
SMOOTHIE
RECIPES . . . BEGINNING WITH B

On
this page you will find a selection of easy to make
smoothie recipes.
For further recipes vist the main page on How
to Make Smoothies
Additional information on making healthy drinks or
smoothies can also be found under Fruit
Juices Smoothies and Shakes

Banana
Blueberry Smoothie Recipe
2
bananas
1/2 cups blueberries
1 cup plain yoghurt
Peel bananas, slice and place on a cookie sheet
- Put
banana slices in freezer and freeze until solid. Remove
from freezer and place in blender.
- Slice
berries and add to blender.
- Pour
in yoghurt. Blend until smooth.
- Pour
into glass and serve.
Additional
smoothie information:
Bananas
prevent varicose veins: Blueberries boost enegizing
blood flow, are rich sources of Vitamin C that enhances
anti-infalmmatory bioflavonoids which improve vein
elasticity to increase blood flow in the extremities,
a recent study finds.
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Banana
Nutbread Smoothie Recipe
1
ounce hazelnut liqueur
2
ounces banana liqueur
2
ounces vanilla syrup
2
ounces half banana
2
cups of ice
1
teaspoon chopped walnuts
2
ounces whipped cream
- Pour
liqueurs, syrup, half and half, banana and half of
the walnuts into blender.
- Add
ice and blend until smooth. Pour into glass and top
with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle
chopped nuts on top.
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Banana
Oatmeal Smoothie Recipe
1
cup milk
1
packet instant oatmeal, regular flavor
1
whole banana, cut in chunks
1
cup orange juice
- Combine
all ingredients in a blender.
-
Cover and blend on high speed for 1 minute.
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Banana
Orange Twist Recipe
3
ounces frozen orange juice concentrate
1/4
teaspoons vanilla
1/2
cups milk
1/2
cups water
1/2
small banana, sliced
5
ice cubes
- Combine
everything except ice and blend for 15 seconds.
- Add
ice and blend for 2 minutes.
Additional
smoothie information:
Orange
can dissolve kidney stones and may even help prevent
colon cancer.
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Banana
Pearberry Smoothie Recipe
1
medium banana
1 cup pear nectar
1 tablespoon seedless raspberry jam
6 ice cubes or 1 cup of ice
- Place
all ingredients into a blender.
- Blend
on high speed until all of the ice has dissolved and
the consistency is smooth, about 2 minutes.
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Banana
Split Smoothie Recipe
1
cup non-fat milk
1
1/2 cups frozen banana slices
1/2
cups pineapple chunks
5
frozen strawberries
1
1/2 to 2 tablespoons sweetened cocoa powder (to taste)
- Pour
milk into the blender first.
- Add
cocoa and then fruit.
- Put
cover on and blend until smooth.
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Basic
Fruit Smoothie Recipe
1
quarter strawberries, hulled
1 banana, broken into chunks
2
peaches
1
cup orange or peach or mango or apple juice
2
cups ice
- In
a blender, combine strawberries, banana and peaches.
- Blend
until fruit is pureed.
- Add
ice and blend to desired consistency.
- Pour
into glasses and serve
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Berry
Almond Blast Recipe
1/2
cups frozen whole berries (use blackberries,strawberries
or raspberries)
1
cup non-fat soya milk
3/4
teaspoons almond extract
1/2
cups silken tofu (about 4 ounces)
2
tablespoons granulated sugar
- Combine
all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
Additional
smoothie information:
"Omega-6
fats in Almonds boost E1 levels, key to maintaining
energy and mood", explains Dr Teitlbaum.
Almonds
contain Magnesuim which helps the brain produce dopamine,
a neuro transmitter that stabilizes mood swings caused
by surging progesterone during ovulation - says Carolyn
Dean, MD, ND, author of The Miracle of Magnesium.
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Berry
Banana Smoothie Recipe
1
large banana, peeled, sliced and frozen
3/4
cups frozen or fresh strawberries, raspberries or
blueberries
3/4
cups low or non fat vanilla frozen yoghurt
1
12 ounce can or bottle of regular or diet ginger ale,
chilled
- Place
all the ingredients in a blender or food processor.
- Cover
and blend at highest speed until smooth.
Note:
If
you use fresh berries, try to use a frozen banana,
and if you use a fresh banana, go for frozen berries
otherwise your drink will be too thin. Both fruits
being frozen will give you a satisfyingly thick drink.
Additional
smoothie information:
Prevent
Varicose veins: Blueberries boost enegizing blood
flow, are rich sources of Vitamin C that enhances
anti-infalmmatory bioflavonoids which improve vein
elasticity to increase blood flow in the extremities,
a recent study finds.
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Berry
Bliss Smoothie Recipe
2
scoops raspberry sherbet
4
strawberries
15
blueberries
5
blackberries
16
ounces orange juice (or juice of your choice)
- Put
all ingredients in a blender, juice last, then blend
until smooth.
- To
add thickness try adding more sherbet or ice to the
smoothie.
- Pour
into a tall glass to serves.
Additional
smoothie information:
Prevent
Varicose veins: Blueberries boost enegizing blood
flow, are rich sources of Vitamin C that enhances
anti-infalmmatory bioflavonoids which improve vein
elasticity to increase blood flow in the extremities,
a recent study finds.
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Berry
Blue Smoothie Recipe
2
cups fresh or slightly thawed frozen blueberries
1
(8 ounces) container low fat vanilla yoghurt
1
(6 ounces) cups milk
1
(12 ounces) can pineapple juice
3
tablespoons honey
12
to 16 ice cubes
- Place
all ingredients, except the ice cubes, into container
of electric blender and blend on high until smooth.
- With
blender running, add 2 to 3 ice cubes at a time through
the center opening in the lid until all ice cubes
have been added.
- Blend
until smooth. Serve immediately.
Additional
smoothie information:
Prevent
Varicose veins: Blueberries boost enegizing blood
flow, are rich sources of Vitamin C that enhances
anti-infalmmatory bioflavonoids which improve vein
elasticity to increase blood flow in the extremities,
a recent study finds.
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Beta
Carotene Blast Recipe
3
small ice cubes
2
apricots (sliced and pitted)
1/2
papaya (frozen in chunks)
1/2
mango (frozen in chunks)
1/2
cups carrot juice
1
tablespoon honey
- Add
ingredients (except for honey) to blender in the order
listed, then blend on high speed for 30 seconds.
- Add
honey and blend a few seconds more. Serve in a frosted
glass.
Option:
- Add
orange juice for a thinner consistency.
Additional
smoothie information:
Carrots
contain carnitine, a compound that increases stamina
by transporting fat to the mitochondria and burning
it for energy.
Just
one serving of Apricot brings on deeper, more restful
sleep, thanks to the fruit's rich stores of tryptophan.
Norwegian researchers discovered that the amino acid
boosts levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter key
to regulating healthy sleep patterns.
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Black
and Blue Bomber Recipe
1/4
cups blueberries
1/4
cups blackberries
1
banana
1/2
cups apple juice
1/3
cups raspberry sorbet
- Put
all ingredients into blender.
- Blend
until smoothie consistency is reached.
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Blackberry
Smoothie Recipe
3/4
cups apple juice
1/2
cups plain yoghurt
1
1/2 cups frozen blackberries
1
banana
- Pour
liquid ingredients into the blender first. yoghurt
is a liquid ingredient.
- All
fruit goes into blender at one time. Put cover on
and blend until smooth.
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Blueberry
Smoothie Recipe
1/2
bag of frozen blueberries
2
tablespoons blueberry preserves
7
or 8 ice cubes
1
1/2 cups of soymilk
1
banana
- This
is super easy. Just toss everything into a blender,
switch to the highest setting, and let fly until you
stop hearing ice cubes crunching and everything is
fairly smooth.
Note:
There
are an infinite number of variations on this using different
combinations of fruit and jam.
You
might also consider adding protein powder, ground flax
seed, or any other supplement that strikes your fancy.
It's best to wait until near the end, and just blend
long enough to mix the protein powder of whatever in.
You
can also substitute apple juice for the soya milk to
create a tangier concoction.
Additional
smoothie information:
Prevent
Varicose veins: Blueberries boost enegizing blood
flow, are rich sources of Vitamin C that enhances
anti-infalmmatory bioflavonoids which improve vein
elasticity to increase blood flow in the extremities,
a recent study finds.
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Blueberry
Banana Smoothie Recipe
1
banana, preferably frozen
Handful of blueberries, frozen or fresh
1 cup of milk reduced fat or skim milk (or soya milk)
- Combine
in a blender or with a hand blender.
Additional
smoothie information:
Prevent
Varicose veins: Blueberries boost enegizing blood
flow, are rich sources of Vitamin C that enhances
anti-infalmmatory bioflavonoids which improve vein
elasticity to increase blood flow in the extremities,
a recent study finds.
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Blueberry
Maple Smoothie Recipe
1
cup low-fat blueberry yoghurt
3/4
cups low-fat milk
1
tablespoon maple syrup
1/2
teaspoons cinnamon
2
cups fresh blueberries, frozen
- Combine
the yoghurt, milk, syrup, and cinnamon in a blender.
- Add
the blueberries and blend until smooth.
Additional
smoothie information:
Prevent
Varicose veins: Blueberries boost enegizing blood
flow, are rich sources of Vitamin C that enhances
anti-infalmmatory bioflavonoids which improve vein
elasticity to increase blood flow in the extremities,
a recent study finds.
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Blueberry
Orange Smoothie Recipe
12
ounces frozen blueberries, unthawed or 2 1/2 cups
fresh blueberries
8
ounces vanilla low fat yoghurt
1/2
cups orange juice
1/2
cups milk
1
teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whirl
all ingredients together in a blender until smooth.
Additional
smoothie information:
Prevent
Varicose veins: Blueberries boost enegizing blood
flow, are rich sources of Vitamin C that enhances
anti-infalmmatory bioflavonoids which improve vein
elasticity to increase blood flow in the extremities,
a recent study finds.
Orange
can dissolve kidney stones and may even help prevent
colon cancer.
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