Salix's Smoothie Recipes

[SalixIncendium]

In my recent quest to lose a couple of pounds, I've decided to start my day a little healthier by making myself a homemade smoothie for breakfast.

I don't have much experience with smoothies or their recipes other than what we've made at work and what I have purchased at a local smoothie shop.

So I stopped at the grocery store to pick up with I thought would be good choices for ingredients to make a healthy smoothie. Like with most anything else I do, rather than following someone else's recipe, I decided to experiment.

While some of my smoothie experiments were less than palatable, I've decided to share a few that I enjoy. I hope you do as well.

(Note that my measurements aren't exact, and if you need more specifics as to quantity, feel free to ask.)

 

[SalixIncendium]

Peanut Butter and Banana Protein Smoothie

• One fresh whole banana broken into quarters
• Two heaping tablespoons of cup peanut butter
• One heaping tablespoon of plain yogurt
• One scoop of Vega Protein & Greens (chocolate flavored)
• Four ice cubes
• Unsweetened almond milk to desired consistency

 

[SalixIncendium]

Mango/Pineapple/Carrot Protein Smoothie

• Four to five chunks frozen mangoes
• Four to five chunks frozen pineapples
• Five baby carrots, peeled
• One raw egg (pasteurized)
• One heaping tablespoon of plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup of apple juice
• Unsweetened almond milk to desired consistency

 

[SalixIncendium]

Very Berry Chocolatey Protein Smoothie

• 3/4 cup frozen mixed berries (blueberry/raspberry/blackberry)
• Four whole frozen strawberries
• One scoop of Vega Protein & Greens (chocolate flavored)
• One heaping tablespoon of plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• Unsweetened almond milk to desired consistency

 

[shunyadragon]

I like mine with a little bite for lunch and dinner:

2 tomatoes
2 stalks of celery
2 carrots
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes or 1 teaspoon hot sauce of choice.
pinch of salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar