I’m a cold cereal eater for breakfast mostly.
Though I will stray and eat warm quinoa porridge or soul-satifying steel cut oats from time to time in the winter. And in the warm weather… Ahem. Excuse me warm weather – where the f..heck are you?! I have had enough. Just, enough.
right, yes….and in warm weather, Smoothies!
I’m hoping a switch to smoothies for a few days will conjure a warm breeze or two.
This is my smoothie stuff. The only item here that I don’t ordinarily have kicking around is the coconut dream. My good friend Jammers turned me on to it’s non-dairy goodness and it’s a perfect substitute for my fellow lactose-intolerant smoothie lovers and or my vegetarian/vegan friends out there. Do keep in mind that it’s not a great source of protein though – if you’re using it in a smoothie, adding a little nut butter will help.
While I’ve pictured a nice ripe banana above, I generally use frozen bananas for my smoothies. Frozen ones are just really ugly and look like something else entirely when photographed. 😮
My smoothie maker container: big enough to make two servings and it comes with an airtight lid so I can keep my leftovers for a snack or another breakfast. From the bottom, Blueberry Crisp, Sweet and Tart Fruit and Yogurt, and Coconut Choco-PB.
Bottoms up!
Erin
Smoothies
Serves | 1 |
Prep time | 5 minutes |
Ingredients
Coconut Choco-PB Smoothie
- 1 frozen banana
- 1.5 cups chocolate coconut beverage
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
Sweet and Tart Berry and Yogurt Smoothie
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup fresh or frozen berries (I used fresh strawberries and raspberries)
- 1/2 cup low fat vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup orange juice
Blueberry Crisp Smoothie
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup low fat vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut beverage
- 1 tablespoon roasted almond butter
Note
Any non-dairy beverage would make a good substitute for the coconut beverage.
Directions
1. | Combine ingredients for each smoothie in a vessel wide enough to accommodate an immersion blender, or use a countertop blender. Blend ingredients, adding more liquid and/or fruit if desired consistency not immediately reached. |
2. | May be served immediate or covered and kept refrigerated overnight. |
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The Candid RD says
We have a Magic Bullet, and make morning smoothies just about every day. Thanks for the great ideas!
howt1653 says
The Magic Bullet infomercial is hands down THE best informercial ever made. That little thing does everything.
Christine @ 24 Carrot Kitchen says
I love smoothies and these look delicious!
howt1653 says
There are an endless number of deelish combos too!
Terry says
Another great smoothie page. On to the store.
howt1653 says
We just love how adaptable smoothies can be.