Smoothie Recipes

I was getting tired of the peanut butter, banana chocolate smoothies so I looked around for some new ideas and found a lot of yummy new ones.  I'm planning on eating the rainbow all week!


This A.M. I enjoyed this one:

Fruit Bowl Smoothie

1 kiwi
1 plum
fresh pineapple
3-4 frozen strawberries
1 frozen banana
2 scoops of vanilla whey protein powder
1 c orange-pineapple juice

blend everything well and enjoy!!

Note:  I always have a lot of left over smoothie...put the extra into homemade popsicle containers and freeze.  My kids are downstairs enjoying leftover smoothie from breakfast for a snack!!

Here's a few more ideas to get ya out of bed and moving in the mornings.


Antioxidant Smoothie

2 cups mixed frozen berries (9 ounces) 
1 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice 

Combine berries, juice, and 1 cup water in a blender; blend until smooth. 

Serves 2. Per serving: 130 calories; 0 g saturated fat; 1 g unsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 34 g carbs; 19 mg sodium; 1.5 g protein; 4 g fiber.


Herb Smoothie

2 cups frozen mango chunks
1 cup fresh carrot juice 
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 
1/4 cup fresh herbs, such as mint, tarragon, or basil 

Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth. 

Serves 2. Per serving: 225 calories; 0 g saturated fat; 0 g unsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 56 g carbs; 36 mg sodium; 3 g protein; 5 g fiber.

The Green Machine

1 cup kale or collard greens firmly packed, stems removed, coarsely chopped (4 ounces)
1 Granny Smith apple, coarsely chopped 
1 ripe banana 
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 

Combine kale, apple, banana, parsley, and 2 1/4 cups water in a blender; blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more water. 

Serves 2. Per serving: 105 calories; 0 g saturated fat; 0 g unsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 26 g carbs; 32 mg sodium; 2 g protein; 4 g fiber.

Mango-Coconut Water Smoothie

2 cups ripe mango chunks (from 1 to 2 mangoes)
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cups unsweetened coconut water
Pinch of cayenne powder

Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth.

Serves 2. Per serving: 159 calories; 1 g saturated fat; 0 g unsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 39 g carbs; 256 mg sodium; 3 g protein; 6 g fiber.

Orange Berry Smoothie

2 navel oranges, peel and pith removed, cut into chunks
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup frozen raspberries

Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth.

Serves 2. Per serving: 132 calories; 0 g saturated fat; 0 g unsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 34 g carbs; 2 mg sodium; 2 g protein; 3 g fiber.

Cucumber, Honeydew, and Mint Smoothie

1/2 English cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/2 honeydew melon, peeled and chopped (2 cups)
1 cup pear juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth.

Serves 2. Per serving: 134 calories; 0 g saturated fat; 0 g unsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 33 g carbs; 37 mg sodium; 2 g protein; 2 g fiber.



My daughter's lunchbox this week:

red grapes

snap peas

red/yellow bell pepper

strawberries and pineapple

microwavable mac and cheese

whole grain crackers

100 percent juice box

source:
Wholeliving.com