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Here are 12 Smoothie Recipes Perfect For Fall
As you all know or should know by now I’m on a diet and working with Nutrisystem. With that I’m allowed to have only none sugar sweeteners because sugar is known to be a problem with people’s weight. Which really makes me feel that my relationship with Truvia is such a great fit right now for my diet. This is a compensated post thanks to Truvia, but I’m also posting it because I truly am making changes in my life to eat and live healthier.
**This smoothie has 90 calories and 15 grams of sugar per serving as compared to the full-sugar version that has 120 calories and 22 grams of sugar per serving.
Here is another recipe, Orange Vanilla Crème Smoothie on behalf of the Florida Department of Citrus that helps you find way to get more vitamin C in you.
The intake requirements for most nutrients increase during pregnancy so moms-to-be should try to include nutrient-rich foods, like 100% OJ, as part of a healthy diet. 100% orange juice is more nutrient dense than many commonly consumed 100 percent fruit juices.
1½ cups 100% Florida orange juice
6 ounces nonfat vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt
½ cup vanilla almond milk or vanilla soy milk
2 cups ice
Orange slices for garnish, optional
Combine all ingredients in a blender: blend at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Pour into tall glasses and garnish with orange slices, if desired.
Although it seems like spring just got here, the warmer temperatures let us know that summer is just around the corner – and with it, some of the most decadent desserts you can imagine. While most of us think of the holidays when we think of fatty snacks, summer can be just as bad with the ice cream, frozen cheesecake bites, and pudding pops.
However, there are a few healthier options out there that don’t require you to sacrifice taste. A great option for you and your family during the summer months are fruit smoothies. Fruit smoothies are excellent source of vitamins, and are a quick fix to that sweet tooth hankering we are prone to getting. A few excellent banana smoothie recipes, that are both healthy and tasty, include:
Berry Banana Smoothie
Ingredients:
2 ripe bananas
1 cup of skim or low-fat milk
1 ½ cup of mixed berries
2 whole frozen strawberries
2 cups of ice
Directions:
Put all ingredients in blender with the ice being the last ingredient you add. Blend on high for 30 seconds or until the smoothie is of desired consistency.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Ingredients:
2 whole frozen bananas – you will want to quarter and peel bananas prior to freezing
1 cup of sliced strawberries
6 oz of fat-free or low-fat vanilla yogurt
Directions:
To mix, simply place all ingredients in the blender and mix on high until the smoothie reaches your desired consistency.
If you are wanting something a bit more decadent, consider trying a creamy peanut butter banana smoothie, banana oatmeal smoothie, or a banana split smoothie. While these smoothies do have a few more calories than a traditional split smoothie, they are still packed with nutrients and lower in fat than ice cream.
Adding avocados to a smoothie is a great way to add some healthy fat and protein. It’s also a great way to make a green shake for St. Patrick’s day. The Avocado Pineapple Smoothie recipe is simple, portable, and a healthy alternative to the dairy present in other smoothies. One slice of avocado contains one gram of fiber, which helps kids to feel satiated and maintain a healthy weight. It is literally two ingredients and is a fantastic way for kids to power up with a healthy treat in the morning! Plus I just LOVE Avocados.
This recipe was shared on behalf of Avocados from Mexico
Serves: 4 cups
Ingredients:
1 fully ripened avocado from Mexico, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks in juice
2 cups ice
Preparation:
In blender container, combine avocado, pineapple plus its juice and ice; whirl until smooth.
Add sweetener of choice if desired.