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Smoothie Newbie
Please help!! I have alot of apples and oranges how do I make a smoothie with those two ingredients and what should I add? Please any suggestions would greatly be appreciated!! Have a blessed day!
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Re: Smoothie Newbie
Hi PedNurse.
Welcome to LDL!
You can cut up an apple and blend it with any kind of berries for a great, refreshing smoothie. Add some ice cubes or water to keep it moving in the blender. Also, a dash of cinnamon would be great. Apples and pears with a little grated ginger are a good combination, too. Bananas and pineapple also sound good.
Oranges and bananas are wonderful together (think Orange Julius). I like to freeze whole citrus fruits to make "ice cream." Take the fruit out of the freezer for a few minutes to thaw a bit, then cut into sections and the peelings will pull off easily. Put the citrus and some frozen banana chunks into a food processor, add a little water if needed to keep it moving, and maybe a splash of vanilla extract, and in a few minutes you'll have delicious ice cream -- with no guilt!
There are probably some other great ideas in the recipe section here. Also be sure to look under Healthy Treats.
Enjoy!
Terri
Welcome to LDL!
You can cut up an apple and blend it with any kind of berries for a great, refreshing smoothie. Add some ice cubes or water to keep it moving in the blender. Also, a dash of cinnamon would be great. Apples and pears with a little grated ginger are a good combination, too. Bananas and pineapple also sound good.
Oranges and bananas are wonderful together (think Orange Julius). I like to freeze whole citrus fruits to make "ice cream." Take the fruit out of the freezer for a few minutes to thaw a bit, then cut into sections and the peelings will pull off easily. Put the citrus and some frozen banana chunks into a food processor, add a little water if needed to keep it moving, and maybe a splash of vanilla extract, and in a few minutes you'll have delicious ice cream -- with no guilt!
There are probably some other great ideas in the recipe section here. Also be sure to look under Healthy Treats.
Enjoy!
Terri
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Re: Smoothie Newbie
Thanks that helps so much!!
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Re: Smoothie Newbie
I had never made smoothies before LDL, but now I usually have one a day. I mix all kinds of fruits. Terri gave some great ideas. I still feel, I'm cheating when I drink my smoothie. It is still a treat for me. I think the smoothie was the reason that I have found success on LDL. I love my fruits. JF
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Re: Smoothie Newbie
Joyful Friend, your post on the Breakfast foods thread reminded me of one of our favorite uses for apples when they're in abundance. Not a smoothie, but completely legal and delicious -- and perfect for Fall weather as it gets cooler (at least here in North Idaho). Apple pie without the crust! Just substitute apples (no need to even peel them) and a dash of cinnamon in the Blueberry Pie recipe:
http://boards.letsdolunch.com/boards/in ... pic=5777.0
Wow, so good! Sauté or microwave, either one. I can't wait until the apples on our tree are ripe!
Thanks for the reminder!
Terri
http://boards.letsdolunch.com/boards/in ... pic=5777.0
Wow, so good! Sauté or microwave, either one. I can't wait until the apples on our tree are ripe!
Thanks for the reminder!
Terri
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Re: Smoothie Newbie
Terri, our apples are ripe here in Ohio. They are soooo good. I also sprinkle a few raisins on my apple pie. I got a bad of yellow delicious from a local orchard last week. Our trees here in the Ohio Valley are turning colors. Fall is here. JF
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Re: Smoothie Newbie
Aweeeeeee you have fresh apples in your backyards! I'm dying........wow.........I think I have a clothes line and an umbrella in mine.....
Blessings!
Michele in hula land
Blessings!
Michele in hula land
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No apple trees in my yard.....but the grocery stores have plenty....lol too funny!
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Re: Smoothie Newbie
I can get frozen fruits at the Dollar Tree. I get peaches, mango, strawberries and mixed berries. A few times I got blueberries, but haven't seen them in a while. I buy canned peaches and pears in pear juice that are a good base and the banana base is good with rinsed butterbeans. The protein stays with you a little longer. I also freeze oranges, bananas and small baggies with the butterbeans. Frozen grapes and pineapple chuncks are great too. Apples are good with 2 tsp of apple jc. concentrate, or try a little diet ginger ale for that subtle ginger taste. cinnamon and a dash of cloves are good with apples. Pick up a fancy gobblet at the thrift store and feast with the eyes as well as the tongue. Make a large amount and freeze half for a sorbet. Get creative
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Re: Smoothie Newbie
Pam, since you cristened my smoothie queen, I have been experimenting. Tonight I got off work late and got home at 9PM. Too late for a heavy meal so I had a fusion smoothie. Use bland veggies with your smoothie,
PEACH FUSION
1 banana and 1 small yellow squash,slice in coins} blend till smooth
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup orange juice concentrate and blend again
Add a 12 oz. bag of frozen sliced peaches and water if necessary to blend.
You can add stevia if you need it sweeter.
I promise you you can't taste the squash.
APPLE FUSION
1 apple with skin
1 cup left over baked spaghetti sauce.
Add cinnamon, ginger and a little cloves
1/2 cup concentrated apple juice.
Left over crushed pineapple in juice
Blend with enough water to process. Mine was like apple sauce which I enjoyed
I am going to try Beet and berry fusion with 100% Pomegranite juice
Of course I love my spinach smoothies. I have also thought of zucchini, green grapes, and limes.
Then there are carrots, butternut squash, even cucumber so it's a sweeeeet way to eat your veggies. yum
I'm getting to be a heavy drinker these days, but I usually eat my smoothies with a spoon!!
PEACH FUSION
1 banana and 1 small yellow squash,slice in coins} blend till smooth
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup orange juice concentrate and blend again
Add a 12 oz. bag of frozen sliced peaches and water if necessary to blend.
You can add stevia if you need it sweeter.
I promise you you can't taste the squash.
APPLE FUSION
1 apple with skin
1 cup left over baked spaghetti sauce.
Add cinnamon, ginger and a little cloves
1/2 cup concentrated apple juice.
Left over crushed pineapple in juice
Blend with enough water to process. Mine was like apple sauce which I enjoyed
I am going to try Beet and berry fusion with 100% Pomegranite juice
Of course I love my spinach smoothies. I have also thought of zucchini, green grapes, and limes.
Then there are carrots, butternut squash, even cucumber so it's a sweeeeet way to eat your veggies. yum
I'm getting to be a heavy drinker these days, but I usually eat my smoothies with a spoon!!
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