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Singapore Sling Smoothie

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This is a nice and light smoothie with all the main flavors found in a Singapore Sling – minus the gin.

Note: As written, this smoothie may be a bit bitter for some. I would suggest adding a date if you are sensitive to that flavor.

gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan

Singapore Sling Smoothie

Big hand frozen cherries

Equal amount pineapple chunks

2 Tbsp lime juice

1/2 avocado

1 tsp nutmeg

1/4 grapefruit, peeled and chopped

1/2 small beet, chopped

Big hand spinach

1 scoop protein powder

3/4 c water

Combine and blend.

Serves 1

Mango Lime Smoothie

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This is another odd combo that just works. Cardamom & mango isn’t totally unfamiliar to me, but the addition of semi-aggressive lime just brings this smoothie over the top. And the addition here of orange veggies makes it really pretty to look at, too.

gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo

Mango Lime Smoothie

1 large mango

4 small limes – zest + juice

3-4 tsp ground cardamom

1.5 c oat milk

1/2 c chopped sweet potato

1 medium carrot

1 avocado

2 scoops protein powder

Blend

Serves 2

Thai Smoothie

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Another kinda-weird sounding smoothie that works. I will be making riffs on this one for months to come.

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Thai Smoothie

6 leaves fresh basil (Thai would be best, but Italian is fine)

1 Tbsp lime juice

Big hand full spinach

1 scoop unflavored protein powder

1/2 apple

1/2 avocado

1-2 tsp fresh ginger

100ml pineapple juice

Fill the blender cup up with pineapple 1/2 – 1c chunks

Blend to combine.

Serves 1

Pineapple Mint Smoothie

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This is a bright and fresh smoothie. If you can find it, fresh turmeric would be great here.

Gluten-free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan, Whole30

Pineapple Mint Smoothie

1/2 c. frozen spinach
2 rings pineapple (packed in juice)
1/2 avocado
2 Tbsp. fresh mint
1/2 in. fresh ginger
2 tsp. dried turmeric
1/4 c. pineapple juice
3/4 c. water

Whiz all ingredients together to make one smoothie.

Apple Ginger Smoothie

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This is a spin on my old favorite green smoothie recipe for days I can’t find a ripe avocado to save my life – and to include romaine lettuce instead of kale for giggles.

Gluten-free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan, Whole30

Apple Ginger Smoothie

1/2 c. frozen spinach
1/2 Granny Smith apple
1/4 c. orange juice
1/2 in. fresh ginger
1/2 c. romaine lettuce
2 Tbsp. chia seeds
3/4 c. water

Whiz all ingredients together to make one smoothie.

Red Smoothie

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This smoothie is packed with colorful veggies, and has juuuust enough sweetness to pass beets off to a non beet lover (namely, my DH).

For an added protein boost, add a scoop of unflavored collagen powder. A Tablespoon or two of peanut butter may also be either the best – or worst – idea ever. If you try it, let me know!

Gluten-free, paleo, Whole30, vegetarian, vegan

Red Smoothie

1/2 c. frozen spinach
1/4 c. frozen blueberries
1/4 c. cooked and peeled beets
1/2 banana
1/2 medium carrot
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
2 Tbsp. chia seeds
1 c. water

Whiz all ingredients together to make 1 smoothie.

Spinach Berry Smoothie

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Yay, it’s (hopefully) back to the smoothie life over here – and I made a great one this morning. This smoothie is tart, not too sweet, low-ish in carbs and hit the spot for breakfast. Even with the crappy blender I’ve been saddled with (R.I.P. and get lots of in your new home, Vitamix).

Gluten-free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan, Whole30-ish

Spinach Berry Smoothie

Big hand full of spinach
1/2 a medium Haas avocado
Big squirt bottled lime juice (or the juice of 1 fresh lime)
1/3 – 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries (I used a blend of strawberries, raspberries, currants, and blueberries)
Slack hand full of fresh mint (roughly 2 Tbsp.)
Enough water to make the mixture blend

Blend and enjoy – makes enough for a nice-sized smoothie cup or a small glass + sidecar.

Serves 1

Mean Green Peanut Protein Smoothie

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Yup. Another smoothie recipe. A note on this one: this smoothie as written is not sweet. If you like your peanut butter sweet, add a little honey or maple syrup. I happen to love the taste of peanuts, so I was happy with the savory leaning.

Gluten-free, paleo

 

Mean Green Peanut Protein Smoothie

2/3 c. coconut milk
1/2 avocado
3 Tbsp. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. cinnamon
Hand full baby spinach
1 scoop collagen powder

Combine all ingredients in a high powered blender and whiz until smooth.

Serves 1 as a meal replacement and contains: 734 calories, 66g fat, 21g carbohydrates, 26g protein, 30% of your daily Vitamin A requirement, 19% of Vitamin C, 7% of Calcium, and 37% of your Iron.

Gingerbread Protein Smoothie

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Yup. Another smoothie recipe. I haven’t been cooking much lately, instead focusing on throwing easy things together, homework for the class I’m taking, and holiday preparations.

Gluten-free, paleo

  

Gingerbread Protein Smoothie

2/3 cup full fat coconut milk
1/2 avocado
1 scoop collagen peptide protein powder
3 Tbsp. pumpkin puree
3 Tbsp. black strap molasses
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 inch fresh ginger (peeled)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 – 4 Tbsp. water if needed

Whiz together with a high-powered blender. Add water if the mixture is too thick.

Serves 1

 

Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

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Contrary to what it looks like to people who know my morning smoothie a day habit, I am not generally a fan of supplements or liquid calories in general.

But, on days when I don’t have time to grab dinner that can be chewed, this smoothie comes to the rescue in style.

As written, this recipe yields 1 smoothie with 461 calories, 40g fat, 54mg sodium, 20g carbohydrates, 15g protein, 133% Vitamin A, 15% Vitamin C, 5% Calcium, and 31% Iron. If you add the optional 2 egg yolks, that adds 108 calories, 10g fat, 420mg cholesterol, 16mg sodium, 1g carbohydrates, 6g protein, 10% Vitamin A, 4% Calcium, and 6% Iron

Gluten-free, paleo, Whole30

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Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

2/3 cup full-fat coconut milk
1 tsp. loose chai tea
3 Tbsp. pumpkin (I’ve used both canned pumpkin puree and frozen butternut squash – both worked well)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 of an avocado
2 Tbsp. collagen (I used grass fed collagen)
1/2 tsp. maple syrup
2 egg yolks (optional – these do not affect the taste or consistency of the smoothie, only add protein and calories if needed)

Blend and serve.

Serves 1 and is intended to stand as a meal replacement