Showing posts with label almond milk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label almond milk. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Watermelon Smoothie

Sweet and smooth!

Watermelon Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup frozen watermelon cubes
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in the blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.
To make frozen watermelon cubes, simply chop up 1/4 of a ripe watermelon into cubes (should produce 2 cups of cubes) for a regular, spherical watermelon. Blend well to eliminate chunks of watermelon. 

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Protein Punch Smoothie

Packs a whalop of protein!


Protein Punch Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1/2 packet protein powder
  • 2 oz firm tofu (1/4 of an 8oz block)
Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in the blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

This protein-rich smoothie is a great start to a day or a pre-workout boost! For this recipe, I used Spiru-tein Chocolate Chip Cookie flavor protein powder.

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Frosty Smoothie

Wendy would be proud!
Frosty Smoothie Recipe
Makes 2 servings. 

Ingredients:
  • 2 cup almond milk
  • 2 cup frozen bananas
  • 1 packet chocolate protein powder
Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in the blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

Amazing likeness to Wendy's Frosty! Alternatively, you could try simply using chocolate almond milk or even cocoa powder. I recommend using unsweetened almond milk because generally protein powders - such as Tera Whey, which I used - are already sweetened. 

Monday, August 4, 2014

Peter Rabbit's Smoothie

Embodies two of Peter Rabbit's favorites!

Peter Rabbit's Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup carrot juice
  • 1/2 cup vanilla almond milk
  • 1 cup frozen blackberries
Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in the blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

If you don't have vanilla almond milk, simply add 1 tsp vanilla extract to plain almond milk. For me, this smoothie was more than sweet enough, but if yours lacks sweetness, add some agave or honey.

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Hula Dancer Smoothie

Inspired by hula grass skirts!

Hula Dancer Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
Instructions:
  1. Toss spinach and milk in the blender.
  2. Blend well until spinach is tiny green flecks.
  3. Add frozen pineapple. 
  4. Blend, serve and enjoy.

Wash the spinach well before tossing it in the blender. I recommend blending it up with the milk first to minimize the flecks of spinach and produce a smoother drink, but you could add them all in at once if you don't mind it.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie

A dessert treat!



Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup hot chocolate
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender. 
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

Be sure that the hot chocolate is well chilled before adding it. Alternatively, simply use all almond milk and a scoop of cocoa powder or chocolate-flavored protein powder. You'll want to drink this up quick before the blueberries melt!

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Triple Berry Oat Smoothie

Great for your sweet tooth!

Triple Berry Oat Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup cranberry juice
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 packet/scoop protein powder
  • 1 Tbs fine ground oats
  • 1 Tbs fine ground flaxseed
Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender. 
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

The cranberry juice makes this drink very sweet, so use unsweetened almond milk and an unsweetened protein powder, if possible. For this recipe, I used Vega Protein Smoothie:Bodacious Berry flavor, which is sweetened with stevia. 

Monday, July 28, 2014

Strawberry-Pom Smoothie

Pomegranate and strawberry flavors combine perfectly!


Strawberry-Pom Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender. 
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

The pomegranate juice makes this drink very sweet, so use unsweetened almond milk, if possible. Add a dash of cardamom if you have it on hand - it's superb!

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Muscle Blaster Smoothie

Smooth and frothy, pre-workout drink!

Muscle Blaster Smoothie Recipe
Makes 2 servings. 

Ingredients:
  • 2.5 cups almond milk
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1 packet/scoop whey or soy protein
Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender. 
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.
For this recipe I used Tera's Whey Vanilla Whey Protein and Winn Dixie Almond Milk. Be sure that protein powder is well-mixed into the drink to avoid a gritty, sandy texture.

Monday, July 14, 2014

Raspberry Coffee Smoothie

Great morning smoothie!

Raspberry Coffee Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 cup prepared coffee
  • 1 cup frozen raspberries
  • 1 Tbs agave nectar

Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this drink, I used a unsweetened Almond Breeze original almond milk and agave as sweetener. The coffee must be room temperature or cooler for this recipe otherwise you'll get a lukewarm smoothie! Adding a teaspoon or two of vanilla extract is recommended. 

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Raspberry Freeze Smoothie

Delicious raspberry smoothie!


Raspberry Freeze Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 cup frozen raspberries
  • 1 Tbs agave nectar

Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this drink, I used a unsweetened almond milk and agave as sweetener. Feel free to change it up with maple syrup, honey or sugar instead of agave. Yogurt would be a fantastic addition, as well.

Friday, July 11, 2014

Wild Berry Smoothie

Creamy and fruity smoothie!


Wild Berry Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup almond millk
  • 1 cup frozen berries
  • 1/2 cup yogurt

Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this drink, I used a mix of raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, and greek yogurt. If needed, add honey, maple syrup or agave nectar to sweeten. 

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Vanilla Berry Smoothie

Great pre-workout snack!

Vanilla Berry Smoothie Recipe
Makes 2 servings. 

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups almond millk
  • 1 cup frozen berries
  • 1 packet vanilla protein powder

Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this drink, I used a mix of raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, and whey protein powder. If you're using a sweetened protein powder, consider using unsweetened almond milk.

Friday, July 4, 2014

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Better than Pumpkin Spice Latte!


Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Recipe
Makes 2 servings. 

Ingredients:
  • 2 cup almond milk
  • 1 cup frozen coffee
  • 2 Tbs agave 
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin

Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Almond Breeze Unsweetened Almond Milk and canned pumpkin. Instead of agave, you could use maple syrup, honey or sugar. Freeze the coffee in an ice cube tray the night before.

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Island Green Smoothie

Get those leafy greens in today!


Island Green Smoothie Recipe
Makes 2 servings. 

Ingredients:
  • 2 cup almond milk
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1/2 cup spinach
  • 1 stalk kale
  • 1/2 cup mango
  • 1/2 cup pineapple

Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Almond Breeze Unsweetened Almond Milk. Surprisingly, the sweetness of the fruits carries this healthy smoothie recipe straight to deliciousness.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Beach Bum Smoothie

Fresh and fruity!



Beach Bum Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 Tbs cocoa powder

Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Almond Breeze Unsweetened Almond Milk. I found that the ripe banana lent sufficient sweetness to the drink, but if the cocoa powder causes too much bitterness for you, add a sweetener such as maple syrup to taste.

Monday, June 30, 2014

Mocha Madness Smoothie

Caffeine and chocolate!

Mocha Madness Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 cup frozen coffee
  • 2 Tbs maple syrup
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder

Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Almond Breeze Unsweetened Almond Milk. Freeze the coffee in an ice cube tray for easy blending. Instead of maple syrup, you could use agave, sugar or honey as a sweetener. 

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Tropi-Colada Smoothie Recipe

Refreshing piƱa colada-esque drink!


Tropi-Colada Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 tsp coconut extract

Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Almond Breeze Unsweetened Almond Milk. Try using coconut oil or coconut flakes instead of coconut extract if you'd like.

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Paradise Point Smoothie

Sweet berry smoothie!


Paradise Point Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1/3 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1/3 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1 frozen banana

Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Almond Breeze Almond Milk. Play with the proportions of the three stars in this smoothie for a different drink. 

Friday, June 27, 2014

Mango Magic Smoothie

A fresh, tropical smoothie!


Mango Magic Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1/3 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1/3 cup frozen mango
  • 1/3 cup yogurt

Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Almond Breeze Almond Milk and Cabot Low-Fat Greek Yogurt. Add sweetener  (honey, maple, agave..) if needed.