Maple Pecan Smoothie - Upgraded

Now creamier than ever!

Maple Pecan Smoothie ++ Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen yogurt cubes 
• 1/2 cup soy milk
• 1 Tbs maple syrup
• 3 Tbs pecans
• dash of pumpkin pie seasoning

Instructions:

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

I couldn't resist re-doing this recipe with frozen cubes of yogurt and it is excellent!
To make frozen yogurt cubes, simply fill an ice cube tray with yogurt (a regular tray has a dozen cubes, you need 6 cubes to make a cup). Freeze it overnight and pop out the cubes right before you blend everything. 

Guardians of the Galaxy Smoothie

A wild combo like the Guardians of the Galaxy

Guardians of the Galaxy Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup acai juice
• 1/2 cup coconut water
• 3/4 cup frozen kiwi
• 1/4 yogurt

Instructions:

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

If you don't know who Star-Lord is, you need to go see the Guardians of the Galaxy movie. This smoothie is a crazy combination that surprisingly work great together, much like Guardians of the Galaxy team in the film.

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. 

Pineapple Freeze Smoothie

Great breakfast smoothie!

Pineapple Freeze Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup frozen pineapple
• 1/2 cup yogurt

Instructions:

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

For this drink, I used pulp-free orange juice and greek yogurt for a tart, but refreshing drink. Top it with berries and granola for a breakfast treat!

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. 

Hawaiian Breeze Smoothie

A tart tropical smoothie!

Hawaiian Breeze Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 3/4 cup frozen pineapple
• 1/2 cup yogurt

Instructions:

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

For this recipe, I used Simply Orange Pulp-Free Juice with Tangerine and Cabot Low-Fat Greek Yogurt. If you are not keen on the tart flavor add a sweetener like honey, agave or maple syrup to taste.

Peanut Paradise Smoothie

A balance of peanut butter, banana and yogurt!

Peanut Paradise Smoothie Recipe
Makes 2 servings. 

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups almond milk
• 2 tbs peanut butter
• 1.5 frozen bananas
• 1/2 cup greek yogurt

Instructions:

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

For this recipe I used Almond Breeze Vanilla Almond Milk, Publix Creamy Peanut Butter and Cabot Low-Fat Greek Yogurt. Add more peanut butter to taste if desired.

Strawberry Beach Smoothie

Simple yet fresh, beach-worthy smoothie!

Strawberry Beach Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup yogurt

Instructions:

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

For this recipe I used Almond Breeze Vanilla Almond Milk and Fage 2% Greek Yogurt. If you are using unsweetened almond milk and yogurt, you may like to add honey or agave to sweeten the smoothie.

Kiwi Quencher Smoothie

A sweet strawberry-kiwi smoothie!

Kiwi Quencher Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 frozen kiwi
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup yogurt

Instructions:

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

For this recipe I used Almond Breeze Vanilla Almond Milk and Fage 2% Greek Yogurt. You may want to add more kiwi for a more intense kiwi flavor.

Get Up and Goji Smoothie

Fresh and creamy poolside treat!

Get Up and Goji Smoothie Recipe
Makes 2 servings. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup dried goji berries
• 1/2 cup frozen peaches (about 1 peach)
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 frozen banana

Instructions:

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

For this recipe I used Dole 100% Orange-Pineapple juice, Fage Total 2% Greek Yogurt and a medium banana. I recommend removing the skin from the peach before freezing, if using fresh peaches.

Dried goji berries can be purchased from your local health food store. I purchased the 1/4 cup for $0.54 at my nearest Whole Foods out of the bulk bins. Healthy and exotic doesn't have to be expensive! : )