Smoothies: Drink up

Filed in archive Recipes on November 7, 2005

When I'm feeling particularly lazy or want to indulge my sweet tooth (semi) guilt free, I make myself a smoothie. I use a recipe that goes together in a snap and has a little extra surprise thrown in at the end:

1 8 oz. container strawberry yogurt
1 handful frozen cranberries
1 handful frozen blueberries
A dash of water

dump everything in a blender and puree until smooth. The secret ingredient? Add a dollop of Cool Whip and blend for twenty seconds. Yum!

Yes, I know this isn't the healthies smoothie in the world but it sure is good. Besides, I figure the adding the fruit makes up for the guilty pleasure of the Cool Whip, right?

Here's a few healthy recipes for you to try next time you get a smoothie craving of your own:

iChef goes tropical:

Orange Pineapple Smoothie
1/2 c Orange juice
1/4 c Pineapple juice
1/2 Banana
1/4 ts Ginger root;fresh,peeled,
and grated, up to 1/2 tsp
1/2 c -Crushed ice;or 2 small ice cubes

Everyday Cook helps you get your protein:

Fruitay Smoothay
1 banana
8 strawberries
2 cups pulpy orange juice
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 strawberry or raspberry yogurt (or soy yogurt)
Optional:
1 half cup egg whites
half teaspoon honey
protein powder

Vegetarian Kitchen says this tastes just like a Creamsicle:

Cantaloupe-Carrot Creamsicle Smoothie
2 cups diced lush, ripe cantaloupe
1 to 1 1/2 cups carrot or carrot-orange juice
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
1 cup low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt or nondairy frozen dessert

About.com suggests this spooky treat:

Vampire's Blood Shakes
2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package frozen starwberries or raspberries, thawed
ice cubes
1 pint strawberry ice cream