Does anyone do a breakfast smoothie?

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And wanna share their recipe?  Bonus points if I could make it the night before and it would hold up well in the fridge.

I'm looking for something healthy that would make a good grab and go breakfast.

[chw57]

I've never kept it in the fridge but I usually do some combination of frozen banana, kale/chard/spinach, a blend of hemp and pea protein, almond milk, and carob powder.

Or this: catesworldkitchen.com/2011/01/rainbow-chard-smoothie/

[shelbyann]

I usually combine a frozen banana, a handful of strawberries, a big scoop of greek yogurt and enough milk to get the consistency right. I use whole yogurt and milk so it's nice and creamy and filling!

[cactuscookies]

Mine is super simple - equal amounts by weight frozen-and-defrosted berries and plain lowfat yogurt, plus half a scoop of vanilla protein powder. I stir in chia seeds at the end. I make two days worth at a time, and just reblend it the second day to aerate it.

[redredwine]

Jul 10, 2013 12:58:36 GMT -5 cactuscookies said:

Mine is super simple - equal amounts by weight frozen-and-defrosted berries and plain lowfat yogurt, plus half a scoop of vanilla protein powder. I stir in chia seeds at the end. I make two days worth at a time, and just reblend it the second day to aerate it.

This, but I add Spinach (and use Greek Yogurt instead) I often add in other fruit that I have around, too (apple, banana, etc.)

[wildfloweragain]

skim milk, 1-2 scoops whey protein powder (chocolate) and about 5 tablespoons of wegmans super yogurt.

Sometimes I add a banana or peanut butter, or sub in activia or greek yogurt depending on what I have. Sometimes I add frozen blueberries.

I have never kept it overnight.

[elletr13]

I do 1 c. unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 1 banana, 2 big handfuls spinach, 1-1.5 cups of frozen organic mixed berries (buy a massive bag at costco), flax seed & 2 scoops vanilla whey protein powder.

Also never kept it overnight though...could you buy one of those small blenders where you can take the cup & go?

[lightbulbsun]

banana, strawberries, spinach, almond/coconut milk, protein powder, ice

I would not recommend trying to make it the night before, though. It takes me maybe an extra 5 minutes to prepare in the morning. I take it to work with me in a mason jar.

[secretlyevil]

I just pinned a recipe for a "make ahead" smoothie this morning:

www.theyummylife.com/Oatmeal_Smoothies

ETA: This is the same blog I got my overnight oatmeal recipe from, which is pretty awesome. That's why I am recommending this recipe.

[SuziSaysDa]

I have been doing smoothies for breakfast and lunch for the past month - ever since I got my Vitamix (which I adore!). I add the oats and almonds for carbs and protein - I have replaced my morning oatmeal with a shake.

I general just go with whatever I have in the fridge, but follow this general formula and be sure I have enough fruit to sweeten up the greens.
1/2c oats
1/4c almonds
greens (kale and spinach this week)
fresh fruit (kiwi or peach)
frozen fruit (mango and strawberries - I buy the big bag as Sam's)
apple juice

I usually double it and make two and put one in the fridge at work to have with lunch - it holds up well. I like to make apple juice ice cubes and put them in it to keep it cool on my commute. This week I have been making them the night before and they are still great the next day.