Why are my smoothies so frothy?
I’ve tried following different recipes with and without milk, orange juice, and ice. All of them have turned out to be this chunky froth that tastes weird. My mother-in-law made smoothies once and they turned out just like that, too. What’s wrong?! Restaurants always have delicious smoothies with perfect texture. How can I do that?
- Shelby
Drink Weight Loss Smoothies
The common concept of losing weight is to stop eating and drinking food and drinks that contain a lot of calories. Smoothies are one of those that just give drinkers extra unwanted calories. But, have you ever heard about weight loss by drinking smoothies? Smoothies are known to be fattening and are often one of the foods that people avoid eating. But there are smoothies that help people in their weight loss problems. These weight loss smoothies are healthier than and as tasty as regular smoothies that you drink.
Losing weight by drinking weight loss smoothies is an alternative to heavy dieting or starving. These smoothies can pump something into your regime. They help people lose weight because they will still fill up peoples stomachs but they do not give many calories. This is what the trick is because you can just drink little but then the smoothies act as filler that keeps you feeling full when in fact you are not. When you eat or drink food fillers, the tendency is the same, you tend to eat less but then you tend to feel much fuller without adding any extra calorie on your diet requirement.
These weight loss smoothies are not made up of full cream milk, instead the smoothies are made of low fat or skim milk. Also less sugar or no sugar at all is used in these smoothies that make it perfect for dieting. These smoothies are made of fresh fruits like bananas, blueberries, strawberries, apples and fresh vegetables like carrots and tomatoes. Depending on your taste, you can choose from a variety of fruit options. Like most fresh fruits, these smoothies contain vitamins that your body needs despite the need to maintain a certain amount of calories.
Sometimes, these smoothies contain yogurt and as you know, the yogurt is great for lactose-intolerant people or people who cannot digest milk or lactose containing foods. Yogurt also helps better your gastrointestinal conditions.
Smoothies can be healthy and they can also be fattening. There are many online recipes on weight loss smoothies that you can browse through and experiment on. You would realize that there are so many recipes to help you make smoothies of low calorie. You can try to experiment on the calorie contents of these smoothies and create more interesting flavors with lesser and lesser calories.
There is nothing that should stop your to make these healthy smoothies and to incorporate them in your diet program. You can even make your own flavors of delightful smoothies. If you are already bored with your diet drinks, the smoothies make a great compliment from a boring weight loss program and the benefits are also great.
- Anthony Thedford
Can you give me a good recipe for smoothies?
One that doesn’t have liquor, and expensive fruit.
Would prefer smoothies with tropical fruits such as mangoes, watermelons, etc.
- Barefootin’
I need help making smoothies?
I really like drinking strawberry smoothies.
Every time I make them, it tastes different.
How many strawberries, milk, and ice cubes do I use to make smoothies that taste good?
- ?MCR?
where can i find online a website with delicious fast and easy to make smoothies and juices?
i need whatever you know, milk shakes, juices, smoothies. it’s for a charity project we’re doing at school and my teacher wants everything done by tomorrow and she only told us today so we’re jammed!
i need it fast please.
- screenager
About protein powder. How can I use it in a recipe? I have tried cookies, smoothies,etc. Is there other?
I have tried cookies, cake, pizza, tortilla, smoothies, bread, japaneses okonomiyaki, crepe, pudding, scrambled egg, etc.
New ideas welcome.
- James T
Reduce Caloric Intake by These Pear Smoothies: Enough to Lose 5 Pounds Monthly
Studies at the Smell n Taste Treatment Research Foundation in Chicago reveal that inhaling sweet scents like the arome of prickly Pear activates the brain’s satiety center, reducing caloric intake enough to lose 5 pounds monthly.
One more reason: Savoring the refreshing flavor of prickly Pear is a delicious way to put a smile on your face. Researchers at the University of Vienna Austria discovered that the Pectin in this plant slows carbohydrate absorption so glucose enters the bloodstream more slowly. The result: Blood sugar levels remain steady, preventing the mood swings that come with spikes n dips. – First Magazine
Here are 2 great Pear Smoothies:
PEAR AVOCADO SMOOTHIE
1 large pear, chopped
1/2 cups green grapes
1/4 avocado
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Blend and top with chopped pecans
PEAR RASPBERRY SMOOTHIE
2/3 cups soy milk
1/4 cups dole country raspberry concentrate
3 ripe pears, cored
12 ice cubes
Place soy milk (or your choice of any other milk or non-dairy substitute) and all remaining ingredients in blender in order given.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
You can throw just about anything in a fruit smoothie to enhance its flavor such as honey, tofu, jams, any combination of fruits, peanut butter, juices, etc., but keep in mind it will effect the nutritional values.
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- preciosa
Super Green Food Recipes
Smoothies are no longer crunchy granola hippie food. They are in sidewalk cafes and are being sold at the grocery store in 6 packs. But smoothies are easy to make at home and can be even more nutritious when you make them yourself. One of the best reasons to start drinking smoothies is if you are prone to skipping breakfast.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet millions of people walk out the door with a thermos of coffee and a full to-do list. Your body needs fuel to work properly. Your brain needs energy to think properly. Smoothies are a great way to get super nutrition in a tasty treat. They are quick to make and easy to share. What more could you want form a great breakfast?
I keep a list of smoothie ingredients on hand so I can make the best tasting, most nutrient rich shake I can. I keep these ingredients on hand all the time so I can substitute different fruits or juices to change the flavor depending on my mood.
Here is my list: juice (I mix it up), plain whole yogurt, flax seeds, a super green powder, coconut milk powder, protein powder (vanilla), flax seed oil, and wheat germ.
You can start out with juice, yogurt, green food and the Coconut milk powder and work in the flax seeds, protein powder and other ingredients. I recommend a powdered super green mix because it mixes easily and digests very quickly. (In fact I often mix it with a cup of juice and take a green shot for a mid afternoon pick me up!) Plus it is less expensive than other vitamin regimes because you get all the nutrients you need in one shot. I particularly like adding vanilla protein powder and Coconut milk powder because they add more protein and omega 3 fatty acids, plus the coconut milk powder tastes really creamy and good! Ok, now that you have your basic ingredients lets get down to it!
Smoothies are good for you for many reasons, but two in particular. One: smoothies combine readily available nutrients in a liquid form. This means you get the nutrients you want in a highly digestible form, right away. Second: they are great healthy food on the go. Let’s face it, we need better food for a fast pace society. Before you go drop another 5 dollar bill on a starbucks -try creating your own smoothies and feel the super green food difference!
Smoothie recipes without using a blender
Creamy orange
1 cup orange juice (to taste)
1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
1 tb super green energy powder
1 tb coconut milk powder
2-3 cubes of ice (helps mix ingredients and keeps it cold)
Put ingredients into jar with tight lid and shake vigorously or whisk together
Grape dream
2 cups grape juice (to taste)
1 cup vanilla protein powder
1 tsp super green energy powder
1 tsp coconut milk powder
2-3 cubes of ice (helps mix ingredients and keeps it cold)
Put ingredients into jar with tight lid and shake vigorously or whisk together
This one is sweet and creamy
Cranberry Lemon zest
1 cup cranberry juice (to taste)
1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
1 tsp super green energy powder
1 tsp lemon juice
2-3 cubes of ice (helps mix ingredients and keeps it cold)
Put ingredients into jar with tight lid and shake vigorously or whisk together
This one is a real zinger and great when it’s hot!
Smoothie recipes using your blender
These are easy to make before work and you can
make plenty to share with your family too!
Apple banana fun
1 cup apple juice
1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
1 tsp super green energy powder
1 tsp wheat germ
1 large cored apple (with or without peel)
1 ripe banana
2-3 cubes of ice
Put ingredients into blender and serve cold
This one turns out very chunky and good! The wheat germ gives I a slight texture and wonderful nutty taste.
Coconut banana cream
1 half cup fresh filtered water
half cup coconut milk powder
1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
1 tsp super green energy powder
2 tsp flax seeds
1 ripe banana
half a cup of half and half (optional, but good)
2-3 cubes of ice
Put ingredients into blender and serve cold
Ok, are you ready for a yummy, creamy, coconutty and that’s really good for you? Try this recipe!
For this one I use fruit I keep the freezer, try it – its easy. Next time bananas, blueberries or strawberries (or any other fruit) starts to go bad, just peel chop and freeze it in a bag. I then use these chunks for smoothies all year long! It replaces the ice and gives your smoothies great flavor and texture.
Frozen Slushie delight
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
1 tsp super green energy powder
2 tsp flax seeds
1 cup frozen fruits
1 ripe banana
2 tsp coconut milk powder
1 tsp flax seed oil
1 splash of vanilla extract
Put ingredients into blender and serve cold
Healthy bloody mary
2 cups tomato/ vegetable juice
1 tsp super green energy powder
1 quarter cup celery leaves
2 -3 fresh basil leaves
2-3 cubes of ice
Put ingredients into blender and serve cold, serve with fresh celery sticks
Now that you have all these delicious options for adding a super green drink to your morning – what are you waiting for?
- Darren Craddock
what other fruit goes good with banana and strawberries in smoothies?
i have a recipe for smoothies that says one banana, i have that and 2 to 3 large handfulls of fruit, i want to put strawberries, and….what else? (i have icecream, ice….etc.)
- ememazngrl
Is there anything yummy I can make with squished frozen blueberries except muffins or smoothies?
My bag of frozen blueberries got partially thawed and squished. What can I use them for other than muffins or smoothies? Thanks~
- Sarah
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