Monday, March 4, 2013

Healthy Smoothies Worth Trying

Orange Banana Berry Smoothie
2 peeled oranges, add a little of the peel
1 banana
1-10 oz. bag of frozen strawberries
1 T. flax seeds

Mix all in Vita-Mix until smooth and enjoy!


Hot Oatmeal Smoothie
1/2 c. unsweetened soy milk
2 T. steel cut oatmeal or regular oats ( I used regular oats)
1 c. grapes, or whatever fresh fruit you have on hand, (peach, banana, blueberries, oranges) I used blueberries. Remember to use fresh fruit only
1/2 c. walnuts
1 T. raisins
1/4 t. cinnamon

Combine all ingredients in your Vita-mix blender. (if you don't have a Vita-Mix -I suggest you get one). Gradually increase speed to high and run for 2-4 min. just until the mixture is warm, you will see steam coming from the top. Pour in mug and enjoy . You may like best using a spoon. You can also use 1/4 c. water instead of soymilk.


Apple Pie Smoothie   
2 medium apples
3 dates, raw and natural/pitted
1/4 c. walnuts
1/4 c. raisns
1 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. vanilla
1 T. flax seeds
1 1/2 c. soy milk w/vanilla flavoring
Blend all in Vita-Mix until smooth and creamy.

Fruity Kale Smoothie
1 bunch of Kale
2 oranges, peeled
6 strawberries ( I used frozen but can use fresh)
1 c. grapes

Blend all in Vita-Mix and enjoy. This is so good, You have to try it.


Delicious Fruit Smoothie
1 c. pomegranate juice or apple juice
1 banana
1 pear
1/2 c. frozen strawberries
1/2 c. frozen blueberries
2 T. ground flax seeds

Blend all in vita-mix blender, enjoy!


Raspberry/Cashew Smoothie
1 banana
1 c. frozen raspberries
1 oz. raw cashews
1 c. almond or soy milk

Blend all and enjoy!

Mixed Berry Smoothie
2 c. pomegranate juice
2 bananas
1 apple
1 c. frozen strawberries
1 c. mixed berries, frozen
1 T. flax seeds

Blend all and enjoy!

Creamy Banana Smoothie

2 bananas
1 c. almond or soy milk
1 c. frozen strawberries or blueberries
1 T. ground flax seeds

Blend all and enjoy!

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