Sunday, November 13, 2011

Strawberry Spinach Breakfast Smoothie


Strawberry Spinach Breakfast Smoothie

This morning I was craving a simple, tasty and nutritious breakfast that wouldn’t create too many dishes for me to clean up. ;) I have tons of strawberries in my freezer AND refrigerator so I figured that I should use them!
Blender Contents
This delicious concoction consists of: 1 sliced banana, 1 peeled orange, 8 frozen strawberries, roughly a cup of spinach (rinsed), 2 tbsp. ground flaxseed and 1/3 cup of water. Blend it all up and enjoy!

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Fruity Pumpkin Smoothie


From Veganyackattack blog:

Fruity Pumpkin Smoothie

Right now, I’m in the middle of Michigan, surrounded by half-bare trees and colorful leaves. I can’t believe that just a couple of days ago I was in New York gallivanting around town, trying out new vegan spots and figuring out the subway system. And a couple of weeks before that? Back at home, waiting for cool fall weather to come and stressing out about my self-forced life changes. So, it’s great to be surrounded by nature’s beauty and living a slower life, not worrying about a whole lot and spending time with family.
Simple times call for simple recipes and sometimes, instead of a heavy pumpkin dessert, I crave a refreshing way to enjoy pumpkin close to it’s pure form but with a little help from some other fall staples. This smoothie may not be the pinnacle of nourishment, but it’s light, healthy and great for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 Cup Half-Frozen Cooked Pumpkin
  • 1 Apple, Roughly Chopped
  • 1/4 Cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
  • 1/4-1/2 Cup Water, to help blend
  • Optional: 1 1/2 tsp. Maple Syrup
Directions:
  1. Make sure that the pumpkin is not completely frozen, so that it is easier to blend. Place all ingredients in high-speed blender and puree until smooth. Garnish with cranberries and a pinch of cinnamon.

Oatmeal Smoothies


Oatmeal Smoothies

All the nutritional benefits of oatmeal and fruit can be enjoyed in this simple, healthy smoothie.
Mad Hungry, April 2011
  • YieldServes 2-4
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup ice
  • 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
  • 1/2 cup plain lowfat yogurt
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup coconut water (or other liquid, such as juice)

Directions

  1. Place ice and raspberries in the bottom of blender, and all other ingredients on top. Whir until completely smooth. Serve.