Ok I need a little help here.
I’m working on a new smoothie recipe, and I need some suggestions. With certain types of food, I can get overwhelmed with vast number of possibilities and pairings available. This is totally the case with smoothies. So I thought I’d reach out to all of you to ask the question, what are your favorite smoothie ingredients?
My current short (yet delicious) repertoire includes:
- Banana Smoothie with Nuts and Seeds [from my paleo days]
- Pear and Arugula Smoothie [my go-to green smoothie]
- Mixed Berry and Candy Beet Smoothie [on Wednesdays we drink pink smoothies]
- Spiced Oatmeal Smoothie [my favorite of the bunch]
Although I have a green smoothie in my list, I’m thinking I need to work kale in there somehow. Or maybe cucumber? Right now I’m obsessed with pumpkin-spiced everything, so maybe a pumpkin smoothie? Please share your fav’s in the comments below. Or link to some of your favorite recipes!
Here’s my Pear and Arugula Smoothie. Sounds like a strange combination, but it just works.
This is the Mixed Berry and Candy Beet Smoothie. Beets take on a wonderful earthy sweetness when roasted. Super tasty when paired with sweet-tart berries and fresh orange.
And finally, my Spiced Oatmeal Smoothie. This is a fall must-have. Like a warm granny blanket in smoothie form. Plus it’s both healthy and filling.
Now it’s your turn! What do you love to blend up into a smoothie :)?
Thanks!
Brandon
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Only because you said it’s okay to link, here are about 20 http://www.averiecooks.com/category/beverages/smoothies
For fall there’s an Apple Cinnamon, a Cinnamon Raisin Bread, a Caramel Maple Pumpkin one, and then there’s tons of fruity ones. I use the what’s in my freezer/pantry? And toss it into the blender approach 🙂
Brandon Matzek says
Love this Averie!! Especially the Caramel Maple Pumpkin Smoothie 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
sippitysup says
Rum? GREG
Brandon Matzek says
Hahaha, of course 😉 Perhaps not for my morning smoothie, but definitely for my late night libations.
Lizthechef says
Here’s my morning smoothie …http://lizthechef.com/2012/01/26/my-morning-green-smoothie/
Brandon Matzek says
Looks delicious Liz! Where do you find the liquid stevia? Amazon?
Ash-foodfashionparty says
Chia, coconut milk, almond milk..yum
Grey you are funny, but I agree;)
Brandon Matzek says
Do you have to soak the chia seeds first or can you just add them right in?
Ash-foodfashionparty says
When you soak the seeds in water, they expand and become gelatinous like, a property that aids digestion and contributes to their low glycemic index. When I use the seeds in smoothies, dressings and juices, I just use a bit of soaked chia but you don’t have to. I’ve just mixed it in my smoothies, works fine, but just gets stuck in the teeth.:)
Emilia Jane says
I do orange or pinapple juice as the base with kale, spinach, avocado, and frozen blueberries for lunch almost every day 🙂
Brandon Matzek says
Wow, that sounds substantial AND delicious. A good way to pack in the greens.
Barbara Cooks says
Mango, lime and chili pepper!
Brandon Matzek says
Chili pepper in a smoothie?! I am intrigued 😉
Barbara Cooks says
Just try it 🙂
Kim - Liv Life says
Oohh!! I’m loving the one with arugula!! I haven’t tried arugula in the smoothies yet, but it’s my favorite salad green… why not smoothie??
I didn’t think I was much of a “green juice” fan, but I actually crave mine in the morning now. My husband also asks for it. Here’s our current favorite:
http://livlifetoo.blogspot.com/2013/09/coconut-lime-detox-drink-and.html
I’m enjoying it currently with Zico Coconut water (I like the tropical flavor from TJ’s!) and I no longer use the maple syrup for sweetness. I also like TJ’s greens mix (kale, spinach and chard) in it!
And… I’ve been adding a 1/2 tsp of Camu Powder – check Amazon for Navitas. It has tons of Vitamin C! Doing my best to keep the kids healthy.
I’m eager to see what you come up with ! And I’d like to personally request that pumpkin version.
Brandon Matzek says
Hi Kim, the addition of arugula in smoothies is definitely a nice one. Especially when paired with lemon and ginger. I’ve seen a bulk pack of Zico at Costco, and I’ve been debating purchasing it! I do love coconut everything 🙂 Your detox beverage looks great!
Diana says
Cinnamon or ground ginger. I love adding a little spice to a smoothie.
Lisa @ Whisk & Cleaver says
I always have a protein smoothie of some sort for breakfast – vanilla protein powder, half a frozen banana, water, a few cubes of ice, a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder and a handful of spinach or power greens from TJ’s. I’ve tried all kale but I just can’t do it. Don’t tell the kale police. On weekends I go crazy and ditch the greens and add in a bit of almond butter for sweetness.
Brandon Matzek says
Haha your secret is safe with me 😉 Kale is doable only if you can balance the flavor with things like apple, ginger and lemon. They cut the bitter/earthiness.
hej says
ok, so, i love your oatmeal chocolate chip recipe, but, i did add to it… but it’s your base! here’s a good detox and protein smoothie, it is my breakfast, most mornings… it’s all organic stuff… i’m paranoid.
3/4 banana or whole one
1 cup or less frozen wild or regular blueberries
one frozen strawberry
1/2 c unsweetened almond milk
2 T hemp protein powder
1 T coconut butter
1 T chia seeds,,, soaked over night
3 brazil nuts… gets rid of mercury
1 T pumpkin seeds
2 T almond butter
this is a dr. mark hyman recipe, but i deleted the 5 walnuts…. and use hemp pro from whole foods instead of 1T hemp seeds, and added a strawberry….
i kinda have 1/2 in the morn and 1/2 4 hours later or so… it’s filling! 🙂
Brandon Matzek says
Sounds interesting! And I love the addition of brazil nuts. Whenever I see one in a bowl of mixed nuts, I always go for it first!