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SMOOTHIE
RECIPES . . . BEGINNING WITH D / E / F
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
Daiquiri
Twist Smoothie Recipe
1
cup apple, cranberry juice
1/2
cups orange juice
1/2
cups frozen blackberries
1/2
cups kiwis
1/2
cups crushed ice
1/2
teaspoons sugar
1
scoop vanilla ice cream
- Place
ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
Additional
smoothie information:
Cranberries
contain ascorbic acid, a nutrient that thins liver
bile so fat can be broken down more quickly, and that
allows fat to be flushed out of the system so it is
not stored in cells.
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Date
Yoghurt Smoothie Recipe
1/2
cups chopped dates
1 banana, chopped, (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cups plain non-fat yoghurt
1/2 cups crushed ice
- Combine
dates, banana slices and orange juice in a blender
and puree until dates are finely chopped.
- Add
yoghurt and ice, blend until just combined.
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Double
Apple Smoothie Recipe
2
bananas
1
green apple
1
red apple
10
- 12 frozen strawberries
1
- 2 cups apple juice
- Put
all the ingredients in the blender in the order listed
and mix on high until fully blended.
Additional
smoothie information:
A
recent study in the Journal of the American College
of Nutrition found that enjoying an apple before a
meal curbs appetite for up to 4 hours, and Brazilian
researchers discovered that the habit can boost weightloss
success by as much as 33%.
Having an apple before lunch prevents the blood sugar
dips that trigger cravings for sweets or carbohydrates
later in the day. The reason: Apples are one of the
richest sources of pectin, a soluble fiber that truns
into a sticky gel-like substance in the gut and adheres
to simple sugar, stalling their absorption into the
bloodstream, according to Cambridge University Researchers.
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Double
Melon Smoothie Recipe
1
1/2 cups seeded and chopped watermelon
1
1/2 cups seeded and chopped honeydew melon
Juice
of 2 limes
1
cup vanilla low fat yoghurt
1
cup ice cubes
- Place
all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
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Everything
But The Kitchen Sink Smoothie Recipe
2
bananas
1
orange
1
apple
2
chunks of fresh pineapple
2
kiwis
1/2
cups of frozen blueberries
10
- 12 frozen strawberries
1
- 2 cups cranberry juice
1
(14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated
milk)
1
(8 ounce) carton plain yoghurt
1
small banana, cut up
1
cup frozen or fresh whole strawberries
1
(8 ounce) can crushed pineapple packed with juice,
chilled
2
tablespoons real lemon juice from concentrate
1
cup ice cubes
Halved
fresh strawberries, optional
- In
blender container, combine condensed milk, yoghurt,
banana, whole strawberries, pineapple with its juice
and real lemon, cover and blend until smooth.
- With
blender running, gradually add ice cubes, blending
until smooth.
- Garnish
with halved strawberries if desired. Serve immediately.
Additional
smoothie information:
Cranberries
contain ascorbic acid, a nutrient that thins liver
bile so fat can be broken down more quickly, and that
allows fat to be flushed out of the system so it is
not stored in cells.
Keep
your heart healthy with Strawberries. This juicy jewels
contain folate, a nutrient that helps lower homocysteine
levels to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Look
vibrant with lemons. The Vitamin C in these tangy
fruits is vital to the production of collagen, the
connective tissue that keeps skin smooth and firm.
Erase
winter colds with Pineapple. This sweet tropical fruit
contains Bromelain, an enzyme that eases congestion
and suppresses coughs associated with Bronchitis and
other respiratory ailments.
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Flaxseed
Smoothie Recipe
1
medium banana or fruit of choice
1/4
cups yoghurt or tofu
1
to 2 tablespoons concentrated fruit juice
1/4
teaspoons vanilla
1/3
cups soya milk
1
tablespoon flaxseed oil
1
tablespoon flaxseed meal
Dash
cinnamon or mace
- Blend
all together until creamy smooth.
Additional
smoothie information:
Extensive
research at the Mayo Clinic and elsewhere proves that
flax is the richest plant source of inflammation-soothing
omega-3 fatty acids. Flax is nature's number 1 source
of lignans, unique plant compound that can double
the speed at which the liver metabolizes and excretes
inflammation- triggering fat and toxins. The study
proven dose : 1 to 2 Tbs. of ground flax daily.
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Frosty
Fruit Smoothie with Wheat Germ Recipe
1
cup low-fat vanilla yoghurt
1 cup sliced peaches, fresh, frozen or canned
1 ripe banana, cut into chunks
1/4 cups wheat germ
1/4 cups orange juice
1 cup ice cubes
Peach or banana slices, optional
2 teaspoons wheat germ, optional
- In
blender or food processor, combine yoghurt, peaches,
banana, wheat germ, 1/4 cups orange juice and ice
cubes.
- Cover
and blend about 1 minute, or until smooth.
- Serve
immediately, poured into tall glasses and garnished
with peach or banana slices and sprinkled with 2 teaspoons
wheat germ.
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Frozen
Fruit Smoothie Recipe
1/2
cups frozen bananas
1/2
cups frozen peaches
1/2
cups frozen strawberries
2
cups milk
1/4
cups orange juice
2
tablespoons honey
- In
a blender, combine all the above until smooth.
- Pour
into tall glasses, pop a straw in and enjoy!
Wonderful
for those hot days in the summertime.
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Fruit
Cocktail Smoothie Recipe
8
ounces canned fruit cocktail, chilled
1
cup milk
1/4
cups non-fat dry milk powder
1/2
teaspoons vanilla
1/2
cups ice cubes
2
dashes ground cinnamon
- In
a blender container combine undrained fruit cocktail
and remaining ingredients. Cover, blend till combined.
- Add
ice cubes, cover and blend until smooth.
- Sprinkle
with additional cinnamon (for garnish) if desired.
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Fruit
Salad Smoothie Recipe
1
medium ripe peach
3/4 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
1/2 banana peeled
2 cups skimmed evaporated milk, chilled
4
teaspoons frozen orange juice concentrate
1
teaspoon vanilla
4
- 6 ice cubes
Cinnamon
- optional
- Combine
everything in blender except ice and cinnamon.
- With
blender running, add ice cubes one at a time.
- Divide
smoothie into 4 chilled glasses and sprinkle with
cinnamon.
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Fruity
Sunflower Smoothie Recipe
1/3
of 20 ounce bag frozen strawberries
1
banana
1/2
15 ounce can pineapple (including juice), or several
slices of fresh pineapple
3
tablespoons low-fat plain yoghurt
2
tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds
6
ounces orange juice
- Blend
for about 30 seconds, then serve.
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