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Since getting my Nutribullet, smoothies have become my go-to breakfast and snack food on the weekend. I’ve noticed that I don’t snack as much after I’ve had a smoothie, and I’m usually the snack-queen. They’ve turned out to be a tasty, low-calorie, and proteinaceous alternative to the junk food I usually eat while lounging around the house.
I figured that since smoothies have been such a hit with me (and my parents) that maybe some of you would be fans too, if you aren’t already. So, here are a few of my favorite smoothie recipes so far…
PINEAPPLE GINGER SMOOTHIE
Simply blend 1 ½ cups of frozen pineapple, 1 fresh banana, ½ cup of non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt, a pinch of ground ginger (to taste), and ½ cup of water. This low-calorie smoothie (about 250 calories) has a bit of a kick to it but was a huge hit with my family. It’s colorful and zesty with a bit of sweetness to it and made me momentarily forget it was bitter cold outside. Oh, the mysterious powers of tropical fruits! If you use fresh pineapple, then I’d suggest adding 6-8 cubes of ice to give your smoothie a refreshing chill.
CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE
Blend 1 cup of fat free milk, ¾ cup of non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt, 1 cup of frozen strawberries, ¼ cup of chocolate chips. This smoothie tastes like dessert, which probably explains why it’s my favorite so far. At about 510 calories, it is a bit indulgent for someone on a diet but totally worth it. I felt like I was drinking a cake--yum!
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The chocolate strawberry one is delicious! I highly recommend it for anyone with a sweet tooth :)
DeleteYummy! I love smoothies for breakfast, just had my banana strawberry one! :)
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I'm jealous! I had to skip my smoothie this morning. :(
DeleteOoh yum! Must try pineapple and ginger, sounds delicious! xx
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Just go easy on the ginger. A little goes a looooooooooong way! :)
Deletei love making smoothies, definitely going to try these!
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Let me know how they turn out!
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