https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:44:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-make-smoothies#post-2182409 Mon, 18 May 2015 21:27:59 +0000 StbHisMrs 2182409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just bought a Vitamix and I've been doing frozen berries, a banana, frozen pineapple, coconut water, shredded coconut, spinach or kale, and ground flaxseed. My kids LOVE them, and they despise all veggies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-make-smoothies#post-2181884 Mon, 18 May 2015 13:39:38 +0000 kristinleigh 2181884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@buttermilk: That sounds so good!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-make-smoothies#post-2181875 Mon, 18 May 2015 13:37:36 +0000 kristinleigh 2181875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I put Kale and/or spinach into every smoothie I make! I've been doing apple cider, plain yogurt, kale, frozen banana, frozen cherries, a splash of lime juice, ground flax, some PB2 and sometimes frozen pineapple (I'm cautious about pineapple due to mixed comments on it) and it all sounds weird but it's SO good! I've been doing almond milk, ice and frozen peaches and some cinnamon and a little bit of sugar too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-make-smoothies#post-2181850 Mon, 18 May 2015 13:18:41 +0000 JMOM 2181850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: Unconventional Kitchen is having a 30 day green smoothie challenge going on right now. She sends you a new smoothie recipe every morning and shopping lists every week. There has only been 1 day that I haven't really liked the final product. <a href="http://www.unconventionalkitchen.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.unconventionalkitchen.com</a>. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-make-smoothies#post-2181788 Mon, 18 May 2015 12:24:34 +0000 buttermilk 2181788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My favorite is about 1 cup of frozen strawberries, 1 banana, 1/2 cup of plain full fat Greek yogurt, 1 big spoonful of peanut butter, a drizzle of honey &amp; 1 cup almond milk. Blend it up and DH and I will split that for breakfast with a side of pb toast. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-make-smoothies#post-2181779 Mon, 18 May 2015 12:16:25 +0000 LindsayInNY 2181779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: That might be doable... I've been craving smoothies and since they're not replacing meals, I want them to be lower-cal (not always full of fruit and veggies). I'll have to try that one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-make-smoothies#post-2181773 Mon, 18 May 2015 12:12:40 +0000 Mamaof2 2181773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: I do this all the time - I use almond milk, banana, chocolate syrup, and ice cubes - the kids think its a milkshake! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-make-smoothies#post-2181772 Mon, 18 May 2015 12:10:42 +0000 TemperanceBrennan 2181772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The key to me for smoothies is the technique: </p> <p>I use frozen fruit and put all the ingredients in a blender with liquids the night before and let them thaw a little bit in the fridge overnight - it really helps the blades grab onto the stuff if it is a little softer.</p> <p>Then i pulse the blender a few times to break everything up then run it on the lowest setting for 30 seconds then i slowly move up to medium speed and you can see a vortex and let that run for a minute, then i slowly move up to full speed for another minute. </p> <p>I typically do 16 oz of frozen fruit, 8 oz of liquids (usually milk and some sort of juice), and then I throw in whatever greens I have around at the end. </p> <p>(I learned it all from Alton Brown). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-make-smoothies#post-2181767 Mon, 18 May 2015 12:01:32 +0000 LindsayInNY 2181767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bumping! Just got a Nutribullet and not I want to smoothie everything!!</p> <p>Anyone have a good, low-cal "just because" smoothie recipe? Like ice cubes, almond milk, and something else?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-make-smoothies#post-2095711 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 20:41:03 +0000 regberadaisy 2095711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since it's winter a lot of it is frozen fruit</p> <p>Soy milk<br /> Banana<br /> Mixed frozen fruit (strawberry, pineapple, peach, grapes, blueberries<br /> Plain Greek yogurt<br /> Kefir<br /> Splash of 100% pomegranate cherry juice<br /> Chia seeds</p> <p>I should ask DH to add flax seed since its suppose to boost supply! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-make-smoothies#post-2095686 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 20:28:22 +0000 KatieBklyn 2095686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always start with almond milk and plain Greek yogurt, then add frozen fruit: berries and bananas or baby spinach/baby kale/mango/pineapple. (The sweetness of the the mango/pineapple is really good at balancing any bitterness from the greens!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-make-smoothies#post-2095470 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 18:57:49 +0000 Willow 2095470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lately mine have been pretty boring, but I think they still taste good:<br /> - frozen strawberries, blueberries, and cranberries<br /> - banana (I don't like bananas either, but I don't mind them in a smoothie)<br /> - cottage cheese<br /> - water</p> <p>In the past I've added things like a scoop of almond butter, ground flax, or chia seeds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-make-smoothies#post-2095451 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 18:41:38 +0000 MrsMccarthy 2095451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My standby is:</p> <p>Spinach (fresh or frozen)<br /> Berries (fresh or frozen)<br /> 1 banana<br /> Cup of hemp milk<br /> Two tablespoons of ground flax<br /> Tablespoon of wheat germ </p> <p>I add honey, peanut butter or pineapple sometimes for a change up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-make-smoothies#post-2095450 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 18:38:01 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2095450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: I don't like bananas either!</p> <p>1/2 cup fresh strawberries<br /> 1/3 cup fresh pineapple<br /> 1 scoop of Syntha 6 Vanilla Ice Cream protein powder<br /> 1 strawberry flavored Greek yogurt<br /> water</p> <p>You could add a handful of fresh spinach and not taste it much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-make-smoothies#post-2095444 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 18:35:20 +0000 Charm54 2095444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Frozen berries, plain greek yogurt and juice (usually orange sometimes apple). It's my favourite ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-make-smoothies#post-2095420 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 18:21:53 +0000 sorrycharlie 2095420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Give me your recipes! I need to start incorporating more fruits and veggies into my diet but I'm incredibly picky!</p> <p>I don't like bananas. :) </p>