A Reader Recipe: Summer Solstice Berry Smoothie


Updated 06/27/11 8:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Spinach and Berry Coconut Milk Smoothie

Start your day off with this smoothie recipe from FitSugar reader AllieNic, who shared it in our Healthy Recipe group. The sun is out; the breeze is warm — it’s definitely Summer out there! My favorite breakfast on a warm Summer morning is a nice, brain-freeze-inducing smoothie packed with spinach and berries. There’s just something about getting a green veggie in the a.m. that makes my Read more

Drink This: Pumpkin Spice Smoothie


Updated 10/15/11 10:12 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie 2010-10-19 10:00:17

Can't get enough pumpkin? Check out this seasonal smoothie eatingbirdfood shared in the Healthy Recipe Group. Since fall has started I've been obsessed with all things pumpkin, including pumpkin ice cream and frozen yogurt. I decided to make a healthy frozen treat at home by whipping up a pumpkin pie smoothie. This recipe was originally posted on my healthy living blog, Eating Bird Food. Check Read more

Healthy Recipe: Spicy and Savory Smoothie


Updated 10/12/10 8:34 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Savory Jalapeño Green Smoothie Recipe

Smoothies are generally easy to swallow, especially the sweet ones. Add a banana and some berries to a blender, and even the pickiest of eaters can hardly resist it — even with spinach and kale added to the mix. I could sip on fruit-flavored green shakes every day, but I'm also starting to dig some savory swigs as well. Instead of masking the veggies with their seeded garden friends, I'm Read more

Healthy Recipe: Berry Celericious Smoothie


Updated 03/08/12 2:21 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Healthy and Delicious Celery and Fruit Smoothie Recipe

If you liked the spinach packed smoothie that was fit for Popeye, I've got another one that will have you dreaming of fields of blueberries. A vegetable disguised in a haven of fruit, this celery infused drink will add some extra bang to your morning routine. Pulled from Victoria Boutenko's book Green for Life ($19), the powerful antioxidant breakfast in a glass packs potassium, vitamin C, and Read more

Healthy Recipe: A Smoothie Fit For Popeye


Updated 04/04/12 10:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Healthy and Delicious Spinach and Fruit Smoothie Recipe

When I don't have the time to sit down and eat a well-balanced breakfast in the morning, which happens all too often, I whip up a quick spinach and fruit smoothie that gives me energy, fills my belly, and fuels my tank with all the right foods. The spinach may sound strange, but the other ingredients mask the flavor. Before I can get into the carpool line, I've already sucked down fresh veggies, Read more

Try This Post-Workout Treat: Smoothie Bowls


Updated 11/24/10 1:50 PM · Posted by · 13 comments

Recipe For Smoothie Bowls

I just came across this mouthwatering idea from the OnSugar blog Twins That Blog. With the weather getting warmer and summertime approaching, I have a new breakfast obsession — Smoothie Bowls. Apparently many bloggers call this a SIAB (Smoothie in a Bowl) for short. Well, I have just recently started experimenting with SIABs, and I love them. This is just what I need after a morning run. It's a Read more

New "Make at Home" Jamba Juice Smoothies


Updated 06/02/10 11:57 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Jamba Juice Make at Home Smoothies From the Grocery Store

After working out it's really important to eat because it fuels lost energy and repairs damage to torn muscle. After my workouts I usually snack on an apple, some yogurt, or a fruit smoothie from Naked Juice. Supermodel Gisele Bundchen knows the importance of a post-workout meal too. Just last week she was spotted sipping on a Jamba Juice smoothie after leaving the gym. While a lot of the Read more

Snack Attack: Almond Berry Banana Yogurt Smoothie


Updated 01/25/10 12:22 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 25 comments

Snack Attack: Almond Berry Banana Yogurt Smoothie

Strawberries and blueberries are in season now, so stock up and use them to make this delicious yogurt smoothie. The fruit adds natural sweetness, and the Greek yogurt makes it rich and creamy. I like to add almonds to my smoothies because not only do they add fiber and protein, but they give the smoothie an interesting slightly crunchy texture. A 16-ounce glass contains about 300 calories so Read more

Post Run Treat: Chocolate-Espresso Smoothie


Updated 05/28/10 4:46 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 13 comments

Smoothie Recipe: Chocolate-Espresso

I like a smoothie. There is no denying it. I just found a recipe from Runner's World that would surely get your blood pumping. Created by a pastry chef who logs 15 miles a week, this smoothie is fortified with espresso and would be the perfect post run treat. If you run in the morning this could even replace your morning cup of joe. To see the delicious and super easy recipe just read more Read more

You Asked: Banana Smoothie


Updated 06/30/09 9:07 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Smoothie Recipe: Banana Almond Butter

Smoothies are such a great treat. Especially in the heat of summer. A Sugar user recently asked for a good smoothie recipe that doesn't contain berries since she is allergic. I just found this recipe from Healthy Chef Alex. She is Mogan Spurlock's girlfriend - you might know him as the Super Size me guy and she is the "vegan girlfriend." This recipe is tasty - everyone in my family loved it. Read more