Fruity Spinach Smoothie

Fruity Spinach Smoothie

This protein packed smoothie has an amazing fruity taste... I CRAVE it everyday!!! Sometimes I drink one for breakfast, or for a quick lunch on the go. The banana and/or peaches can be substituted with your favorite fruit.

Ingredients:

1 very ripe banana, sliced
1 cup peaches, sliced
1 handful baby spinach leaves
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup coconut milk
2 large eggs or 1/2 cup plain egg protein powder
2 tblsp flaxseed
dash of ground cinnamon

Preparation:

Add the banana, peaches, spinach leaves, vanilla extract, coconut milk, eggs, and flaxseed to a blender. Mix all the ingredients for 1 minute, or until well blended. Pour into a tall glass; sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.

1 Serving

Berry-Banana Protein Smoothie

 

Berry-Banana Protein Smoothie

My favorite post-workout snack! You won't taste the eggs at all, I promise, just the amazing fruit flavors.

Ingredients:

1 very ripe banana, sliced
1/2 cup strawberries, chopped
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup coconut milk
2 large eggs or 1/2 cup plain egg protein powder
1 tblsp virgin coconut oil
dash of ground cinnamon or nutmeg

Preparation:

Add the banana, strawberries, blueberries, spinach leaves, vanilla extract, coconut milk, eggs and coconut oil to blender. Mix all the ingredients for 1 minute, or until well blended. Pour into a tall glass; sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg, if desired.

1 Serving

Cake Mix Milkshake

 

Cake Mix Milkshake

We had a birthday this week in our family... it gave me the idea to try adding cake mix to ice cream for a fun birthday milkshake. It was yummy! :)

Ingredients:

2 cups vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup yellow cake mix
1 tblsp malted milk powder or regular powdered milk {optional}
birthday sprinkles

Preparation:

Combine ice cream, milk, cake mix powder, and milk powder in a blender; mix until smooth. Pour into two 8-ounce glasses; garnish with birthday sprinkles and serve immediately.

2 Servings

Banana Orange Shake

Banana Orange Shake 

Adapted From: bowflex

I got this recipe years ago, and its still one of my favorites. The wheat germ and safflower oil give it a distinct taste that is addicting.

Ingredients:

1 large ripe banana

1/2 cup orange juice

1/2 cup milk

2 tblsp wheat germ

1 tsp safflower oil

6 ice cubes

Preparation:

Slice up banana; add all ingredients in blender. Mix until smooth. Pour into a 16 ounce glass and enjoy.

1 Serving

Peanut Butter Milkshake

Peanut Butter Milkshake

Source: Kent N.

Yes, another peanut butter recipe... because I am cRaZy over anything with peanut butter. :) I tried this peanut butter milkshake when I was pregnant with my twins - goooood golly miss molly - and I still think there is nothing better. 

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups vanilla ice cream

1/4 cup vitamin D milk

4 tblsp creamy peanut butter, divided

Preparation:

Combine ice cream, milk, and 3 tablespoons peanut butter in a blender; mix until smooth. Stir if necessary, then continue mixing. After shake is well blended, add remaining 1 tablespoon peanut butter; stir vigorously with a spoon leaving little chunks of peanut butter in your shake. Pour into two 8-ounce glasses and serve immediately. 

2 Servings

Super Fruit Smoothie

Super Fruit Smoothie

Making this smoothie recipe is a favorite for family home evening at my house. :)

Ingredients:

1 cup strawberries, chopped

1 cup bananas, sliced

1 cup vanilla ice cream or plain lowfat yogurt

2 tblsp sugar

6 ice cubes

Preparation:

Place all fruit, ice cream, and sugar in blender; mix until smooth. Add ice cubes; blend to chop ice and serve. Any combination of fruit will work - use bananas, strawberries, peaches, pineapple, or oranges. I love strawberries, so I do 2 cups of strawberries for my smoothie. My husband does 2 cups of peaches. Our kids like the combination of 2 different fruits best. :)

2 (8 to 10-ounce) Servings