Cleanse & Detox Smoothie: Dairy, Sugar & Gluten Free

Servings: 1 |  Calories 200

Ingredients:
1 apple, cored
1 cup spinach
2 stalk celery
1/2 cucumber
1/2 cup almond milk
1 tablespoon flax seed
juice of 1 lemon
1 1/2 cup ice

Directions:

Blend all ingredients in your high powdered blender until smooth.

from: Sugar Free Mom
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Cake Batter Protein Shake [and 2 other recipes]

If you’ve ever been to Coldstone Creamery, chances are you have tried (or at least heard about) the cake batter ice cream! In fact, it happens to be my husband’s favorite ice cream in the world. One day when I was making my hubby a protein shake, I decided to do make a protein packed version of his favorite ice cream flavor. This shake is thick and creamy enough to eat with a spoon, and it tastes just like cake batter ice cream! Have a ‘party’ for breakfast or post-workout with this Cake Batter Protein Shake!


Ingredients

1/2 cup Low fat cottage cheese
1 Scoop vanilla protein powder
3-5 Drops butter or almond extract
1 tbs Vanilla sugar free instant pudding mix

         OR 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3-5 Stevia packets (or sweetener of choice to taste)
1/2 cup-1cup Water (Alter this according to desired consistency)
5-10 Ice Cubes (Depending on how thick you like it, use less for a thinner consistency)
Optional: 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
Sprinkles for topping!


(2) & try this one  caramel apple pie protein shake


(3) Pumpkin Pie Parfait

1/4 cup plain pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
1/2 large frozen banana
1 to 1 1/2 cups almond milk (great for flavor and thickness!)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Optional Toppings:
     Crumbled graham crackers
     Peanut butter or sunflower seed butter
     Cinnamon

Mexican Mocha Caliente

1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
pinch of cayenne pepper
1 cup low-fat milk
1 cup freshly brewed strong coffee/espresso
2 Tbsp honey
cinnamon sticks, to garnish

In a heavy-bottomed small saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and milk until thoroughly combined. Set burner to medium-high heat, and add coffee and honey. Heat, whisking frequently, until hot and frothy.

Do Not let mixture boil. Immediately remove from heat and pour into mugs. Serve garnished with whole cinnamon sticks

Makes 2 x 1-cup servings
Calories 152
Protein 7grams

VitaMix Recipe Book

Refreshingly Green Smoothie = 66 calories
1 cup water
2 Roma tomatoes, halved
1 cup pineapple chunks
1/4 cucumber, peeled and diced
2 cups fresh spinach
1/4 avocado
2 celery stalks, halved
8 sprigs parsley
2 carrots, halved
1 cup ice cubes

Garden Fresh Cocktail = 38 calories
1 cup diced fresh or canned tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh spinach
1/4 cup diced carrots
1 Tbsp diced onion
1 sprig parsley
1/4 cup diced sweet red or green bell pepper
1/8 tsp hot sauce (optional)
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
dash salt (optional)
1 cup ice cubes

The Flat Belly Diet - SASSY WATER

2 liters water (8.5 cups)
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger root
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
12 mint leaves
combine all ingredients in a large pitcher, chill in the refrigerator, and let the flavor blend ovenight

* drink one entire recipe of this, per day, during The Four-Day Anti-Bloat Phase of
The Flat Belly Diet

Green Smoothies (broccoli, spinach, etc.)

Erika's Favorite Green Monster
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
1 ½ cup pineapple chunks, frozen
½ banana, frozen
½ cup plain yogurt
½ – 1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup water or milk (omit for a thicker smoothie)
2 tablespoons ground flax-seed (optional)

Mango Broccoli Green Smoothie Recipe
1 to 2 cups of your liquid ( organic soy milk, organic almond milk, organic rice milk or organic low fat milk )
1/2 cup of your cream ( Organic natural yogurt )
2 to 3 cups of frozen fruit.
Crushed ice - if not using frozen fruits.
2 to 3 cups of Mangoes

1 Cup of broccoli crowns

Papaya Spinach Smoothie
1 stalk of celery
1/4 cup red pepper
2 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup papaya
1 tablespoon ground flax seed
1 cup almond milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
dash of nutmeg
1 packet of stevia
1 handful ice

Blueberry-Mango Smoothie

1 cup blueberries
1 mango
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1 whole carrot
1/2 – 1 cup water

Blueberry-Banana Smoothie
1 cup blueberries
1-2 whole bananas*
1 stalk celery
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1/2 – 1 cup water

Blended Coffee, just like a Starbucks Frappuccino

Frappuccino ingredients: makes 2.5 cups (590 mL)

1 cup double-strength Starbucks coffee OR 3/4 cup fresh espresso (cold)
3/4 cup milk (low fat, 2%, whole or whatever)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar (or to taste)
2 cups ice
Secret ingredient: Pinch of xanthan gum OR 1 teaspoon dry pectin (keeps Frapp from separating)

BLEND & SIP!

find it here

Cucumber-Orange Water Recipe

INGREDIENTS

6 cups cold water
6 thin slices English cucumber
5 thin slices orange

Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher. 

Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at 

least 30 minutes. 

Serve.

Starbuck Secret Menu

Brew The Perfect Cup O' Tea

Hot


1 tea bag or 1 tsp. of leaves
per 
1 cup water


Pour water over tea, steeping for: 3 minutes (Green & White Tea) -  just under boiling temperatures
                                                 or 5 minutes (Black and Herbal Tea) - boiling water

Iced


2 tea bags or 4 tsp. of leaves
per 4 cups water


Place tea bags in cold water and steep in the fridge for 8-12 hours






Source: Home Made Simple

Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Mix & Cocoa Spiced Latte

Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Mix

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups skim milk powder

1/2 cup Sucanat

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 Tbsp. peppermint tea leaves, crumbled

1 cup dark chocolate (70% cocoa or greater), chopped

Cinnamon sticks, for garnish, optional

* Stir together skim milke powder, sucanat, cocoa powder, tea leaves and dark chocolate.

Spoon into an airtight container, seal and store at room temperature for up to 1 month. *

To Brew: Stir 1/4cup hot chocolate mix into 1 cup very hot skim milk until mix is dissolved and well blended. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, if desired.

Nutrients (per 1/4 cup mix) Calories 170, Total Fat 5g, Sat. Fat 3.5g, Carbs 28g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 20g, Protein 7g, Sodium 380g

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Cocoa Spiced Latte

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups low-fat milk

2 1/2 Tbsp. unsweetened natural cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1/4 scant tsp ground cardamom

3 cups strong brewed coffee (24oz.)

CE-approved sweetener, such as stevia (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine milke, cocoa, vanilla and cardamom and place on medium-high.

(Keep a close eye on milke to avoid scorching and whisk frequently until steam begins to form, 5-10 minutes).

2. Reduce heat to medium-low and whish constantly until cocoa is dissolved and milk is hot and frothy; avoid boiling.

3. Fill six mugs halfway with coffe (about 1/2 cup each). Add about 1/2 cup hot milk mixture to each mug and serve with sweetener, as desired.

Nutrition (per 8oz. serving): Calories 65, Total Fat 2g, Sat.Fat 1g, Carbs 8g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 6g, Protein 5g, Sodum 68g,

source: "The Best of Clean EAting 2" Cookbook, pg. 261

Protein Shake Vault

                          PROTEIN SHAKE BASE:

Start each shake with this base and blend in the extra ingredients to make the flavored shake of your choice!

1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese (or 1 Cup Reduced Fat Greek Yogurt) 

Cottage cheese may sound strange, but TRUST me… this is what makes the ‘MILKSHAKE’ consistency! Also, if you are sensitive to dairy, you can use tofu to get the same consistency!

1 Scoop Protein Powder (around 100 calories per scoop) 

5-10 Ice Cubes (Depending on how thick you like it, use less for a thinner consistency)

1/2 Cup-1 Cup Water (Alter this according to desired consistency)

* optional:

Sweetener of choice

1/2 tsp Xanthax Gum (usually in the gluten free section! Just a pinch makes your shake deliciously thick and creamy!)

                        CHOOSE ADD-INS TO MAKE THE FLAVOR YOU WOULD LIKE:

Peanut Butter Butterscotch Shake 
2 Tbs Sugar Free Butterscotch Pudding Mix
2 Tbs Peanut Flour   -or-     1 Tbs Regular Peanut Butter
Optional: A few drops Maple Extract
Calories: 310 (add 40 if using regular peanut butter)
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Thin Mint Shake 
2 Tbs Cocoa Powder
2-3 Drops of Mint Extract (Be Careful to Only Add A Few Drops… This Stuff Is Strong!) 

Calories: 250
-
Strawberry Banana Shake 
1/2 Cup Frozen Strawberries
1/2 Banana
Calories: 280
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Mocha Freeze Shake 
2 Tbs Cocoa Powder
1 Tsp Instant Coffee Powder (or to taste)
1 Tbs Coffee Creamer of Choice
(You may also need additional Stevia packets in this shake to balance out the bitterness of the coffee)
Calories: 200
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Lemon Cream Pie 
2-3 Tbs Sugar Free Lemon Pudding Mix
Optional: 1 Graham Cracker (or Honey Teddy Grahams)  for the top of shake / mixed in

               (You could add this straight to the blender~ it blends up tasting like a ‘pie crust!’) 

Calories: 290
-
Strawberry Shake 
1/2 Cup Strawberries (Fresh or Frozen~ If you are using frozen use less ice!) 

Calories: 220
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Banana Cream Pie Shake 
1/2 Frozen Banana
2 Tbs Sugar Free Banana Pudding
Optional: 1 Graham Cracker (or Honey Teddy Grahams) for the top of shake / mixed in

Calories: 250
-
Oatmeal Cookie Shake
2 Tbs Oats
2 Tsp Chocolate Chips
Dash of Cinnamon 
Optional: 2 Tbs Vanilla or Chocolate Sugar Free Pudding Mix 

Calories: 250

-
Key Lime Pie Shake
1 Tbs Key Lime Juice (Or The Juice of Half a Lime)
2 Tbs Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding Mix
Optional: 1 Graham Cracker (or Honey Teddy Grahams) for the top of shake / mixed in

Calories: 230

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Pina Colada Shake 
1 Tbs Coconut Extract (Found In The Baking Isle by the Spices)
1/2 Cup Pineapple (Fresh or Frozen)
Calories: 220

-
Lemon Raspberry Shake
1/3 Cup Raspberries (Fresh or Frozen)    -or-     2 Tbs Raspberry Fruit Spread
1 Tsp Lemon Juice    -or-    2 Tbs sugar-free Lemon Pudding Mix
Optional: 1 Tsp sugar-free Raspberry Jello Mix
Calories: 210

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Protein Shake & Megan's Chocolate Banana Protein Shake

dark chocolate peppermint protein shake
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice)
1 scoop all natural vanilla protein powder
1 1/2 T dark cocoa powder
1/4-1/2 t peppermint extract (depending on your taste buds)
1/8 tsp each of xanthan & guar gums
about 10 ice cubes

place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. serve immediately.

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Thin Mint Protein Shake -- Check out the original recipe here
1.5 scoops chocolate protein powder
1 cup almond milk (regular milk would also work well)
5 ice cubes
1 tsp. Bob’s Red Mill xanthan gum (a must-have for thickness!)
Peppermint extract, to taste (CAUTION: Add a tiny bit at a time. This stuff is strong.)
2 large handfuls fresh spinach

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Megan's Chocolate Banana Shake
1/2 scoop chocolate flavored protein powder
1/2 banana
1 T. Natural Nut Butter
1 c. milk (any kind you fancy)
1/4 cup ice cubes .             optional:
(1) 1 tsp of flaxseed oil
(2) substitute half the liquid for cold press coffee or espresso shots

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Megan's Creamcicle Protein Shake

2.5 - 3 clementines (40 cal each)

Vanilla protein powder

2 Tbsp. half and half
1/2 cup & 2 Tbsp. cold water

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Peanut Brittle Shake:
2 Scoops Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
10 oz. Skim Milk
1/2 teaspoon Butterscotch FatFree SugarFree Instant Jello Pudding Mix
1 tablespoon Nut Butter (optional)
Blend until creamy and delicious.
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* Instant Jello pudding is really a beautiful thing in protein shakes.

It not only has a thickening effect, the many different flavors add an amazing amount of variety to the boring daily post-workout shake.

12 great tasting GREEN smoothies

Spinach-Mango1 handful of fresh organic spinach
1 stalk celery (Optional)
1 or 2 sweet yellow filipino mangos
enough water to blend into a smooth smoothy! Yummy!

Try adding some herbs, too! I LOVE parsley–it’s so healthy and cleansing. So yesterday’s smoothie had spinach, kale, arugula, parsley, and basil. I added three very small peaches, the juice of half a lime, and a banana. It was really yummy!
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Smoothie1 bunch dino kale
2 oranges
6 strawberries
1 cup of grapes
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Kale-Strawberry-Peach1 bunch green kale
1 pint strawberries
3 small peaches
2 cups water
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Peach-Spinach6 peaches
2 handfuls of spinach leaves
2 cups water
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Pear-Kale-Mint4 ripe pears
5 leaves of kale
½ bunch of mint
2 cups water
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Strawberry-Banana-Romaine1 cup strawberries
2 bananas
½ bunch romaine
2 cups water
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Mango-Weeds2 mangos
1 handful edible weeds, (lambsquarters, stinging nettles, purslane, etc.)
2 cups water
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Smoothie1 beautiful bunch of red dandelion greens
1 orange remove orange part of peel with knife, leave the white as it is high in calcium
1 mango
1/2 banana

http://www.greendivamom.com/2008/12/14/12-great-tasting-green-smoothie-recipes/

strawberry ginger ale

just a fun new idea for a (kinda) clean refreshing beverage:

strawberries in some ginger ale or sparkling water