Comments on: Spotlight Recipes: Simple Smoothies

By: Caryl

Caryl — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:50:33 +0000

For anyone wanting less sugar and those who have diabetes, add blue agave sweetener found in health food stores. Its much sweeter than sugar, but it is digested more slowly so no blood sugar spikes. In CA, Trader Joe's and Henry's sells blue agave sweetener.

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:32:58 +0000

I love smoothies with chocolate soy milk, vanilla yogurt, and frozen blueberries really good

By: Becca

Becca — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:35:02 +0000

Some of the best smoothies I make are from frozen fruit

By: ArtMommy

ArtMommy — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:13:33 +0000

If you don't like the yogurt, try this.
6 oz. milk or juice.
1 c ice (seriously, why is everyone dissing the ice? I'll add to your daily water intake, and it thickens the smoothie)
1 scoop of sorbet
1 c fruit, frozen

If you want, you can even skip the sorbet and put in a little more fruit… although I would use fresh fruit for this so it'll blend easier. Depending upon your blender, you may want to play with the fresh/frozen ratios anyway.

By: Mainiac

Mainiac — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:51:23 +0000

This is sort of a no brainer, but if you don’t have to watch your weight or cholesterol, substitute whole milk, whole milk yogurt, etc. I cringe when I see the words fat free, skim, low-fat, etc.

By: Hayden

Hayden — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:19:23 +0000

Try "Keifir" in your receipes in the place of yogurt & milk. Taste great and boy do I have more energy!

By: Marlee R.

Marlee R. — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:37:43 +0000

1 C ice
1 C yogurt (vanilla is good)
1 C frozen fruit (fresh works too)
1 T honey
1 C low fat (2% is my pick) milk
Blend in blender. Flax, protein or any other additive of your choice can be added, also. Great way to satisfy the morning grumbles and a sweet tooth and quiet the naggy "shoulda" voices.

By: ginger

ginger — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:37:37 +0000

here is a winner arnd my house (no bananas needed) and it is the easiest to remember – 4 ingredients – the 1 cup smoothie:
1 cup of ice
1 cup juice (any – i make a homade carrot and orange)
1 cup any fruit
1 cup any yogurt

and blend!

By: Toby Amidor

Toby Amidor — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:55:11 +0000

Hi Shugah Free,
Diabetics should be very careful if consuming smoothies- since fruits and milk contain sugar it’s very easy to go over your carb limit. Using soy milk or silken tofu may help, but portion size is of extreme importance. Bring the smoothie recipe to your registered dietitian and they can advise you on the appropriate portion size based on your individual needs and can adjust it appropriately.

By: Shugah Free

Shugah Free — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:58:13 +0000

I’m diabetic, but I LOVE SMOOTHIES! It’s hard to make sugar-free smoothies. Got any ideas?