Building the Perfect Smoothie

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

I bought a single serving blender to liven up my preop intake. I found my favorite Protein shake combo. MRM low carb chocolate Protein mix. Almond Breeze Unsweetened Almond Coconut milk. It tastes like an Almond Joy. How much ice should I add? Should I reduce the almond milk and add some vanilla Greek yogurt?

Has anyone mastered smoothie making?

Amanda Rae

[SoCalDixieGal 172]

I make smoothies all the time! Biggest thing is watch the calories going into the cup, it can be very easy to quickly add up to 300+ calories.

I'll use yogurt if I'm looking for more Protein, but with the powder it can be calories without return. But, if I do use yogurt then I don't use a milk/soy product, but thin with Water.

I tend to lean toward fruit smoothies and I'll buy frozen berries, mango and other fruit. when I buy bananas if they start to ripen too quickly then I'll slice and freeze. This way I don't use ice, but let the fruit contribute to the iciness.

So, a typical banana (or any other fruit) smoothie for me would be: 1 scoop vanilla Protein Powder, 1 frozen banana, scoop of greek yogurt, and about 1/2 cup Water to start. Blend away.

I also make my own greek yogurt by straining it in a coffee filter lined colander placed over a bowl - put in frig for a day and drain the whey periodically. I do this mostly because i"m cheap!