Life Saver Smoothie

Smoothies are really a life saver. I drink them when ever I do not want to eat, but need the energy to go. Smoothies are dinner in my house. I break my Juice fasting ” I call my mini miracle” with smoothies.

I use what ever fruits I have in my freezer as a base. Strawberries, blueberries, peaches, pineapples, mangoes, I mean any fruit is fine.
In this base I add sprouts (lentils, mung beans, alfalfa), greens (lettuce, steamed veggies), kifer, whey powder, spirulina.
My favorite sprouts smoothie lately

Ingredients:

2 cups peaches (or other fruit)
1TB lentil sprouts
2TB alfalfa sprouts
1TB ground flax seed
1/2 banana
1 TB whey powder
1/4 cup kifer

I use blend stick to blend every thing but the kifer. I stir the kifer after the smoothie is blended. This smoothie is hearty & very satisfying. It tasted good too. Yummy.

–Submitted by Watch Woman. Thanks.

Tags: apple, banana, mango, pineapple, recipes, smoothie recipe, whey

Coconut Oil Low Carb Smoothie Recipe

September 30, 2006 · Filed Under Fruit Smoothies, Healthy Smoothies, Low Carb Smoothies, Protein Smoothie · 7 Comments

Ingredients

1 small banana
other fruit (preferably fresh if available): 2-3 strawberries, peach slices, blueberries, etc.
6 to 8 ounces of fruit juice (orange, pineapple, grape, or whatever suits your palate)
2 to 3 tablespoons of coconut oil (solid)
1 scoop whey protein

Preparation

Blend the above ingredients with the immersion blender until they are smooth. If the drink is too thick for your taste, add a little more juice. Clean up is a quick rinse and blending of a drop or two of dish soap in some hot water and a thorough rinse.

Tags: apple, banana, coconut, grape, low-carb, pineapple, protein, recipes, smoothie recipe, whey

Mango Protein Smoothie

September 3, 2006 · Filed Under Healthy Smoothies, Low Carb Smoothies, Mango Smoothies, Protein Smoothie · 1 Comment

Mango also has many health benefits. It’s rich in fat-soluble antioxidants called carotenoids, which are anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, protect the brain and nervous system, guard skin against sun damage, and are beneficial for people with angina, high cholesterol, heart disease, and acne. It’s also rich in vitamin C and potassium.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup frozen mango cubes
1/2 cup organic vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup cold water
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder

PREPARATION:

You will need the following equipment:

Blender
Measuring spoon, 1/2 cup size
Travel mug and wide straw if you are taking it to go

This is my quick and easy method for making protein shakes:

Using the measuring spoon, scoop 1/2 cup of yogurt directly from the yogurt container and put it in the blender.
Fill the measuring spoon with 1/2 cup water and put it in the blender.
Using the measuring spoon, put 1 cup of mango into the blender.
Add 1 scoop of whey protein powder.
Blend until smooth. Pour into a glass or travel mug and serve.

Tags: low-carb, mango, protein, recipes, smoothie recipe, vanilla, whey, yogurt

Mocha Protein Smoothie Recipe

September 3, 2006 · Filed Under Chocolate Smoothies, Dessert Smoothies, Healthy Smoothies, Low Carb Smoothies, Protein Smoothie · Comment

Do you like coffee, but wish you could add some nutrition with your morning cup? Try this protien smoothie and start your day with an added protein burst of energy.

Ingredients

1/2 cup coffee or herbal coffee substitute, already prepared
1/2 cup organic frozen yogurt, low-fat or non-fat
1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder
2-4 ice cubes

Preparation

Using the measuring spoon, scoop 1/2 cup of yogurt directly from the yogurt container and put it in the blender.
Pour 1/2 cup coffee/coffee substitute–already brewed–into the measuring spoon and empty it into the blender.
Add the chocolate whey protein powder and ice cubes.
Blend until smooth. Pour into a glass or travel mug and serve.

From Cathy Wong, N.D.

Tags: chocolate, low-carb, protein, recipes, whey, yogurt