How to Make Smoothies:

Simple and Easy Blender Recipes

Cathy L. Kidd

© 2012 by Cathy L. Kidd

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The cover photo pictures (from left to right): Orange Banana Cream, Arugula Ginger, Berry, Eggnog and Sparkling Fruit in the center.

First Printing, 2012Printed in the United States of America

Table of ContentsIntroductionThe Recipes

AppleApple CinnamonApple CoconutApple MapleApple Raspberry StrawberryBanana ApricotBanana LimeBanana MangoBanana OatBanana Orange TangerineBanana PeachBanana Peach StrawberryBanana Peanut ButterBanana PineappleBanana StrawberryBanana Strawberry OrangeBlueberry BananaBlueberry ButtermilkBoysenberry BlueberryBreakfast FruitCantaloupe CherryCherry VanillaChocolateCranberry Raspberry OrangeFresh FruitFruit SaladFruit CocktailGala AppleGingerGrapeIsland FruitKiwi Lime (Version 1)Kiwi Lime (Version 2)Kiwi StrawberryLemon Cucumber

Mango OrangeMango PeachMango Pineapple BananaMango StrawberryMango Strawberry Carrot BananaMelon MintNectarine BerryOrangeOrange Banana CreamOrange Banana Peach RaspberryOrange Pineapple CoconutOrange Pineapple GingerOrange Strawberry PineapplePapayaPapaya RaspberryPeachPeach Orange AlmondPeach StrawberryPina ColadaPineapplePineapple BananaPineapple CantaloupePineapple CoconutPineapple PapayaPineapple StrawberryPumpkinRaspberry PeachRed, White and BlueberryStrawberry Apple Blueberry PeachStrawberry BananaStrawberry Peach PearStrawberry Raspberry BananaStrawberry LemonTropical FruitPapaya Peach Passion FruitWild Berry

Soy SmoothiesApple BananaBanana Molasses

Banana SoyBerryCantaloupe Strawberry Peanut ButterChocolate Peanut Butter BananaFruit SpiceHawaiianPeanut ButterPumpkin Pie SpiceStrawberry

Yogurt SmoothiesApple Apricot BananaApricot AlmondApricot MangoApricot NectarineApple Pie A-La-ModeApple StrawberryApricotBanana (Version 1)Banana (Version 2)Banana BlueberryBanana CinnamonBanana CoffeeBanana OrangeBanana Peach StrawberryBanana StrawberryBanana Strawberry OrangeBerryBerry BananaBlack CherryBlueberryBlueberry BananaBlueberry, Blackberry, RaspberryBlueberry PineappleCantaloupeCantaloupe BananaCantaloupe RaspberryCarrot Apple BananaChocolate Cherry Banana (Version 1)Chocolate Cherry Banana (Version 2)

Coffee BananaCranberryCranberry Strawberry OatDateFast BreakfastFrosty BerriesFruit CreamHawaiian (Version 1)Hawaiian (Version 2)Healthy BreakfastLemonLemon Apple HoneyLemon MelonLemon PeachLemon StrawberryLime MelonMango (Version 1)Mango (Version 2)Mango GingerMixed BerryNectarineNectarine BananaNectarine PeachOrangePapayaPapaya NectarinePapaya Orange BananaParfaitPeachPeach BlueberryPeach BreakfastPeach CinnamonPeach CranberryPeach MelbaPeach MelonPeach RaspberryPeanut Butter BananaPearPina Colada (Version 1)

Pina Colada (Version 2)PineapplePineapple BerryPineapple Orange BananaPistachio BananaPower UpRaspberry (Version 1)Raspberry (Version 2)Raspberry (Version 3)Raspberry CappuccinoRaspberry CreamSparkling FruitStrawberry (Version 1)Strawberry (Version 2)Strawberry Banana (Version 1)Strawberry Banana (Version 2)Strawberry Banana TofuStrawberry GrapeStrawberry Lemon ZingStrawberry MangoStrawberry PeachStrawberry PineappleTangerine StrawberryTropical (Version 1)Tropical (Version 2)Tropical (Version 3)Tropical Tofu Berry

Green SmoothiesApple Cinnamon RomaineApple CucumberArugula GingerAvocado CoconutAvocado Lemon SorrelBanana Fig SpinachBanana Grape SpinachBanana Peanut Butter SpinachBanana Pineapple OrangeBerry BeetBlueberry Celery

Carrot AppleCarrot OrangeChocolate Banana Peanut ButterChocolate Raspberry RomaineCoconut Banana Cream PieLemon LimeMelon Grape BroccoliRaisin KaleSpicy AvocadoStrawberry Banana KiwiWhite Peach Orange Romaine

Smoothies with a KickBanana RumBloody MaryBrandy AlexanderEggnogIrish CoffeeMargaritaMimosaMojitoPina ColadaRaspberry AmarettoTequila SunriseTropical IslandStrawberry DaiquiriNew YearWine Mango CoolerWhite Russian

About the Author

IntroductionSmoothies have been very popular for years for good reason. They are simple and easy to make, nutritious and flexible to adjustment for your favorite tastes. You can drink them as complete meal replacements or as an alternative to soda or another sugary beverage with your meal. The smoothies that contain banana are especially filling.

If you like you can consider the recipes in this book as starting places for your own creations and let your creative “juices” flow!

As you try the recipes, you may need to adjust the quantity of the ingredients to suit the size of your blender. The servings for each recipe are for one unless otherwise stated although you may find some of the single servings are pretty large. With a little experimenting and experience you will get the quantities just right! If you make more than one serving at a time, you can always freeze the left over portion for later. When you’re ready

to drink it, refrigerate it until defrosted and then blend again before drinking.

Some tips to make your smoothie its best and most tasty: Use fresh juice, not concentrate when you can. If you like it really cold, use frozen fruit. Drink it freshly made for it to be at its best. The yogurt smoothies can be very thick and hard to blend

for some blenders. You can add a little low fat milk to make it easier to mix and a little less thick.

Be aware that if you use a lot of raspberries and blackberries in your smoothie, you'll also get a lot of the seeds too. It will not be a smooth smoothie! But if you like a little crunch, use them freely.

If you choose to use frozen fruit and there is not a lot of liquid in the recipe, you can defrost the fruit for a few minutes in warm water so it will blend better.

So there you have it – couldn’t be more simple or easy. Whip up a smoothie today and enjoy!

The RecipesApple

2 cup Applesauce1 cup Apple cider1 cup Orange juice2 tablespoon Maple syrup1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Makes 2 servings.

Apple Cinnamon3/4 cup Apple sugarfree syrup1/4 cup Cinnamon sugarfree syrup2 scoops Vege Fuel1 1/2 cups Crushed ice1/4 cup Heavy cream (optional)

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Note: Vege Fuel is a soy protein dietary supplement often used by vegetarians and athletes. It is a superior source of quality protein that is low fat, cholesterol and lactose free and contains no aspartame. It can promote muscle growth and nitrogen retention.

Apple Coconut1/4 cup Apple juice1 pinch Coconut, grated or 1 tablespoon coconut milk1/2 Banana1/4 teaspoon Fresh ginger root, peeled2 small Ice cubes

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Apple Maple2 cups Applesauce1 cup Apple cider1 cup Orange juice2 tablespoons Vermont maple syrup1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Apple Raspberry Strawberry1 cup Apple juice1 1/2 cups Lemonade1 cup Frozen raspberries1/2 cup Frozen strawberries1 cup Raspberry sherbet

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serves 3-5.

Banana Apricot1 cup Ripe bananas, mashed, frozen1 cup Apricot nectar1/2 cup Low fat milk1/4 teaspoon Vanilla

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serves 2.

Banana Lime1 Banana2 cups Limeade1 cup Lime sherbet3 Tablespoons Coconut milk1 cup Ice

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serves 3-5.

Banana Mango1/2 cup Banana; sliced1/2 cup Mango, cut into pieces2 cups Milk1 tablespoon Honey

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serves 3.

Note: For variety you can substitute papaya or guava for the mango.

Banana Oat1 Banana, cut in pieces1 packet Instant oatmeal, regular flavor1 cup Milk1 cup Orange Juice

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Banana Orange Tangerine2 medium Bananas, quartered1 pint orange sorbet or 2 cups orange sherbet, slightly softened1 cup Mandarin Tangerine juice

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Garnish with orange slices and curls if desired.

Banana Peach1 cup Ripe bananas, mashed, frozen1 cup Peach nectar1/2 cup Low fat milk

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serves 2.

Banana Peach Strawberry2 Bananas, frozen1 cup Frozen peaches, sliced1/2 cup Strawberries, sliced1 cup Apple juice

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Note: For variety you can add 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon.

Banana Peanut Butter1/3 small Banana1 tablespoon Reduced fat peanut butter8 ounces Skim milk2 packages Sugar substitute5 Ice cubes

Combine all of the ingredients except for the ice cubes in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the ice cubes and blend again.

Banana Pineapple1/2 Banana1/2 cup Pineapple chunks1/2 cup Pineapple juice1/2 cup Ice cubes1 tablespoon Sugar1/4 teaspoon Coconut extract

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Banana Strawberry2 Bananas, frozen1 cup Strawberries1 cup Vanilla rice milk1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract4 tablespoons Maple Syrup1/10 teaspoon Nutmeg

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Banana Strawberry Orange1 Banana, sliced1/2 cup Strawberries1/2 cup Orange juice3-5 Ice cubes

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Blueberry Banana1/4-1/2 cup Frozen blueberries1/2 Banana, frozen1/2-3/4 cup Rice milk1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract1 package Sweetner

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Blueberry Buttermilk1/2 cup Frozen blueberries1 cup Buttermilk1 Ripe banana, cut into pieces1 tablespoon Granulated sugar4 Ice cubes

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serves 2

Boysenberry Blueberry1 1/2 cups Boysenberry flavored juice1 cup Boysenberries1 cup Blueberries, frozen

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serves 2

Note: If you can’t find boysenberries, you can substitute blackberries.

Breakfast Fruit1/2 cup Orange juice1 Banana6-7 Frozen strawberries4-5 slices Frozen peaches5-6 frozen Blueberries6-7 Ice cubes1 teaspoon Honey (optional)Dash Nutmeg (optional)Fresh mint (optional)

Combine all of the ingredients except the ice cubes, mint and nutmeg in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the ice, and blend again. Pour into a glass and sprinkle the nutmeg on top. Garnish with the fresh mint.

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About the AuthorCathy L. Kidd is a craftsperson at heart. For as long as she can remember she has been creating things with her hands. She has done crochet (taught to her by her Aunt Carol), stained glass (learned by taking a class), candlemaking (learned from an ebook) and cooking (learned initially from Betty Crocker!)

Her homemade recipe books specialize in recipes for your kitchen appliances, in this case your blender. Her other books include: Homemade Bread Recipes – A Simple and Easy Bread

Machine Cookbook How to Make Homemade Bread – Simple and Easy Bread

Making Tips and Recipes Homemade Soup Recipes: Simple and Easy Slow Cooker

Recipes How to Make Homemade Ice Cream: Simple and Easy Ice

Cream Maker Recipes

This time, her smoothie book gives you simple and easy recipes in a lot of smoothie categories. There should be something for everyone in your family to enjoy.

For more recipes visit: www.easyhomemadebreadrecipes.com.