My Smoothies

annie oakley · Post by **annie oakley** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 3:15 pm

1 cup Ice (crushed)
1 cup Fruit (prefer fresh)
1/4 cup Apple Juice or Orange juice
1/4 honey (optional)

Blend in Blender til smoothe. You can add health poeders, vitamins, herbs, or what ever you wish to this. It's just a basic smoothie drink. I Drink this for breakfast in the summer and at night if I need something sweet and don't want sugary snacks. Love Oma

Post by **tex** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:27 pm

I've been wondering if honey would work, but I've never tried it. I've been using maple candy, when I wanted a little added sweetness. I'll try honey the next time I get inspired to make a smoothie.

I usually use apple cider, but I may have to switch to apple juice, since I'm not sure if cider will work with honey.

Thanks for the recipe.

Love,
Wayne

annie oakley · Post by **annie oakley** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 9:53 am

It will work if you don't use much but I prefer applejuice. It's a basic reciepe but you can add all sorts of things if you want. Love Oma

moremuscle · Post by **moremuscle** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 7:43 am

Hi Oma,

I love cold smoothies when the weather is hot - coming up soon!

Have you tried adding nuts and/or flax seed to your smoothies? It gives them a little texture and added flavor. Almonds grind nicely in the blender but you may have to use almond flour if you sip your smoothie with a straw.

I really like adding a raw egg or two at the end - don't grind it too much; it will destroy some of the proteins in the egg. If you use good quality eggs (from non-cage birds) the risk of salmonella is very low. I have never had a problem and it is a great way to get some good protein. In this way the smoothie is a complete meal.

Love,
Karen

annie oakley · Post by **annie oakley** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 12:34 pm

Yes I add things like that.....makes them interesting...I also forgot that I add a couple tablsp of yougurt (unflavored w/Acidolphlus) I love the smoothies also. They help me keep my weight down and are so good when it's so hot and I don't want to eat much. I have tried both almond flour and ground up almonds. If you get your almonds small enough it's ok. And you are right, a raw egg makes them almost a complete meal. I try to get free range chicken eggs (brown, as the yoke are brighter) I have taken to eating frozen blueberries instead of Ice cream. It's frozen Like Ice cream but hasn't got the milk which causes mucus and weight gain on me. Love Oma