Once the warm weather hits, all I crave is icy cold, delicious treats. What better way to curb these cravings than to whip out my beloved Vitamix and fill it to the brim with all of my favorite fresh ingredients! And no I’m not talking about chocolate milkshakes here, but decadently healthy, thick, and creamy smoothies!
So with Spring Fever officially in the air, I asked my creative culinary team of virtual interns to share some of their favorites smoothie recipes! With diverse ingredients ranging from spinach to flax to avocado to oats, I can’t wait to add these new recipes to my smoothie repertoire!
Rachel’s Pomegranate Berry Smoothie
Ingredients
½ cup pomegranate juice
½ cup low fat vanilla yogurt
1 cup frozen mixed berries
Directions: Combine all ingredients in blender. Blend to desired consistency.
Kristen’s Green(–a) Pina Colada Smoothie
Ingredients
1 scoop Pina Colada Whey Protein Powder
2 cups spinach
1 cup skim milk
6 raw almonds
1 small banana (frozen)
Optional: Pineapple or other fruit slices on top
~ 10 Ice Cubes
Directions: Combine all ingredients in blender. Blend to desired consistency. Pour into pina colada glass and add toppings!
Kaylee’s Raspberry- Avocado Smoothie
Ingredients
1 avocado
1 1/2 cups real fruit juice (I like orange, grape, raspberry)
1/2 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
Directions: Combine all ingredients in blender. Blend to desired consistency.
Kaylee says: “This is really creamy because of the avocado and has healthy monounsaturated fat!”
Megan’s Supercharged Strawberry & Spinach Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup skim milk
1 frozen banana
2 large handfuls (1 1/2 cups?) fresh baby spinach
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
1/4 cup rolled oats
Directions: Combine first 4 ingredients in blender. Blend to desired consistency. Add flaxseed and oats, pulse a couple of times until well incorporated.
Megan says: “Adding the oats gives it a nice thick & chewy texture, and helps it ‘stick to your ribs’ for fullness!”
Monica’s Peaches n’ Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
2 cups spinach
Frozen peaches
1 small banana
1 cup vanilla soymilk
Directions: Combine all ingredients in blender. Blend to desired consistency.
Ingredients
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup almond milk
1 cup chopped mango (peeled and stone removed)
4 teaspoons sugar, to taste
Directions: Put mango, yogurt, milk, sugar and cardamom into a blender and blend for 2 minutes, then pour into individual glasses, and serve. The lassi can be kept refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Makes about 2 cups.
Rob’s Rockin’ Blueberry Smoothie
Ingredients:
1/2 cup frozen blueberries (unthawed)
1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup 1% skim or 1% milk
2 tablespoons honey
2-3 ice cubes (optional)
Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth or to desired consistency then serve in glasses.
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I’m always looking for new smoothie recipes to try, so tell me: What are YOUR favorite smoothie recipes? Do any of you use the Vitamix at home? The Vitamix has truly changed my life. You don’t have any waste and it is such a high-powered blender that you can throw a lot of fruits in after washing. I love it so much and had many clients who wanted to purchase that I became an affiliate and if you decide you want a Vitamix just click here to check it out on the website and you will receive FREE Shipping. Can’t wait to hear how all my Vitamix lovers enjoy using this whole food machine of wonder. I made some whole food energy bars last week with it, too!
Assistance provided by Kristen Carlucci
