Friday, December 5, 2008

BEST STRAWBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE














BEST STRAWBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE

...a great smoothie recipe to try !

Smoothie Recipe INGREDIENTS
  • 4 large strawberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 5 ice cubes
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar (opt.)
Smoothie Recipe INSTRUCTIONS
Combine strawberries, milk and ice. Blend until perfectly smooth. Add sugar. Blend for 1 minute.
Makes approximately 32 oz. The smoothie recipe is ready to serve...refreshing taste !

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THE OVERLOADED SMOOTHIE

THE OVERLOADED SMOOTHIE
..... a great smoothie recipe....nice and smoothing taste !

Smoothie Recipe INGREDIENTS
  • 1/3 cup of chopped pineapple
  • 1/3 cup of strawberries (wash & cut off tops)
  • 1/4 of blueberries
  • 1/4 of chopped bananas (remove peel)
  • 2 scoops of lime sherbert
  • 5 ice cubes
  • a dash of orange juice
Smoothie Recipe INSTRUCTIONS
Put all ingredients into blender. Mix smoothie recipes until smooth.Enjoy it cool!

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SOY MILK SMOOTHIE WITH EQUAL

SOY MILK SMOOTHIE WITH EQUAL

About 47% less calorie from traditional smoothie recipe. Still great !

Smoothie Recipe INGREDIENTS
  • 3 cups plain or vanilla soy milk
  • 1 banana, peeled and frozen
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries or raspberries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
  • 1/3 cup Equal® Spoonful*
INSTRUCTIONS
Peel and cut banana into large chunks. Place in plastic freezer bag, seal and freeze at least 5 to 6 hours or overnight.Place all ingredients in blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
The smoothie recipe is ready to serve,,...great taste !
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FRUIT SMOOTHIES WITH EQUAL

FRUIT SMOOTHIES WITH EQUAL

Less 34% calorie from traditional recipe.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
  • 1 frozen banana*
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries or raspberries
  • 1/4 cup Equal® Spoonful**
INSTRUCTIONS
Place all ingredients in blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
Makes 2 servings. The smoothie recipe is ready...! Enjoy !
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BANANA BERRY SMOOTHIE WITH EQUAL

BANANA BERRY SMOOTHIE WITH EQUAL ..a healthy smoothie recipe ...try this one !

INGREDIENTS
41% calorie reduction from traditional recipe.
  • 2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
  • 1 medium size ripe banana, peeled, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Equal® Spoonful*
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cups frozen unsweetened whole strawberries
  • 1 cup frozen unsweetened red raspberries
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine yogurt, banana, Equal® and lemon juice in blender container; cover. Blend until smooth. Add half of frozen fruit. Blend until smooth. Repeat with remaining frozen fruit.
Serve immediately in tall glasses.Makes 4 servings (1 1/4 cups each). The smoothie recipe is ready to serve,.....enjoy !
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EASY ORANGE SMOOTHIE

EASY ORANGE SMOOTHIE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 small can frozen orange juice(or half regular size can)
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 14 crushed ice cubes
INSTRUCTIONS
Place all ingredients in blender.Blend until smooth. The smoothie recipe is ready ....enjoy !
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FRUIT FOR THE DAY SMOOTHIE

FRUIT FOR THE DAY SMOOTHIE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 can of Mandarin Oranges (including syrup)
  • 2 frozen bananas, peeled & sliced
  • 2 cups frozen strawberries
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients in the order listed above to the blender. Be sure to hold down the lid and blend on low speed for 30 seconds. Then blend on high speed for 1 minute. The smoothie recipe is ready to serve...enjoy it !
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CREAMY DELIGHT SMOOTHY

CREAMY DELIGHT SMOOTHY

A great smoothie recipes to try !
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 banana
  • 6 strawberries
  • 1 c. milk
  • 3 t. yogurt
  • 5 scoops of vanilla ice cream
  • 1 c. cream
  • 2 t apple juice
  • 2 t vanilla
INSTRUCTIONS
Blend all ingredients and prepare to enter heaven! The smoothie recipe is ready to serve...enjoy the refreshing smoothie !

STRAWBERRY-BLACKBERRY SMOOTHIE

STRAWBERRY-BLACKBERRY SMOOTHIE
A great smoothie recipe to try !
INGREDIENTS
  • 6-8 strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 6-8 blackberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 8 ice cubes
  • 2 1/2 cups lowfat or non-fat milk
  • 1 scoop whey powder

INSTRUCTIONS
Rinse and cut tops of strawberries, and rinse blackberries. Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and enjoy.Perfect for dieting, or leave out whey powder and add ice cream for a delicious smoothy drink. The smoothie recipe is ready to serve and makes about 3-5 cups.

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS
  • flavored ice pops
  • ice
  • gingerale
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Get a blender.
2) Put ice pops in blender.
3) Add ice.
4) Mix in blender for 1 minute.
5) Add A little soda.
6) Mix for 2 minutes, if it is still chunky add a little more soda.
7) If it is still chunky after the 1st part of step 6, add the soda and mix until it is smoothie like.
8) Now get a cup and pour the smoothie out of the blender and into the cup.
9) Enjoy a cup of fruit smoothie.
Enjoy the smoothie....

LOWFAT SMOOTHIE SHAKE









LOWFAT SMOOTHIE/SHAKE
..... another nice smoothie recipe to try ! Great one !

INGREDIENTS
  • Bananas or any other fruit
  • Skim milk
  • honey (optional for added sweetness)

INSTRUCTIONS
Beforehand, peel and freeze bananas in a plastic bag. When you are ready, put 8 oz. of slim milk in a blender; Add bananas (1 is enough for a smoothie, 2 for a shake); Blend until smooth; Pour into a cup and enjoy! You can use any type of fresh fruit: Strawberries, apples, or oranges, the possibilities are endless! The smoothie recipe is ready to serve ! Enjoy the drink !

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Friday, September 19, 2008

Peachy Pizzazz Smoothie








A great smoothie recipe to try....refreshingly nice !

INGREDIENTS :
* 6 ounces orange juice
* 2 ounces soy milk
* 1 peeled and frozen banana
* 3 to 5 frozen strawberries
* 1 fresh peeled peach
* 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

Put all ingredients in a blender and whip at high speed until smooth. Pour into two, 8 ounce glasses. The peachy smoothie is ready to serve...nice and cool ! Great one for after feasts ! Enjoy it !

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Yummy Banana Smoothie









Try this amazing smoothie recipe...a nice and fresh taste !

Ingredients

* 1 cup fruit juice, chilled
* 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
* 1 cup plain or vanilla nonfat yogurt
* 1 large banana, cut up

Directions

1. In a blender container combine fruit juice, strawberries, yogurt, and banana. Cover and blend until smoth. Makes one 12-ounce glass. Great banana smoothies is ready to serve..cool ! Enjoy !

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Banana Strawberry Smoothies













Another nice smoothie recipe to try..great taste !

Ingredients

* 2 ripe small bananas
* 1 cup frozen unsweetened whole strawberries
* 1 8-ounce carton vanilla low-fat yogurt
* 3/4 cup milk

Directions

1. Peel bananas. Cut bananas into chunks. Place banana chunks, frozen strawberries, yogurt, and milk into blender a container.
2. Cover blender and blend on high speed about 1 minute or until mixture is smooth. Turn off blender. Pour drink into 2 glasses. If desired, serve with pieces of toast spread with peanut butter. Makes 2 servings...great strawberry smoothies...cool and nice ! Enjoy it !

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Banana Strawberry Smoothies









BANANA STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIES

Ingredients

* 2 ripe small bananas
* 1 cup frozen unsweetened whole strawberries
* 1 8-ounce carton vanilla low-fat yogurt
* 3/4 cup milk

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Peel bananas. Cut bananas into chunks. Place banana chunks, frozen strawberries, yogurt, and milk into blender a container.
2. Cover blender and blend on high speed about 1 minute or until mixture is smooth. Turn off blender. Pour drink into 2 glasses. If desired, serve with pieces of toast spread with peanut butter. Makes 2 servings...great banana strawberry smoothies recipe is ready to serve...cool and nice ! Enjoy it !
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Peach Melba Smoothie








Try this great smoothie recipe..the nice Peach Melba Smoothie...nice one !

INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2 cup frozen sliced peaches
  • 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
  • 1/2 cup fat-free sugar-free vanilla yogurt
  • 1 tbsp wheat germ
  • Granulated sugar substitue equal to 1 tsp sugar, optional (see package label)
  • 1 cup ice (see Note)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened orange-juice concentrate, thawed
INSTRUCTIONS
Place the ingredients in the order listed in a large blender. Pulse once or twice, then blend until smooth. Great taste smoothie !

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Mixed-Fruit Smoothies













Try this fresh smoothie recipe....a nice one !

Ingredients

* 2 bananas, chilled
* 2/3 cup strawberries or mango slices
* 1 12-ounce can grape juice or mango, apricot, strawberry, or other fruit nectar, chilled
* 1 8-ounce carton fat-free yogurt
* 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
* 2 tablespoons ground pistachio nuts (optional)

Directions

In a blender combine bananas, strawberries or mango slices, grape juice or fruit nectar, yogurt, and, if desired, honey. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour into six tall, chilled glasses. If desired, sprinkle with ground pistachio nuts. Makes 6 smoothies.
Note: For two-tone smoothies, make mango smoothies and strawberry smoothies. Transfer to separate pitchers or glass measuring cups. Taking a pitcher or cup in each hand, slowly pour both smoothies at the same time into opposite sides of the glass...great tasting smoothies..enjoy !

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Smoothie Sailing


Ingredients

* 1 medium banana
* 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple (juice pack)
* 1 8-ounce carton vanilla yogurt
* 1 cup orange juice
* Orange wedges, if you like

Directions

1. Remove peel from banana. Place banana on cutting board. Use the table knife to cut the banana into chunks. Wrap banana chunks in plastic wrap or place in a small plastic bag. Freeze banana chunks for at least 2 hours.

2. Use can opener to open the can of pineapple. Put the undrained pineapple, frozen banana chunks, yogurt, and orange juice into the blender container.
3. Cover blender with the lid and blend on high speed about 1 minute or until mixture is smooth. Turn off blender. Pour drink into 4 glasses. Use the rubber scraper to get all of the drink out
of the blender. If you like, place an orange wedge on the edge of each glass for decoration. Makes 4 (6-ounce) servings...great tasting smoothie ! Enjoy it !

Sparkling Fruit Smoothie


Ingredients:

* 1 cup orange sherbet
* 1 cup strawberries
* 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
* 1 1/2 cups sparkling water

Preparation:
Combine sherbet and fruit in a blender and blend until thick and smooth. Stir in sparkling water until thoroughly mixed...great tasting smoothie...enjoy it !

Peanut Butter Smoothie

Ingredients:

* 1 cup milk
* 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
* 2 tbs smooth peanut butter
* 1 banana, frozen

Preparation:
Break the banana into chunks, and then combine with the other ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth.