You'll be amazed that a smoothie can be so easy to make and still be healthy!
Smoothies are taking America by storm as one of the healthiest energy drinks that are both simple to make and packed with nutrients! What could be better than cooling down with an ice-cold fruit smoothie? These creamy shakes are perfect for a quick breakfast, a healthy lunch, or a refreshing mid-afternoon snack. At any time of day, a smoothie can help you meet your fruit quota for the day! Smoothies can also provide protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals plus cancer-protective phytochemicals and antioxidants! What a great way to get nutrition into your family.
So here's to drinking for energy and health with a list of smoothie recipes you "just gotta try" on your family.
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Combine and create your own orginal smoothie.
Start with: 1 cup milk or 1 cup yogurt Fruit: How about creating your own "cool smoothie" using 2 or 3 of your favorite fruits: try banana chunks, strawberries, raspberries, melon cubes, oranges, sliced peaches, pineapples, kiwi, papayas or mangoes....any combination of fresh, frozen or canned fruit. Frozen fruits add a nice, thick consistency. Flavorings: Vanilla extract, nutmeg, cinnamon, cocoa, malt powder like Ovaltine Sweetners: Honey, brown sugar, maple syrup, fruit spread Protein: Powered milk, cottage cheese, peanut butter or add a splash of yogurt, milk, soy milk, or silken tofu. Blend until smooth and enjoy!
OR MORE TIPS TO TRY: *You can replace fresh fruit with unsweetened frozen fruit or canned fruit (packed in juice). *When using ice, crush cubes so they are smaller than fruit pieces. *A blender will provide a smoother consistency than a food processor. And even more wholesome additions: 1. Wheat germ is an excellent source of fiber, folate and the antioxidant vitamin E. Top smoothie with one to two tablespoons. 2. Roasted or toasted nuts can provide extra protein. Add one tablespoon. 3. Soy milk is rich in isoflavones, phytochemicals that may protect against certain cancers. Soy provides your body with top quality protein, and includes all the essential amino acids. In fact, soy protein is equivalent to the protein in meat, milk, and eggs. Soy protein has been show to decrease risk of heart disease. Soybeans and many foods made with soy, contain a number of naturally occurring compounds that are beneficial to our health. These include antioxidants known as isoflavones. Isoflavones may provide long-term benefits such as maintaining and even improving lifelong bone health and helping to protect us against certain forms of cancer.Use in place of yogurt or milk. 4. Nonfat dry milk powder is an excellent source of fat-free, high-quality protein. Add two to four tablespoons. 5. Ground flaxseed is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that promote heart and artery health and may protect against cancer. Add one to two tablespoons.
More Daring Drink Recipes...... Juicer vs. BlenderThe difference between a juicer and a blender is that with a juicer you retain all the juice from a fruit or vegetable without all the fiber. This enables you to get a more concentrated number of vitamins. For example, you can juice five apples and get just the concentrated amount of vitamins from them, where if you were to blend five apples, you would get all the fiber too. The average price of juicers is between $200 and $300 while blenders range from $20 to $200. Since store-bought smoothies are so pricey......You are going to find out how to save five bucks and make one at home that you can take to go. Back to Basics makes a Blender Express Back to Basics #BPE3BR 350 Watt Blender Express A mom's take on it: "It's quick and makes a really smooth smoothie -- no chunks." Celine Gribbon, Mom of three kids, Chelmsford, MA Designed for today’s busy lifestyle, the Blender Express from Back to Basics combines functionality with ultimate convenience to provide refreshment on the go. The blending container easily detaches to become a convenient travel mug.
Or mix smoothies, soups and sauces in a powerful blender -- RETRO STYLE for your whole family not just individual servings! Classic Waring brand - inside and out. This is the blender that the professionals use. The Waring Professional Kitchen Blender - PARENT Don't Forget to Check Out The Daring Drinks & Smoothie Recipes Here
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that allows you to blend ingredients right into a dishwasher-safe mug, making clean-up a breeze.
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