Tips & Tricks with Andrea: 7 of the best smoothie recipes!

Are your mornings rush rush rush and no time to eat?

Breakfast smoothies are a great alternative to get a different flavor each day, and get your fruits, veggies and protein in before 9 a.m. I love them because they are so quick. I prepare bags of fruits in my freezer so they are ready to go when I need them.

Smoothies are also great for a midday snack if you are watching your weight, and also a healthy dessert if you are craving something sweet!
I want to share a few of my favorite smoothies with you for you to enjoy during your busy days.

Strawberry Shortcake Protein Shake

200 Calories and one of my favorites!

1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 cup Strawberries
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 scoop Lady Boss Lean Vanilla Cake
(Or vanilla protein powder)
1 cup ice
Mix in a blender and enjoy!

Peanut Butter Banana Vanilla Protein Shake

360 Calories for something this good!?

1 packet vanilla breakfast essential
2 Tbsp of PB2 (powdered peanut butter)
1 banana
1 cup milk
1 cup ice

Mix in a blender till smooth.

Blueberry Muffin Smoothie

320 Calories and Oh So Delicious!

1/2 cup milk (I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
1– 5oz Vanilla Greek yogurt (1 individual-sized container)
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1 frozen banana slices
1/4 cup raw, uncooked quick oats
1/2 cup ice cubes

DIRECTIONS

Add ingredients to Nutribullet or mixer and blend till mixed. About a minute or so. Top with a dollop of cool whip or Reddi- Wip, sprinkle of oats and a blueberry. Enjoy your guilt free smoothie.

Frozen Yogurt Birthday Cake Shake
A great dessert shake/smoothie!

1.5 Quarts of Frozen Yogurt
2 cups of milk (Give or take on how thick or thin you like your shakes!)
5 Tbsp. of confetti box cake mix
Mix all ingredients well in the mixer.
*Makes approx. (6 cups) of milk shake.*

Cooks Notes: To put sprinkles around the brim of your glass, simply put an inch of water into a bowl and dunk the top of your glass into the water. Then place the glass into a bowl of sprinkles and turn until sprinkles are stuck fast.

Banana Mango Green Smoothie

This is the perfect introduction to a green smoothie. The sweetness of the apple juice and bananas masks the taste of those greens!

1/2 medium banana
1 cup mango chunks, frozen
1/2 cup coconut water
1/2 cup apple juice, or fresh apple cider
2 handfuls fresh baby kale leaves
1 handful fresh baby spinach leaves

Caramel Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Protein Shake

425 calories for the whole batch!

1 frozen or ripe banana
⅓ cup quick oatmeal
1 Caramel Premier Protein Shake
2 Tbsp of PB2 (Powdered Peanut Butter)
Ice (About ⅔ cup)

Makes enough for two drinks.

Orange Julius

Because who doesn’t love a traditional Orange Julius!?

1 (12 oz.) can frozen orange juice concentrate, partially thawed
1 cup milk
1 cup water
¾ cup “pulp” orange juice (If you don’t have this, you can still make it without)
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 ½ cups ice cubes

Put all your ingredients into the blender. I put the liquids in first, then the ice, because it seems to mix it up better. Poor into glasses and place in freezer about 20-30 minutes to chill. Slice oranges and place on rim for festive beverage. Enjoy this frosted treat!