Green Smoothies

Green Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Place in blender and blend until smooth:
2 cups baby spinach
1 banana (frozen or not)
1 cup strawberries (frozen or not)
1 cup water, or enough to blend to desired consistency
* can add some raw agave, honey or stevia if prefer sweeter taste.


Green Pineapple Mango Smoothie
Place in blender and blend until smooth:
2 cups baby spinach
1 cup of pineapple chunks (frozen or not)
1 cup of mango chunks (frozen or not)
1 cup water, or enough to blend to desired consistency
* can add some raw agave, honey or stevia if prefer sweeter taste.

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

1/2 cup canned pumpkin
3/4 cup skim milk or vanilla yogurt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. brown sugar or Agave nectar
4 ice cubes

Combine ingredients in blender and puree until smooth.

Pour the smoothies into small glasses (this drink is rich) and garnish each with a dollop of vanilla yogurt or whipped topping. For a fun touch, add a pinch of cinnamon or a few colored sprinkles.
Serves 2 or 3.

Pumpkin is low in fat and calories and rich in disease-fighting nutrients such as:
* Alpha-carotene
* Beta-carotene
* Fiber
* Vitamins C and E
* Potassium
* Magnesium
* Pantothenic acid

Superfood Smoothies

These Smoothies feature Billy's Infinity Greens.....

Banana Mint Shake Paradise
Add to blender:
1 ripe banana peeled and frozen
1 cup pure water
2 to 4 round teaspoons Billy's Infinity Greens
2 tablespoons hemp seeds
10 drops "Herb~Pharm" brand peppermint extract

Pear Almond Breakfast Shake
Blend:
1 ripe pear quartered and frozen
small handful Billy's Sprouted Almonds
1 to 4 round teaspoons Billy's Infinity Greens
1.5 cups pure H20
1 tablespoon cold-pressed flax seed oil

Coconut Bliss Smoothie
Blend:
Coconut water and meat from fresh Thai coconut
1 to 4 round teaspoons Billy's Infinity Greens

Berry Healthy Smoothies

Berry smoothies are great for several reasons. They contain high levels of antioxidants, vitamins C&E, and other nutrients.

Berry Smoothie Tips: Berries provide natural sweetness, instead of adding sweeteners, add more fruit instead for a healthier smoothie.

Triple Berry Smoothie Recipe

1/2 cup strawberries
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1 banana
1/2 cup yogurt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup ice cubes

Directions: Blend the banana, ice, yogurt, milk, and other berries together until a smooth drink is formed. Pour into a cup and enjoy a very fruity, healthy smoothie.

Red Berry Smoothie Recipe

1/2 cup strawberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup cherries
1 banana
1/2 cup yogurt
1 cup of milk
1/2 cup ice cubes

Directions: Blend the soy milk, soy yogurt, banana and ice cube until a slushy liquid forms. Add the berries and cherries and blend till smooth. The berry flavor should give enough flavoring to this smoothie that is full of vitamins and protein. Athletes may add a scoop of whey protein for additional muscle building, fat burning benefits or check out the whey protein smoothie recipes.

Delicious Ovaltine Smoothies

Banana Ovaltine Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 ripe banana (frozen or not)
1/3-1/2 cup skim milk or soy milk
1 tablespoon ovaltine
2 teaspoons non-fat vanilla or plain yogurt
1 scoop of non-flavored or vanilla whey protein powder (optional)
Preparation:
Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.Makes 1 smoothie.



Blueberry Ovaltine Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup skim milk or soy milk
1 cup frozen blueberries softened in the microwave for 1 minute
2 tablespoons ovaltine chocolate drink mix
1 scoop of non-flavored or vanilla whey protein powder (optional)
Preparation:
Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth. Makes 1 large smoothie.

Peanut Butter Ovaltine Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
1 tablespoon chocolate Ovaltine
1/2 cup skim milk or soymilk
1 scoop of non-flavored or vanilla whey protein powder (optional)
2-4 ice cubes
Preparation:
Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth. Makes 2 smoothies.