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Default Ideas wanted for meal replacement smoothies

In article .com>,
Anthony > wrote:

> I'm trying to create a meal replacement smoothie that is quick and
> easy for anyone at home to do.
> Here is what I have been trying:
>
> Meal Replacement Smoothie
>
> Here is one that I've been experimenting with lately to make one that
> is more filling and healthy.
>
> Add to your blender
> 1/2 cup pineapple juice
> 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
> 1/2 cup applesauce
>
> Blend these together then add the following dry ingredients after
> processed.
>
> 1 tbsp flaxseed
> 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
> 4 tbsp quick oats
> 1/4 cup nutty granola
> Process these in a coffee grinder or processor into a flour type
> powder.
> After those are blended in add 1/2 cup crushed ice and finish blending
> and enjoy.
>
> This tasted great but I was hungry again after 2 hours.
> Any ideas on what else to add to make it more filling and still
> healthy?
>


Yah. For one thing, it drastically lacks protein!

Add a couple of scoops of a good quality Whey protein powder.

Or 3 raw eggs, your choice.

Skip some of that grain. Leave out the granola and oats.
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