 handful of Kale

3 C. chopped Pineapple

2 C. chopped Honeydew Melon

1-2 Bananas, frozen

1 C. Soy milk (or other nut milk)

1 Tb. Hemp Oil (or Flax Oil)

Instructions

If using a regular blender, blend kale and nut milk first.

Then add fruit and oil until well blended.

If you have a VitaMix then you can blend all ingredients at once.

Add ice for desired consistency

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Jun 22 2012
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Cranberry Coconut Smoothie

Cranberry Coconut Smoothie | Gluten Free Recipes 

 

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May 21 2012
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Iced Green Tea Mojito


Iced Green Tea Mojito 
Adapted from the Kitchn 

Servings: 1 • Size: 1 mojito • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 4pts (without rum 1 pt)
Calories: 110 • Fat: 0.1 g • Protein: 0.5 g • Carb: 10.9 g • Fiber: 0.6 g • Sugar: 8.8 g
Sodium: 4.2 mg

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 4 large spearmint leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 4 baby arugula leaves
  • 2 tsp sugar (I used raw, use your favorite sweetener)
  • 1/2 cup brewed green tea, chilled
  • 1 oz white rum


Directions:


Muddle the lime juice, mint, arugula, and sugar together in a tall Collins glass until the leaves bruise lightly and the flavors release. Add ice until glass is about 3/4 full and then pour in rum and green tea. Stir well and garnish with mint and lime.

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May 21 2012
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Strawberry Lavender Lemonade

Strawberry Lavender Lemonade
Makes 1
1/4 cup fresh organic strawberries, pureed
2 Tbsp lavender agave syrup* or to taste

2 cups water

1/3 cup lemon juice

ice cubes

Add all ingredients to a glass with 2 cups water, 1/3 cup lemon juice and a few ice cubes, and stir until blended.
*Lavender agave syrup
1/4 cup agave nectar
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp dried lavender flowers
Combine all ingredients in a small jar, and shake to dissolve syrup.  Let sit at least overnight to infuse and keep in the fridge for up to a few weeks.
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May 16 2012
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Sparkling Strawberry-Mint Limeade

Sparkling Strawberry-Mint Limeade.

3 cups sliced strawberries
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup agave nectar
1 bottle champagne, chilled
Extra mint and lime wedges as garnish
Combine sliced strawberries, mint leaves, lime juice, water and agave nectar in a blender and process until smooth.  Serve about a 1/2 cup of strawberry mixture with a 1/2 cup of champagne, stirring to combine.  Garnish with extra mint leaves and lime wedges and enjoy!
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May 16 2012
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What You Need to Know About Smoothies


By Nadya Andreeva

All smoothies are NOT created equal. In fact, some are so loaded with sugar and fat that they’re very similar to McDonald’s milkshakes, nutritionally. Other recipes are so horribly combined that you’re likely to experience bloating.

Here is a quick introductory guide to belly-friendly smoothies:
Stick to high quality vegan protein. Highly-processed whey or soy protein are not that great for your body or your digestion for that matter! Think about it: what had to be done to that poor cow’s milk to extract the protein out of it and then turn it into powder? Do you think your body knows how to digest it? Stick to vegan, less processed types like Sun Warrior, Vega, Nutiva Hemp Protein, or raw hemp seeds.

Don’t mix dairy and fruit. Dairy is difficult to digest on its own, but if you add in fruit you are asking for trouble. Read up on food combining basics and watch out for bad food combinations. If your stomach is sensitive or you have a tendency to bloat, ditch dairy, milk and yogurt! Use almond milk, rice milk, coconut water or coconut milk instead. Add just a few cashews into your smoothie to make it extra creamy.
Don’t mix dairy and protein powders. This doesn’t make for great digestion. Substitute dairy for nut-based or grain-based milks or add a bit more protein powder for thickness.
Add spices to help digestion. Ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and cayenne are more favorites. These spices help regulate blood sugar levels and increase agni, which is your digestive fire. This translates into less bloating and better nutrient assimilation.
Don’t overload on sugar. Choose the source of your sugars wisely. Fresh fruits and berries are always best. If you need something extra, try a couple of drops of stevia or honey.
Add good fats. Fats help balance leptin, which is your satiation and energy regulating hormone. They can also be a good source of Omega 3’s, if you choose hemp and flax seeds. In my own experience, good fats help to soothe my stomach and make me less hungry. Try avocados, almond butter, coconut oil, flax, or chia seeds. Sprouted seeds are always best. One of my favorite products is Sprouted Flax and Chia seeds
Add something green. Our bodies need chlorophyll! It helps to reduce inflammation and completely nourishes our system. If you don’t love greens start with a soft green like spinach before you move on tokale. For an extra chlorophyll-loaded protein and amino acids boost, go for spirulina tablets or chlorella powder.
Boost it up. Optionally, you can always add your favorite superfoods and powders. Maca, matcha, carob, cacao nibs, reishi, camu camu, bee pollen, and ginseng are all great but choose whatever you like!
Keep it simple. Yes, more ingredients doesn’t necessarily make for a better smoothie. With fewer ingredients you’re less likely to accidentally create a food combining mess. Simplicity is good for the taste and amazing for your digestion.
Super Simple Smoothie Formula: Follow this formula and you will always make delicious balanced and tasty blended meals:
- nut milk
- protein
- greens
- fat
- spices
- stevia and/or fruit
Optional: superfoods and boosters
Absolute Best Vegan Smoothie 
- Almond milk
- Raw protein (1-2 scoops)
- Spinach (small handful but can skip it if you are new to smoothies)
- 2 tbs almond butter
- Ginger and cardamom (tip of the knife)
- Raspberries and blueberries
- 1 Banana (frozen, if you want thicker consistency)
- 1tbs Cacao
Tropical Paradise Green Smoothie
- Coconut Milk
- Hemp protein (1-2 scoops)
- Spirulina (5 tablets or 1 full tbsp)
- Coconut meat (frozen)
- Ginger
- 1 mango or frozen mango chunks
- 1 tbs Maca powder
Published May 10, 2012 at 5:15 PM in MindBodyGreen
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May 10 2012
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Mango Orange Smoothie

Mango Orange Smoothie 

Serves 2-4

1 1/2 cups coconut milk (coconut milk goes well with tropical fruit, but you could use yogurt, milk too)

2 frozen bananas

1 cup frozen mango chunks

1-2 oranges, seeded and peeled

Add all to a blender and blend until you have a smooth and delicious treat.

Enjoy!

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May 06 2012
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Mango Banana Yogurt Smoothie

Good Morning! Start your day with this delicious Hawaii smoothie!

2 banana

200 g plain yogrt

200 ml mango juice

May 01 2012
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Red Dragon Smoothie

Ingredients

Prep: 10 minutes

Serves: 2

  • 1 very ripe mango
  • 1/2 red dragon fruit
  • 8 raw almonds (soaked overnight and rinsed),
  • 8 cashew nuts
  • 2 small limes
  • 2 teaspoon flaxseeds (soaked overnight in refrigerator)
  • 3 very ripe medium-size bananas
  • add sweetener, if necessary
Method
  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth (about 10 to 20 sec)
  2. Add a little bit of water if mixture is too thick
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May 01 2012
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Passion Smoothie

Passion Smoothie

I found this recipe when I was in Singapore. Enjoy! 

Ingredients

  • 2 wedges watermelon (diced into cubes)
  • ¾ cup celery (diced into cubes)
  • ½ cup low-fat high-calcium strawberry yoghurt drink
  • 1 cup low-fat high-calcium strawberry yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp oat bran
  • 1 tsp honey (optional)
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Method

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender.  Blend on high speed until smooth.
  2. Pour into tall glass and serve chilled.
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