A smoothie anyone?
@1creekgirl (41686)
United States
April 30, 2022 6:03pm CST
I had two really ripe bananas, even too ripe for a banana sandwich which I love, so I used them and some frozen assorted fruit pieces to make a smoothie.
I used orange juice as the liquid (and you know me, I added a little sugar) and I'm drinking it as I myLot.
Smoothies are a perfect way for me to get some fruit in my diet. I can't eat most fruit raw (IBS stomach issues), so this works well for me.
There are all kinds of fruit that can be used, I just use whatever I have on hand.
Do you like smoothies? What do you put in yours?
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@DaddyEvil (137464)
• United States
1 May 22
I don't care for smoothies but Pretty makes them all the time. She freezes banana chunks to use in them.
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@DaddyEvil (137464)
• United States
1 May 22
@1creekgirl She LIKES them overripe... I prefer eating bananas while they're still partly green. I like the flavor best then.
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@1creekgirl (41686)
• United States
1 May 22
@DaddyEvil My husband likes them fairly green, too. I can't eat them green, but not overly ripe, either.
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@1creekgirl (41686)
• United States
1 May 22
That's a great way to use over ripe bananas and when frozen can take the place of ice cubes.
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@sharonelton (29273)
• Lichfield, England
1 May 22
I have smoothies but I get them in bottles from the supermarket! I do have a soup maker that has a drinks setting so I could make them myself and I have been meaning too but never seen to get round to it. Have you got any tips on creating a good smoothie?
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@1creekgirl (41686)
• United States
1 May 22
I bought a small blender so it wouldn't take up much counter space. I love whatever kind of fruit I have (I buy the bags of assorted frozen fruit chunks which works well.) I especially like bananas, strawberries, peaches, and pineapple. Some people add cinnamon and use milk or yogurt. I don't do well with dairy, so I use orange juice.
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@sharonelton (29273)
• Lichfield, England
2 May 22
@1creekgirl Oh, if it was me I'd use soy milk or other plant based milk instead of dairy. I really need to get myself a blender so I can do things like home made sauces and dressings and things. I also get frozen vegetables but it's mainly frozen diced onion and frozen butternut squash chunks. My Mum gets frozen sweetcorn and frozen peas.
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@1creekgirl (41686)
• United States
2 May 22
@sharonelton I should try soy milk.
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@1creekgirl (41686)
• United States
1 May 22
I was just going to ask how the kale tasted. I bet the coconut milk is good.
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@AmbiePam (93740)
• United States
1 May 22
@1creekgirl It was. I wanted a way to get the healthy kale and turmeric without the gross taste. A few timed I substituted kale for other vegetables.
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
1 May 22
@1creekgirl Never had coconut milk but had almond milk.
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@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
1 May 22
I would love a smoothie but more for my wrinkles
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@LadyDuck (471992)
• Switzerland
2 May 22
@1creekgirl I almost never have milkshakes, but this is something I like.
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@Kandae11 (55131)
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2 May 22
@1creekgirl Yes it does - - well good enough for me.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
1 May 22
I use milk and whatever fruit I have on hand. I seldom make them.
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@snowy22315 (181955)
• United States
1 May 22
I just had one yesterday as a matter of fact, I usually use yogurt either almond or skim milk and fruit of what ever type I have around..yesterday I had blackberries and half a banana in it, I also add a couple of ice cubes.
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@snowy22315 (181955)
• United States
1 May 22
@1creekgirl They are good together. I like to put frozen fruit in it too if I have it handy.
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@1creekgirl (41686)
• United States
1 May 22
When I use the frozen fruit chunks, it takes the place of ice cubes. I bet the blackberries and banana were yummy.
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@1creekgirl (41686)
• United States
1 May 22
Blue berries are so good and so healthy.
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@Ronrybs (19588)
• London, England
2 May 22
@1creekgirl Makes it a bit thicker and I am sure not so much sugar
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@1creekgirl (41686)
• United States
2 May 22
I guess they're similar to milkshakes. It's a good way for me to get fruit to be tolerated.
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@1creekgirl (41686)
• United States
1 May 22
Thanks, Carol. I'm finally good after the IBS and UTI (I'm just full of initials, lol) Now the count down for the upcoming wedding has begun. I think I'm finished shopping, just need some new earrings.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
1 May 22
@1creekgirl Sounds great. Glad you will be better when it gets here. Have a good night.
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@popciclecold (39461)
• United States
1 May 22
I do like smoothies. Just never make them.
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@toniganzon (72517)
• Philippines
1 May 22
Not really a fan of smoothies and I'm too lazy to make one. But I buy smoothies once in a while.
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@beesure11 (234)
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4 May 22
I think drinking a smoothie is one of the healthiest ways to stay healthy. Putting fruits and some green vegetables in a blender to drink allows you to get all your nutrition needs. When we take care of our insides. It looks very good on the outside.
@1creekgirl (41686)
• United States
4 May 22
I agree that we all need more fruits and veggies. And for those of us whose tummies can't handle raw foods, smoothies are ideal.
