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02-02-2009 07:57 AM | |
GhostUser |
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Originally Posted by pajamajes
![]() I wanted to start making smoothies for breakfast and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what to put in them. I really don't eat enough green veggies, so I should probably put some of those. I'm trying to lose weight and I run and do some crunches and sit-ups and the like, but I don't weight train or whatnot so I didn't know if I needed that protein powder or not. And maybe something for B-12? And Omega 3's? I have no idea what to do. Sorry, I'm new. Ideas? TIA! I actually used to manage a smoothie shop so I love them! What kinds of fruits do you like? let me know and then I can come up with some ideas for you ![]() |
01-27-2009 10:27 PM | |
SunVamp |
I add flaxseed...and cinnamon to my smoothies... Never put spinach in them before, though. Sounds good. Does it work with canned spinach? |
01-20-2009 11:00 PM | |
justlissy |
Some other things I add to my smoothies if I have it is a tablespoon of psyllum husk powder, flax seeds/flax seed oil and/or bitumus (sp?) clay. None of these has ever had an impact on taste, although it can thicken it up a little bit, so increasing the liquid in the smoothie might be advisable. I have a smoothie container that has a little mixer thing in the top so when you shake it up it really mixes it. This definately helps. Quote:
Boathouse or Bolthouse? I've had the Bolthouse Farms ones and they are pretty healthy as far as I know. Check out their products and judge for yourself: http://www.bolthouse.com/ I could just drink them all day. My favorites are the Green Goodness and the Strawberry Banana smoothie... the other ones I could do without. I only get these every once and a while. My homemade smoothies turn out just as good and are cheaper in the long run and its cool to have a freshly made smoothie from fresh ingredients. Quote:
Originally Posted by i1100
![]() putting avocadoes in is really good as well. it has a smooth, creamy texture and neutral taste so it doesnt affect your smoothie much at all but is a good protein source. i've heard avocado + chocolate (chocolate powder?) is really good too... i was gonna make it the other day but didnt have any chocolate so i put some vanilla chai instead and it was ok (along with fruits and almond milk).. i wouldnt do that again tho lol. I'm going to have to add some avocado to my smoothie tomorrow. Great idea! |
01-20-2009 10:08 PM | |
BostonSG |
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Originally Posted by i1100
![]() putting avocadoes in is really good as well. it has a smooth, creamy texture and neutral taste so it doesnt affect your smoothie much at all but is a good protein source. i've heard avocado + chocolate (chocolate powder?) is really good too... i was gonna make it the other day but didnt have any chocolate so i put some vanilla chai instead and it was ok (along with fruits and almond milk).. i wouldnt do that again tho lol. i have never thought to do that before! Avocados my favourite food mmmmm Do you think avocado and vanilla would go alright? Im not a fan of chocolate ![]() I always make chai smoothies And usually a tiny amount of flaxseed oil goes good in them |
01-20-2009 08:52 PM | |
GhostUser |
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Thats me too... Chocolate or Vanilla Soy Milk....Protein Powder in many flavors like choc/vanilla/pb pina colada...ect...ice cubes and sometimes a fruit like a banana....yummerific...and filling so I am not munching all day. Peace Love and Good Karma Jenn ![]() |
01-16-2009 02:19 PM | |
pajamajes |
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This sounds amazing! |
01-15-2009 12:14 PM | |
pajamajes |
Me too! I put smushed up bananas and peanut butter in my oatmeal sometimes. |
01-15-2009 09:40 AM | |
heidiny77 |
I"m usually a frozen fruit/"milk"/yogurt/tofu sort of smoothie girl. If I have soy protein powder I will add that if I'm using juice instead of "milk" or tofu...I'll add ground flax if I have it. I never thought about putting veggies in...I'll have to try that. |
01-15-2009 09:30 AM | |
Doktormartini |
My smoothies are usually: Banana Berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, goji berries) Greens (most likely spinach) Water Chia Seeds Hemp Seeds Raw Cacao Nibs Green superfood powder It tastes pretty good too! |
01-15-2009 08:58 AM | |
vigilant20 | The one Michael suggested I try and I've been using most is OJ, frozen berries, spinach, and kale. If I have a banana, some parsley, ginger, flax, or beets I'll throw in one or more of those ingredients too. |
01-15-2009 08:50 AM | |
PTree15 | I like to put a tablespoon or two of ground flax seed in my smoothies. A tablespoon of peanut butter works well, too, especially in banana smoothies. I love peanut butter and bananas together. |
01-15-2009 06:26 AM | |
cstadt |
When I first got my blender, I made a bunch of smoothies and I didn't like any of them. I haven't really used my blender in a while now :/ So don't get down if you don't like something, just keep toying with it. I guess I just didn't have the patience |
01-15-2009 01:35 AM | |
i1100 |
putting avocadoes in is really good as well. it has a smooth, creamy texture and neutral taste so it doesnt affect your smoothie much at all but is a good protein source. i've heard avocado + chocolate (chocolate powder?) is really good too... i was gonna make it the other day but didnt have any chocolate so i put some vanilla chai instead and it was ok (along with fruits and almond milk).. i wouldnt do that again tho lol. |
01-13-2009 06:11 PM | |
Nicegirl26 | does anyone know if the fruit smoothies made by Boathouse are healthy? |
01-13-2009 12:07 PM | |
Hats | I never thought to put spinach in a smoothie. I'll have to try that. Usually I just put frozen fruit and bananas in mine. |
01-13-2009 10:39 AM | |
justlissy | I always add some wheat grass to my smoothies. I can get wheat grass shots at a farmers market down the street from me. They make it fresh and freeze it for me. I think there is powdered stuff you can find somewhere too. But as most things go, its better fresher. |
01-13-2009 10:27 AM | |
Abyssinian | I heard beets are good in smoothies. I don't think they would add much taste either. I'd recommend corrots too! They're nice and sweet. |
01-13-2009 10:07 AM | |
pajamajes | Thanks! |
01-13-2009 07:41 AM | |
Michael | You can add spinach to any smoothie. It takes quite a bit to affect the taste. |
01-13-2009 03:33 AM | |
3LittleBirds | My favorite is: a banana, frozen berries, pineapple and kale |
01-12-2009 09:40 PM | |
lubimiller | chocolate soy milk, kale, half a banana and protein powder....oh, and some ice, maybe a tablespoon of pb too |
01-12-2009 08:44 PM | |
pajamajes | I wanted to start making smoothies for breakfast and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what to put in them. I really don't eat enough green veggies, so I should probably put some of those. I'm trying to lose weight and I run and do some crunches and sit-ups and the like, but I don't weight train or whatnot so I didn't know if I needed that protein powder or not. And maybe something for B-12? And Omega 3's? I have no idea what to do. Sorry, I'm new. Ideas? TIA! |
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