Classic smoothie is the first step to a great day

I love to start the day with a fresh fruit smoothie. A classic smoothie is made with strawberries, bananas and orange juice. Whether you are traditional or want to try one of these other smoothie recipes, starting the day with a healthy smoothie incents you to stay healthy the rest of the day and leaves you in a good mood.

Variations of Classic Smoothie

This is where a personal size blender comes in super handy! In the blender cup I use one banana, loosely add frozen mixed berries to the top, add 1 tsp of powdered ginger (fresh if I have it on hand), and fill with orange juice. The ginger gives it a little spicy zest.

Breakfast Smoothies

In my house, we call our breakfast smoothie a schmoozie, feel free to come up with your own nickname.

The directions for these are the same. Combine in a blender. Blend until smooth.

Real Red – A better than delicious strawberry milkshake
1 cup strawberry yogurt
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
1 cup frozen raspberries

Peaches and Cream – with a subtle hint of raspberry
1 cup peach yogurt
3/4 peach nectar (comes in a can and usually found in the ethnic aisle)
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1 1/2 cups frozen peaches

Coffee and Tea Smoothies

Almost a Real Latte – with a hint of banana
1 cup soy or almond milk
3/4 cup strong coffee or espresso, room temperature or chilled
2 frozen bananas
8 ice cubes
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Chai Tea Smoothie – complemented by peaches and papaya
1 1/4 cups strong brewed chai, room temperature or chilled
3/4 cup peach sorbet
1 cup frozen diced peaches
3/4 cup frozen diced papaya
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Citrus Tea Smoothie – perfect pick-me-up
1 cup strong brewed peppermint tea, room temperature or chilled
1/2 cup lemon sorbet
1 1/2 cups frozen orange segments
1/2 cup frozen grapefruit segments

Dessert Smoothies

Blue Maple – the drinkable blueberry cobbler
1 cup blueberry yogurt
3/4 cup milk (or milk alternative)
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 cups frozen blueberries
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

PB Banana Smoothie – best way to get your potassium and calcium
3/4 cup milk or milk alternative
3/4 cup vanilla frozen yogurt or ice cream
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 frozen bananas

Apple Pie – a la Mode
2 cups frozen vanilla yogurt or ice cream
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup apple juice
1 cup frozen diced apple
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Over 21 Smoothies

Gin Sin
1/2 cup gin
1 1/2 tablespoon orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
3 cups frozen pink grapefruit segments
8 ice cubes
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Tropical Smoothie – the adult version
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup rum
1 cup frozen diced pineapple
1 cup frozen diced mango
1 frozen banana

Sangria Smoothie
3/4 cups chilled red wine
1/3 cup red grape juice
1/2 cup lemon sorbet
1/2 cup frozen grapes
1 cup frozen diced plums
2 tablespoons orange concentrate

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