I LOVE SMOOTHIES!!
We have them at least twice a week for breakfast. They are SO versatile and can be changed to use ingredients you have on hand and your favorite fruit!
Quick, easy and nutritious. When you make smoothies at home, you know exactly what is going in them. And when you’re trying to cut back on calories, this is a great option for breakfast… or for a meal replacement.
We put frozen fruit in ours. We buy a variety of frozen fruit to have on hand:
- Mango chunks
- Strawberries
- Mixed berries
- Blueberries
- Pineapple
- Tropical mix
But I always keep a bag of frozen bananas in the freezer. I just break them in half and keep them in a zip-lock bag. They make the smoothies…more smooth! Don’t skip the banana!
Using frozen fruit, vs fresh fruit, helps the texture of the smoothie by making it thicker – AND, there is no need to use ice, which would water down your smoothie.
We buy chocolate protein powder. You can find it at most grocery stores, drug store, health store or order online. We’ve purchased several containers from Aldi. It is just as good as the name brand. Also, Sam’s Club has a large container at a good price.
Vanilla protein powder is an option also, if that is your flavor.
I personally like to use almond milk or soy milk. But you can use any milk or juice you prefer. Just keep in mind if you are watching the calorie content, using certain juices could really increase the calorie intake.
Nourish your body!
Protein Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Soy milk or almond milk (or any milk you have on hand)
- 1/2 Banana, frozen
- 1 cup Frozen fruit, (any variety)
- 1/2 scoop Protein powder
- Enough water to cover all ingredients
Instructions
- Place all fruits and liquid in blender (I use a Magic Bullet) then add protein powder. Blend until all fruit is pureed and blended well.
Try these add-ins:
- yogurt
- flax seeds
- chia seeds
- vanilla extract
- cinnamon
- cocoa powder
Or try adding vegetables* also:
- spinach
- beets
- kale
- avocado
- cucumber
- dates
(*by adding protein powder you can camouflage the taste of the vegetables if you are not a fan of pureed vegetables. And, you have a well balance meal with your daily servings of fruits and vegetables!)
These are perfect for breakfast (or a post workout drink). And they really stick with you and keep you from getting hungry before lunch. You can skip the protein powder if you like, but the smoothie will not have as much fuel and won’t fill you up for as long as it will if you’ve added the protein powder.
Making smoothies at home is a lot more inexpensive than heading to a smoothie shop. AND, YOU CAN CONTROL THE CALORIES!!
Dixie
Try my other smoothie recipe:
Mango and Blueberry Smoothie
