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Nikki @Christian Mommy BloggerAnne @ Quick & Easy, Cheap & Healthy

Mindy @ The Purposed HeartErin @ The Humbled Homemaker

Jami @ Young Wife’s GuideRachel @ Day2Day Joys

Cover Design by Jami @ Young Wife’s GuideeBook Formatting and Design by Nikki @ Christian Mommy Blogger

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Table of ContentsResources & Tips..............................................4

Creamy Clementine Smoothie........................5

Choco-Cado Smoothie......................................6

Creamy Minty Shake.......................................7

Probiotic Pumpkin-Cran Smoothie................8

Apple Pie Smoothie..........................................9

Staw-nana Berry Smoothie............................10

Triple Berry Smoothie...................................11

Cherry Mango Smoothie...............................12

Sugar-Free Homemade Frappaccino............13

Peanut Buttery Apple Smoothie...................14

Pear-Fectly Delicious Smoothie....................15

Peanut Butter & Jelly Smoothie..................16

Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie........................17

Blueberry-Banana Green Tea Smoothie......18

Breakfast Oatmeal Smoothie........................19

Orange Creamsicle Smoothie........................20

Classic Green Foonie......................................21

About the Authors..........................................22

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Resources & TipsSmoothies are refreshing, healthy, tasty and just plain ‘ol fun! We have enjoyed getting these recipes together for you. Here are some things to help make your Smoothie-creating easier, tastier and healthier! ~Nikki

Resources:

Blender recommendations:

Vitamix {This is what I use!}Blendtec {This is just as good and it is really up to personal preference!}

Smoothie Staples:

Almond MilkCoconut MilkAlmond ButterDairy Free Cocoa PowderNatural ApplesauceGrade B Maple SyrupRaw HoneySteviaDried Dates

Tips:

Frozen Bananas: Peel them once they are ripe and place them in a gallon size freezer bag. They last a nice amount of time...don’t continue to ripen and go straight from the bag to the blender with no hassle!

A word on sweeteners: When we all say “...or sweetener of choice” we highly

recommend limiting your sweetener selection to the following: raw honey, Grade B Maple Syrup, Stevia, Xylitol, or fruit (such as bananas or dates!).

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Creamy Clementine Smoothie

“One day I was craving a smoothie but was all out of berries! I worked with what I had on hand and came up with this creamy, clementine smoothie! With just a hint of banana and full of creamy goodness, you might trick yourself into thinking you’re indulging in a liquid creamsicle!” ~Erin

{Erin @ The Humbled Homemaker}

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Ingredients: Method:

1 cup milk (I use almond but any Starting with the milk, toss all themilk should work.) ingredients into the blender.4 clementines, peeled  I find that placing my liquid closest1 banana (Use a frozen banana to the blade makes for easier blending.for a thicker smoothie.) Blend until smooth, and enjoy!1/8+ cup raw honey 1/2 c. plain Greek yogurt Note: This smoothie contains pulp from1 tsp. vanilla  the orange. If you do not like pulp,handful of ice you can always try straining it.

Choco-Cado Smoothie

“Just like a chocolate milkshake... but good for you!” ~Anne

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{Anne @ Quick & Easy, Cheap & Healthy}

Ingredients:

1 banana1/2 avocado1/4 cup plain yogurt 1 cup whole milk 1 tsp raw honey1 tsp cocoa powder

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth and thick. Top with whipped cream, if desired.

Note: Simply substitute non-dairy equivalents for a vegan and allergen-friendly version.

Creamy Minty Shake

“Avocado makes it creamy, frozen bananas make it sweet and thick like a milkshake, and mint gives it a deliciously fresh hit of flavor.  “ ~Anne

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Ingredients:

1 banana1/2 avocado1/2 cup coconut milk (or whole milk)1-2 tsp raw honey (to taste)1 tsp dried mint (or 1 TBSP fresh)

Method:

Slice the banana and lay it in a single layer on a freezer-safe plate or pan. Freeze until hardened, an hour or two.Place bananas and other ingredients in blender and process until smooth. Top with whipped cream and mint garnish, if desired.

{Anne @ Quick & Easy, Cheap & Healthy}

Probiotic Pumpkin-Cran Smoothie

“This smoothie has proven to be a huge hit to young and old...so full of complex flavors you’ll be craving it year round!” ~Nikki

{Nikki @ Christian Mommy Blogger}

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Method:

Compile all ingredients into your blender and go! (If you are using a vitamix select Variable 1, turn on. Increase to speed 10 and then to high. Blend for a minute or until it is your desired consistency).

Note: If you do not have a Blendtec or Vitamix I would recommend cutting your ginger or even grating it so one person doesn’t get stuck with a whole piece!

Ingredients:

1 cup organic, red seedless grapes1 orange and the zest of one half of the orange1 cup of pumpkin puree (or about half of a can)1 organic apple, seeded1/4 fresh or frozen cranberries1/2 inch ginger root, peeled (straight from the freezer works!)1-2 Tablespoons maple syrup (grade B) 1/4 cup Whey (optional)2 cups ice cubes

Apple Pie Smoothie

“This Apple Pie Smoothie is delicious any time of the year.  A great way to get that ‘apple pie fix’ without having to make a pie!” ~Mindy

{Mindy @ The Purposed Heart}

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Ingredients:

1 cup plain yogurt OR kefir1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce OR 1 apple (peeled, cored, and sliced)1/2 cup ice1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp cinnamon1/8 tsp cloves1/8 tsp nutmeg1 TBSP maple syrup1/2 frozen banana

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.  Pour into 1 large glass or 2 small glasses.  Enjoy!

Note: You don’t have to use the maple syrup.  It will still be sweet without it, but the maple syrup gives it a nice flavor and makes it a special treat!

Straw-nana Berry Smoothie

“  Everybody’s favorite smoothie! Healthy strawberry banana smoothie.” ~Jami

{Jami @ Young Wife’s Guide}

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Ingredients:

1 frozen banana1 ½ cups frozen strawberries1 cup strawberry kefirAdd ice until you get the consistency you want 

Method:

Blend all items together.

Triple Berry Smoothie

“One of my family’s favorite summertime activities is to pick berries together.   In May and June, we pick strawberries. In June and July, we pick blackberries. In July and August, we pick blueberries. And what does my family like to do with all those berries we pick? Well, lots of things….but one of my favorites is using them to make summertime smoothies!” ~Erin

{Erin @ The Humbled Homemaker}

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Ingredients:

1/2 cup strawberries1/2 cup blueberries1/2 cup raspberries or blackberries1/2 cup yogurt (My husband uses ice cream or sorbet instead.)splash of 100% pure fruit juice1/2 cup ice cubes (unless the berries are frozen)

Method:

Toss everything into a blender and blend until you have a smashing summer smoothie!

Cherry Mango Smoothie

“Cold, sweet, and perfectly creamy – this smoothie is sure to become a favorite!”  ~Mindy

{Mindy @ The Purposed Heart}

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Ingredients:

1 cup plain yogurt OR kefir1 cup frozen cubed mango1 cup frozen sweet cherries, pitted1 TBSP coconut sugar or desired sweetener, optional1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.  Pour into 1 large glass or 2 small glasses.  Enjoy!

Note: You don’t have to use the sweetener.  I usually like to just use the sweetness from the fruit, but I thought that this smoothie could use just a little more added sweetness.  So try it both ways and see which way you like it!

Sugar-Free Homemade Frappaccino

“Save money and make your own frappaccinos at home. The best part? No sugar, no artificial flavors, no hydrogenated fats! “ ~Anne

{Anne @ Quick & Easy, Cheap & Healthy}

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Ingredients:

1/2 cup double-strength coffee (or espresso), cooled1/2 cup whole milk8-10 drops vanilla (or plain) liquid stevia1 cup ice cubes (6-8 cubes)

Method:

Place all ingredients in a blender and process until slushy, approximately 30 seconds. 

Peanut Buttery Apple Smoothie  

“I love slathering peanut butter on a crispy, juicy apple. This smoothie is just as good...yet more refreshing!” ~Nikki

{Nikki @ Christian Mommy Blogger}

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Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups apple cider or juice2 frozen bananas1 fresh banana3 TBSP almond butter (or peanut butter)1/4 cup dried dates1 cup coconut milk

Method:

Toss the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth!

Pearfectly Delicious

“A delicious blend of apple, pear and banana.” ~Jami 

{Jami @ Young Wife’s Guide}

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Ingredients:

½ frozen banana1 apple (gala or golden delicious)½ ripe pear1 cup plain or vanilla kefir½ cup apple sauceAdd ice until you get the consistency you want 

Method:

Finely dice the apple and pear. Combined all ingredients and blend. 

Peanut Butter & Jelly Smoothie

“Often, I have found myself serving my kid’s peanut butter and jellies and although they love them, we have been cutting out bread in our house, to reduce the grains we have been having a lot of lately. Since my kids LOVE pb&j, so I still wanted them to get to have "it" in a way so I came up with twist on the American favorite, the pb&j smoothie. And to tell ya the truth, they slurped it up until they were begging for more. Yummy!” ~Rachel

{Rachel @ Day2day Joys}

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Ingredients:

1/3 cup milk, almond, coconut or raw dairy is best1/3 cup juice, any variety, I used organic grape1/3 cup valencia peanut butter1/2 banana1 cup frozen berries1 TBSP sweetener (if needed)handful of crushed ice

Method:

Peel banana and use half, or use half of a frozen banana. Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

Enjoy! Just like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich!

Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie

“You will seriously feel as though you are indulging in a guilty pleasure...without the guilt!” ~Nikki

{Nikki @ Christian Mommy Blogger}

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Ingredients:

2 cups chocolate almond milk (or of course, dairy!)1 cup original almond milk (or of course, dairy!)3 TBSP almond or peanut butter2-3 frozen bananas1 cup ice cubes

Method:

Toss the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth! Makes about 5 cups.

Blueberry-Banana Green Tea Smoothie

“I occasionally drink green tea, but I had never used it in a smoothie until I tried it in this recipe. The result was a light, refreshing and oh-so-yummy drink!” ~Erin

{Erin @ The Humbled Homemaker}

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Ingredients:

1 cup frozen blueberries1 small-medium frozen banana1 1/2 cups almond milk, separated (or milk of choice)1 bag green tea

Method: 

Warm (but don't boil) 1 cup milk on stove top. Once warmed, steep green tea for 5 minutes in milk. Let tea/milk combo cool. (Put in fridge if you want to speed this up!) Once cooled, pour tea/milk, 1/2 cup milk, blueberries and banana into blender and puree! 

Enjoy your smoothie!

Breakfast Oatmeal Smoothie

“A perfect brain power breakfast smoothie to get you going filled with blueberries and bananas.  “ ~Jami

{Jami @ Young Wife’s Guide}

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Ingredients: 

2 bananas1 cup cooked oatmeal (cooled)12 oz (1 1/2 cups) blueberry yogurtAdd ice until you get the consistency you want. 

Method:

Blend all items together. 

Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

“Growing up I loved orange creamsicle popsicles! I loved that creamy orange flavor and although I didn't know it at the time, those were just fake flavors. Now, living on real foods for years, I came up with that childhood flavor, just as tasty, but a lot healthier... and NO fake flavors!” ~Rachel

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Ingredients:

2 oranges1/2 banana1/2 cup yogurt, plain2 tsp vanilla1 TBSP sweetener1/2 cup crushed ice

Method:

Peel oranges and separate. Peel banana and break in half, eat the rest or save in plastic bag in the freezer for a smoothie later. Add all ingredients into a blender until smooth, including sweetener. I use xylitol or raw honey.

Makes 2-4 servings, depending how much you want

{Rachel @ Day2day Joys}

Classic Green Foonie

“My daughter has loved this smoothie since she first started drinking regular fluids as a baby...she could not say smoothie so she always calls it ‘foonie’...we laugh. Anytime I go to use the blender she yells ‘Mommy making green foonie!’ Gotta love how she loves healthy food!” ~Nikki

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Ingredients:

2 cups milk (almond, coconut or dairy)2 stalks celery1/2 cucumber (don’t peel it!)3-4 cups fresh baby spinach2 frozen bananassplash of maple syrup*

Method:

Add milk first. Then add celery, cucumber and 2 cups of spinach. Blend. Add remaining spinach and bananas. Blend for at least a minute to really break down the spinach. Sweeten if necessary. The bananas and cold milk make this plenty cold. If you are using fresh bananas, you may want to add some ice cubes! Serve immediately. Makes about 5 cups.

Note: You can also toss in an extra banana and eliminate any sweetener. I also recommend (in place of maple syrup) fresh dates (pitted), stevia, xylitol or raw honey!

{Nikki @ Christian Mommy Blogger}

About the Authors

Nikki @ Christian Mommy BloggerNikki is a Jesus loving, stay at home, mommy-blogger and author of Your Blogging Business: Tax Talk and Tips from a Bookkeeper Turned Blogger. She loves cooking (and growing and brewing) traditional whole foods for her family of four. She is a Navy wife to a loving husband in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana. She loves cloth diapers, Keurig coffee, line dried laundry, breastfeeding, cast iron pans, bible studies and sharing about all of these things!! Find her blogging at Christian Mommy Blogger.

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Jami @ Young Wife’s GuideJami is the proud young wife of awesome Hubby Jason. She dreams of the day that they start their family and welcome little ones into their home. In the meantime she is busy learning as many things as she can while she has the time. Jami has a heart for hospitality and making her home an inviting place that reflects Christ. She loves sewing, scrapbooking, cooking, baking, decorating cakes, decorating her home, reading and taking bike rides with her husband.

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Mindy @ The Purposed HeartMindy blogs at The Purposed Heart to encourage other women in their faith, their kitchens, their homes, and their hearts.

She is a believer in Jesus Christ and wants to honor Him in all areas of her life! Mindy is passionate about being a good steward of everything that God has trusted her with and daily strives to "keep her heart with all diligence - because out of it flow the issues of life!"

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Erin @ The Humbled HomemakerErin is a follower of Jesus Christ and stay-at-home wife and mom of two little redheaded girls. She is passionate about her family, mission work and researching how to live a healthier lifestyle. A former journalist, Erin blogs about her in-progress transformation from being domestically-challenged to becoming a humbled homemaker at The Humbled Homemaker and edits ebooks.

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Anne @ Quick & Easy, Cheap & HealthyWhen she’s not busy concocting something new in her kitchen, Anne Simpson can be found blogging about it at Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy, where she shares how to make healthy food without wasting any time, money or energy.

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Rachel @ Day2Day JoysRachel is a city girl who went to college in Eastern Tennessee and found herself in love with a “country” boy just about 10 years ago. She married him and a few years later became a wife to a Doctor of Chiropractic. She is a stay at home mom to 2 preschoolers who teach her new things daily… especially patience!

Her passions are faith, family and health. Rachel believes the Lord’s plans are far better than she could ever think or desire for herself and her family. She supports her husband in helping to change the way people look at their health and uses her blog as a tool to do that. You can find her writing about her family adventures and inspiring you to make healthier choices for your family and more at day2dayjoys.

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