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Created on: May 18, 2009   Last Updated: May 22, 2009

Delicious and Healthful Smoothie Recipes

The hustle and bustle of daily life can wear us down, and a quick, nutrient-dense snack can sometimes be just the ticket to keep us going throughout the day! Smoothies are a fast, easy and nutritional way to begin your day or they make great between meal snacks or post workout supplements! The following smoothie recipes offer a great balance of protein and carbohydrates to keep your engine running efficiently all day long. Bananas are used as a base for all recipes, as they are an excellent source of potassium, dietary fiber and Vitamin B6; and soy milk is a rich source of isoflavones, which aid in the prevention of many cancers, heart disease, and osteoporosis. These smoothies are very healthy, but most importantly extremely tasty!

TROPICAL SPLASH SMOOTHIE - Serves Two

Place all ingredients in a blender:

6 ice cubes

2 medium bananas, sliced

2 scoops vanilla soy protein powder

1/2 cup cantaloupe, cut into chunks

1/2 cup honeydew melon, cut into chunks

1/2 cup orange juice

1 cup vanilla soy milk

Place lid on blender, and pulse until ingredients begin to mix. Set blender on "blend" for about 30 seconds and then move to "ice crush" or your highest blending button for 20 to 30 more seconds. Enjoy this quick, tasty and thirst quenching smoothie! Tip: For added convenience, cut up your melon the night before!

RICH AND CREAMY, PEANUT BUTTER BANANA SMOOTHIE - Serves Two

Place all ingredients in a blender:

6 ice cubes

Two medium bananas, sliced

Two scoops chocolate soy protein powder

Two tablespoons natural peanut butter

1 1/2 cups vanilla soy milk

Place lid on blender, and pulse until ingredients begin to mix. Set blender on "blend" for about 30 seconds and then move to "ice crush" or your highest blending button for 20 to 30 more seconds. Enjoy this rich and creamy smoothie as a healthy alternative to sugary snacks.

VERY VERY BERRY SMOOTHIE - Serves Two

Place all ingredients in a blender

6 ice cubes

Two medium bananas

Two scoops vanilla protein powder

1 cup swiss style strawberry yogurt

3/4 cup blueberries

3/4 cup raspberries

1 1/2 cups vanilla soy milk

Place lid on blender, and pulse until ingredients begin to mix. Set blender on "blend" for about 30 seconds and then move to "ice crush" or your highest blending button for 20 to 30 more seconds. Enjoy this delicious berry mixture, full of antioxidants!

Add the following supplements to smoothies to make them even healthier: Vitamin E, juice, brewers yeast, bee pollen, green tea powder, spirulina powder, wheat bran, and/or chlorella powder. These ingredients can all be purchased at your local whole foods store or online. Be sure to read labels for proper dosage amounts.

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