Green Smoothies and Juices
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Trixoo
Cathlete
Mine is chocolate peanut butter...
1 cup milk
2 cups crushed ice, varies depending on how thick you like it
1/16 - 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 scoop chocolate protein powder (I like Jay Robb, but have used others as well)
1-2 Tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 frozen banana
That's the basic recipe, but I add 1Tablespoon of flax seed, about 1-2 Tablespoons of canned pumpkin and a few huge handfuls of spring mix...it's surprising how much you can add before it alters the taste much ( unless your spring mix has a lot of spinach in it or you overdo it on the pumpkin).
if I'm out of spring mix, I've been know to throw in some frozen broccoli or kale...whatever I have in the house that's green. Ive also thrown in frozen blueberries.
This isn't necessarily a low calorie option, but it's great after a weight workout and it tastes like a treat, but is pretty healthy.
Trixoo
Pam
1 cup milk
2 cups crushed ice, varies depending on how thick you like it
1/16 - 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 scoop chocolate protein powder (I like Jay Robb, but have used others as well)
1-2 Tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 frozen banana
That's the basic recipe, but I add 1Tablespoon of flax seed, about 1-2 Tablespoons of canned pumpkin and a few huge handfuls of spring mix...it's surprising how much you can add before it alters the taste much ( unless your spring mix has a lot of spinach in it or you overdo it on the pumpkin).
if I'm out of spring mix, I've been know to throw in some frozen broccoli or kale...whatever I have in the house that's green. Ive also thrown in frozen blueberries.
This isn't necessarily a low calorie option, but it's great after a weight workout and it tastes like a treat, but is pretty healthy.
Trixoo
Pam
macbeanur
Cathlete
My go to green smoothie is very similar to some of the ones already posted, but here is my variation:
1 tbsp chia seeds (these things are amazing at making you feel full and are good for you: 6 g fiber, 9 g calcium, 5 g fat, 2 g protein, and omega 3's)
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 scoop amazing meal - chocolate infusion powder
1 tbsp almond butter
2 handfuls spinach
1 small banana (I like it frozen)
70 g frozen, organic, wild blueberries (YUM!)
70 g frozen cherries
3/4 c unsweetened almond milk
1/4 c coconut milk
~ 8-10 ice cubes
1 tbsp chia seeds (these things are amazing at making you feel full and are good for you: 6 g fiber, 9 g calcium, 5 g fat, 2 g protein, and omega 3's)
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 scoop amazing meal - chocolate infusion powder
1 tbsp almond butter
2 handfuls spinach
1 small banana (I like it frozen)
70 g frozen, organic, wild blueberries (YUM!)
70 g frozen cherries
3/4 c unsweetened almond milk
1/4 c coconut milk
~ 8-10 ice cubes
kathryn
Cathlete
Here are two simple smoothie recipes (I have a LOT more in my blog, under raw food: "Green (and not-so-green) smoothies" post):
Chocolate milk of your choice (I use non-dairy) OR non-chocolate milk with a spoonful of cacao powder + sweetener if needed; handful of spinach; handful of frozen blueberries.
One peeled orange; 1 frozen banana; handful of kale; enough water to make desired consistency.
Both (and most green smoothies) really need a Vitamix or Blendtec or other powerful blender to make smooth (regular blenders will leave the greens 'flakey').
Chocolate milk of your choice (I use non-dairy) OR non-chocolate milk with a spoonful of cacao powder + sweetener if needed; handful of spinach; handful of frozen blueberries.
One peeled orange; 1 frozen banana; handful of kale; enough water to make desired consistency.
Both (and most green smoothies) really need a Vitamix or Blendtec or other powerful blender to make smooth (regular blenders will leave the greens 'flakey').
Blueberry cinnamon smoothie
Low fat milk
Plain low fat yoghurt (a tablespoon)
Blueberries
One scoop plain protein powder
One teaspoon "LSA" (ground linseed, sunflower, almond mix)
Teapoon of honey
Dash of flaxseed oil
Few shakes of ground cinnamon
Mmmmmmmmm!!
ETA: Just a warning - if like me you keep your spices in alphabetical order, be aware that your cinnamon will most likely be next to your chilli. (Oh yes I did.
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Low fat milk
Plain low fat yoghurt (a tablespoon)
Blueberries
One scoop plain protein powder
One teaspoon "LSA" (ground linseed, sunflower, almond mix)
Teapoon of honey
Dash of flaxseed oil
Few shakes of ground cinnamon
Mmmmmmmmm!!
ETA: Just a warning - if like me you keep your spices in alphabetical order, be aware that your cinnamon will most likely be next to your chilli. (Oh yes I did.
)
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Jenniferlove
Cathlete
mbmundt
Cathlete
My favorite that I toss together are small handfuls of the following:
red or green seedless grapes
cucumbers
carrots
asparagus
pineapple
kale or collard
watermelon (when it's in season and taste good)
It's on the thick side but the right amount of each can be very refreshing.
Good Luck experimenting. The first one I experimented with was really nasty.. I had to toss it out. It's fun trying different receipes.
Brenda
red or green seedless grapes
cucumbers
carrots
asparagus
pineapple
kale or collard
watermelon (when it's in season and taste good)
It's on the thick side but the right amount of each can be very refreshing.
Good Luck experimenting. The first one I experimented with was really nasty.. I had to toss it out. It's fun trying different receipes.
Brenda
RapidBreath
Cathlete
I've been trying vanilla coconut milk with a tropical frozen fruit mix lately that includes things like pineapple and mangos. Yum. Sometimes I put spinach in.
I love spinach as an add in, its not over powering like kale. I did not like kale in my smoothies. You might enjoy some fresh parsley or even some thyme leaves. Basil might work too and disappear. Basil/oregano are both really good for you.