Smoothies: Drink up
Filed in archive Recipes by lisa on November 07, 2005
1 8 oz. container strawberry yogurt
1 handful frozen cranberries
1 handful frozen blueberries
A dash of water
dump1 handful frozen cranberries
1 handful frozen blueberries
A dash of water
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:
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:
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
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
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
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
2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package frozen starwberries or raspberries, thawed
ice cubes
1 pint strawberry ice cream
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