Monday, August 23, 2010

Healthy Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

Diva's Healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie

I messed around and watched this documentary called Food, Inc. (I don't know why because I know how shows like that freak me out) I'm glad I watched it though.  It really made me wanna clean up my diet and be more aware of the foods I put into my body. Now I'm not saying I'm giving up my cheesecakes and stuff (whoa Nellie, Rome wasn't built in a day), but I am definitely going to be making some gradual changes in my families diet.

I'm not a big breakfast person and most of the time I turn to smoothie recipes to get me through until lunch.  I love being able to throw a bunch of yummy, healthy ingredients into a blender and have a wholesome, quick, easy and cheap breakfast that keeps me full and energized (Ok so that sounded real advertisement-like huh?)

So here is one of my favorite healthy smoothie recipes. It's loaded with good stuff like broccoli sprouts and wheat germ. Oh now don't make that face, you totally can't even taste that healthy crap in there.

This smoothie is sweet, creamy and just a really great way to start your day or any time of day really. And even though I just got finished making one...I think Imma go in the kitchen and make another one. Just because I feel so freakin pretty and healthy when I'm drinking it for some reason.


Ingredients ( I don't measure this stuff when I make it, so I'm guessing here)

1/2 cup yogurt ( I used Stonyfield Vanilla yogurt)
Handful of frozen strawberries
1/2 small banana
2 teaspoons wheat germ (add more in there if ya like)
1/4-1/2 cup fruit juice (I used apple  juice)
1/8 cup broccoli sprouts (or as many as you can sneak in without tasting it)

Pour into a blender/ food processor and blend until completely smooth.

  • For a thicker, creamier smoothie, decrease the fruit juice
  • For a thinner smoothie add more fruit juice
  • For a sweeter smoothie add powdered sugar, fruit-flavored yogurt or a sweeter fruit juice

Watch me make this healthy strawberry banana smoothie recipe from start to finish!!
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7 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 23, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    Thanks, I've been looking for a healthy smoothie recipe and it seems filling. Thanks again!

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  2. ANTM T-Shirt Designs And MoreAugust 24, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    Gonna try this smoothie recipe this week!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 26, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    For extra creaminess and richness, you should mix half an avocado in there. It takes things to the next level and avocados are healthy too.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 29, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    for anony 5:27, thanks for the tip

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  7. shelleyAugust 31, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    hay ya'll divas!
    love love love smoothies! you can also use greek yogurt non fat preferably, it has a huge amount of protein and will keep you full for hours! smoothies my breakfast staple for the spring/summer, and this from someone who never used to eat breakfast! just spent an inspirational week at canyon ranch, talk about learning a TON about food and exercise! wow!!! not only was it fun, but the first vac where i came home loosing weight!
    holla!
    shelley
    http://im-stillstanding.com

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