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chadwickchadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
edited September 2013 in All Encompassing Trip
first & foremost i searched "homemade smoothies" & (just) "smoothies" in the search bar & found no smoothies thread of any kind other than the naked brand smoothy thread. that is not the topic.

i been blending my own smoothies the last 28 hrs & i've blended four smoothies in this time & i am amazed by the results as i have very rarely ever had a homemade smoothie.

one banana, one peach, 1/2 mango, handfulla grapes, a quick few shots (not measured, only poured out of jug) of apple juice. blender...smash, buzz, spin & crunch

incredible drink

so, what do you blend up for your best smoothies? i don't drink alcohol so therefore i don't add any but please carry on if you do drink the stiffer stuff. those rums & vodkas sure do make a badass flavored up drink

i am going to add spinach to the above mentioned fruity blend tomorrow. anyone add spinach to their fruits blend?

also, i am amazed at how filling this homemade smoothie is in comparison to the naked brand smoothies. exciting stuff for those of us into healthy eating & daily exercise (swimming :mrgreen: )

carrots? tomatoes? broccoli?

let's blend, drink & be merry. thank you
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    Who PrincessWho Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    I don't make smoothies but I know lots of people who do. I've heard that about adding a small amount of spinach or kale with a smoothie, just enough to add some fiber without affecting the taste.

    I used to make them occasionally. My favorite combo was banana, strawberries and orange juice. Or peach instead of strawberries.
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    jethrojam420jethrojam420 Foxborough MA Posts: 1,075
    Elvis smoothies are my favorite

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    jlaustinjlaustin Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,355
    jethrojam420 wrote:
    Elvis smoothies are my favorite

    http://www.concordfoods.com/beverage-recipes/peanut-butter-banana-smoothie-recipe/#.Uh1R-3_pySo


    Yum - that sounds delicious.

    I haven't made smoothies in a few years, but I used to make one with strawberries, bananas, mangoes, and yogurt. They are really good - need to find that recipe!
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    The JugglerThe Juggler Behind that bush over there. Posts: 47,248
    edited August 2013
    scoop of whey protein
    handful of dole frozen fruit
    third of a banana-optional
    lil bit o' cottage cheese- fat free
    sprinkle in some flax seed
    little bit of cranberry juice
    fill rest with almond milk


    BOOM. SMOOTHIE.
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    The JugglerThe Juggler Behind that bush over there. Posts: 47,248
    chadwick wrote:
    i been blending my own smoothies the last 28 hrs you


    a whole day and four hours? :lol:
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    shetellsherselfshetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,772
    We do a lot of smoothies in our house. Greek yogurt and OJ are the basics then we add fruits from there. I love frozen raspberries, and fresh blueberries, bananas, peaches, grapes. I really like adding some frozen fruit bc I like it to be really cold. If the fruits are more sour than sweet I'll add a bit of raw honey for the kids but I don't need it as I like sour foods. I often pop in something green like spinach or kale and usually dump in a bit of probiotic. It's a great breakfast. Post workout protein booster.... I have almond milk with a bit of ice, 2tsp crunchy peanut butter (love a little texture) and Jay Robb chocolate protein powder. (Yummy!!)
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    Leezestarr313Leezestarr313 Temple of the cat Posts: 14,346
    I think your smoothie sounds awesome, Chadwick! I think a little fresh mint would be super cool in it :think:

    I love crunchy things, I need something to bite :D , I think that is why I'm not so much into smoothies. But a flavour combo that I found really good was red belll peppers (the dark red stuff), pineapple and strawberries. With a little honey and lemon juice and basil or mint - oh my my ...

    I used to have a mix of frozen raspberries, yogurt, a little water to make it fluid, a pinch of cinnamon and a bit of honey fro breakfast in summer every now and then. That was great too.

    Never tried the spinach stuff - dies it actually taste like spinach?

    As for veggies ... I love veggie juice. Not the plain tomato stuff, veggie juice, with carrot, celery, onions etc etc ... I only found the V8 stuff over here, but I don't like GMO stuff, so I need to find an alternative. For veggie stuff, I always add a little olive oil.
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    shetellsherselfshetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,772
    The Juggler wrote:
    scoop of whey protein
    handful of dole frozen fruit
    third of a banana-optional
    lil bit o' cottage cheese- fat free
    sprinkle in some flax seed
    little bit of cranberry juice
    fill rest with almond milk


    BOOM. SMOOTHIE.

    Yum. That sounds good!
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    CAVSTARR313CAVSTARR313 Posts: 8,756
    The Juggler wrote:
    chadwick wrote:
    i been blending my own smoothies the last 28 hrs you


    a whole day and four hours? :lol:
    This made me chuckle as well..

    dedication is a bitch sometimes :lol:

    Yes, add veggies..

    and when I enjoy a smoothie, I like it as cold as possible.. so freeze some or all components of said smoothie
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    vant0037vant0037 Posts: 6,071
    Greek yogur, kefir, bananas, fresh strawberries, frozen pinapple, frozen spinach. Awesomeness.
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    shetellsherselfshetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,772
    This thread is much safer than the dessert thread
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    The JugglerThe Juggler Behind that bush over there. Posts: 47,248
    vant0037 wrote:
    Greek yogur, kefir, bananas, fresh strawberries, frozen pinapple, frozen spinach. Awesomeness.

    i wouldn't think spinach would go with all that fruit?
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    oceaninmyeyesoceaninmyeyes Posts: 4,646
    Home made kefir, frozen blueberries, frozen strawberries, and raw honey. My kids and I love it. :D
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    vant0037vant0037 Posts: 6,071
    The Juggler wrote:
    vant0037 wrote:
    Greek yogur, kefir, bananas, fresh strawberries, frozen pinapple, frozen spinach. Awesomeness.

    i wouldn't think spinach would go with all that fruit?

    You really don't taste the spinach (honest). With the greek yogurt and kefir as a base, plus all the other fruit, any of the bitterness that frozen spinach can have is overwhelmed by the other flavors.

    Trust me. I'm a smoothie addict. I've got lots of good combos too. Greek yogurt, kefir, pineapple, banana, peach...it'll change your life.
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    rhcpjam1029rhcpjam1029 Posts: 1,956
    just bullet'd a quick banana and kiwi smoothie. quick, simple, easy, fun.
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    guitar59guitar59 Posts: 1,221
    edited August 2013
    Kids favourite is banana, mango, I always use orange juice and yogurt as a base. Kids like it when I add a touch of vanilla paste, makes it seem sweeter I think. The other flavour they love is blueberry and banana. A smoothie and homemade muffin is often breakfast around here.
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    ldent42ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    I'm a big fan of smoothies. Mostly because fruit tends to be sold in larger quantities than I can eat in one sitting.

    My recipe:

    Take fresh strawberry & banana, clean and chop into bits. Freeze until ready for use.
    Take vanilla or banana yogurt (I've used Dannon, Dannon light & fit, and Fage Greek Yogurt. The Greek yogurt makes the smoothie very thick and requires a lot of extra milk to thin it out. I experiment with the brand (translation: I buy whatever is on sale)) dump the yogurt on the bottom, then the fruit, then a little milk for fluidity. No ice necessary.
    Looking for a desert smoothie? Follow the above directions but add a spoonful of Nutella ;)

    Damn-the-fruit-is-gonna-go-bad-soon recipe:

    Clean, chop and freeze whatever you got. Dump it in a blender with vanilla yogurt. If it's mostly green & orange fruit, add a splash of OJ.

    Damn now I want a smoothie.
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    chadwickchadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    The Juggler wrote:
    chadwick wrote:
    i been blending my own smoothies the last 28 hrs you


    a whole day and four hours? :lol:
    yes & now add some 12 or 16 hrs or maybe 11

    your smoothie blend you posted sounds fantastic. cottage cheese... wow
    woulda never thought of that
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    chadwickchadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    Caveeze wrote:
    Maybe throw a little weed up in that bitch.. great days are hard to avoid at that point..
    mmmmmmmmmmmm now we're talkin
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    Leezestarr313Leezestarr313 Temple of the cat Posts: 14,346
    How does the yogurt work with stuff like orange, pineapple or kiwi? In my experience, these fruits tend to get a bitterish taste when combined with dairy. I think it has to do with the vitamin c, but I'm not sure ...
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    chadwickchadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    spinach... my very best vegetable friend. i eat $2.19 worth of spinach every day. it makes a good three large salads. frig.

    i can freeze spinach? just recently i found out one could freeze & grill bananas; i've yet to try either one. so i get freezer bags & put the peeled bananas in them? freezing these nanaers is a good plan to avoid tossing out spoiled ass bananas.
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    Who PrincessWho Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    chadwick wrote:
    just recently i found out one could freeze & grill bananas; i've yet to try either one. so i get freezer bags & put the peeled bananas in them?
    That would work. You can also just wrap them real well in foil but I think the freezer bags sound better.
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    chadwickchadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    Who Princess wrote:
    chadwick wrote:
    just recently i found out one could freeze & grill bananas; i've yet to try either one. so i get freezer bags & put the peeled bananas in them?
    That would work. You can also just wrap them real well in foil but I think the freezer bags sound better.
    or butcher's paper?

    freezing spinach?
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    Who PrincessWho Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    chadwick wrote:
    Who Princess wrote:
    chadwick wrote:
    just recently i found out one could freeze & grill bananas; i've yet to try either one. so i get freezer bags & put the peeled bananas in them?
    That would work. You can also just wrap them real well in foil but I think the freezer bags sound better.
    or butcher's paper?

    freezing spinach?
    Butcher's paper is very handy. That should work too.

    Don't know about freezing spinach. My guess would be to wash it well and dry it, then flash freeze. But that's just a guess.
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    chadwickchadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    i'll go & take note of the ingredients in naked.
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    guitar59guitar59 Posts: 1,221
    Who Princess wrote:
    chadwick wrote:
    just recently i found out one could freeze & grill bananas; i've yet to try either one. so i get freezer bags & put the peeled bananas in them?
    That would work. You can also just wrap them real well in foil but I think the freezer bags sound better.


    I peel all the overripe bananas, place them on a cookie sheet and put in the feezer until solid. The frozen bananas come loose quite easily, and then I just place them all into a ziplock feeer bag. As I need bananas I pull one out to pop into the blender for a smoothie or pull out several to thaw for banana bread or muffins. It works like a charm and I can save money by purchasing over ripe bananas at the store for 1/3 the cost of ready to eat bananas.
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    justamjustam Posts: 21,392
    I know that a lot of people drink smoothies. I only drink them when I want some kind of healthy dessert. I make them with blueberries or strawberries with vanilla yogurt.

    Other than for dessert, what is the benefit of drinking smoothies if you're trying to lose weight? Wouldn't eating the fruits and vegetables whole be better because they are harder to digest?

    Is it just for the taste? :geek:
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    chadwickchadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    yes i buy those bags of over ripe naners too. thing is i better get to munchin on naners. they're what 34 or 39 cents a pound. cheap eats. i'll start freezing them. i have noticed the stickers on them read: grill, freeze, blend...

    will a banana take weeks or months frozen?
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    Who PrincessWho Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    guitar59 wrote:
    I peel all the overripe bananas, place them on a cookie sheet and put in the feezer until solid. The frozen bananas come loose quite easily, and then I just place them all into a ziplock feeer bag. As I need bananas I pull one out to pop into the blender for a smoothie or pull out several to thaw for banana bread or muffins. It works like a charm and I can save money by purchasing over ripe bananas at the store for 1/3 the cost of ready to eat bananas.
    That is freakin brilliant. I usually use the overripe ones for hummingbird cake but I don't always want to bake a whole cake. Now I can stash them away. :mrgreen:
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