A Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie is the perfect way to start your day. Can you guess what veggies we snuck in? Thick, creamy, and delightful this easy recipe packs a punch of protein too!

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All opinions are my own.

For some of you, it’s here. Back to School! We’re a few weeks out yet (ahhh, summer!) but that doesn’t mean I’m not thinking about what our new routines will look like.

I find that starting the day with a great routine results in the rest of the day going well, overall. So I try to start with a great breakfast routine. And that’s where this Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie is going to come in VERY handy!

I spent a good amount of time freezing fruit this summer. I always do. Here’s how to freeze strawberries, it’s super easy. This year I also froze pineapple. (do you see where this is going??) ????

Having frozen fruit on hand makes whipping up a smoothie super easy. And, when your favorite fruit goes out of season–no worries, you’ve got it preserved.

What fruits work well together in a smoothie?

You know, it’s almost impossible to mess up a smoothie, but here are a few of my favorite combinations.

• strawberry, banana, pineapple
• strawberry, blueberry, raspberry (here’s a recipe for a berry smoothie)
• apple, pineapple, kiwi, grape
• orange, banana (think creamsicle)
• blueberry, banana
• watermelon, canteloupe

Those are some great fruit combos, but I LOVE sneaking veggies in too, such as spinach, kale, beets, carrots, or cucumbers. You usually can’t taste the vegetables, because the fruit flavor will overpower it. So, don’t be afraid!

What ingredients do you need to make smoothies?

Here’s the basics, you’ll find some of these in every smoothie.

• fruits
• vegetables
• milk
• yogurt
• juice
• ice

I’m a big fan of fruit smoothies and as mentioned above, I do like to add veggies for even more nutrients. So those are the obvious ones, but you’ll also use milk, yogurt, and/or juice. You need some liquid in there to help blend up the fruit.

I always add milk because it has 9 essential nutrients, and adds a whopping 8 grams of protein! For this Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie I used strawberry milk (yum!).

Adding flavor to milk doesn’t take away nutrients. Chocolate and Strawberry milk still have the same essential nutrients as white milk has, including calcium, protein and vitamin D. Many kids don’t get enough of these. So go ahead… add some more flavor. ????

I know what you’re thinking… what about the sugar? Actually flavored milk contributes only 4% of the added sugars in children’s diets. Soft drinks, and non carbonated sweetened beverages contribute 46% of the added sugars.

Overall the small amount of added sugars is an acceptable trade off for the daily nutrients provided. Several leading health organizations agree! Kids will often drink more milk when they’re given choices. Here’s some more info on that!

Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie

So, back to the new routine thing. With all my frozen fruit at the ready, I’m making smoothies a part of our morning routine when school starts.

They are a great addition to breakfast, and could even be your whole breakfast. But in my house, people eat. So the smoothie will be part of a nutritious breakfast even though it could stand alone. (I only have 1 teenager– how do I run out of food so quickly??)

For the strawberry pineapple smoothie, you’ll need:

• strawberry milk
• yogurt
• frozen strawberries
• frozen pineapple
• banana
• beet juice (yep, the secret ingredient!)

That’s it. Just blend baby blend and you’ve got yourself a delicious smoothie. Here’s a tip– you do not have to wait for breakfast. You can enjoy this ANYTIME ????

Notes on Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie

• Like to eat your breakfast instead of drinking it? Turn this into a smoothie bowl! After blending up your smoothie, pour it into a bowl and add fresh fruit such as pineapple chunks, strawberries, banana slices. You could even throw in some chia seeds and shredded coconut.
• You can use fresh fruit in place of the frozen fruit if you wish. I would recommend adding ice if you use fresh fruit, it helps keep the temperature down as the motor of the blender heats up and it adds thickness.
• You can use a few sliced beets instead of the beet juice if you’d like. The beets will add a bit of an earthy flavor, my kids preferred the beet juice.

More Smoothie Recipes

• Strawberry Cheesecake
• Almond Joy
• Apple Pie
• Green Monster

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Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie

A thick creamy delicious smoothie using strawberries, pineapple and a punch of protein.

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 188kcal

Author Chellie Schmitz

Ingredients

• 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup strawberry milk
• 1/2 cup strawberries frozen
• 1/2 cup pineapple frozen
• 1 banana
• 1/4 cup beet juice

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Instructions

• Place all ingredients in the blender and blend on high until smooth. Enjoy!

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Notes

If you’d rather a smoothie bowl, poor the blended mixture into a bowl and top with fresh strawberries, bananas, pineapple, coconut and chia seeds.

You can use fresh fruit instead of frozen if you wish. I recommend adding some ice to it to keep in cool and thick. Sometimes the blender can heat it a bit.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 588mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 46.9mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 0.6mg

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This Fig Newton Smoothie is fiber rich, protein packed, and tastes like a cookie! A delicious blend of figs, yogurt, and cinnamon that will power you through your day.

What do you think about figs?

Possibly you’re more familiar with the cookie than you are the fruit. Figs are in season from August to October, so you can find fresh figs at that time. The good news is you can enjoy dried figs year round.

Fig Newtons were a staple in our house when I was growing up. We had these little cookies as a snack, often.

I know, they are not particularly ‘good for you’. Actually not at all. I was not raised in a home where healthy was a priority. My mom did cook everyday and we had a sit down family dinner every night.

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We were a meat and potatoes family with lots of junk food sprinkled in. Not even “sprinkled” in. We had every type of chips imaginable in our pantry.

And Little Debbie snack cakes, Ding Dongs, and Twinkies. Wonder bread, Ring bologna (gag!) and Spam (double gag!). Sorry to you Spam lovers, but I. Just. Can’t.

I’m not sure how I ended up in this healthy lifestyle category, eating things like Spaghetti Squash and Zucchini Noodles.

That wasn’t exactly the upbringing I had. But, I never really understood that we weren’t ‘healthy’ eaters. It was just what we knew as normal.

Are my children deprived because I don’t feed them potato chips in every flavor and Little Debbie snack cakes? I don’t think they are, but they might disagree. 😉

Or maybe not, because this is what they know.

Fig Newton Smoothie

And, when you feed them things like a Fig Newton Smoothie? How can they possibly be deprived? They’re loading up on fiber and protein, but they think they’re having a treat.

They don’t care if it’s healthy, they just want it to taste good. 🙂

And it does! When I had this smoothie, it brought me right back to those years of enjoying Fig Newtons. It is SO good! It’s like I couldn’t stop drinking it, and I was sad when it was gone.

So, what are you waiting for? Make one of these today! You’re 5 minutes away from deliciousness.

I love the stemless wine glasses for smoothies, feels so elegant! And, if you don’t have a Vitamix, it’s one of my must have kitchen tools! Love it!

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Fig Newton Smoothie

This Fig Newton Smoothie is fiber rich, protein packed, and tastes like a cookie! A delicious blend of figs, yogurt, and cinnamon that will power you through your day.

Course Breakfast, Drinks, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 person

Calories 369kcal

Author Chellie Schmitz

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1 scoop 100% whey protein isolate
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 4 reconstituted figs chopped
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 6 ice cubes

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Instructions

• Put all ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth.
• Serve immediately.

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Notes

To reconstitute figs- boil water in a small saucepan, add figs, simmer for 10 minutes. If your dried figs are really dry and chewy, this is a great step to loosen things up. Some dried figs are still quite soft and sticky and this step isn’t necessary. I have made this smoothie both ways and have had great results.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 662mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 1mg

Do you LOVE Smoothies? I have a whole book of them! You can snag your copy of Super Smoothies here!

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Sometimes you feel like a nut… I’m dating myself (again), do you guys know this tune? Remember that commercial for Mounds and Almond Joy candy bars?

Back in the day, I always preferred the mounds, I didn’t really like almonds. Actually, I’m not sure we were even a nut family. Let me just clarify~ we were a little ‘nuts’, we just didn’t eat them much that I remember. Sometimes Spanish nuts on an ice cream sundae, and maybe some mixed nuts that my parents had for parties. But I’m not sure I liked them then.

I remember my Grandmother always had whole nuts in the shell at Christmas time, and we loved cracking them, but mostly the walnuts. Anyway, I digress, my point is, now that I’m an adult, I would choose the Almond Joy. I heart almonds! Raw, toasted, ground into butter, almond paste… you name it.

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Which one do you prefer?

Now, also, as an adult, I don’t really eat candy bars anymore. If you’ve been around here at all, you know this. Mostly we eat healthy. I won’t just buy a candy bar. But I LOVE creating something sweet and delicious that actually is good for you. And this Almond Joy Smoothie– It’s the bomb!

It might be my favorite one. I really really really like the chocolate covered cherry one too. The best part? My kids think I’m giving them a treat, and actually I’m giving them super food. 😉

Don’t get me wrong, my kids like healthy food. I don’t really need to trick them. But, I know there are picky eaters out there and people that just don’t like ‘health food’. But I dare them to try my healthy almond milk smoothie (or any of my healthy protein smoothie recipes) they will be converted. 😀

For super extra extra creamy and smooth smoothies, I highly recommend the Vitamix or a Blendtec blender. Not only will they rock your smoothies, but so many other things!

If you are looking for more healthy protein smoothie recipes, I have an awesome book.

Like coconut? Check these out…

Island Breeze Tropical Green Smoothie

Coconut Creme Mocktini

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The Best Almond Joy Smoothie

Dark chocolate, almonds and coconut with a punch of protein ~ this healthy almond milk smoothie is just what you need to satisfy your sweet craving and fuel your body. What could be better?

Course Breakfast, Drinks, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 person

Calories 584kcal

Author Chellie Schmitz

Equipment

• Vitamix or blender

Ingredients

• 3/4 cups plain Greek nonfat yogurt
• 1 scoop 100% pure whey protein isolate
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate almond milk
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/2 tsp coconut extract
• 12-15 ic cubes
• 1 tsp shaved dark chocolate for garnish

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Instructions

• Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
• Top with shaved dark chocolate if desired.

Notes

For shaved dark chocolate, you can use a dark chocolate bar and grate it.  I prefer to use an 80% cocoa.

Nutrition

Calories: 584kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Vitamin C: 6.9mg | Calcium: 521mg | Iron: 4.4mg

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It’s getting closer. It’s almost time for fresh, locally grown strawberries in Michigan. I can’t wait! I just love berries! All of them really, they’re good for you, high in antioxidants and lower in sugar than other fruit.

One of my go-to snacks is Greek yogurt mixed with a little sweetener and fresh berries. But when those berries are really fresh? Like locally grown fresh? Oh! There is nothing like it! And this smoothie won’t disappoint either.

Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Smoothie

This Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Smoothie gets protein from Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and pure whey protein. Hi protein, low carb, low fat, right here. If you use a stevia based sweetener instead of the honey, then this is also Trim Healthy Mama approved!

I know I have some THM friends out there… where are you? Can I get a high five?

Now, you don’t have to add the whey protein, but I would recommend it for sure. If you do, make sure you get 100% whey isolate protein. The difference between whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrate is that the isolate has a higher protein content, and is lower in carbohydrates, lactose, and fat.

You can use frozen berries in place of the fresh ones if you want. I love to freeze a bunch of strawberries when they are in season for peak summer flavor all year long. Here’s my hack on the best way to freeze strawberries!

Did I tell you what happened to my strawberries last year? Well, we went to Universal Studios, and while we were away, our refrigerator/freezer stopped working. 🙁  We came home to one stinky mess! The kids had their first day school the next day, and it was a little crazy getting re-settled!

Next time, I’ll be asking a neighbor to check my freezer when they check on the cat!

One other ingredient makes this smoothie extra tasty. Can you guess what it is? I actually added some cantaloupe. Make sure it’s ripe, so it’s nice and sweet! This just adds to the flavor and makes it taste super summery!

Grab some strawberries and let’s make a smoothie!

Looking for more smoothie recipes? I have a whole book of awesome protein smoothies!

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Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Smoothie

Now you can have your {cheese}cake and eat it too! This Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Smoothie is cheesecake in a glass GUILT-FREE! 🙂 Fresh strawberries blended with Yogurt and other yumminess, this is your go-to summer smoothie!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 301kcal

Author Chellie Schmitz

Equipment

• Blender

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese
• 1 scoop whey protein isolate
• 1 cup fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup cantaloupe
• 2 tbsp honey
• 6 ice cubes

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Instructions

• Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. 

Notes

You can use a pure stevia or a stevia based sweetener in place of the honey.  

If using frozen strawberries, then eliminate the ice.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 2706IU | Vitamin C: 114mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 1mg

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The first ever green smoothie that I tried was this Tropical Green Smoothie. I have to admit, I was leary. Ya see, I grew up kind of a picky eater. And green, as a child, wasn’t that appealing to me. Can you relate? It meant… yucky tasting.

Now, I do feel like I’m growing up a bit, now that I’m (cough cough) 40 something. I drink my coffee with natural sweetener and half and half. I used to drink my coffee half flavored creamer and half coffee and a bunch of sugar. I also don’t love shrimp, but, I tried it again this year.

So, you see? I’ve come a long way. I’ll have to tell you my asparagus story another time. Now I actually LOVE green food. I’m even attracted to green food. Especially in the Spring! Even though it’s snowing right now, as I type this. Yep, it’s March.

And to make sure my kids aren’t picky like I was, I’ve introduced them to green food early on.

They love the Tropical Green Smoothie, and this Green Monster Smoothie, but, they also love other green foods, like Green Shakshuka, and Brussels Sprouts.

Would you believe this smoothie has Kale in it and you can’t even taste it? How about you? Do you have any picky eaters at your house? I’ve found that if you don’t let them see you make it, and they’re adventurous enough to taste it, that’s the way to go, because they’ll love it.

Are you picky? Or are you “the more green the better” type? If you are a not a fully on board green smoothie kind of person, then I double dog dare you to try this smoothie and let me know what you think! (How’s that for “grown up”?)  😀

And if you love green, I know you’ll love this one. Here’s just some of the benefits~

• Kale~ high in Vitamins K, A, and C; low calorie, high fiber; great detox food.
• Greek Yogurt~ Great source of protein, calcium, Vitamins B6 and B12
• Apples~ High fiber, aids in digestion
• Kiwi~ Contains almost twice as much Vitamin C as lemons & oranges; powerful antioxidant; boosts the immunity of the body

More Healthy Smoothies

• Orange Creamsicle
• Strawberry Cheesecake
• Apple Pie 

Love smoothies? Here’s a whole book of  superfood smoothies!

Two of my favorites~

• Berry Blast Smoothie
• Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie
• Full list of Smoothies

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Green Monster Recipe

Green never tasted SO good! This Green Monster Smoothie is loaded with vitamins, calcium, and antioxidants, without tasting ‘green’.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 453kcal

Author Chellie Schmitz

Equipment

• Blender

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
• 1 scoop whey isolate protein powder
• 1/2 cup green grapes
• 1 kiwi, peeled
• 1 banana, peeled
• 1 green apple, cored
• 1/2 cup pineapple
• 1/2 cup kale, stems removed
• 6 ice cubes

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Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth

Notes

If you do not have a high powered blender such as vitamix or ninja, then cut the food into smaller chunks to help it blend easier.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 1511mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 66g | Vitamin A: 3600IU | Vitamin C: 185mg | Calcium: 268mg | Iron: 2mg

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With rich velvety chocolate and juicy sweet cherries, this Chocolate Cherry Smoothie is a healthy spin on this classic pairing. Is there anything more decadent than chocolate-covered cherries? Trust me, you need this in your life!

This is a great treat for Valentine’s Day that you won’t feel guilty about. I mean, we’re all just coming off our “new year healthy eating habits” right? Keep the trend! Plus your kids will never know this is actually good for them.

Key Ingredients

• Plain Greek Yogurt – The plain Greek yogurt will give the smoothie a creamy consistency, and it also adds a shot of natural probiotics that will help with digestion. You can substitute Oikos triple zero Greek yogurt in either cherry or vanilla. Any other brand has too much sugar.
  
• 100% Whey Protein Isolate – This is my all time favorite protein powder because it’s very pure with no fillers and there is no weird taste, it is literally tasteless. The whey comes from milk. However, the isolate is processed so that it reduces the fat and lactose (or sugars from milk) so that the protein is much easier on the digestive system.
  
• Dark Chocolate Almond MIlk – The sugar content in almond milk is 25% lower than regular chocolate milk. It surprisingly also has 50% more calcium than milk. If you don’t have almond milk on hand, regular chocolate milk will work.

• Pitted Black Cherries – If you can, get them in season and then pit and freeze them, you can use them all year in your smoothies. You can also find them in the frozen foods section of your local grocery store. Fresh works great too, just add extra ice for the same texture.
  
• Cocoa Powder – Rich chocolatey taste (yum!). Cocoa powder itself is not naturally sweet.
  
• Stevia based sweetener – Stevia is great because it doesn’t mess with your blood sugar. Truvia is a great option for this recipe. If you’re not concerned about sugar, you can use honey, and you’ll need 2x as much as the recipe is listed for sweetener.
  
• Optional Dark Chocolate- shaved chocolate makes a beautiful and tasty garnish.

A naturally healthy and quick-to-make smoothie is all about ingredient prep. Most of these cherry smoothie recipe ingredients will store for up to a month or much longer. So it’s great to have the ingredients around so that you can enjoy a healthy smoothie any time! 

How To Make A Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

This is an overview of the instructions, be sure to see the recipe card for all the details.

1. Add all ingredients (except the dark chocolate if using) to a blender.
   
2. Blend until smooth. 

Expert Tips

• Invest in a Cherry Pitter. It makes all the difference!
• Blender Speed – If you have a Vitamix or other high powered blender, it has a ‘smoothie’ setting. You’ll notice it starts on a lower speed, then gradually increases. . The lower speed pulls the bigger chunks of fruit downward and blends them more evenly. If you don’t have this setting, then start it lower, and gradually increase the speed until you reach high. If you leave it on a higher speed the entire time, the chunks of fruit won’t blend as well. Start low for thirty seconds. Then high for another thirty seconds. 
  
• Where to find Whey Isolate: This one from amazon looks decent. I typically buy mine from the local health food store. You could also substitute collagen.
  
• There are plenty of stevia based sweeteners out there. I always recommend checking a conversion chart because they are not all created equally. Truvia is twice as sweet as sugar.
  
• Use the fine side of a grater, or a microplane to ‘shave’ or grate some dark chocolate on top of the smoothie as a garnish. I prefer 80% dark, use your favorite.

Back story/side note

My mom loved chocolate-covered cherries. Every year on Valentine’s Day my dad would give her a box of them. And we would all beg for one!

Being the generous person my mom was, she always shared. She was a much better person than I am because I hide my chocolate from my kids.  Is it just me? Anyway, this smoothie reminds me a bit of that nostalgic treat.

More Valentines Day Recipes

• Hot Cocoa Bombs
• Valentines Day Sugar Cookies
• Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes

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Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie

Rich velvety chocolate and sweet dark cherries come together in a healthy smoothie that tastes like an indulgent treat.

Course Beverage, Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 2 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 193kcal

Author Chellie Schmitz

Cost $3

Equipment

• Blender I use Vitamix, but any will work. A less powerful blender may need a longer blend time.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
• 1/4 cup 100% pure whey protein isolate
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate almond milk
• 1 cup frozen pitted black cherries
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp Truvia or other natural sweetener
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

• Place all ingredients into a blender and blend on high until smooth.

Notes

• There are plenty of stevia based sweeteners out there. I always recommend checking a conversion chart because they are not all created equally. Truvia is twice as sweet as sugar. If you don’t care about the sugar, use 2 tablespoons of honey.
• Use the fine side of a grater, or a microplane to ‘shave’ or grate some dark chocolate on top of the smoothie as a garnish. I prefer 80% dark, use your favorite.
• For Trim Healthy Mama, use unsweetened Almond Milk in place of the dark chocolate almond milk as it has sugar in it. Or, leave it out completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1989IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 1mg

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I’m sure I’ve mentioned before how I love all the seasons we have in Michigan. We really enjoy our produce while it’s in season, and then we miss it until it comes around again.

Typically once fall hits, it’s nothing but apples until the orchards close. Depending on the year, sometimes those orchards are still selling amazing apples through the winter, which makes me very happy. 🙂 And while we’re on the subject of apples… you’ve got to try this apple sauce!

What I love about apples is they really almost never go out of style, ya know? So even though it’s now the middle of winter (freezing rain actually as I type this), I love the the ultimate taste of fall this Healthy Apple Pie Smoothie brings.

One of the best flavor combinations ever, in my opinion, is peanut butter and apples. YUM. I almost named this peanut butter apple pie smoothie, but that just seemed too long.

Healthy Apple Pie Smoothie

This lovely smoothie will take you all of five minutes to make, and then your tastebuds will be thanking you.

Tips & Tricks~

• If you have a high powered blender, such as a Vitamix, you don’t need to cut the apple up very much, just take out the core and slice it in half. However, if you have more of a standard blender, cut those apples into one inch chunks.
• For a thicker smoothie, add more yogurt and increase the oats.
• Stevia or Truvia can be substituted for the honey in this recipe.
• You can use straight up peanut butter instead of the peanut flour, keep in mind that will increase the fat. (nothing against healthy fats, but if you’re watching your calories, you’ll love peanut flour).
• I recommend 100% pure whey protein Isolate for a protein powder. This is a great way to amp up the protein in this smoothie, but if you don’t have it, don’t worry about it, just leave it out.
• Are you a THM friend? Guess what, this smoothie is an “E”.

More Smoothie Recipes

• Fig Newton Smoothie
• Almond Joy Smoothie
• Green Smoothie
• Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

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Healthy Apple Pie Smoothie

Apple Pie, in a glass, that’s good for you? I’ll take it! This Healthy Apple Pie Smoothie has all the delicious flavors of dessert, but none of the sugar. With the addition of peanut butter, what could be better?

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 362kcal

Author Chellie Schmitz

Equipment

• Blender

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
• 1 apple, core removed
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 2 tbsp peanut flour
• 1/2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 6 ice cubes

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Instructions

• Add all ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth. Garnish with chopped peanuts and cinnamon if desired.

Notes

Stevia or Truvia can be substituted for the honey if you’re watching your calories. You would need to use much less.

Peanut butter can be substituted for the peanut flour.  Just keep in mind that this changes the amount of fat and calories.  

If you’re following the Trim Healthy Mama plan, this smoothie is an ‘E’.  And if you are THM and using peanut butter, cut it back to 1 teaspoon to stay in E mode.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 683mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 2mg

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Made with real oranges, bananas, almonds, and creamy yogurt, this healthy Orange Creamsicle Smoothie is just like a dreamsicle popsicle – except, there’s no sugar – and it’s actually good for you! 

This smoothie is orange-y yet vanilla-y, super creamy, and just plain refreshing. The abundance of citrus and vanilla is aromatic and addictive- you’ll get an air of summertime at any given moment! Also reminds me of an Orange Julius.

Key Ingredients

• Greek Yogurt – High in protein and probiotics. We’re using vanilla to match the orange creamsicle flavor profile, but plain is great too.
  
• Oranges – Zesty, tangy, and sweet! High in Vitamin C which is great for keeping your immune system up and kicking out the oncoming cold.
  
• Banana – A great base for any smoothie, bananas are rich in potassium and will make this drink super creamy.
  
• Almonds – I love almonds for their healthy fat content and yummy nutty flavor. They’re even considered brain food! You can substitute the almonds with hazelnuts, cashews, dates, or unsalted pistachios if you prefer.
  
• Protein Powder– I recommend 100% whey protein isolate. It’s unflavored and doesn’t have that protein powder taste that many of them do. It’s also unsweetened and has no fillers. (this one from Amazon looks decent, but I usually get it from my local health food store)You could also use collagen powder (this is the one I use) instead.
  

How To Make Orange Creamsicle Smoothie 

This is an overview of the instructions, be sure to see the recipe card for all the details.

1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender.
   
2. Blend until smooth. 

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Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

A refreshing orange smoothie that tastes like the classic dreamsicle popcicles.

Course Drinks, snacks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 627kcal

Author Chellie Schmitz

Cost $3

Equipment

• Vitamix or other quality blender.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt
• 1/4 cup pure whey protein isolate powder
• zest of 1 orange
• 2 oranges, peeled
• 1 banana, peeled
• 1/4 cup raw almonds
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 6 ice cubes

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Instructions

• Place all ingredients in the blender in the order listed.
• blend until smooth, serve immediately

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Notes

• I recommend 100% pure whey protein isolate powder because there are no fillers or sugars.
• You can omit the protein powder if desired.
• If you use frozen bananas, you won’t need the ice.
• Pour your blended smoothie into popsicle molds for a healthy treat!

Nutrition

Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 1353mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 68g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 150mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 2mg

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Island Breeze Tropical Green Smoothie

Need a little getaway? To somewhere warm perhaps? I can’t take you there myself, but, I can share this amazing recipe with you for an Island Breeze Tropical Green Smoothie and maybe you can take a little vacation in your mind. 🙂

I’ve been making green smoothies for a few years now. It was kind of a stretch for me back then. I grew up being kind of a picky eater and the idea of consuming something green wasn’t that appealing. (Got picky eaters? Check out my tips in my roasted brussels sprouts recipe!)

I’m not sure why, but thankfully, my kids love eating things that are green! WIN!

I was first inspired to make a green smoothie by Tiffany at The Gracious Pantry. I had joined her “no sugar challenge”. I’m talking NO sugar here, no sweeteners, no natural sugars, such as honey, maple syrup, or stevia, no artificial sweeteners (even worse than sugar), nada, nothing.

You can read up on the guidelines on her website. This smoothie is what helped me to satisfy my sweet craving without having sugar. And now I’m hooked!

Look at that beautiful spinach! Now, if you are a little leary about putting spinach in your smoothie, please, have no fear! This ABSOLUTELY DOES NOT taste like spinach. I promise you!

I have even had some tasters and they really can’t tell except by the color. It is so good, and it satisfied my sweet tooth.

Notes~

• You can make this in any blender, but I love my Vitamix.  Smoothest smoothie you will ever have! I honestly feel like it was worth every cent. They are not just good for smoothies, you can make so much more in them (pesto’s, puree’s, your own gogurts).
• You can use frozen fruit instead of fresh if you want, if so, eliminate the ice cubes.
• Any milk will due as well, so pick your preference.

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Island Breeze Tropical Smoothie

A delicious taste of the tropics in a protein and vitamin packed smoothie. This Island Breeze Tropical Green smoothie will supercharge your day and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 527kcal

Author Chellie Schmitz

Equipment

• Blender

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup 100 % pure pineapple juice
• 1 scoop 100% pure whey protein isolate
• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 1 banana
• 2 tablespoons ground flax seed meal
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup loosely packed spinach leaves
• 6 ice cubes

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Instructions

• Add all ingredients to the blender.
• Blend until smooth.

Notes

You can substitute frozen fruit for fresh, if you do, eliminate the ice.

I recommend a high powered blender such as the Vitamix, however, any blender will due.  If you are using a regular blender, you may blend longer to break up all the spinach leaves. 

Nutrition

Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 1327mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 3030IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 296mg | Iron: 3mg

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Berry Blast Smoothie

Christmas is officially over and this is the week we’re finishing up those left over goodies, but in our mind we’re thinking– this madness has to stop! Berry Blast Smoothie to the rescue.

Anyone else? Feeling a little thick?

The New Year brings a a fresh start and a new mindset, and often people are making adjustments to their eating habits. But at our house Smoothies don’t happen just in January, nor do they happen just in the summer when the fruit is at it’s peak.

Smoothies happen year round in my house. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack, it’s always a good time for a smoothie! This triple berry smoothie is exactly what you need for a great tasting snack (or meal) and it’s loaded with nutrients.

Okay, so we don’t typically have smoothies for dinner, but this one? You totally could! Truly any of my smoothies would be great for dinner, because I pack them full of good-for-you ingredients.

But, as much as I love smoothies, I do like to eat my dinner, rather than drink it. Dessert though? For sure. I used to bribe my kids to eat their dinner by telling them we had dessert, which was actually a smoothie or fruit.

I know, I’m so sneaky. LOL. They didn’t know it was healthy! It was sweet! I don’t need to bribe them anymore though, they are all fantastic eaters! They are eating me out of house and home, and they’re not even teenagers!!!

Popeye was on to something…

As you know, berries are powerful superfoods. They are rich in nutrients and anti-oxidants. In addition to that, I’ve snuck some spinach in. What?! Spinach?!

Yes! Spinach, also a superfood, is low in calories, is important in skin, hair, bone health, and provides protein, iron, vitamins, and minerals. And you won’t even taste it.

Even if you don’t care about all that health information, you will care how great this smoothie tastes!

Tips & Tricks for Smoothies

• You can substitute your milk of choice (regular, coconut, etc).
• Sweeten with 100% pineapple juice (or just pineapple) instead of sugar.
• You can use frozen fruit instead of fresh, just eliminate the ice cubes.
• Use more milk if you like a thinner smoothie, less for a thicker one. This also depends on how much of your fruit is fresh or frozen.
• Any blender will do, but I use the Vitamix. I can’t even tell you how much I love that thing. It’s good for way more than just smoothies. 🙂

See all my favorite smoothies here.

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Berry Blast Smoothie

Super charge your day with this delicious berry blast smoothie filled with anti-oxidants and packed with protein.

Course Beverage

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Blend time 2 minutes minutes

Total Time 7 minutes minutes

Servings 1 person

Calories 345kcal

Author Chellie Schmitz

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup Almond Milk
• 1 scoop 100% whey isolate protein powder
• 1/4 cup raspberries
• 1/4 cup blueberries
• 1/4 cup blackberries
• 2 slices fresh pineapple canned works too
• 1 banana
• 1 cup loosely packed spinach
• 5-6 ice cubes

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Instructions

• Add all ingredients in order to the blender.
• Blend until smooth.

Video

Notes

Frozen fruit may be substituted for fresh fruit, just eliminate the ice cubes.

Substitute your choice of milk for the almond milk (regular, coconut, etc).

 

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 1088mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 3065IU | Vitamin C: 118mg | Calcium: 302mg | Iron: 2mg

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