Comments on: Trick to Making the Creamiest Smoothie & a Tropical Smoothie Recipe

By: healthy smoothie recipes

healthy smoothie recipes — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 12:28:57 +0000

I always make strawberry and banana smoothies, very boring, this has given me so many more ideas – thanks x

By: Lily-Mae Andrew

Lily-Mae Andrew — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:50:16 +0000

I almost always put ice in mine and use fresh fruit as opposed to frozen. There is a bit of debate about whether frozen fruit loses some of it’s goodness so I prefer it fresh. I do like the texture without ice though. You’re right that it’s much creamier 🙂

By: Katie Eaton

Katie Eaton — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 02:40:24 +0000

Yummm … I’m pretty addicted to one called Mocha Madness at the gym … but I’m pretty sure it’s more sugar than healthy! I keep thinking we need to start our days with smoothies … get some kale into the kids early! 😉

By: Brittany Smith

Brittany Smith — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:33:12 +0000

I never put ice in my smoothies only frozen fruit and veggies. And YES! You are right! This particular fruit blend makes THE creamiest smoothies. I don’t use it very often. But when I do, totally creamy!

By: Simply Life

Simply Life — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 17:13:45 +0000

this is making me crave a smoothie! I think I need to start adding soy milk to mine!

By: Melanie Flinn, MS, RD

Melanie Flinn, MS, RD — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 16:48:41 +0000

In reply to Sara I. King. Yum. It's hard to mess up a smoothie in my opinion! I am pretty happy with all the combos. I do like the addition of nut butters if I am in the mood for something more substantial. Thanks for sharing! :)

By: Sara I. King

Sara I. King — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 14:59:31 +0000

My favourite smoothie is really simple. It’s a blend of almond milk and frozen blueberries. It’s super light. So if i’m in the mood for something a little creamier, I’ll add a banana and some crunchy almond butter. mmmmm, so yummy :-p
My blender is a little finicky so I just use frozen fruits generally.

By: Melanie Flinn, MS, RD

Melanie Flinn, MS, RD — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:17:53 +0000

In reply to Amanda.

Yes, I used to chop and freeze bananas too and then I just got lazy! I need to start again. I am wondering if it also had to do with the fruit blend I used and the lack of roughage from the typical spinach I use. I always use berries and all those seeds obviously affect the texture. Do you notice your smoothies being super duper smooth and creamy?
All I know about the spirulina is it’s algae- probably added for extra vita/mineral, antioxidant benefits. Haven’t seen that blend but it sounds good!

By: Melanie Flinn, MS, RD

Melanie Flinn, MS, RD — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:10:15 +0000

In reply to Melissa @ Live, Love, & Run. Great tip Melissa- thanks! Never tried adding either of those. :)

By: Melanie Flinn, MS, RD

Melanie Flinn, MS, RD — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:09:56 +0000

In reply to Heather @ Side of Sneakers. So to support my experiment, are your smoothies ultra-smooth and creamy or was it some fluke I got with the blend of fruit I used?