I have a coworker that brings the most delicious looking smoothies to work. I wondered if any banders have tried them. I have a hard time with certain fruits and thought this mind be a great way to also get them back in my diet and also try some different protein shake ideas. I've been drinking store bought Premiere for a year and a half now. I need a change.

I don't have the nutribullet, but do use my hamilton beach single blender and love it. It has helped me change up my Protein Shakes. I like that the container also serves as the serving cup with covered lid. So it's easy to make and take on the go.

I've added peaches/ bananas and some yogurt to my vanilla Protein shake and it's pretty good. I'm not a fan of yogurt, but it's not to bad as a smoothie.

Beware, juicing can become addictive! I'm a huge fan of juicing and blending! I started off with the Magic Bullet by NutriBullet and graduated to the Ninja blender BL700. I normally use a combo of 60% veggies, 40% fruit, assorted nuts and seeds.

I make my shake a bit heavier and with less Water than recommended since I find this assists with increasing my satiety.

When using blending or juicing, is there any concern with extra air and it causing problems with the band? I love my protein shakes!!!!

I, also, have a NInja. I like to use frozen fruit as I don't need ice cubes then. i like my smoothies to be somewhat frozen. I use frozen strawberries,and add some protein powder to the blend. My surgeon has no problem with me having smoothy for breakfast. My daughter is trying to turn me on to green smoothies like Alex mentioned. Good luck! Karen

When using blending or juicing, is there any concern with extra air and it causing problems with the band? I love my Protein shakes!!!!

Nope, no issues with extra air.

I love my nutribullet! I have really gotten into the green smoothies to get my veggie intake up. I even got my husband hooked (non banded) and he replaced the smoothie with his morning coffee!