Smoothie Ideas

 We've been making lots of smoothies with the new Vitamix blender.  Here is a list of some combination ideas.  Each of these is usually enough for two.

Orange Banana

1/2 c. milk (whole, almond, whatever)

2 oranges, peeled and sliced into big rounds

1 banana

handful of spinach (optional, but seriously, why not?  You can't taste it)

3 or 4 packets stevia sweetener

1 T. flaxseed (optional)

1 T. chia seeds (optional)

2 c. ice cubes

Mango Berry

1 c. milk (any kind) or 1/2 c. and cup or two of ice cubes

scoop of greek yogurt

big handful of spinach

1 mango, diced

1 c. berries of your choice, fresh or frozen (if frozen, thaw them a bit in the microwave)

1 T. flaxseed (optional)

1 T. chia seeds (optional)

Cranberry Blueberry Banana

1 c. milk

1/2 c. greek yogurt

1 banana

3/4 c. frozen blueberries

1 c. fresh cranberries

1 packet stevia