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A question for all you Smoothie experts
Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Jul 29, 2022 | Replies (37)Comment receiving replies
Yes, we regularly add oranges, grapefruit & pineapple to smoothies. I am not such a huge fan of veggies in them, but my kids do it all the time - I limit mine to carrots & beets (I keep lightly cooked ones in the freezer & toss in.)
I use one scoop of Garden of Life Vanilla organic Protein + Greens per smoothie for a boost - I have settled on this because it doesn't have any objectionable (to me) flavor or smell, is widely available on line and in grocery, Target, etc
We make a blenderful at a time (2 days for 2 of us) and fill & cover glasses for the fridge - when we travel we pre-chill or pre-freeze in recycled Glucerna bottles and toss in the cooler for a "car snack".
Cup of Greek yogurt, 3-4 cups fruit & veggies of choice (incl banana for sweetness), cup of unsweetened fruit or veg juice (cherry, coconut, cranberry, grape, even V-8 or oatmilk) and 3-4 scoops of protein powder. I keep a bag of frozen mixed fruit in the freezer for if I run out of fresh.
Sometimes I spoon some into custard cups and partly freeze - my grands think they're eating ice cream - but they're non-dairy so I use coconut-milk yogurt.
Sue
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Love all your ideas! sound like my concoctions, Sue. I also use coconut milk or almond milk as the liguid. I neve add ice cubes, as I found it made them weaker. I like it smooth enough to spoon sometimes. I also always add a vanilla organic protein, w/o sugar or any other additives. Never seen one with greens, but I'll get that today and try it.Like the fruits best. Need the greens, especially spinach, but I have to be careful due to gastro issues. Smoothies I can handle so well and help so much get the nutrients I need.
I cut up and freeze fresh fruit year round. Keep a couple bags of frozen fruit in the freezer in case I run out, like you. That's my ice substitute, makes it icey ad cold and delicious and no watering down. You really can use just about anything you want. I often add some nuts, especially almonds and walnuts.
Hmmmm....this sounds really good. Time to go make one right now. I think your idea of keeping one in fridge for backup and to take with you is great. I'll try that today!
Blessings to all, elizabeth
You, my friend are just amazingly creative. I may try to mimic your directions. Heading to Galveston Bay next week to visit the grandchildren for the first time. They both have birthdays....2 and 4. Anything else you know about that area that I shouldn’t miss?
@sueinmn Fantastic suggestions, Sue! There's so much I need to learn about making Smoothies. Having a bag of frozen mixed fruit on hand is an excellent idea, as well as being able to add those veggies. I'll try all your tips, for sure! Thanks so much. Hugs, Laurie
@sueinmn Thanks so much, Sue, for all that good advice. I'll be checking out the smoothie recipes on Google, and I've already googled the Garden of Life protein powder. Alas, though, when I read the "warning" on the back label, it states not to use it if immunocompromised. That's me. Disappointing, to say the least. If anyone knows of a safe boosting-type powder I could use in a smoothie, I'd love to hear from you. Not too much potassium either, my doctor says.
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I also like to add protein powders. I use frozen spinach, frozen cooked cauliflower because I can't stand their texture and their taste is questionable at best. You can add in nuts or nut butter. Google is filled with more suggestions that you will be able to try in a life time. I'd go for Mediterranium type smoothies because they are well rounded.