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4/3/12 8:53 P

turkey sausage,egg and a wheat roll

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4/2/12 10:11 A

I will give up the soy protein powder for a while!

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3/26/12 3:48 P

I've usedb soy protein powder for years,and love it!

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1/26/12 9:51 P

So, this week I decided to switch from whey protein powder to soy protein powder. I've been enjoying the change, but have noticed that the soy protein powder needs a little...something...to give it a little edge, taste wise.

Enter...honey and maple syrup.

Today's smoothie was protein powder, blueberries, banana, almond milk, and a tbsp of maple syrup. Oh. My. Goodness.

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1/25/12 12:10 P

having one!

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1/24/12 1:27 P

strawberry

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1/22/12 11:44 A

had a smoothie

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1/22/12 9:45 A

I found a recipe on pinterest that makes 4 bags and you just throw in the blender in the morn with milk juice or soy milk. I am now loving smoothies laceyinloveblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/diy-s
moothie-packs.html
I added extra vanilla or honey. I have mixed and matched all kinds of fruits

Edited by: PIXIEMOMMA at: 1/22/2012 (09:53)

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1/21/12 3:47 P

banana/grape

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1/20/12 2:21 P

strawberry

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1/19/12 3:33 P

had one1

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1/18/12 7:58 P

a smoothie

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1/17/12 6:53 P

another smoothie

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1/16/12 3:05 P

the same

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1/15/12 9:53 P

use protein powder, soy milk and fruit

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1/15/12 8:27 A

To add lots of protein i use 1 cup fat free plain greek yogurt then add fruit usually strawberries or blueberries and 1 tbsp honey if needed for sweetness. Yummy filling great way to start the day.

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1/14/12 6:40 P

1/2 cup 100% cranberry grape juice
1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup grapes
ice
blend. enjoy:)

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1/14/12 12:57 P

I'm back to my smoothies!

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1/13/12 1:10 P

chocolate

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1/12/12 9:08 P

I get the chocolate Curves shake I mix it with 8 oz. 1%milk and either frozen strawberries or frozen pineapples.

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1/12/12 2:20 P

CHOCOLATE

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1/12/12 12:43 A

Just almond milk, protein powder, and a banana today!

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1/5/12 11:26 A

2 oranges
1/2 banana
1 c frozen blueberries ( or other frozen fruit)
2 dates
1 T ground flaxmeal

The dates add sweetness and fiber and the oranges provide the liquid.

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1/5/12 1:56 A

tomorrow for sure

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1/4/12 10:41 P

Oh, I love smoothies! I have one every morning with breakfast, since I don't have the opportunity to grab a snack until lunch, some six hours later. This is the smoothie I normally have on any given day:

4 oz unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop protein powder
1/4 cup fruit*

*The fruit can be any combination. Today's was half a banana and some blueberries. Yesterday it was apple and strawberry. I haven't tried orange in a smoothie yet, though, due to the pulp. I'll be watching this thread to see what other combos people have, though.

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1/4/12 1:44 P

not yet, yogurt and a banana

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1/3/12 10:47 A

no milk, had yogurt and a banana

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12/31/11 4:25 P

No! Off for the holidays!

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12/30/11 5:07 P

NOT TODAY!

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12/29/11 3:59 P

no, had a yogurt for breakfast!

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12/28/11 12:10 P

not today

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12/27/11 1:40 P

a smoothie!

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12/25/11 7:07 P

8 oz soy milk
1scoop matrix soy protein powder
1/2 banana frozen
3 strawberries frozen
9 grapes frozen blend away!

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12/25/11 8:25 A

For those who don't care for soy, here is my favorite:
1 cup of unsweetened chocolate almond milk
1 scoop of Earth Fare chocolate "Show me the whey" powder (sweetened with stevia)
4-6 oz of plain, no fat Greek yogurt.
4 - 6 ice cubes and blend away.

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12/24/11 5:39 P

Just found this thread. I love shakes made with frozen unswetened fruit (especially dark cherries when they are in the stores, which is only in winter here), a bit of water or juice and some cottage cheese, preferably low fat, small curd.

Tastes like cheesecake. If needed thin with water or juice and for flavor and more protein, some low carb protein powder is nice.

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12/24/11 4:02 P

Not today!

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12/22/11 10:50 A

had one

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12/18/11 12:55 P

had one

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12/16/11 12:14 P

1 cup soy milk
1 scoop protein powder
3 strawberry
10 graoes
1/2 half banana
and blend till smooth!

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12/15/11 11:09 A

thanks all for the smoothie recipes I will definately be trying some of these!

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12/13/11 11:55 P

Great recipes and Smoothies

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11/10/11 11:37 A

Has anyone tried a pumpkin smoothie? Just curious...

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10/17/11 8:20 A

I like Lifeway Kefir smoothies. The one I get is Lowfat Kefir Peach Smoothie:

8 oz glass has
160 calorie
2 g fat, 1.5 saturated fat
10 mg cholesterol
125 mg sodium
25 carbohydrates
3 g dietary fiber
21 g sugar
11 g protein

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10/9/11 7:46 P

I tried Yoplait Frozen Smoothies and find them delicious for 150 calories.



yoplait.com/products/yoplait-smoothie-yogu
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Edited by: MO-WALK at: 10/9/2011 (19:47)

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10/9/11 9:17 A

Ellie Krieger has some good smoothie recipes. This Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie is my favorite:
www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/
peanut-butter-split-smoothie-recipe/in
dex.html

Edited by: SALLIESMILES at: 10/9/2011 (11:38)

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10/3/11 4:10 P

1/2 cup milk, 1 yogurt of choice, 1 fresh fruit of choice. If I do a whole banana then I use a whole cup milk.

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1/2/11 3:17 P

I do 6 oz of 1% milk, 1/2 banana and 1/2 scoop of Gold Standard Chocolate Whey powder. It's delicious and here's the breakdown:

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Carbs: 24
Fat: 3
Protein: 19

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1/1/11 12:40 P

I have a basic formula I follow that seems to work well.
5 oz fruit juice (I almost always use pomegranate or grape)
5 oz frozen fruit
5-6 oz (1 container) plain yogurt

Good Luck!

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1/1/11 11:41 A

This should help you get started. There are also quite a few on Spark Recipes.

www.foodnetwork.com/search/delegate.do?fnS
earchString=smoothie&fnSearchType=site

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1/1/11 11:37 A

Happy New Year all!

I am trying to revamp my diet this year and that means eating/drinking a better breakfast. I am not a morning person and don't have time to cook something before heading off to work. Does anyone have any suggestions for a breakfast smoothie/shake that is filling, low in fat and high in protein?

Thanks!
AM