I almost always have a bag of frozen fruit in the fridge ready to
use in smoothies because when in doubt.
But they taste like chewing on frozen coconut oil...: / I» m now
using them in smoothies because no one will eat plain.
Not exact matches
Hey Erica no of course that's a legitimate question — I don't put grapes
in smoothies as much as other fruits simply
because they're not as nutritionally dense and I just tend to mostly cook with the fruits which I love the taste of — but that the great thing about the recipes, and especially
smoothies, you can
use it as a guide to add things you have
in the fridge or whatever so I'm so glad you're adding different things!
I love to
use peanut powder
in recipes like this
because it's a great way to get the fiber and protein from peanuts
in a shake or
smoothie without all the oil, and it is so darn tasty, too!
I actually have some sweet potatoes
in the fridge right now — and like you I don't want to
use them
because I don't want then to be gone Haha... I should definitely
use them
in this chili Josefine -LCB- The
Smoothie lover -RCB- recently posted... Healthy & Vegan Dark Chocolate Ice Cream
The color may depend on the kind of cherries you
use — I always buy frozen dark sweet cherries at Whole Foods (even though they're called sweet cherries, there's no sugar added)
because I love to put them
in smoothies, but my new favorite
use for them is this delicious glaze.
I LOVE
using acai for
smoothies and
smoothie bowls
because it's delicious as well as super high
in antioxidants.
If you tend to hide your protein
in a
smoothie because it tastes awful, don't
use it here.
I
use MCT oil
in my Keto Strawberry Lime
Smoothie recipe
because it can raise blood levels of ketones which are a fantastic clean burning source of fuel for the brain.
You can skip roasting the strawberries if you like and just
use jam
in the center instead, but I beg you not to
because roasted strawberries have the ability to, oh, you know, change your life and all — ladled over ice cream, swirled into muffin batter, layered with yogurt and granola, blended into
smoothies, spooned over pancakes.
i taste one and they're still yum & tart & yay, but i've got no idea what to do with them
because i oatmealed myself out weeks ago and i
use the pitted fresh cherries
in my freezer for my
smoothies.
I
use pumpkin protein powder
in my
smoothie because I like to change up my sources of protein on a regular basis.
The fruit is dried to a powder which,
because of its creamy structure, is ideal for
use in smoothies, puddings and ice cream.
My favorite way to
use protein powder is more traditional —
because I haven't found one that is a good stand - alone, as Amber puts it — I usually
use it
in smoothies.
I like
using chia seeds to thicken this
smoothie bowl
because they are rich
in fibre, protein, antioxidants, and essential omega 3s.
I have a stevia plant
because I prefer
using the fresh green leaves (they are super sweet, you don't need many at all)
in smoothies and baking.
My top refreshing eats included the below pictured
smoothie bowl, which I made
because I was craving ice cream...... and then later
in the day when I still actually wanted ice cream, I got a cup of deliciousness from Sub Zero, an ice cream maker that creates your dessert right
in front of you
using liquid nitrogen: -LCB- Low - fat «Magnetic Mint» ice cream cup -RCB- Yum.
When I shared this recipe on Instagram, a few people reached out to say they never thought of
using carrots
in a
smoothie because they didn't believe that they'd blend well.
I've been
using chia seeds for some time
in breakfast,
smoothies and puddings but a couple of years ago I read about them being
used to thicken jam, so now with an abundance of summer fruits to hand I'm finally giving it a go and really hope the result is fabulous
because I have missed jam!
i
used kombucha
in my
smoothie because we brew it and have lots of it on hand, and
because the tart hint of apple cider vinegar (since that's what we
used for our kombucha starter juice) jives perfectly with the spicy apple deal.
I love
using these
in my
smoothies,
because they blend up so easily.
I see avocado
in smoothie recipes sometimes and I'm hesitant to make
smoothies where I only
use 1/4 or 1/2 of an avocado,
because my attempts at storing them
in the fridge have never worked, as the avocado always turns brown quickly.
I
used coconut almond milk instead of vanilla just
because I had some on hand, but the coconut butter didn't seem to mix
in super well with the
smoothie.
Their plain is my favorite and really versatile
because it can be
used as sour cream,
in smoothies, sweetened with stevia, etc..
But I don't like to
use bananas very often
in baked goodies (or
smoothies, for that matter)
because I get pretty sick of the flavor quickly.
They come
in a variety of styles and sizes, this was important to our family
because we drink a lot of shakes and thick
smoothies and can't
use really skinny drinking straws.
Suggested
Uses for Viva Naturals Organic Chia SeedsChia seeds can be
used as a binder
in virtually any recipe
because of its gel - forming ability, or can simply be sprinkled over your favorite
smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt and salads.
While she loves their scientifically backed healing properties, she
uses them
in her shop's products
because they «taste good
in smoothies and tea or coffee.»
However, we won't recommend
using date sugar
in smoothies and coffee
because it doesn't dissolve well.
Just like I mentioned
in my Honey - Apple Crisp Green
Smoothie post earlier this week, just after a workout is a great time to eat that little bit of extra sugar,
because your body will
use it immediately for energy and not store it away as fat.
The REAL damage occurs when you eat that piece of cake and ingest 40 - 50 grams of sugar
in one sitting, or that bag of candy with 35 + grams of sugar, or that soft drink with 45 grams of sugar or more... Or even that so - called «healthy»
smoothie at the local
smoothie shop that contains a whopping 80 grams of sugar
because of all of the fruit syrups they
use in them.
I see avocado
in smoothie recipes sometimes and I'm hesitant to make
smoothies where I only
use 1/4 or 1/2 of an avocado,
because my attempts at storing them
in the fridge have never worked, as the avocado always turns brown quickly.
This proves to work
in our favor both health-wise and taste-wise,
because using frozen fruit instead of ice cubes makes for a thicker and more flavorful
smoothie!
But I don't like to
use bananas very often
in baked goodies (or
smoothies, for that matter)
because I get pretty sick of the flavor quickly.
When I shared this recipe on Instagram, a few people reached out to say they never thought of
using carrots
in a
smoothie because they didn't believe that they'd blend well.
It is
because of the same reason it is mostly
used in breakfast
smoothies,
in the form of protein powder, seeds or oil.
Using frozen berries results
in an ever so slightly tastier
smoothie,
because frozen strawberries negate the need to add ice cubes, which further dilute the flavor.
I
used a bit of frozen banana to sweeten this shake, which I don't always do
because I kind of feel the banana is way overused
in smoothie recipes, even though it is one of my favorite
smoothie ingredients.
Because maca is traditionally
used in fairly large quantities, it is a perfect item to add to a
smoothie or other food.
I chose the mango blend
because I didn't think clementines would work well with the frozen berries I normally
use in my
smoothies.
I just made them now,
using whole chia seeds instead of the ground flaxseed (just
because it's what I had available) and also adding a scant cup of very thick banana and berry
smoothie that was left over from breakfast (I would normally put some inclusions
in pancakes, such as chopped bananas or berries, that was the inclusion for today).
Kiwi Greens
Smoothie Because of its rich green color and naturally sweet flavor you'd think you'd see more kiwi being
used in green
smoothies.
I like to
use the white chia seeds
in kids
smoothies —
because they blend
in invisible.
I love
using frozen banana chunks
in smoothies because then you don't need to add ice, which can melt and water the
smoothies down.