Lemon Strawberry Surprise
Raspberry Cream
Apricot-Pineapple-Strawberry Fruit Smoothie
Banana-Strawberry Fruit Smoothie
Tropical Fruit Shake
Banana-Berry Fruit Smoothie
Banana-Orange-Strawberry Fruit Shake
Pineapple Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Banana Pineapple And Mango Smoothie
Citrus Fruit Smoothies


Request From: Mike McNeil >
I am looking for different recipes for milk shakes or smoothies.
something that does NOT involve ice cream but real fruits.

Lemon Strawberry Surprise

2 cups lemonade
2 cups frozen strawberries
1 cup strawberry yogurt

Pour all liquid ingredients into the blender. Add all frozen ingredients.
Blend at mix setting for 30 seconds then blend at smooth setting until
smooth. While the machine is running, move the stir stick around
counter-clockwise to aid mixing. Serve immediately. Each recipe serves
3-5.



Raspberry Cream

1 cup orange juice
1 cup raspberry yogurt
1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt
1/2 frozen banana (chunks)
1 1/2 cup frozen raspberries

Pour all liquid ingredients into the blender. Add all frozen ingredients.
Blend at mix setting for 30 seconds then blend at smooth setting until
smooth. While the machine is running, move the stir stick around
counter-clockwise to aid mixing. Serve immediately. Each recipe serves
3-5.



Apricot-Pineapple-Strawberry Fruit Smoothie

(Serves 1)

1/4 cup crushed pineapple
1 fresh apricot, diced
6 strawberries
1/2 banana
1 1/2 cup water
1 Tbsp. skim milk powder
1 heaping Tbsp. high- quality protein powder (optional)
1 tsp. flax seed oil (optional)

In a blender, process fruit with the rest of the ingredients. Blend until
thoroughly mixed and serve.



Banana-Strawberry Fruit Smoothie

Recipe taken from I Hate Counting Calories!
(Serves 1)

1 banana, frozen
6 strawberries, frozen
1 1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp. skim milk powder
1 heaping Tbsp. high- quality protein powder (optional)
1 tsp. flax oil (optional)

In a blender, process all the ingredients until thoroughly mixed and
serve.



Tropical Fruit Shake

Recipe taken from I Hate Counting Calories!
(Serves 1)

1/2 mango
2 Tbsp. frozen pina colada mix (or 1/8 tsp. natural coconut extract)
1/2 banana, frozen
4 strawberries, frozen
6 ice cubes
1 1/4 cup water
1 heaping Tbsp. high- quality protein powder (optional)
1 tsp. flax oil (optional)

In a blender, process all the ingredients until thoroughly mixed and
serve.




Banana-Berry Fruit Smoothie

Recipe taken from I Hate Counting Calories!
(Serves 1)

1/2 banana, frozen
1/2 pear, cored
1/4 cup frozen blueberries or frozen mixed berries
1 1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp. skim milk powder
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1 heaping Tbsp. high-quality protein powder (optional)
1 tsp. flax oil (optional)

In a blender, process all the ingredients until thoroughly mixed and
serve.


Banana-Orange-Strawberry Fruit Shake

1/2 banana, frozen
6 strawberries, frozen
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
1 Tbsp. skim milk powder
1 heaping Tbsp. high- quality protein powder (optional)
1 tsp. flax oil (optional)

In a blender, process all the ingredients until thoroughly mixed and
serve.



Pineapple Strawberry Banana Smoothie

3 cups fresh orange juice or other fresh fruit juice that is not made from
a
frozen concentrate
2 cups frozen pineapple chunks (use fresh pineapple)
2 cups frozen strawberries (fresh or whole frozen, non-sweetened berries)
2 cups frozen banana chunks (2 medium bananas)
2 to 3 packages Equal brand sweetener, Splenda or other - optional

Remove crown and bottom and slice rind off of pineapple, quarter it
lengthwise and remove core also slicing lengthwise. Slice pineapple
crosswise into quarter 1- inch slices. Slice bananas into 2- inch chunks.
If using fresh strawberries, wash, core and pat dry. Place fruit on baking
sheets, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze until solid, 30 to 60 minutes.
This can be done well in advance. (I like to have frozen fruit on hand in
freezer bags. After the fruit has frozen you can put it in a freezer bad
or plastic covered container. The fruit has to be frozen in separate
pieces on a baking sheet before you put it into a container or it will
stick together in a mass.) Place juice, fruit and sweetener if using in
blender or food processor and process until smooth (If fruit is too hard
to process, allow it to soften for 1 or 2 minutes before continuing.)
Serve at once or transfer or cover and chill for up to 60 minutes before
serving. Smoothies are best served immediate after blending.



Banana Pineapple And Mango Smoothie

3 cups fresh orange juice or other fresh fruit juice that is not made from
a
frozen concentrate
2 cups frozen pineapple chunks (use fresh pineapple)
2 cups frozen whole fresh or frozen, non-sweetened mango chunks or slices
2 cups frozen banana chunks (2 medium bananas)
3 to 6 packages Equal brand sweetener, Splenda or other - optional

Cut fruit into chunks. Place fruit on baking sheets, cover with plastic
wrap, and freeze until solid, 30 to 60 minutes. This can be done well in
advance. (I like to have frozen fruit on hand in freezer bags. After the
fruit has frozen you can put it in a freezer bad or plastic covered
container. The fruit has to be frozen in separate pieces on a baking sheet
before you put it into a container or it will stick together in a mass.)
Place juice, fruit and sweetener if using in blender or food processor and
process until smooth (If fruit is too hard to process, allow it to soften
for 1 or 2 minutes before continuing.) Serve at once or transfer or cover
and chill for up to 60 minutes before serving. Smoothies are best served
immediate after blending.

Yield: Two 3 cup 24-oz. servings at approximately 350 to 375 calories each
depending on juice and combination of fruit used; 0.5 to 1 gram total fat;
0 saturated fat; 0 cholesterol; 93 grams carbohydrate; 10.9 grams dietary
fiber; 6 grams protein; 8 milligram sodium.

Note: You can use any combination of frozen fruit and juice you choose.
The key is to use fresh juice not from concentrate and frozen fresh fruit.
Juices from concentrates contain added sugars like corn syrup. Frozen
peaches, blackberries, blue berries, raspberries, melons, etc. can all be
used. You can also use frozen fruits that you purchase from the frozen
foods section of the grocery store. These products work just as well as
fruits you buy fresh and freeze your-self. You can use a combination of
frozen and fresh fruit. However, the smoothie will not be as thick. Do not
use canned fruit.

Jamba Juice smoothies also contain ice and low fat frozen yogurt or
sherbet as well as other optional additives.

They compare at 450- 500 calories; 1 - 4 grams fat; 102 - 125 grams
carbohydrate 93 of which are simple sugar; 5 grams dietary fiber vs.
350-375 calories, 0.5 to 1 gram fat; 93 grams of carbohydrate 70 grams are
simple


Citrus Fruit Smoothies

5 cups grapefruit juice
3 cups orange juice
1 cup water
4 medium firm bananas, cut up and frozen
12 frozen unsweetened strawberries

In a blender, place half of each ingredient; cover and process until
smooth.. Pour into a pitcher. Repeat. Serve immediately.


from me to you

Linda in Tennessee

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