A smoothie anyone?
@1creekgirl (40491)
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 (137145)
• United States
30 Apr 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 (137145)
• United States
30 Apr 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 (40491)
• 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 (40491)
• United States
30 Apr 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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@JimBo452020 (42629)
• United Kingdom
1 May 22
Strawberries and Raspberries
Milk
Sugar
Sometimes some cream
I dont make a smoothie to be healthy.
No fun in that at all
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@1creekgirl (40491)
• United States
1 May 22
Yeah, I just do them to get some fruit in me, but mostly because they taste yummy.
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@JimBo452020 (42629)
• United Kingdom
1 May 22
@1creekgirl
I would consider a banana.
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@1creekgirl (40491)
• United States
30 Apr 22
I was just going to ask how the kale tasted. I bet the coconut milk is good.
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@AmbiePam (85433)
• United States
30 Apr 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 (154166)
• Canada
1 May 22
@1creekgirl Never had coconut milk but had almond milk.
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@RebeccasFarm (86727)
• United States
1 May 22
I would love a smoothie but more for my wrinkles
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@LadyDuck (457918)
• Switzerland
2 May 22
@1creekgirl I almost never have milkshakes, but this is something I like.
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@sharonelton (24938)
• Lichfield, England
30 Apr 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 (40491)
• United States
30 Apr 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 (24938)
• 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 (40491)
• United States
2 May 22
@sharonelton I should try soy milk.
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@GardenGerty (157546)
• United States
1 May 22
I use milk and whatever fruit I have on hand. I seldom make them.
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@snowy22315 (169877)
• United States
30 Apr 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 (169877)
• United States
30 Apr 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 (40491)
• United States
30 Apr 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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@Ronrybs (17854)
• London, England
2 May 22
@1creekgirl Makes it a bit thicker and I am sure not so much sugar
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@1creekgirl (40491)
• United States
1 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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@Kandae11 (53679)
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2 May 22
@1creekgirl Yes it does - - well good enough for me.
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@1creekgirl (40491)
• United States
30 Apr 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 (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Apr 22
@1creekgirl Sounds great. Glad you will be better when it gets here. Have a good night.
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@popciclecold (35085)
• United States
1 May 22
I do like smoothies. Just never make them.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• 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 (223)
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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 (40491)
• 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.
@1creekgirl (40491)
• United States
1 May 22
Blue berries are so good and so healthy.
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