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    0 Sep 24, 2013 Breakfast  |  

    What are your favorite smoothie ingredients?

    Ok I need a little help here.

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    Banana Smoothie with Nuts and Seeds

    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.

    Pear and Arugula Smoothie

    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.

    Mixed Berry and Candy Beet Smoothie

    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.

    Spiced Oatmeal Smoothie

    Now it’s your turn!  What do you love to blend up into a smoothie :)?

    Thanks!
    Brandon

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    1. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

      September 24, 2013 at 10:54 am

      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 πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 30, 2013 at 2:33 pm

        Love this Averie!! Especially the Caramel Maple Pumpkin Smoothie πŸ™‚ Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
    2. sippitysup says

      September 24, 2013 at 2:24 pm

      Rum? GREG

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 30, 2013 at 2:35 pm

        Hahaha, of course πŸ˜‰ Perhaps not for my morning smoothie, but definitely for my late night libations.

        Reply
    3. Lizthechef says

      September 28, 2013 at 12:06 pm

      Here’s my morning smoothie …http://lizthechef.com/2012/01/26/my-morning-green-smoothie/

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 30, 2013 at 2:32 pm

        Looks delicious Liz! Where do you find the liquid stevia? Amazon?

        Reply
    4. Ash-foodfashionparty says

      September 28, 2013 at 9:58 pm

      Chia, coconut milk, almond milk..yum
      Grey you are funny, but I agree;)

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 30, 2013 at 2:31 pm

        Do you have to soak the chia seeds first or can you just add them right in?

        Reply
        • Ash-foodfashionparty says

          September 30, 2013 at 9:42 pm

          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.:)

          Reply
    5. Emilia Jane says

      September 29, 2013 at 12:53 pm

      I do orange or pinapple juice as the base with kale, spinach, avocado, and frozen blueberries for lunch almost every day πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 30, 2013 at 2:30 pm

        Wow, that sounds substantial AND delicious. A good way to pack in the greens.

        Reply
    6. Barbara Cooks says

      September 30, 2013 at 11:56 am

      Mango, lime and chili pepper!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        September 30, 2013 at 2:30 pm

        Chili pepper in a smoothie?! I am intrigued πŸ˜‰

        Reply
        • Barbara Cooks says

          September 30, 2013 at 4:24 pm

          Just try it πŸ™‚

          Reply
    7. Kim - Liv Life says

      October 3, 2013 at 7:10 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        November 13, 2013 at 2:15 pm

        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 πŸ™‚ Your detox beverage looks great!

        Reply
    8. Diana says

      October 4, 2013 at 1:36 pm

      Cinnamon or ground ginger. I love adding a little spice to a smoothie.

      Reply
    9. Lisa @ Whisk & Cleaver says

      October 7, 2013 at 7:22 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        November 13, 2013 at 2:17 pm

        Haha your secret is safe with me πŸ˜‰ Kale is doable only if you can balance the flavor with things like apple, ginger and lemon. They cut the bitter/earthiness.

        Reply
    10. hej says

      October 28, 2013 at 6:05 pm

      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! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    11. Brandon Matzek says

      November 13, 2013 at 2:18 pm

      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!

      Reply

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