SMOOTHIE RECIPES . . . BEGINNING WITH L / M / N / O

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

Lemon Lime Smoothie Recipe

10 ounces lemon lime soda
2 ounces lemons
2 ounces limes
1 scoops lemon sherbet
1 scoop lime sherbet
1/2 banana
1 cup ice
2/3 cups granulated sugar

• Place ingredients in a blender.

• Puree until smooth.

Additional smoothie information:

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.

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Lemon Watermelon Smoothie Recipe

1 1/2 cups seeded watermelon, diced
1 cup lemon sorbet
8 - 10 ice cubes
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• Place all the ingredients in a blender.

• Blend until smooth.

  The tart lemon sorbet is a perfect match with the sweet, juicy watermelon.

  To make an even thicker smoothie, freeze the watermelon first.

  Variation: add a shot of vodka, for a wonderful, slushy, frozen cocktail.

Additional smoothie information:

 

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.

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Lemonade Sweet Tart Smoothie Recipe

1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1/4 cups sugar or to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 to 12 ice cubes

• Place all ingredients into container of electric blender.

• Blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds. Serve immediately.

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Mango Smoothie Recipe

1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, chopped (approx. 1 1/4 cups)
3/4 cup milk, skim - chilled
1/4 cups non-fat vanilla yoghurt
3/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 ice cubes
Pinch of salt
Fresh mint sprigs

• Combine all ingredients except mint in blender.

• Blend until smooth and creamy. Garnish with mint.

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Mango Tango Smoothie Recipe

1 cup frozen mango
1 frozen banana
1 cup peach sorbet
1 can papaya nectar

• Combine all ingredients

• Blend until smooth.

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Mango Papaya Smoothie Recipe

1 mango (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, pitted, and chopped coarse
1 papaya, peeled, seeded, and chopped coarse
2 cups plain yoghurt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice plus 4 lime slices for garnish
3 tablespoons honey, or to taste
1/4 teaspoons almond extract

• In a blender blend the mango, the papaya, the yoghurt, the lime juice, the honey, the almond extract and 1 cup ice cubes in batches until the mixture is smooth and blend in another 1/2 cups ice cubes if desired to thin the smoothie mixture to desired consistency.

• Divide the mixture among 4 chilled large glasses and garnish each smoothie with a lime slice.

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Mexican Smoothie Recipe

1 cup tomato juice
1/2 teaspoons chopped jalapeno pepper
1/4 teaspoons cayenne
1/4 cups chopped onion
1/2 cups chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic, peeled

• Chop and blend all the ingredients together.

• Serve immediately.

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Nectarine Smoothie Recipe

1 nectarine
6 ounces light (reduced sugar) fat-free peach frozen yoghurt (this is one container of yoplait)
1/2 cups dole pineapple, orange, guava juice (comes in a carton)
1/2 cups crystal light or other sugar-free lemonade
1 packet equal sweetener or 2 teaspoons sugar if equal is not available

• Put all ingredients into blender.

• Blend until smoothie consistency is reached!

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Oatmeal Fruit Smoothie Recipe

1 cup soya milk
1/2 cups rolled oats
1 banana, broken into chunks
14 frozen strawberries
1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar

• In a blender, combine soya milk, oats, banana and strawberries. Add vanilla and sugar if desired.

• Blend until smooth.

• Pour into glasses and serve

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Orange Pineapple Smoothie Recipe

1/2 cups orange juice
1/4 cups pineapple juice
1/2 banana
1/4 teaspoons ginger root - fresh, peeled, grated, up to 1/2 teaspoons
1/2 cups crushed ice - or 2 small ice cubes

• Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Additional smoothie information:

Orange can dissolve kidney stones and may even help prevent colon cancer.

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Orange Pineapple Coconut Smoothie Recipe

1/4 cups orange juice
1/4 cups pineapple juice
1 tablespoon coconut milk
1/2 banana
1/4 teaspoons ginger root - fresh, peeled, grated
1/2 cups crushed ice or 2 small ice cubes

Do not use the canned coconut mix for mixed drinks as it is very sweet and different. If using fresh coconut, cut coconut meat into 10 pieces & place equal amounts of coconut & hot water in food processor or blender.

• Puree at high speed for a couple of minutes, let steep for 30 minutes. Then pour into a strainer set over a bowl. Press on the pulp and squeeze by the handful to extract as milk as possible. Pour the milk through a fine mesh strainer.

• For dried coconut: use 1 cup p unsweetened, dried coconut with 1 1/2 cups hot tap water. Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Puree one minute and proceed as above. Will keep up to three days refrigerated and indefinitely, if frozen.

• Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Additional smoothie information:

Orange can dissolve kidney stones and may even help prevent colon cancer.

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.

Faster Meatbolism : Coconuts contain medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), a unique fat that is shuttled straight to the liver and immediately burned for fuel. Research shows this little detour revs metabolic rate by up to 50%, speeding weight loss and doubling energy lvels.

Stronger Bones : The sterols in Coconut mimic the action of progesterone, a key hormone for bone strength., experts at Indianas Purdue University. Plus, coconut oil nourishes the pancreas, so pancreatic enzymes cab better absorb bone fortifying minerals like Calcium.

A Healthier Heart: Coconut's powerful anti-oxidants neutralizes the free radicals that contribute to the build up of bad cholesterol, while it's healthy fats help the body produce good cholesterol. This cuts heart disease by 67%. - First Magazine

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Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe

2 whole seedless oranges, peeled
3 tablespoons high protein shake powder (vanilla flavored)
1 cup water
1/2 cups vanilla frozen yoghurt (optional)

• Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Additional smoothie information:

Orange can dissolve kidney stones and may even help prevent colon cancer.

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Organic Smoothie Recipe

2 cups organic calcium fortified orange juice
1 cup frozen organic strawberries
1/3 cups frozen organic blueberries (more or less to taste)
1 banana

• Blend in your blender until smooth.

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