Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Trending Tuesday: Smoothies


Hey y'all! Ashley here today.  I hope everyone had a happy Memorial Day and long weekend, spent with loved ones. I know I sure did. After surprise birthday dinners, wedding showers and grilling out with good friends, I am definitely not ready to be back at work today! 

As promised, I am bringing you some fabulous smoothie recipes today! Smoothies have  been trending recently, and I have definitely jumped on the band wagon. Here are some of my favorites that I have been enjoying recently. I have to first thank my mom for giving me the Nutri Bullet! Don't worry, if you don't have a bullet, any blender or food processor will work. Enjoy!


{Spinach and Fruit}
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What you'll need:
  • 1/2 cup baby spinach (I don't measure, just throw a handful in)
  • 4-5 frozen dark cherries
  • 1 cup frozen mixed fruit. There is a mixture you can find at Target that includes mango, peaches and banana that I have been using
  • 1/2 banana
  • 5-6 cashews or almonds
  • 1 cup coconut water
  • 1 tbsp chia and flax seed blend with coconut and cocoa that I found on sale at Whole Foods
Directions:
Put all of the ingredients in the Bullet and pulse/blend for about a minute. I will sometimes add more coconut water if it's too thick. 
I really like adding spinach or kale as a base because the natural sugars in the fruits really hide the flavors of the green.


{Berry Blueberry Smoothie}
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What you'll need:
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries (I like to use frozen to keep the smoothie cold)
  • 1 peeled orange
  • 1/4 cup fat free vanilla/greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp chia and flaxseed blend that was mentioned above
  • 1 cup ice (optional, but if you use fresh blueberries, then this is recommended)
Directions:
Pack everything into the bullet and blend, blend, blend! 


{Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie}


What you'll need:
  • 1 banana
  • 10 ounces of skim or almond milk
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
Directions:
Combine all of the ingredients in the blender or bullet until Smooth. If you would like a thicker smoothie, add 5-6 ice cubes.


{Strawberry Banana & Flax Seed}


What you'll need:
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1/2 cup of frozen strawberries
  • 1 1/2 cup skim or almond milk (unsweetened)
  • 1 tbsp flax seed blend mentioned above
Instructions:
You know the drill. Add to the blender or bullet and mix, mix, mix. 


{Thin Mint Protein Smoothie}
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What you'll need:
  • Large handful of fresh spinach
  • 1 cup of almond (unsweetened) or skim milk
  • 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1/8 tsp peppermint extract (or if you're like me, add a bit more for the extra minty flavor)
Toppings:
  • 1 tbsp walnuts
  • 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips
Instructions:
Combine all of the ingredients beginning with the spinach and ending with the peppermint extract. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a cold glass, then add the toppings. 

I hope y'all enjoy these smoothies as much as I do. I typically drink these for breakfast, but have also enjoyed them for lunch as well. The Thin Mint smoothie would be a great dessert option, as it adds a bit of sweetness. Happy Trending Tuesday! 

Today I am linking up with KristinaAmandaKatie, and Zelle


xoxo, 
Ashley









10 comments:

  1. I made the strawberry and flaxseed smoothie (well one very similar) this weekend and it was really good! I'm going to have to try these out too!

    <3, Pamela
    sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com

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  2. I have a banana one that I drink almost every morning. Thanks for all these other ideas too!

    www.madeintheshadeblog.com

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  3. thanks for linking up with us! and i'm so excited you posted about smoothies. i, too, love my base to be spinach and kale :)

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  4. Smoothies are the best - thanks for sharing these recipes - I'm always on the lookout on new ones to try!! Great substitution for a breakfast or lunch!!

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  5. All of those smoothies look delicious!

    Abby
    www.champagneplans.com

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  6. yummmm. i love smoothies!
    i never thought to add nuts to my smoothies, what a great idea! also, i need that chia + flax seed mix = perfect!

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  7. YUM! i really need to get a new blender! xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  8. Oh I never thought of putting nuts in a smoothie before, I'll have to try it out in my daily smoothie tomorrow!

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  9. All of these smoothies sound amazing. Will have to try the chocolate mint one!!

    xx 365HANGERS

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  10. Those smoothies look delicious, I'm going to have to try one of those recipes. We had the same drink on friday night ( I think) Dirty martini...yum. So cute you put your wedding dress on. I think I'll probably do that all the time after I get married, whenever that may be ;)

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