Smoothie Central: 5 Easy RecipesBy Tyler Kalmakoff [Nutrition & Diet]
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 Can’t afford the calories of a banana split? How about drinking a split banana smoov? Bananas are the best—by far—smoothie ingredient, so why not bring the split to the smoothie? You can add a tablespoon of vanilla frozen yogurt if you wish, but it’s still mind-blowing without. And if you’re entertaining, garnish with chocolate syrup, maraschino cherries and low-fat whipped topping. Can you say splendiferous? Ingredients: • 2 bananas • 8 oz. crushed pineapple, drained • ½ cup unsweetened strawberries, fresh or frozen • 2 tablespoons honey • ¾ cup milk • 6 ice cubes Once blended and enjoyed, you’ll never look at bananas the same way again. The Pina Coladadada Ever wanted a healthy, non-alcoholic pina colada? Not only will the Coladadada suffice, it will quench your mind, body and soul. The recipe looks familiar, but it’s nothing like your taste buds have ever tried. The kicker: like all of these smoothies, it’s healthy and you can drink it during any time of the day. Ingredients: • 1 cup frozen pineapple pieces • 1 frozen banana (peel banana before freezing) • ¾ cups milk • ½ cup frozen vanilla or strawberry yogurt • ½ cup orange juice • 3 tablespoon coconut Great for DDs, gym rats and kids. And a healthy option for the pina colada lover in all of us. The Barbell Buster This smoothie is the ultimate recovery drink. You can have it within 60 minutes prior to a workout to build optimum energy reserves or you can have it within 60 minutes after a workout to give your muscles everything they need and then some. Ingredients: • 1 cup frozen mango • ¼ cup frozen blueberries • 1 tablespoon natural peanut or almond butter • 1 tablespoon plain, organic yogurt • 1 banana • 3 cups skim milk • 1 cup filtered water • 50-60 grams ISOLATE WHEY protein It’s a recovery elixir in a blender, also known as a liquid medical kit. Quite simply, it will keep you on your feet. Drink Up The smoothie has become the ultimate fitness symbol of the 2000s. Find one you like and make it your own. Adjust the amounts of milk and fruit as you see fit or add where applicable. If you can’t have milk, substitute water, almond milk or rice beverage. Just do us one favour: come back for seconds. |
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