Smoothie Recipes, Tips & Videos
Once upon a time, smoothies were basically milkshakes with fruit tossed in. Not anymore! Today's more sophisticated smoothies are made with a variety of ingredients and for many different occasions. With Recipe4Living's variety of recipes, you can enjoy a smoothie that's custom-blended with your palate in mind.
Fruit Smoothie Recipes
Raspberries and strawberries combine in this creamy smoothie.
Ingredients
1 C. low-fat raspberry yogurt
3/4 C. low-fat milk
1 C. fresh strawberries, rinsed and hulled
1/2 C. frozen unsweetened raspberries
1/3 C. powdered milk
Directions
Combine the yogurt and low-fat milk in a blender. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
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Vegetable Smoothie Recipes
A smoothie with green color that tastes like mango, is very delicious, and high in antioxidants.
Ingredients
1 C. vanilla soy milk
1/2 C. vanilla yogurt
1 C. baby spinach leaves
1 C. chopped mango
1 Tbs. almond butter
1/4 C. pomegranate juice
Directions
Place everything in a blender and mix. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Serving Size
2
Preparation Time
5 minutes
Cooking Time
5 minutes
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Coffee Smoothie Recipes
This is delicious and a great way to perk you up with a great flavor. Not recommended for children.
Ingredients
1 scoop chocolate Nesquick dry mix
5 oz. cold coffee
2 oz. milk
Dash cinnamon
1-1 1/2 C. ice
Directions
Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. You can use more or less ice to change the thickness of the smoothie.
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Chocolate Smoothie Recipes
Chocolate Peanut Butter Blast Smoothie
This one might stick to the roof of your mouth but it will be worth it.
Ingredients
1 C. milk
2 C. vanilla frozen yogurt
2 tsp. malt
1/4 C. peanut butter
1 Tbs. chocolate syrup
1-1 1/2 C. ice
Directions
Put liquid ingredients in blender first, with frozen ingredients on top. Blend. Serve immediately.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Alcoholic Smoothie Recipes
This drink is great on the rocks or straight up.
Ingredients
4 (1.5 fluid oz.) jiggers amaretto liqueur
4 (1.5 fluid oz.) jiggers milk
1 C. vanilla ice cream
Directions
In a blender combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth. Pour over ice into 4 glasses.
Makes 4 servings.
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Smoothie Hints, Tips & Videos
Cuisinart MM-2M Mini Mate Chopper / Grinder
Cuisinart Immersion Hand Blender
Raw Foods and Smoothies
