241. Posted by michael h on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 6:13 am PDT

Hello from St. Louis. We love frozen drinks here, but the bad thing is how quickly the melt and loose their consistency. You should check out KroniK Chill. It is a fantastic way to serve up your favorite frozen drink! Stay Healthy!

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242. Posted by aubreyrain on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 6:14 am PDT

1 cup rice milk. 1/2 cup frozen blueberries. 4-5 frozen strawberries. half banana. half gala apple. 4-5 babby carrots. cup of red grapes. big handful of fresh spinach. 2 tbsp. rice protein. blend well - 2 minutes. drink along with eating other half of apple and banana and another portion of fruit and-or nuts plus one-a-day multi-vitamin. every morning - skip once a week to let system readjust. healthy. energizes. chases colds and flu. and keeps you - very - regular. rich

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243. Posted by kt on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 6:16 am PDT

MMMMM, smoothies

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244. Posted by jcpocius on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 6:24 am PDT

We drink a smooty every day. We add coral calcium and a powdered mega green (de-hydrated organic veggies) that give us our daily veggie requirement too. We also add a soy protein powder and find we are not hungry till lunch. We satisfy our fruit, veggie and vitamin needs all at once is a tasty combo

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245. Posted by Peanut 1 on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 6:24 am PDT

Our daily smoothy consists of - Orange Juice, frozen mixed fruit (berry mixture usually), Peaches (if we have them), 1-2 bannanas, and Ice Cubes. We vary the mixture depending on what we have on hand and what we are in the mood for. (Not sure of calories, although it is a healthy start to the day!)

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246. Posted by Peanut 1 on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 6:24 am PDT

Our daily smoothy consists of - Orange Juice, frozen mixed fruit (berry mixture usually), Peaches (if we have them), 1-2 bannanas, and Ice Cubes. We vary the mixture depending on what we have on hand and what we are in the mood for. (Not sure of calories, although it is a healthy start to the day!)

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247. Posted by Valkyrie1 on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 6:28 am PDT

I only just started having yummy fruit smoothies when I went on the Dr Phil program and find they help cut the sugar cravings in the afternoon say around 3.00pm when I feel tired. A BIG plus is that they feel sooooooooooo decandent ....its like having a lucious creamy milkshake.

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248. Posted by JJ on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 6:31 am PDT

Never add sugar to a smoothie. It's grainy, and you might as well go and get a fast food milkshake. Occassionaly berries are a little bitter, so when I make a smotothie and it tastes a little bitter, I sweeten it with a little honey or vanilla.

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249. Posted by Tami on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 6:31 am PDT

Use apple sauce instead of sugar. It sweetens it up and at least you get a litte more nutrition out of it. Even the unsweetened apple sauce adds a kick.

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250. Posted by 1angel on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 6:32 am PDT

i love the smoothies!!!!, just getting back to monitoring my intake and working, this really helps.

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251. Posted by ambercwinters on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 6:43 am PDT

My favorite smoothie is quite the ultimate, it includes: 1/2 apple sliced, 1/2 banana, 1/2 beach sliced, oatmeal (can use plain, or the cinnamon weight watchers is a good one too), frozen strawberries, 1 teas. peanut butter, and 1/2 can of XS strawberry protein shake or skim milk.... its an awesome substitute for any meal

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252. Posted by steve_giovannini on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 6:46 am PDT

You should substitute Honey for Sugar... much healthier, and tastes yummy

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253. Posted by on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 6:46 am PDT

Adding oatmeal to the smoothie also adds fiber and tastes like graham crackers - YUM!

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254. Posted by Kathy P on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 6:47 am PDT

I just love smoothies, didn't think that they were healthy! If you are adventerous, try adding a beet root to yours!

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255. Posted by isa_4310 on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 6:50 am PDT

I just had a peach smoothie this morning and i have to agree with nearly all your comments : smoothies Rock!!!

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256. Posted by Lady Phoenix on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 6:55 am PDT

I simply use non-fat frozen yogurt, frozen fruit, juice or nectar and ice cubes.. very filling.

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257. Posted by Laura B on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 6:56 am PDT

No need to follow a recipe for a great smoothie- just put in the things you like and already have! My smoothies typically include one banana, a fresh peach or mango, whatever flavor yogurt I have, orange juice and ice. Absolutely delicious!

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258. Posted by Xena on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 6:58 am PDT

Corey - you are incorrect. Smoothies can be very healthy depending on which ingredients you use. There is nothing wrong with using milk so long as it's soy, skim or reduced/no fat. Also smoothies are best as a meal replacement.

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259. Posted by Blondie on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 7:00 am PDT

I love smoothies also & do buy them from the larger retailers but I also make mine at home. Sometimes I start with rice/soy milk (very cold) & add any fruit. To make it an adult version, try adding 1/4 cup Amaritto to a full blender for a nice desert type treat!

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260. Posted by TRACY D on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 7:05 am PDT

we make smoothies all the time at home! this is our favorite: for the base we use the sugar free drink mix that comes in the single serve packets(you know the ones that you mix with a bottle of water)it's called sunrise and its oarnge flavored, then we mix in 4 to 6 ice cubes, 1 apple(whole), 1 banana, and whatever berry we have at the time(usually strawberry or raspberry) and blend. its so good! We usually have this with a couple eggs for breakfast on the weekends before yardwork!

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261. Posted by Phoebe T on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 7:09 am PDT

this may sound weird but i put in a tbls of instant oatmeal it pumps up the thickness and fiber.

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262. Posted by BrandCustodian on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 7:10 am PDT

Can honey be a replacement for sugar in this case?

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263. Posted by trentduke74 on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 7:11 am PDT

I drink a whey smoothie after every workout and even on non workout days. My recipe is as follows - 1 cup of soy milk, splash of OJ, half a cup of either frozen strawberries or blueberries, tablespoon of Bob's Red Mill grounded flaxseed, a scoop of whey protein. You can also add a small banana in addition to this for added flavor or for a nutrition boost i.e. potassium. I let the frozen fruit sit for a few minutes in the soy milk to make blending easier.

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264. Posted by scottsdale7231 on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 7:12 am PDT

How Pathetic - even an article about smoothies, a healthy alternative to the crap people eat, the author had to add sugar to the ingredients! No wonder your fat! If you have to make your drink taste like desert, how about honey? But you’re still fat if you think like that. Hey, I’m a poet and I didn’t know it.

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265. Posted by on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 7:13 am PDT

Pina Colada smoothie: 1/3 or 1/4 c. "no sugar added" pineapple tidbits, 1 egg white, 2-3 drops of coconut extract, 2/3 or 1/2 c. water. 1 1/2 c. ice. Blend well. Yummy! Contains protein and fruit serving,

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266. Posted by on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 7:36 am PDT

these are some good tips, maybe I can finally enjoy a smoothie without worrying

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267. Posted by John B on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 7:46 am PDT

For an amazing smoothie texture, try adding ripe avocado to your mix. This is a Brasilian technique for making their version of a smoothie known as a "Vitamina". You will be pleasantly surprised.

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268. Posted by sherryrodgers55 on Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 7:51 am PDT

You don't need all the artificial sweetners...just use STEVIA...it's a natural plant sweetner...readily available...and you only need a drop or two to make it plenty sweet. If you use frozen fruit, don't add ice, the frozen fruit acts as the ice cubes. Fresh or frozen blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and peaches all make great smoothies with some non-fat yogurt, any flavor...add a little soy powder and it can be a meal.

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269. Posted by yp_leigh_salem on Thu, Oct 29, 2009, 6:16 pm PDT

My Favorite Smoothie Recipe 1 Frozen Banana 2 TBSP of soy protein (I use Vanilla) 1 Cup of regular Soy Milk 1 tsp of Flaxseed Oil 1 TBSP of Psyllium Husk 2 TBSP low fat/low sugar Chocolate Syrup Blend and pour into a glass. Yum, Yum, Yum!!

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