The Great VF Smoothie Compilation Thread - Page 2

sherry7899 · 09-05-12, 07:38 AM

I tried this recipe this morning, which was in SELF magazine. I scribbled it down while waiting for my chiropractor appointment:

1 cup almond milk
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 carrot (I used a big handful of shredded carrots)
1 banana (I used a frozen banana)
1 cup pineapple (I used frozen pineapple)
1 cup kale

I admit that I am not used to that much kale, and found the smoothie needed a little sweetening. I used a little bit of agave. It was pretty good-there are recipes I like more, but it was a great way to get in a good amount of fruits and vegetables early in the day. I would make it again.

Sherry

Pat58 · 12-11-12, 09:39 AM

Some more:

Chia seeds and overnight oats / overnight oatmeal recipes

Yogapam's Amazing Grapefruit and Veggie smoothies

Pat58 · 04-09-13, 08:06 AM

Another good one!

Desiree Rumbaugh's Green Smoothie from Yoga Journal.

Thanks Ireidgreen!

Joni O · 04-09-13, 09:15 AM

This is great !!! Thanks so much !!!

Pie · 04-10-13, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherry7899

I tried this recipe this morning, which was in SELF magazine. I scribbled it down while waiting for my chiropractor appointment:

1 cup almond milk
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 carrot (I used a big handful of shredded carrots)
1 banana (I used a frozen banana)
1 cup pineapple (I used frozen pineapple)
1 cup kale

I admit that I am not used to that much kale, and found the smoothie needed a little sweetening. I used a little bit of agave. It was pretty good-there are recipes I like more, but it was a great way to get in a good amount of fruits and vegetables early in the day. I would make it again.

Sherry

I've made this one for breakfast 2 days in a row. I'm surprised by how much I like it. I must be getting used to kale because it was sweet enough for me. Thank you!!!

yogapam · 04-15-13, 12:22 PM

This isn't really a smoothie because it's more dilute, but I do make it in my Vitamix. I take about 1/3 of a good sized English cucumber, unpeeled, and a whole lemon peeled and seeded with about 1 1/2 cups of water. It is very refreshing, hydrating, and cleansing. I have been doing it every morning and after working out.

cyana · 04-15-13, 12:45 PM

That sounds really good, Pam. I'll bet lime would also be good. And some ginger and/or mint. Definitely something to keep in mind as warmer weather approaches!

tytbody · 04-15-13, 02:06 PM

Pam that sounds like a good juice. I'd do it in my Juicer. The other day I did do a whole regular cucumber. Is that the large size, with 2 apples and 1 tomato. I don't know what I was intending, I think i was headed to my own V8 and went to just the cucumber and apple. Yum.. I agree.

yogapam · 04-15-13, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyana

That sounds really good, Pam. I'll bet lime would also be good. And some ginger and/or mint. Definitely something to keep in mind as warmer weather approaches!

I added some fresh mint and it was very nice. Thanks for the suggestion Cyana!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tytbody

Pam that sounds like a good juice. I'd do it in my Juicer.

I am sure it would make a nice juice. I used to have a juicer, but gave it to my son as it was such a pain to clean compared to the Vitamix. And I don't like throwing out all that pulp.

[EDIT] FYI - Did you know there is calcium in cucumbers, especially in the skin of long English ones? I didn't know that, you learn something new every day!

Pat58 · 04-16-13, 07:58 AM

Pam that sounds like a wonderful detoxing smoothie, and with the addition of mint and maybe a pinch of sea salt, and great way to hydrate during the sweaty summer months!

I learned from Blend It and Mend It that cucumber also has silica, which is great for the skin. I always thought cucumbers were nothing more than fiber and water - I'm loving learning via Facebook nutrition pages and all the nutrition blogs how much all the different fruits and vegetables have to offer us! I especially love Healther Blender Recipe's page and the little informative billboards she posts.

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09-05-12, 07:38 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	I tried this recipe this morning, which was in SELF magazine. I scribbled it down while waiting for my chiropractor appointment: 1 cup almond milk 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 1 carrot (I used a big handful of shredded carrots) 1 banana (I used a frozen banana) 1 cup pineapple (I used frozen pineapple) 1 cup kale I admit that I am not used to that much kale, and found the smoothie needed a little sweetening. I used a little bit of agave. It was pretty good-there are recipes I like more, but it was a great way to get in a good amount of fruits and vegetables early in the day. I would make it again. Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

12-11-12, 09:39 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	Some more: Chia seeds and overnight oats / overnight oatmeal recipes Yogapam's Amazing Grapefruit and Veggie smoothies

04-09-13, 08:06 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	Another good one! Desiree Rumbaugh's Green Smoothie from Yoga Journal. Thanks Ireidgreen!

04-09-13, 09:15 AM
Joni O VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities, MN	This is great !!! Thanks so much !!!

04-15-13, 12:22 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	This isn't really a smoothie because it's more dilute, but I do make it in my Vitamix. I take about 1/3 of a good sized English cucumber, unpeeled, and a whole lemon peeled and seeded with about 1 1/2 cups of water. It is very refreshing, hydrating, and cleansing. I have been doing it every morning and after working out. __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

04-15-13, 12:45 PM
cyana Join Date: Dec 2001	That sounds really good, Pam. I'll bet lime would also be good. And some ginger and/or mint. Definitely something to keep in mind as warmer weather approaches! __________________ "People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered. Love them anyway." — Mother Teresa "I've decided to grow old disgracefully." - Twigs

04-15-13, 02:06 PM
tytbody VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MA	Pam that sounds like a good juice. I'd do it in my Juicer. The other day I did do a whole regular cucumber. Is that the large size, with 2 apples and 1 tomato. I don't know what I was intending, I think i was headed to my own V8 and went to just the cucumber and apple. Yum.. I agree. __________________ ~~~Cheryl Completed a 10 day Pilates Challenge 2019 Completed Pilates 7 day Challenge 2019 Live Life Simply -Simply Love Life

04-16-13, 07:58 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	Pam that sounds like a wonderful detoxing smoothie, and with the addition of mint and maybe a pinch of sea salt, and great way to hydrate during the sweaty summer months! I learned from Blend It and Mend It that cucumber also has silica, which is great for the skin. I always thought cucumbers were nothing more than fiber and water - I'm loving learning via Facebook nutrition pages and all the nutrition blogs how much all the different fruits and vegetables have to offer us! I especially love Healther Blender Recipe's page and the little informative billboards she posts.