Well I did write a post but have no idea what happened to it.
So what I originally wrote:
I bought a new blender and want to start making protien shakes and smoothies. I need to make stuff that is quick and easy as in the summer I work a lot, normally walking up and down the hills of the agriturismo most of the day, averaging 8km. per day. Wonderful for weight loss but I am basically at my goal and I do not want to risk losing too much more (last summer I lost 12 kg and the one before 10) so need something healthy, quick and will fill me up.
Any ideas for recipes?
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Cristina
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We make tons of these. My favourites are strawberry and banana, sometimes with some cocoa powder. You can put some ice in it too as blending sometimes warms it up a bit. If you need extra protein then add some cashews, almonds or hazelnuts. Mmmm!
Banana+strawberries
lain yogurt+spinach(for iron and vitamins, you won't taste it) is a favorite here. sweeten with honey if needed, or add an extra ripe banana. Add water as needed.
Banana+cocoa powder+rolled oats (a handful or so)+milk is ridiculously good and filling.
Anything goes, really. I almost always use bananas because they add creaminess and sweetness and fill you up
the liquid can be juice or milk or yyoghurt. If you add melon you might not need anything extra as it is so juicy in itself.
adding leafy veggies works surprisingly well - bok choi, spinach, mild lettuce.
Apples don't work. Soft pears do.
I love melon smoothies and would use yogurt.
Cooking show gurus say to freeze old bananas and use them for an icy smoothie (or use frozen strawberries, etc.) - an idea I've filed away mentally but never tried.
If you want something savoury instead of sweet, there's cucumber and yoghurt--nice and tasty! It's better to cook the cukes beforehand but that isn't necessary if you are in a hurry--just peel and de-seed the cukes, pop in the blender with a bit of water, powdered brodo and yoghurt.
I like milk punch. Fill your blender half full of ice. Add milk until it just covers the ice. Don't put in too much because it will foam up and run out. Add a teaspoon of vanilla and a tablespoon of sugar. Add 4 to 6 ounces of Bourbon or Rum. Blend and serve with a little grating of fresh nutmeg on top.
This is really yummy for breakfast or brunch. Warning: Do not try this without the booze.
It doesn't have much protein but if you worry about those sorts of things I suppose you could always toss in a hot dog or something.
Bob
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Tina--I am with the Strawberry/Banana crowd, not only because of the taste but because of all the good nutrients each fruit has. I add soy milk, sometimes a little greek yogurt and always Chia seeds. I realize that Chia seeds are probably not that readily available there, and aren't really available either where I live, but I order them through Amazon. These babies are awesome full of protein and Omega 3's. This particular shake is what I use before a really long hard workout and is my pre-triathlon breakfast.
I know this post is really late, but a great way to make a smoothie really filling is to blend up some oatmeal first, then add in any fruit you like. Strawberries, blueberries, bananas, etc. I like to freeze my fruit because it makes the smoothie thicker. Then use any liquid you like, milk, juice, yogurt. I'm going to start a series of smoothies on my new blog soon if you would like to check it out.
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If I am lazy (often!) I have plain yogurt with some oat bran flavored with MIO, and add chopped up fruit or berries.
With all the different MIO flavors I can vary the taste each time.
Here's one of my favorites
INGREDIENTS:
¼ cup fruit juice (I used cranberry.)
juice from half a lemon
1 Tbsp. chia seeds
1 very ripe banana, peeled and cut into thirds
1½ to 2 cups strawberries
2 cups frozen mango chunks (You could also use pineapple.)
1 cup ice
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