Monday, July 16, 2012

Healthy Recipes: Drinks!

During week four of the Marathon Weight Loss Challenge, participants scored an extra point into the prize raffle (to win this ultimate CLICK package) by submitting a healthy drink recipes. Smoothies are one of my favorite afternoon fillers, so I was happy to receive some new recipes.  Hope you enjoy too!


Sweet Tart Smoothie
Submitted by Charissa F. 
at Colourfulpalate.com

¾ cup almond milk
2 tbsp. cranberries
¾ cup organic strawberries (frozen)
½ banana (frozen)
½ lemon, juiced
1 tsp. maca powder (optional)
1 scoop protein powder (optional)
1 tbsp. chia seeds (optional)
4 ice cubes
Blend everything in a high-speed blender and enjoy!

Nutritional Information (without protein and maca)
100 Calories  |  4g Fat  |  69mg Sodium  |  5.5g Fiber  |  7g Sugars  |  3g Protein





Favorite Green Smoothie
Submitted by Heather C.

2 cups spinach

½ cup non-fat Greek Vanilla Yogurt
1 tbsp peanut butter

½ banana

1 cup unsweetened almond milk


Blend up and enjoy!

Nutritional Information
303 Calories  |  33g carbs  |  12g fat  |  18g protein




Cantaloupe Slushy
Submitted by Erin Weldon
at TheVeganWeightWatcher

1 medium cantaloupe
2 dried deglet dates or 1 dried medjool date, pitted
1 dash ground cinnamon (optional)
1 dash vanilla extract
a few handfuls of ice

Halve the cantaloupe and scoop out the seeds.  Scoop the flesh into a high speed blender and discard the rinds. Place all remaining ingredients in the blender, in the order listed.  Blend just until smooth; it's okay if there are some specs of date remaining.  Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (per serving, recipe makes 2)
119 Calories   |  29 Carbs  |  3g Fiber  |  27g Sugar   |  2.5g Protein




Pumpkin Smoothie
from RunWithJess.com
I get asked for this recipe every time I post a picture... so here it is!

1/2 frozen banana
1 c. almond milk
heaping spoonful of light vanilla yogurt
1/3 c. pumpkin
handful of ice cubes (5-6)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I use SlimFast brand)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
dash of pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon
Blend everything up. Top with light whipped topping and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutritional Information
308 calories  |  56 Carbs  |  7 Protein  |  9 Fiber



My favorite drink that is fast (just a quick shake), filling and a tasty treat remains....

Read more about how to make CLICK here.





10 comments:

  1. This reminded me of a recipe I found on pinterest that used Greek yogurt and pineapple.. must go look for that recipe! :)

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  2. I love smoothies! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. The sweet tart looks great. I love that you put nutritional information on there too. I rarely eat something when I don't know what's in it.

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  4. Mmm, I am definitely going to have to try that pumpkin smoothie!

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  5. These look great! Thanks for sharing them!

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  7. I’m wondering what is the driver for the high carb count on this? I’ve seen similar recipes with corn, and not quite the same level of carbs. Is it hidden in the seasonings perhaps?

    Harold Burton

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