Temperatures are heating up, and our taste buds need cooling down. This past Saturday, Lauren Trocchio RD made four different smoothies for our tasting delight. Smoothies are versatile, tasty, and can be made into a quick snack or delicious meal.
If you missed this great Smoothie Saturday Scoop, don't worry! Check out all four smoothie recipes below. We have even included a few bonus recipes. Try them all and let us know which ones are your favorites!
PB&J
1 cup reduced fat milk
1 packet vanilla protein powder (20 g)
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 cup frozen blackberries
Nutrition facts: 310 calories, 10 g fat, 36 g carbs, 36 g protein
Cherry Banana
1 banana
1/2 cup frozen cherries
1/2 cup reduced fat cottage cheese
1 cup unsweetened soy milk
Nutrition facts: 320 calories, 6 g fat, 45 g carbs, 30 g protein
Mango Delight
1 /2 banana
1 cup frozen mango
3/4 cup vanilla reduce fat Greek yogurt
1 cup reduced fat milk
Nutrition facts: 420 calories, 7 g fat, 65 g carbs, 24 g protein
Summer Peach
1 cup frozen peach slices
1/2 cup reduced fat cottage cheese
1 cup unsweetened soy milk
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Nutrition facts: 250 calories, 5 g fat, 40 g carbs, 19 g protein
Tropical Blend
1/2 banana
1 cup frozen pineapple
1/4 avocado
1 package vanilla protein powder +1 cup water
Nutrition facts: 300 calories, 8 g fat, 50 g carbs, 22 g protein
Pumpkin Pie
1 cup unsweetened soy milk
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 banana
1 packet protein powder (20 g)
1 cup ice
Nutrition facts: 320 calories, 5 g fat, 40 g carbs, 28 g protein
Cinnamon Oats
1 cup reduced fat milk
1/4 tsp coconut extract
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 packet vanilla protein powder (20 g)
2 tbsp rolled oats
2 tbsp ground flax seed
1 cup ice
Nutrition facts: 270 calories, 8 g fat, 24 g carbs, 24 g protein