Great Smoothie Recipes for the Health Conscious

Shouldn't that be all of us? Anyway, here are some great recipes to make delicious, healthy smoothies. They're a great way to start your day!


Banana - OJ Shake
1 Banana
1 scoop Protein powder
1 cup ice
1 cup OJ
1 tsp Stevia Powder
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309 Cals, 56g Carbs, 2.3g Fat, 22g Protein


Strawbery - Banana Shake
1 Banana
5 small Strawberries
1 scoop Protein powder
1 cup ice
1 cup OJ
1 tsp Stevia Powder
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312 Cals, 58g Carbs, 2.4g Fat, 22g Protein


Tropical Delight Shake
1 Banana
1/2 cup fresh pineapple
1/4 cup Fresh Mango
1 scoop Protein powder
1 cup ice
1 cup OJ
1 tsp Stevia Powder
4 oz Plain Yogurt
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356 Cals, 80g Carbs, <5g Fat, 27g Protein

For added variety, try tossing in a half cup of blueberries!


Full breakdowns on ingredients:
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Designer Whey Protein Powder - Natural Flavor
Calories = 90
Carbs = 2g
Fat = 1g
Protein = 19g

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Strawberries, fresh
Serving Size: 5 small (1" dia)
Amount Per Serving
Total Carbohydrate 2.5 g
Dietary Fiber 0.8 g
Calories 10.5
Total Fat 0.1 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 0.4 mg
Potassium 58.1 mg
Total Carbohydrate 2.5 g
Dietary Fiber 0.8 g
Sugars 0.0 g
Protein 0.2 g

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Blueberries, fresh
Serving Size: 0.5 cup

Amount Per Serving
Total Carbohydrate 10.2 g
Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
Calories 40.6
Total Fat 0.3 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 4.4 mg
Potassium 64.5 mg
Total Carbohydrate 10.2 g
Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
Sugars 0.0 g
Protein 0.5 g

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Banana, fresh
Serving Size: 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long)

Amount Per Serving
Total Carbohydrate 27.6 g
Dietary Fiber 2.8 g
Calories 108.6
Total Fat 0.6 g
Saturated Fat 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 1.2 mg
Potassium 467.3 mg
Total Carbohydrate 27.6 g
Dietary Fiber 2.8 g
Sugars 0.0 g
Protein 1.2 g

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Orange Juice
Serving Size: 1 cup

Amount Per Serving
Total Carbohydrate 25.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.5 g
Calories 109.6
Total Fat 0.7 g
Saturated Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 2.5 mg
Potassium 473.1 mg
Total Carbohydrate 25.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.5 g
Sugars 0.0 g
Protein 2.0 g

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Mangos
Serving Size: 0.25 cup, sliced

Amount Per Serving
Total Carbohydrate 7.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.7 g
Calories 26.8
Total Fat 0.1 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 0.8 mg
Potassium 64.4 mg
Total Carbohydrate 7.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.7 g
Sugars 6.1 g
Protein 0.2 g

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Yogurt, plain, low fat
Serving Size: 0.5 container (4 oz)

Amount Per Serving
Total Carbohydrate 8.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
Calories 71.2
Total Fat 1.8 g
Saturated Fat 1.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Cholesterol 6.8 mg
Sodium 79.1 mg
Potassium 264.4 mg
Total Carbohydrate 8.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
Sugars 8.0 g
Protein 5.9 g

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Pineapple, fresh
Serving Size: 0.5 cup, diced

Amount Per Serving
Total Carbohydrate 9.6 g
Dietary Fiber 0.9 g
Calories 38.0
Total Fat 0.3 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 0.8 mg
Potassium 87.6 mg
Total Carbohydrate 9.6 g
Dietary Fiber 0.9 g
Sugars 0.0 g
Protein 0.3 g


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