Comments on: Healthy Habits: Smoothie Makin'

By: Daniel

Daniel — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:22:43 +0000

Hey! I came across your blog and I’ve been reading up on all of the neat posts and recipes you have. I saw this was pretty detailed as far as a smoothie recipe goes, so I was wondering if you had any tips for thickness and flavor without using protein powders.

My main problem is that I use a banana for thickness and it overpowers anything else (cherries and blueberries, peaches, etc.) that I use, so essentially I don’t get to taste them. Is there a way to increase the flavor of berries while still getting a thick smoothie? (Still not using a protein powder.)

Thanks for the help and nice post!

By: Broccoli Hut

Broccoli Hut — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:12:52 +0000

[...] like, add some protein powder, chia seeds, or extracts for extra nutrition and flavor. See this post for details on method, or this post for a guide to protein powders. Pair with a bagel and nut [...]

By: carolinebee

carolinebee — Tue, 05 May 2009 02:32:12 +0000

this= amazing!!! I just bought a jug of spirutein double chocolate fudge and i knew you were the woman i needed to go to !

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:21:49 +0000

Such a helpful post, thanks!

By: ChickPea

ChickPea — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:03:00 +0000

Shelby: Be forewarned that the Alive! mix turns green. I promise it tastes good though!
VeggieGirl: I knew you would appreciate the smoothie feature…and many thanks for the LH recommendation.
Ruby: I have much practice, so I guess that’s how the science evolved. So Delicious is wonderful!
Danielle: Glad you like it!
Alaina: I’ve always wondered if smoothie place employees have any special tips on how to make them. They always come out so perfectly when I buy them.
EatingBender: Puh-lease, you have no need to be jealous of my abilities–Bender’s Blenders are awesome.
Nikki: I have never made a green smoothie, so thanks for the tip–I’ll have to try it one of these days!
SportsNutritionLiving: I hope you try some of the techniques! I am sure you will come up with some great combos!
Tara: Yes, I definitely use smoothies as my little nutritional “insurance policy.” It ensures that I get adequate protein, calcium, and calories in my diet–things that always seem to be lacking. Glad you like the LH!

By: Tara

Tara — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:43:00 +0000

You are the smoothie queen!!! I’m really going to make a point to get into it like you. I know the extra protein and calories wouldn’t hurt me either…actually help.

I LOVE the living harvest vanilla spice protein mix. I bought that a while back when you first blogged about it.

Thanks for all the smoothie advice!

By: sportsnutritionliving

sportsnutritionliving — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:16:00 +0000

I secretly always wanted to know how you made your smoothies because mine just dont seem to come out right all the time! Thanks for the step by step!

By: Nikki Douglas

Nikki Douglas — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:37:00 +0000

Hey I just did my first smoothis post! I am really loving making smoothies right now. Just had my first green smoothie.

By: eatingbender

eatingbender — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:29:00 +0000

Oooh I love this post, Caroline! As I have always been envious of your smoothie-making ability, it was fascinating to read about the exact process you go through and some of your favorite products used to create them!

By: alaina

alaina — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:59:00 +0000

great tips! i work at smoothie king and have long been addicted to smoothies. probably the only thing i enjoy there is the free smoothie i get when i work