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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Smoothies https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:14:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Marilyn on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1456521 Sun, 15 Mar 2015 16:32:59 +0000 Marilyn 1456521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I also have the Oster Versa and love it.  Lots of reviewers say it works just a well at the very expensive Vitamix. I can thow in hard veggies like raw beets and carrots and I don't get any lumps.  I use the smoothie setting and then crank it to high for an extra 30 seconds. I've been drinking green smoothies pretty much every day since October for either lunch or breakfast.  My goal was to get more fruits and veggies into my diet and improve my energy level.  As an added bonus I have dropped a jean size.  I get 5 to 7 servings of fruits/veggies depending on what goes in.  I also add chia seed for the omega fats and protein. anne on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1453874 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 02:32:07 +0000 anne 1453874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Not really a smoothie drinker but  Sharon, yours is the first I've heard that sounds appealing to me. Tell me more about your pumpkin/apple puree? chadya on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1453446 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 11:59:19 +0000 chadya 1453446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Not a smoothie drinker, but QVC offers the Vitamix as a TSV constantly and HSN the same with the Nutribullet, not sure how the prices are when compared with Costco/BBBeyond. Sharon on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1453094 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 11:58:46 +0000 Sharon 1453094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I make up a batch of stewed apple and pumpkin puree and freeze it in 1/2cup portions. Then for a smoothie: -1 portion pumpkin/apple puree - cinnamon -1 scoop vanilla protein powder -1/4 cup greek yogurt -1/4 cup milk -ice Blitz until smooth. Yum. keruchina on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1452887 Sat, 07 Mar 2015 21:15:53 +0000 keruchina 1452887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Vitamix! They have refurbished ones on the website. They are insanely overpriced but worth it and wear like tanks. rebekahphoto on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1447711 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 02:38:08 +0000 rebekahphoto 1447711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ love my vitamix! we have had it a little over a year, and have used it nearly every day.  I try to do a 60/40 fruit/veg This is one of my favorite green smoothies, it has a nice fresh quality (2 serv): 1 apple 1/2 banana or 1/4 avocado 1/2 cup frozen pineapple or melon 2 cups spinach 1/8th lemon fresh ginger, 1/4" piece small handful parsley water Another morning fav, & you dont really notice the greens 1 apple 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1 cup frozen blueberries 2 cups spinach 1 T flax seeds 1/2 banana Anonymous on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1444414 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:31:53 +0000 Anonymous 1444414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I make smoothies all the time, and can wholeheartedly recommend the Waring X-treme. This is the model I own and have used daily for the past several years: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042AL9Q8/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687562&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B004UJKKI4&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=19KMRDEKGGAYTV27JMRC">http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ.....d_s=lpo-to</a> AM on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1444396 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:03:03 +0000 AM 1444396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Neutrabullet- - frozen blue berries - half apple - chia seeds - diatomaceous earth (worth looking into if you're not familiar with) - orange juice - berry juice (I do cranberry/rasberry) Need to get back on this but I find it difficult to drink a frozen drink when I'm frozen. The diatomaceous earth has cleared up psorasis for both of my sisters-in-law.  greycat6 on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1444332 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 06:28:28 +0000 greycat6 1444332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Another vote for Vitamix.  Costco sometimes them on an in store demo/promotion and "extra" stuff is thrown in to make the high price tag a little easier to swallow.  They seem to be at my Costco 2x/year, usually around Mother's Day and Christmas, though don't quote me on that timing. :) My favorite smoothie recipe: 1 avocado 1/2 bunch kale leaves 1 TBSP honey (more or less) 2 cups frozen mixed berries water K.M. on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1444068 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 18:59:52 +0000 K.M. 1444068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm drooling over the smoothie recipes here. I have an Oster--can't remember the model, but I know it was less than $ 100. For the price it's a pretty amazing blender. My smoothies come out smooth enough for my taste (I've used frozen fruits and ice cubes, but not unpeeled apples), and I've made cashew cream and almond milk with it too. One day, after years of regular use, the motor began to have issues--I can't remember if it was an odd noise or an odd smell. I got in touch with Oster--more than five years after purchase--asking where I could take it to be repaired. And you know what they did? They REPLACED the whole base of the blender (i.e. the blender minus the jar and lid) FOR FREE. (And paid for the shipping of my old base.) I was seriously impressed by the customer service. My favorite smoothie: - Almond milk - Cocoa powder - Cashew butter - Strawberries - Maca powder Very silky, nutty, and rich. But I also love just whizzing frozen berries with a little sugar and water for a refreshing slush. Jjsloane on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1443895 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 11:18:02 +0000 Jjsloane 1443895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ We got a Vitamix last Christmas (gift to ourselves) and love it. I put anything I have in there. Haven't even tried anything too exciting. Most mornings: 1 fuji apple 1 granny smith apple chia seeds coconut water grapes banana carrots clementines or orange sometimes strawberries or other berries, sometimes spinach or kale ice I figure if I start the day with this much fruit and veg it cant' be bad. I can usually get the kids to join in (unless the color isn't pleasing - like blueberries and kale) Marlene on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1443732 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:38:24 +0000 Marlene 1443732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have both a NutriNinja AND a Vitamix.  Love both.  Use both.   My current breakfast smoothie recipe: 1 cup rice milk 1 tbsp hemp heart seeds 1 scoop protein powder (plain) 1 scoop supergreens powder (chocolate flavor) 6 frozen strawberries 3/4 cup frozen blueberries As a family, we have experimented with many different types of protein powders and have settled on Isopure brand.  Very smooth. Not sweet.  My husband likes the chocolate flavor.  I prefer the unflavored which has basically no flavor at all.   Anonymous on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1443528 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:31:52 +0000 Anonymous 1443528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Another vote for the Vitamix. It liquifies everything .  It's a major investment, but worth every penny . jackiec on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1443503 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 14:24:00 +0000 jackiec 1443503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Vitamix. Definitely worth it. Especially as your kids get older. Not a single chunk or fleck of what you don't want them to see.......I love mine. Glory on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1443500 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 14:21:30 +0000 Glory 1443500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have a magic bullet and it does the trick for me. My kids also love using it. carter on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1443392 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 03:42:32 +0000 carter 1443392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love my Ninja from Costco. It was somewhere around $100. I've made smoothies, soup, cauliflower rice, and pizza dough in it. Mann on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1443372 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 02:32:55 +0000 Mann 1443372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Infrequent poster here.  I too love smoothies in the mornings for breakfast, and we recently upgraded to Vitamix.  I wanted to throw in vegetables (carrots, beets, etc) to smoothies in addition to fruit, and our previous blender couldn't handle that.  In fairness, we enjoy making things from scratch and also use Vitamix to make nut butters (almond butter etc) and almond milk, ground flour (oat flour etc) and use it as a sort-of food processor for quick chopping of vegetables for cooking, so it's worth the hefty price tag for us.  crutcher on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1443335 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 00:56:21 +0000 crutcher 1443335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am just back from a short vacation to Florida...I rented a condo that was furnished with the best blender for smoothies..an Oster and I don't have the model...However, it was TDF...I came home spoiled... Thistle on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1443330 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 00:23:13 +0000 Thistle 1443330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My current favorite smoothie is 1 Apple 1 frozen banana 1 cup almond milk 1 pinch nutmeg 1 pinch clove 1/4 tsp cinnamon Easy, fast and yummy Thistle on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1443328 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 00:20:19 +0000 Thistle 1443328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have considered splurging for the Vitamix, just not sure it's worth it. Diana on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1443325 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 00:11:34 +0000 Diana 1443325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have a Vitamix and I love it. That said, it was a wedding gift and I'm not sure I'd spend that much money on it if I were buying it myself. It is a really impressive blender though. Meredith on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1443316 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 23:48:58 +0000 Meredith 1443316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A topic near and dear to my heart! I have an Oster Versa (found a great deal at Tuesday Morning, so it was around $150) and have been very happy. Apple peels, kale,etc blend nicely. I'm sure the Vitamix would blend even better, but $100s of dollars better? I don't mind a bit of grit here and there and overall the results are very smooth. Yesterday I strained an apple smoothie through fine mesh (added a date, forgot to remove the pit!) and there was very little fiber remaining in the mesh. And sorry to hijack, but everyone should also share their favorite recipes! I need variety! My go-to is a handful of spinach, a cup of water, a tablespoon of chia, a pear, and a few mint leaves. I'm currently experimenting to create a Mayan chocolate smoothie! Yay smoothies! Thistle on "Smoothies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smoothies#post-1443300 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 23:15:50 +0000 Thistle 1443300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I started drinking smoothies for breakfast when I was pregnant and I have picked it up again with our crazy mornings. Looking to upgrade to a better blender that can handle frozen fruits and apple skins. :) Anyone have any recommendations?