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So I'm not looking for suggestions for what you put in a smoothie, but the actual process. Mine never seem to be thick. I have a decent blender and also a hand blender. How much ice? Any other liquids? Do you dissolve the Protein Powder in liquid or just dump it into the mixture?

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ICe i use 5 or 6 if i want it thick and i use greek yorget

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This my preferred morning Breakfast

1 cup skim milk

1 premier Protein shake

1 cup frozen strawberries

1 tablespoon chocolate Syrup.< /p>

I blend the milk, frozen strawberries and the chocolate syrup on the lowest blender setting, then add in the Protein Shake. It is like a chocolate malt for Breakfast. I find that blending it on high, or for too long incorporates too much air in the mixture.

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I use a nutri bullet (has 600 watt motor...is amazing) 2 handfuls of spinach, Protein powder, Water, 2 ice cubes.....just like a milkshake, and you get the benefit and goodness of spinach without the taste. very good.

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I use 8 oz. skim milk, 2 scoops of Protein powder (chocolate), a little Decaf instant coffee, a small amount of peppermint extract, and one tray of mini ice cubes. I have a small Hamilton Beach blender and you use the container as a cup. i have that every morning.

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Thanks for responding. Guess I'll have to keep trying.

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I dissolve my Protein powder in a little Water first.

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I use about 8 ozs skim milk, about 5 or 6 ice cubes and a banana. If i don't put the banana mine dont come thick either.

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I use a nutri bullet (has 600 watt motor...is amazing) 2 handfuls of spinach' date=' Protein powder, Water, 2 ice cubes.....just like a milkshake, and you get the benefit and goodness of spinach without the taste. very good.[/quote']

I've always wondered about spinach. Baby or regular? Do you trim the stems? Any pointers?

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This my preferred morning breakfast

1 cup skim milk

1 premier Protein shake

1 cup frozen strawberries

1 tablespoon chocolate Syrup.< /p>

I blend the milk, frozen strawberries and the chocolate syrup on the lowest blender setting, then add in the Protein Shake. It is like a chocolate malt for breakfast. I find that blending it on high, or for too long incorporates too much air in the mixture.

This sounds great......I'm going to try it!

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I've always wondered about spinach. Baby or regular? Do you trim the stems? Any pointers?

I always use spinach in mine too. I have a ninja blender and it is very high powered...you don't have to trim the stems and you can not tell its in there. You can even throw in apples with the peel and it tears them up too! LOL .. I prefer baby spinach because it has a sweeter flavor.

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If you want it thick just make sure the fruit is all frozen before adding ,I usually don't add ice because of the frozen fruit

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Blendtec Blender: almond milk unsweetened, 5 - 10 ice cubes, 1 scoop vanilla Unjury Protein powder, 1 scoop organic raw greens (powder), handful of organic baby spinach, 3 tbs. blueberries, 2 raspberries, 1 blackberry, 1/4 small banana, 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract, 1tsp. chia seeds, 1tsp. flax seeds (ground), and blend for about a minute. Might sound awful, but I am so addicted to it, and it gives me soooo much energy! It usually makes too much (I haven't mastered how to alter the ingredients to get exactly 8 oz. yet) so I save the rest in the fridge and have it later. The type of blender you have makes a big difference, and I def. recommend checking the manual to see what setting is best for ice and solids. Some good recipes posted above! I'm going to have to venture out of my comfort zone and try a few! Good luck to you!

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I've always wondered about spinach. Baby or regular? Do you trim the stems? Any pointers?

I used bagged spinach, I think it's just regular but it wouldn't matter. I don't trim the stems. I use 2 handfuls and the nutri bullet breaks it down. Then the Protein powder and Water...and the rest is up to you. Frozen fruit, fresh fruit, almonds, cashews,etc etc. and always 1 or 2 ice cubes.

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If you want it thick just make sure the fruit is all frozen before adding ,I usually don't add ice because of the frozen fruit

Same here...I buy large bags of frozen fruit, berries, etc, from costco.....

You can add just about anything your imagination tells you...chocolate, Peanut Butter, banana's,

But of course the main ingredient is the Protein, and I always add 15 g of soluble Fiber and 30ml of enzyme hydrolyzed liquid Protein.....

I'm slowly weaning myself off dairy products so no milk.....water works Ok for me....

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