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Laura Fuentes

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Jaime’s Post-Practice Chocolate Shake

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Compared to recovery drinks, this post workout recovery shake brings in protein and lots of nutrition from flax, chia, and hemp seeds.

With four kids in the mix this year, you can guess that my family’s calendar is filled with lots of activities. Like many families I know, the afterschool juggle is perhaps the most critical time where food preparation for success is key.

In the last 3 months, Jaime, our Spanish exchange student, has already been a terrific role model for my kids, especially my middle son Alex. Jaime is a senior in high school and has been playing soccer in Spain since he could run and kick a ball. Alex has a natural knack for athletics, but his small frame and shy personality has limited him from taking part in team sports in the past.

With Jaime’s mentorship, Alex is giving soccer a try this year (he is currently in gymnastics and on swim team) and I’m finding myself looking for snack ideas that will fuel both an 8-year-old and a 17-year-old. Today’s shake recipe is one Jaime loves and I’m thrilled to share it with you.

post workout chocolate shake with flax, chia, and hemp seeds

Jaime has recently introduced my son to his love for Nesquik. In Spain, we grow up drinking Nesquik as young kids, with our parents adding just a teaspoon of the “magic powder,” as my grandmother used to call it, when we need a quick snack or complain about drinking white milk. Silly, I know, but I when I was a kid I would often complain to my mother about my daily breakfast consisting of a glass of white milk with a buttered plain toast until she made it exciting by adding a teaspoon of Nesquik. I too was once a kid.

Imagine my lack of surprise when I asked Jaime the first week what he preferred for breakfast, and he said: I pretty much have a glass of Nesquik and whatever you have around, like toast!

post workout chocolate shake with flax, chia, and hemp seeds - ingredients

When I told Jaime that I was partnering with Nesquik to bring my readers some practical snack packing tips and develop a delicious but still nutritious recipe, he jumped at the opportunity to be my taste tester (large family perks!).

Today’s delicious shake recipe was developed to help me get additional nutrition in my kids after a tough practice or game, at a time when kids’ tired muscles need to be restored with a 3:1 carbohydrate to protein ratio. This ratio for a postgame snack is an important consideration because studies suggest that you need to replenish more than electrolytes after a long game or practice. Conveniently, low-fat chocolate milk, like Nesquik has this perfect ratio.

Other things I look for, as a mom, when choosing portable snack options for my kids and the team include no artificial sweeteners and minimal added sugars, nutritionally dense foods with vitamins and minerals to help my kids grow, and something that both tastes good to kids and travels well.

post workout chocolate shake with flax, chia, and hemp seeds

Here are three tips to keep snacks on hand for after practice or games:

  • Keep a cooler or insulated bag in the trunk. I have a reusable, soft-sided insulated bag in my trunk at all times for impromptu trips to the grocery and to carry team snacks. Whether you are bringing apples and string cheese or 8-ounce low-fat chocolate milk as a snack, insulation and a little ice can make a big difference. Plus, now you have something to carry all the snacks with you go to the field!
  • Prepare what you can ahead of time at home. Saturday morning practice and games often have us back home by 11 am. For my kids, this is too early for lunch and too late for breakfast but perfect for a quick snack.
    For this reason, I often leave the shake (recipe below) prepared in the blender inside my fridge so both Jaime and Alex can enjoy a nutrition-dense snack within seconds of walking in the door.
  • Get creative. I often hear from parents that team snacks often consist of cookies, chips, and power drinks with loads of sugar. It seems that many parents have a problem with this, but no one wants to be the nagging parent, right? To that, I say make your own kids’ snacks more delicious (and fun) than the competition and you’ll hear no complaints.

I make this chocolate shake prior to leaving my house, fill a 10-ounce thermos with it, and the temperature holds just fine! Hey, if the drive-through shakes are appealing to many after practice, so is my delicious recipe! Once other kids ask “what’s inside the container” and your kid says a “chocolate shake!” you’ll be the popular parent with the team, guaranteed.

post workout chocolate shake with flax, chia, and hemp seeds

With three out of my four kids involved in multiple activities this year, I’m looking for practical nutrition rich solutions more than ever. For my oldest three kids, low-fat chocolate milk is a good option to include in the recipe because it provides electrolytes, calcium, protein, and carbohydrates. And 8-ounces of Nesquik chocolate milk provides only 11g of added sugars (8g protein), compared to 14g of sugar in popular sports drinks (0g protein) or 16g of sugar (2g protein) in a typical multigrain bar.

I’m not saying that I bring a chocolate shake every day, but on occasion, it makes my kids feel pretty special. Other favorite snacks are parfaits inside a thermos, yogurt frozen with a popsicle stick through it (I carry these inside a thermos bag), apples and cheese (I freeze the cheese sticks, so they are not slimy after practice), and trail mix.

Does your team have any favorite after practice and game-time snacks?

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Jaime’s Post-Practice Chocolate Shake

post workout chocolate shake with flax, chia, and hemp seeds

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Nesquik low-fat chocolate milk
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
  • 1/2 tablespoon flax seeds (or flax meal)
  • 1 large banana, frozen
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine milk, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and flax seeds, and let them sit for about 10 minutes to activate chia seeds.
  2. To the blender, add frozen banana, peanut butter, and Nesquik Chocolate powder. Blend on medium speed until the banana is fully dissolved and the shake is thick.
  3. Serve immediately.

Notes

the recipe has peanut butter in it. Make sure there are no known nut allergies in the team should you decide to create these shakes for everyone. When in doubt, use a nut-free alternative like sunflower seed butter and let other parents know the ingredients in the shake.

From time to time, I work with awesome companies to develop recipes for this website.  Today’s post was brought to you by Nesquik. All opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that encourage my creativity. 

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  1. vivarais@restaurant-le-vivarais says

    September 30, 2015 at 12:46 am

    I made the first one but with the nestle chocolate ice cream and the milo chocolate malt for my birthday cause it was obviously my cheat day! Well, I didn’t care about how much chocolate I’ve used up but that was hella good! Thanks

    Reply
    • Catherine says

      October 5, 2015 at 8:27 am

      Our favorite smoothie is a strawberry banana smoothie we make from vanilla yogurt, honey, frozen strawberries, banana, and ice cubes. Yum! I am definitely going to try this Nestle smoothie!!

      Reply
      • Eleni says

        October 5, 2015 at 11:07 am

        I use frozen banana, peaches, mango, and pineapple, about 3/4 cup water and one coconut yogurt ( 5.3 to 6 oz) and blend together. It tastes tropical!

        Reply
        • Carla says

          October 6, 2015 at 3:10 pm

          My favorite smoothie is spinach with a frozen banana and fresh strawberries!!

          Reply
      • Sabrina K says

        October 6, 2015 at 3:10 pm

        I love smoothies! Especially for my little ones who are picky eaters. It is a great way to get the good stuff in them. We make a blue smoothie which is blueberries, whole milk, yogurt, seeds, and spinach. Thank you for sharing your post about this chocolate smoothie…I will definitely try this for a Mommy afternoon snack 🙂

        Reply
      • Siasia Jackson says

        October 6, 2015 at 8:27 pm

        I love a smoothie with blueberries, bananas, whey protein powder, bee pollen.

        ★★★★

        Reply
      • Christina says

        October 10, 2015 at 12:42 am

        Our family loves spinach, banana, frozen berries, chia seeds, and almond milk smoothies.

        Reply
    • Eleni says

      October 5, 2015 at 11:03 am

      I use frozen banana, peaches, mango, and pineapple, about 3/4 cup water and one coconut yogurt ( 5.3 to 6 oz) and blend together. It tastes tropical!

      Reply
    • Jennie Leto says

      October 6, 2015 at 3:23 pm

      My family’s favorite shake is chocolate, peanut butter, spinach and almond milk. Yum!

      Reply
    • Erin Hauser says

      October 6, 2015 at 8:51 pm

      Mine and my 1and ahalf year old daughter’s favorite is peanut butter, banana, oatmeal, and almond milk! It so delicious tastes like dessert!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    • Leigh Ann says

      October 8, 2015 at 10:20 pm

      Our favorite smoothies is a strawberry banana with a little spinach snuck in 🙂

      Reply
  2. Rachel says

    October 1, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    I thought it was interesting that this popped into my inbox when I had just made your chocolate sauce a few hours earlier. When the rain finally calms and let’s us get back to soccer, I’ll give this a try with your sauce instead of the Nestle. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Schneller says

      October 2, 2015 at 4:02 pm

      for sure. You can use the homemade chocolate sauce + milk for this. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Esmeralda Lopez says

    October 3, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    Just made the recipe & it’s GREAT!! My step-daughter is going to LOVE this after her soccer games & practices!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Stephanie Schneller says

      October 4, 2015 at 9:38 pm

      I’m so glad you loved this recipe! She’s a lucky girl Esmeralda 🙂

      Reply
  4. Lisa says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:09 pm

    Anything with fruit! But I always like to sneak some greens and flax seeds in there as well.

    Reply
  5. Peyton says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    Banana Boat!! you can’t go wrong with ice cream and bananas, maybe some protein, too.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Janalee Nielson says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    We like strawberry banana with spinach and chia seeds but it is a battle to get the spinach all chopped up!

    Reply
  7. Brandy Cleveland says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    Sounds like a good recipe. My family’s favorite smoothie is super easy – 1 cup of orange juice, 1 frozen banana, 3-4 frozen strawberries – blend. I also add spinach for some extra vitamins.

    Reply
  8. paula says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    My kids love any sort of fruit smoothie – I add greens of course, then the fruit and some usually some pomegranate juice and if they’re extra good they get to add a little sorbet

    Reply
  9. Veancha says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    That recipe sounds amazing! My family always loves a classic strawberry banana smoothie! Can’t go wrong with that!

    ★★★

    Reply
  10. Tonje williams says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    This looks awesome! I have made a variation of this, but never thought to add the flax to it. Also, my kids love it with almond butter rather than peanut, but it’ll be fun to experiment with others.

    Reply
  11. Zina says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    Our favorite shake is a vanilla pumpkin pie protein smoothie. Love your site and your lunch cookbook too!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      October 5, 2015 at 5:03 am

      Would you mind posting the recipe for your vanilla pumpkin protein shake? That sounds delicious.

      Reply
  12. crystal says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    We love smoothies with coconut milk, walnuts, bananas and blueberries.

    Reply
  13. Stephanie M says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    My husband and I are trying G to incorporate vegetables in meals, I have found that we love fruit tasting smothies filled of veggies 🙂 so usually l use bananas, strawberries, spinach, carrots and blueberries. Enjoy!

    Reply
  14. Melissa Ramponi says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    Hi! My family’s favorite smoothie is banana, peanut butter, chia seeds, protein powered and cinnamon!! Yum yum yum. Freezes beautiful and easy on the go.

    Reply
  15. Margie says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    Our family favorite is SFH chocolate protein powder with almond butter, raspberries, ice, milk or water depending who is having it and a large handful of raw spinach! So good!!

    ★★★★

    Reply
  16. Faith Taylor says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    I love this! My absolute favorite is peanut butter, frozen banana, flax seed, and almond /coconut milk smoothie. Sometimes I add chocolate protein powder for extra umph!

    Reply
  17. Tara says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    Love most shakes, but we’re a blueberry banana crew for the most part.

    Reply
  18. Erica says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    My kids love strawberries and yogurt shakes and chocolate banana. We use a bit of honey or maple syrup as a sweeter with a bit of cocoa powder.

    Reply
  19. Lauren says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    Our fav is PB2, Bananas, kale, Greek yogurt and ice!

    ★

    Reply
  20. Stephanie says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    Our favorite smoothie recipe is frozen bananas, milk, and a scoop of stevia-based protein (chocolate or vanilla). Sometimes I even add a little cocoa power and espresso powder in mine to make it extra rich. I just wish I had a good blender to use! Our old Kitchenaid even struggles to blend the frozen bananas.

    Reply
  21. Diane Burelle says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    One of my family’s favourite smoothies in the morning is quite similar to yours above, with just a few differences:
    2 c almond coconut milk
    1 frozen banana
    2 tbsp chia seeds
    2 tbsp peanut or almond butter
    2 scoops vanilla or chocolate protein powder
    1 tbsp cacao
    1/2 avocado (optional)

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  22. Amy F. says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    My kids love peanut butter and banana smoothies.

    Reply
  23. Jennifer patty says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:20 pm

    In your email, you asked for our favorite shake/smoothie recipe. My family’s is frozen vanilla yogurt, almond milk, ice, banana and French Vanilla organic JP protein powder. Sometimes, if I’m feeling generous 🙂 I’ll add some chocolate syrup, but not much because this is good as it is!

    Reply
  24. Libby says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:20 pm

    My family’s favorite smoothie is one we pack with spinach/kale, grapes, frozen pineapple, ginger and lemon. My Husband and i especially drink this every morning.

    Reply
  25. Kelli B says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:20 pm

    These look great! My six-year-old is finicky too, so hiding some healthy seeds in a bunch of chocolatey yumminess might just work. The rest of my family loves smoothies loaded with berries and bananas–plus a little green goodness!

    Reply
  26. Holly says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:20 pm

    Pumpkin pie smoothly yummy

    Reply
  27. michelle says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:21 pm

    We love yogurt, frozen banana, strawberries and oj smoothies.

    Reply
  28. Shelly says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:21 pm

    We love smoothies!! Strawberry, banana, blueberry is our go to.

    Reply
  29. Deidre says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:21 pm

    My husband makes me a pretty awesome pina colada shake, but I have to say anything chocolate would be my favorite.

    Reply
  30. tammi shaffer says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:22 pm

    We make what we call out pb&j smoothie, because my son LOVES pb&j anything! Frozen raspberries (or whatever kind of berries you like), coconut milk, peanut butter, a banana, and a bit of raspberry jelly. The amounts of everything varies, depending on your tastes and how many you are making. Also, I sneak a bit of fresh spinach in, and they can’t even taste it!

    Reply
  31. Reshma shah says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:22 pm

    Great chocolate shake recipe! In our family we love mango shakes!

    Reply
  32. Audra says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    I make almost the same thing you have posted here except I add spinach. My twins still love it and they are none the wiser. I will try adding the chia and flax next time. Yum!

    Reply
  33. Dana says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    Yummy!!!!!

    Reply
  34. Tereasa Osborne says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    I have a healthy chocolate protein shake every morning with a tbsp of PB2. I have been doing this since the end of July. Not too exciting I know but I’m ready to branch out and try something different. This recipe looks like a great way to start expanding my horizons a bit. Thanks!

    Reply
  35. Lisa Gottlieb-Cytron says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:24 pm

    I make a “soft serve ice cream” out of frozen bananas, unsweetened cocoa and little flax milk. It helps satisfy my sweet tooth without compromising my quest to eat healthy, whole foods. My poor little blender struggles with enough power. I need to invest in a Vitamix!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  36. Amy U says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:24 pm

    We keep a variety of fresh fruits (some that we’ve picked) frozen in the freezer at all times.
    Our favorite shakes start with Plain Greek Yogurt, Whole Milk (non-pasteurized & straight from our local Dairy Farm—“Happy Cow Creamery”), & our fruit of choice: pretty much always fresh, unfrozen bananas; froz blueberries and/or mango and/or blackberries/strawberries/raspberries. We like to use the fresh/frozen fruits instead of adding ice as that tends to water down the smoothie.
    My son really hit his mark with these this summer before morning swim team practice.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  37. Amy Wahl says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:25 pm

    This flavor is the same that I love just altered a bit. For my Dairy-free, peanut-free son, we used chocolate almond milk, a whole banana, sun butter or almond butter and a scoop of Chocolate protein powder. Yummo!

    Reply
  38. Tricia Krimm says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:25 pm

    I adore banana beet blueberry smoothies! Yum! Not a fan of chocolate but those seeds would be a great addition 🙂

    Reply
  39. Alecia Mayers says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    My daughter loves for us to make a strawberry, banana, Hershey syrup, peanut butter, scoop of cookies & cream protein mix, and 1% milk smoothie in the mornings before school.

    Reply
  40. Kate says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    Lots of berries! Mangoes, yogurt, & OJ are also favorite ingredients!

    Reply
  41. Kelley says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    We love peanut butter banana smoothies 🙂

    Reply
  42. Josie says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    Our fav is anything with Almond milk and fresh fruit! Berry Smoothies are big in house! But the chocolate sauce sounds so good with milk or icecream! Mmmm!!

    Reply
  43. Angela Davis says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    We tried this recipe tonight and it was delicious! I also added spinach to it for some extra greens and it was amazing and best of all my kids loved it! Thanks for always keeping us busy moms inspired with your wonderful recipes and tips!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  44. Lisa Gottlieb-Cytron says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    My family would love this! We make a “soft serve ice cream” with frozen bananas, unsweetened cocoa, and a little flax milk. My poor little blender struggles with powering through it. I need to invest in a good machine!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  45. Jen doc says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    Great recipie! And thank you for your very sensitive comment regarding food allergies. It is a big help when other parents are aware of allergies.

    Reply
  46. Michelle B. says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    This past week my 5 year old decided she did not want solid foods due to sore throat and fever. I made smoothies. Her favorite was banana mango and I added vega vanilla protein mix since it was her main meal.
    I tried adding chia seeds to another smoothie and she would not eat it due to the “flakes” she could taste.

    Reply
  47. Tina says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    Thank you for your constant suggestions. It encourages me to introduce new foods into my family’s routine. One of our smoothie favorites is so simple. Orange juice, banana and frozen berries (sometimes I also add joghurt). Because of the frozen berries, my daugher calls it “breakfast-ice-cream”!

    Reply
  48. Jessika Stanton says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    We love smoothies! We don’t usually follow a recipe. We throw together a combo of berries, OJ, or yogurt usually a ripe banana too.

    But if we must be honest chocolate shakes are an absolute favorite. We throw a banana in it and it’s our chocolate monkey shake. 🙂

    Reply
  49. Cathleen says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    Yummy, I will have to try this shake. My children love cherry and mango smoothies with a small amount of kale.

    Reply
  50. Heather says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    I love making smoothies with frozen banana, peanut butter and cocoa powder. Sometimes I add some oats to thicken it up.

    Reply
  51. Jennifer Kropac says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    My family’s favorite shake is just a simple good old fashioned vanilla ice cream milk shake.

    Reply
  52. karen says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    We love the classic strawberry, banana, raspberry smoothie!

    Reply
  53. Sue says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    Looking forward to trying this!! Maybe some strawberries or raspberries would be a good addition…

    Reply
  54. Jamie K. says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    This sounds yummy! I need to try for my kids. Thank you!

    Our favorite smoothie is mixture of kale (1C) with frozen banana (1), mixed frozen berries (strawberry, blueberry & raspberry – 1.5 C), flaxseed oil (1TBS), chia seed,(1/2TBS) greek yogurt (1/2C), honey (1/2TBS) with unsweetened vanilla almond milk. For the kids, I add extra bananas and for me, I sometimes replace cold green tea with almond milk for extra energy boost. 🙂

    Reply
  55. Vivian says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    Love milkshakes for any time of the day. We use a cut up frozen banana, whole milk, fresh or frozen berries, a little pure maple syrup,one scoop of protein powder and a few drops of vanilla extract = a yummy treat :-).
    P.S. Also grew up on Nesquik. Used to love the banana powder one, can’t find it anymore.

    Reply
  56. Connie Prime says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    I love to make greek yogurt, banana, frozen mixed berry smoothies, with added spinach, kale, and chia seeds. My 4 year old loves them too! Great for a quick breakfast or snack on the run.

    ★★★★

    Reply
  57. Jessica says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    We love chocolate smoothies and fruit smoothies. No regular recipies since we usually use what’s on hand but we just some chia seeds so I think I’ll give this one a try! Thanks.

    Reply
  58. Heather says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    Smoothies don’t go over big often for my kids. They like chocolate more then I do. peanutbutter with bananas, WhoRa! Will have to try one day.

    Reply
  59. Barbara Ziesemer says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    I like the chocolate milkshake or else strawberry, banana, seeds, and nut butter.

    Reply
  60. Keisha says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    Our family’s favorite smoothie is strawberry and banana. We also add mixed berries, yogurt and spinach as well. My oldest daughter is a type 1 diabetic, so we have to carefully measure out the fruits and count the carbs accordingly. She has to take insulin when she has one, but she says it’s worth it!

    ★★★★

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  61. TarahH says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    My kids’ favorite smoothie is the “Beginner’s Luck Green Smoothie” which I found through the 100 Days of Real Food blog. They love the taste and I love that they get some high quality greens into their tummies! Ingredients: 2 cups fresh spinach 2 cups water 1 cup mango (can be frozen or fresh) 1 cup pineapple (can be frozen or fresh) 2 bananas

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  62. Amanda says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    Ours is a green smoothie: spinach, romaine, Apple, celery, lemon.

    Reply
  63. Amy Corpas says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    I am going to have to try that chocolate shake on my kids in the morning…once I find hemp seeds. 🙂 my son likes to create different smoothies but for most of them, they have frozen strawberries and bananas and apple juice. I squeeze spinach in there sometimes and he can’t tell just wonders why it’s color is different 🙂

    Reply
  64. Judith says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    We love a shake with banana, apple and cinnamon with coconut milk sometimes with cacao too. Thank you for the recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  65. jennifer says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    my favorite smoothie is the following:

    1 tbsp peanut butter
    1 tbsp greek nonfat vanilla yogurt
    1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    1 banana
    1 cup of raw pre-washed spinach
    1 tsp of spirulina
    1 tsp of chia seeds

    optional: frozen strawberries, frozen mangoes, or frozen peaches

    ★★★★

    Reply
  66. Jenna Hastings says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    My daughter and I love “brain fuel” from Simple Green Smoothies! It’s coconut water, spinach, a pear, frozen mango, and 1/4 and avocado topped with hemp seeds! Super green, smooth and creamy! Keeps us going for ours. We will definitely have to try this one for an after school snack 🙂

    Reply
  67. Amanda P says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:37 pm

    I have a really old blender, so I don’t use it much (actually ever). I would absolutely love to make many of the smoothie recipes I find to sneak added nutrition into mine and my kids diet. But, as of now, my favorite would be the old classic chocolate shake. Thanks for all you do!

    Reply
  68. Rachel Smith says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:37 pm

    My toddlers favorite smoothie is a Mango French Vanilla smoothie, I add fresh or frozen mango to about half cup of French Vanilla yogurt, and a half cup of almond milk and a little flax seed. (he thinks flax is sprinkles) Sometimes if I’m sneaky I can add in some apple and spinach. We use an immersion blender currently but would love love love to have a vitamix it’s been on my wish list forever! We will definitely have to mix it up and try Jamie’s post practice shake soon!

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  69. Lisa Blakley says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:37 pm

    I love to incorporate chia seeds into my shakes, they’re a magical ingredient! I will make this but change it up a bit. I’m going to use cocoa powder and Stevia with almond milk for a sugar free, low carb option. I may use half a banana or a banana extract. Switching it up for me and my needs is fine for me, but I’m definitely going to try making this with Nesquick for my kids. They will love it! Thanks for another great recipe, especially incorporating seeds!

    ★★★★★

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  70. Leslie Schick says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    We like to mix Arbonne vanilla protein powder with half a banana & a variety of fruits depending on the day. Hubby’s favorite is pineapple, mine is mango or blueberry.

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  71. Cheryl says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    My three boys and little girl would love this smoothie as a change from the occasional green “Hulk” smoothie I try to sneak in. Raw spinach and a little broccoli are well hidden by a cup of green grapes and a half of frozen banana. Ice and a little apple or pineapple juice finish the treat!

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  72. Mariana buces says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    We love to mix yogurt with frozen mango, blend and add any extra “topping” they want, like flax seeds or hemp! It is a lifesaver in busy hot mornings to have “ice cream” for breakfast!!

    Reply
  73. Maria says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:40 pm

    My family enjoys what my 5 yr old son calls “T-Rex juice” which is spinach, banana, frozen mango and coconut water. Good way to sneak in all that needed daily veggies. I will try out your chocolate shake as I have been trying to figure out how to get my son to eat chia seeds.

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  74. Meredith R. says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:40 pm

    My kids and I both love a banana, peanut butter and vanilla almond milk smoothie!

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  75. Cora Kirkpatrick says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    I love any flavor of shake and smoothies as long as they’re dairy free.

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  76. Jennifer says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    My daughter and I love fruit smoothies. She will drink just about anything I blend up. My son on the other hand won’t drink any of them :-/. I’m going to have to try this one this week and see if I can make him a believer!

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  77. Rebecca says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    My favorite shake is spinach and berries with a few nuts or seeds.

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  78. daniela says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    frozen berries and yogurt

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  79. Deb says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    Our favorite is mango-pineapple-flax protein smoothie… tropical yummiest

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  80. Mistie says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    Our favorite shake is frozen bananas, strawberries, vanilla almond milk and a squirt of chocolate syrup, or tablespoon of chocolate milk mix. It’s like a banana split in a glass. Yum!

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  81. Brandi says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    Thank you for this recipe! (And for your site!!) I often times find myself struggling with snack options. It is tricky to plan around multiple children and their activities!! We tend to go for the grab and go treats, like an apple, banana, cheese, and Luna bars. Also, thanks for the tip in carrying the cooler in the car….I am going to put one in my “taxi” tomorrow!

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  82. Heather says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    My daughter’s favorite smoothie is 1/2 banana, frozen organic strawberries & blueberries, fresh spinach and pineapple juice…delicious and she gets some dark greens!!

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  83. Karen says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    My grandchildren loves smoothies with almond milk, yogurt, spinach and a mixture of fruit.

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  84. Holly says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    We love strawberry & banana shakes!!

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  85. Taryn says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:45 pm

    Bananas and a little milk. It makes more like a banana ice cream for my little ones!

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  86. Jen says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    Our favorite smoothie is banana, plain yogurt, blueberries, pineapple, and a bit of protein powder and milk. Yum!

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  87. Jennifer Church says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    My son likes to make smoothies with kale, banana, strawberry, agave syrup, and water. He usually has one for breakfast, and he’ll make one to eat as a snack in the afternoon, too.

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  88. Karen says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    We love a strawberry/banana/kiwi/spinach smoothie. We make it at least once a week!

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  89. Catherine l. says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:48 pm

    Our favorite smoothie would be one that contained yogurt, fruit, veggies, honey and nuts. 🙂

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  90. Stacy says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    My little one is just turning one so she’s a little young for shakes yet. However, my husband and I indulge in a Sunday, coffee-Nutella shake. Just add about a tablespoon of Nutella (more or less according to taste) to 16 ounces of coffee. We blend with ice (again modify amount to your preference on thickness) and add a little almond milk. It is frosty deliciousness!!!

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  91. Stephanie says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    Loved the Chocolate shake recipe! We make green smoothies all the time. Spinach, blueberries, strawberries, pineapple and mango and 1 cup of apple juice and 1 cup of water. Blend till smooth!

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  92. samantha says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    We love the basic strawberry, banana smoothie or chocolate, with banana and peanut butter.

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  93. Cristina says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    My kids like chocolate shakes so we will have to try this!

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  94. Tenille Langlois says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    This sounds delicious! My favorite smoothie recipe is vanilla protein powder, frozen strawberries, blueberries, spinach, flax and greek yogurt! I do like chocolate protein powder with PB 2 as well.

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  95. Dorothy says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    Thanks for the delicious chocolate shake recipe!
    You asked in a recent letter/email about my family’s favorite smoothie recipe. My 3 boys (ages 3, 5 & 8) love a combination of: Greek yogurt, strawberries, milk or almond milk, kale, chia, flax and Love crunch!!
    Thank you for all that you do to share your wisdom and ideas with fellow busy moms!

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  96. Andy says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    My family loves chocolate shakes!

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  97. Leigh w says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    I love smoothies with spinach, Greek yogurt, strawberries and sometimes an avacado (I read that is a great alternative when u don’t care for bananas in your smoothies – and it is awesome!!) the kiddos, nor my spousal unit can get behind my green smoothies. but I bet they would love this one!!

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  98. Linda morris says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    Our favorite shake is also a chocolate shake, made with milk, bananas, peanut butter, honey, cocoa powder, and ice. Super yummy and I bet would come out great in a vitamix! 😉

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  99. Gretchen Irene says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:52 pm

    The chocolate pb banana avocado smoothie is always a hit at our house. We also like the blueberry, strawberry banana combo – it fits my dietary needs and tastes like we’re at Jamba Juice (:

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  100. Terri M. says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:52 pm

    This shake looks yummy. I am definitely going to try it. Our favorite smoothie is a berry smoothie with chia seeds and honey.

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  101. Lisa Topolinski says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    My family’s favorite smoothie were banana,strawbery,mangos,greens,coconut milk..It would be great if I will win the vitamix blender as mine quit working..

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  102. Asa says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    Hello!

    I love your blog, and have tried many of your recipes. This shake sounds pretty good!

    I have a shake every single morning for breakfast, so I am always looking for ideas. My go to is vegan chocolate Shakeology, powdered collagen, a tablespoon or two of hemp seeds, one tablespoon of coconut oil, one frozen banana, one tablespoon of almond butter, and one cup of almond milk. Delish!

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  103. Olga says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    My sons loves homemade milk kefir with banana and chia seeds (sometimes I add nut butter there too)
    On a hot day I love love love your coconut smoothie! It is so delicious. I froze it, and put it in a lunch bag, and by the time I had my lunch, the smoothie was more like slush, which was perfect and so refreshing!

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  104. Crissy says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    I am still working on my family and getting them to love shakes and smoothies. They don’t like them because they are chunky. I would love to win a new mixer – imagine the delicious fruits and veggies I could get into them if they were finding the chunks. My favorite is strawberry and banana with chia seeds and a bit of almond butter!

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  105. Theresa B says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:55 pm

    We love to make mango smoothies. I usually throw in o.j. or yogurt and sneak in some chia and/or flax seeds.

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  106. Marci says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:55 pm

    We like using whatever frozen fruits we have on hand and mixing in kale or spinach. My daughter would love the chocolate shake as well!

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  107. Kristina says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:55 pm

    One of my kids’ favorite smoothies is a blueberry raspberry one. The rest of the ingredients vary – usually yogurt and banana, often some oatmeal, and then either some greens from our garden or carrots. Yes, it comes out an odd color! But the kids like creating it anew each time, and we put in cinnamon and nutmeg as well so it ends up tasting like blueberry pie.

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  108. Tami says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    I love anything chocolate, but never made a shake or smoothie.

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  109. Melissa B says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    I love smoothies and they are a vital part of my cancer treatment. My favorite smoothie is made with the water and meat of a young coconut, a frozen banana, and frozen berries, but i think I will try adding hemp seeds and chia seeds after seeing your recipe.

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  110. Christine Rice says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    Chocolate shake will defiantly be a hit in our house! Thanks for the recipe!

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  111. Ashley kelley says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    We love strawberry banana smoothies. Will have to try and add flax seed and see if he can taste a difference.

    He would feel awfully special with this chocolate shake for lunch. Would it freeze okay in a thermos for a lunchtime treat?

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  112. Denise says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    Our favorite is Almond Butter Smoothies!!

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  113. Rachel says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:58 pm

    We make that same smoothie already, minus the flax, hemp and chia seeds! I will definitely try to sneak those in there next time I make it – my kids (and I) love it! We also love a smoothie made with a scoop of vanilla protein powder, 1 T peanut butter powder (like PB2), 1 cup of frozen strawberries, 1/2 a frozen banana and 1 cup of milk. It is delicious and has lots of good protein for staying power!

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  114. Tanya says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:58 pm

    This sounds delicious! We really love strawberries in my house, so our go-to smoothie is usually a strawberry banana. Fortunately they make strawberry Quik too!

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  115. Laura says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    My family’s favorite smoothie is strawberry blueberry. I’ve never made a chocolate one, but my son does drink chocolate milk after every soccer practice, so he may like this recipe. Otherwise he likes white milk or water. Never offered them juice, gatorade type drinks, or soda and they dont like any of them.

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  116. Christy White says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    What a great idea! My kids’ favorite smoothie is the “tropical smoothie”. Lots of mango, pineapple, orange, etc. We will have to give this one a try!

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  117. gayla allen says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:00 pm

    We love a green explosion! Orange juice, plain greek yogurt, almond milk, spinach, maple syrup, ice, vanilla. Blend and enjoy! My blender leaves small pieces of spinach at times but still tastes good.

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  118. Briana Bergner says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:00 pm

    My family loves green smoothies. We are for sure going to try your recipe very soon.

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  119. Catherine says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:00 pm

    A favorite is greek yogurt, fruit, veggies, raw honey and nuts. 🙂

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  120. Wendy says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    Fruit and protein powder, but I would like to include other ingredients if they would disappear. 🙂

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  121. Caitlin P says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    Chocolate banana is our favorite!

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  122. Kristy says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    My family and I enjoy making smoothies. I have to admit it feels great adding fresh, organic greens to the mix. Luckily, my 6 year old doesn’t get hung up on that part! 😀 I like to use 2 cups spinach or kale with strawberries, banana, 1 tbsp yogurt, a dash of cinnamon and a splash of OJ. I like the recipe shared here for a powerhouse shake. I would be willing to try this!!

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  123. Theresa O says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:02 pm

    My young kids (2 & 4) are fans of a simple fruit smoothie, especially on breakfast nights. We fill our blender with fresh and frozen fruit and throw in some veggies and seeds depending on what we have around. Our blender is on it’s last leg though and sometimes our “smoothies” end up being “chunkies” and my son does not like that texture, but he definitely likes the sweet taste.

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  124. Karen says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:02 pm

    We love banana, mango, pineapple smoothies with coconut water but I know that my kids would love a chocolate shake too!

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  125. Julie says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:02 pm

    It’s hard to find a smoothie recipe that all 3 of my kids enjoy, but I finally found one…it’s a chocolate banana protein smoothie. It is so delicious and filling too! Let me know if you want the recipe! (It has oatmeal in it too!)

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  126. micky says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    Hah! Nesquik is ALWAYS good! :o) Honestly, I haven’t tried nut butters in a shake yet – great idea! For us it was usually anything juiced plus an avocado or banana added via mixer afterwards to thicken it and add some more bang for its buck. Not bad either. ;o)
    Thanks for another awesome idea!

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  127. Luce f says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    We like fruit smoothies. At times when I am out of fresh fruits for lunches, I make a fruit smoothie for them which cover the fruit portion of their meal.

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  128. Amy says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    Sounds yummy! My kids love chocolate shakes and I love making them healthy.

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  129. Kelly Martin says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    My daughter has always faught me
    In drinking smoothies until this last summer she has really taken a liking to strawberry banana smoothies. It’s funny because she won’t eat an actual strawberry but she will drink it up. I like to make strawberry banana and spinach smoothies for myself. It’s help alleviate leg cramps I get.

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  130. Ginger says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    After practice, our kids prefer cheese and crackers and juice. In smoothies, they like anything fruity with strawberries. Yum!

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  131. Nicole Charlanza says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    My morning shake is my favorite – I use vanilla & chocolate protein powder, frozen banana, coffee & ice. It’s how I start my day every day 🙂

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  132. Kittychatalot says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    Love an orange mango smoothie! Has to have the banana!

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  133. Aline Grigorian says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:07 pm

    I love banana milkshakes! I just mash up a ripe banana with a fork in my glass and add milk. Maybe using a blender might be better. Thanks for your recipe 🙂

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  134. Morgan says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:07 pm

    My fave shake is a simple one: 1 cup milk, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1 scoop vanilla sunwarrior protein. yum!

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  135. Rayna Miller says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    We love any kind of fruit smoothie or chocolate milk shake!

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  136. Megan S. says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    Our favorite smoothie is kefir with mango and banana. I could add in even heartier ingredients if I had a Vitamix;)

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  137. Angela Olson says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    Our favorite type of smoothie is Strawberry and banana with Greek yogurt, flaxseeds and milk.

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  138. S says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    We used to love chocolate shakes and any ice cream shake but one of my daughters can no longer have milk. Their favorite smoothie is a traditional banana, strawberry and blueberry smoothie. I tried sneaking spinach in it a few times but they wouldn’t drink it when they saw the color. I bought some cups with lids where they couldn’t see the color but now they are scared to take the first sip. Hopefully I’ll eventually find some recipes they like.

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  139. Betsy Lewis says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    My morning fave has spinach, avocado, blueberries and cacao and ends up tasting like a creamy, delicious chocolate milk.

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  140. Heather says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:10 pm

    We enjoy arbonne vanilla shakes with frozen berries and a handful of spinach.

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  141. Amber says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    My favorite smoothy is similar to this on but just 4 ingredients. Chocolate protein powder, peanut butter, coconut milk, and a banana. I will definitely have to try it with the different seeds. Looks yummy!!
    Love all the inbox recipes.

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  142. Jill Appel says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    My boys love fruit. They love smoothies with all types of fruit in it. I always add flax seeds and chi seeds when they are not looking.

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  143. Val says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    Ice, yogurt, banana, almond milk, Vegan Protein powder

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  144. Mary says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:14 pm

    Sounds good! I haven’t tried hemp seeds yet so I’ll have to try your recipe.
    Our family likes smoothies made with frozen fruit, fruit& vegetable juice, Greek yogurt, and a little whey powder.

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  145. Kat says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:14 pm

    Love the comparison of snacks at the end. I needed the reminder that a “treat” isn’t always as bad as you may think.

    My two boys and my hubs favorite smoothie is anything with kale in it. And a new favorite of mine has kale, lemon and ginger. It really stinks when I have to make multiple batches to try and get the chunks blended so we can all have some. A vita mix would help with our soon to be growing family! 😀

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  146. Sili says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:15 pm

    Delish! I like fruit smoothie recipes best. I’ve always loved papaya smoothies.

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  147. Kelly R. says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    We love green smoothies at our house! A current favorite is mango, peach, pineapple, spinach, coconut milk, chia and flax seeds. So yummy!

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  148. LeeAnne says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    We love green shakes. 2 handfuls of fruit, big glass of milk or almond milk, 1/2 banana, handful or 2 of spinach…serves 4. Sometimes we add chia seeds…

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  149. Cristina says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    I’m going to make it for my little ones, perfect for after swimming lessons.
    Growing up, my father would make me a shake before he went to work. Just banana, vanilla extract and some sugar to sweeten it. With my kids, i’ll use chocolate milk with banana. My oldest loves it with PB.

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  150. Melissa says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    Strawberry anything! Peanut butter or almond butter is good, too. 🙂

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  151. Miesha Williams says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    I will have to try this recipe…I’m a mom of 2 boys ages 4 and 7. I hide lots of things in their foods (smile). Our favorite smoothie is mocha java with banana. It’s one frozen banana, carnation instant breakfast packet, almomd milk and a teaspoon (if that) of instant coffee then I add some chia seeds for good measure!

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  152. Cheryl Bowe says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    We love to use shakeolgy vegan chocolate and vanilla.

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  153. Sarah Ames says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    Our favorite is “Banana-Berry” which includes, one banana, plain Greek yogurt, frozen mixed berries, flax meal, and enough water to get it to the right consistency. Yum!

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  154. Heather says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:21 pm

    Love this recipe! We love Greek yogurt and berries smoothies! We will give this one a try.

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  155. Maryecoop says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:21 pm

    We LOVE the Trim Healthy Mama Cocomoco smoothie. It is guilt-free yet so amazing. Yum!!!!!!!!!

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  156. Heidi says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:21 pm

    Our family loves our fruit and almond milk smoothies, we add protein powder and banana for creaminess… easy to sneak the spinach – an easy way to get an extra veggie serving.

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  157. Tess says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    My favorite shake to make for my boys is chocolate milk powder, almond milk, protein powder (shhhh! :), chia seeds and hemp seeds. My blender doesn’t blend the seeds well, so they usually end up with all of the good stuff left behind on the bottom of their glasses. Hoping they get some of it in there. I’m trying!! :))))
    Tess

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  158. Shweta says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    I really love chocolate along with my kids but at the same time I like make the shake healthy. I add almond milk, chocolate powder, flex seeds, avacado and chia seeds.

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  159. Tiffany says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    We love. Good ole “Pinkalicious” smoothie with yogurt, whey protein, strawberries and raspberries.

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  160. Amber Canaan says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:23 pm

    My favorite shake is the Dutch chocolate Complete shakes by Juice Plus+

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  161. Sheba Johnson says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:23 pm

    My favorite smoothie is Kale, spinach, banana, blueberries blended together with a little coconut milk. So good!

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  162. Dony says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:24 pm

    My family’s favorite is the basic banana smoothie (banana + milk + vanilla icecream).

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  163. Paula Leist says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:24 pm

    Yum, I can’t wait to try out this recipe! So far, our favorite shake is blueberries, strawberries, banana, milk and yogurt! My two boys love it! I haven’t been able to sneak any greens into a shake yet, if it’s the wrong color (green) they won’t touch it! Thanks Laura!

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  164. Jessica Johnson says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:25 pm

    I’m new making smoothies so far we like strawberries and banana.

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  165. Megan Owens says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:25 pm

    My favorite smoothie is a recreation of the Tropical Smoothie Avocolata- with coconut, avocado, and pineapple.

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  166. Shelbi Evans says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:25 pm

    Smoothies are a food group in our household 🙂 Our go-to recipe is 1 frozen banana, 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, Greek yogurt, 1 tsp cacoa powder, tbsp peanut butter and some ice — blend all together and top with some raw cacoa nibs– so delicious and good for you!

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  167. Emily C says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:26 pm

    My son’s favorite is a bright green smoothie with kiwi, spinach, and lime yogurt but my daughter adores chocolate and banana. No peanuts at our house but I would sub Sunbutter and I think the kids would love this smoothie!

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  168. Jessica says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:26 pm

    I’ve been looking for a good, nutritional, and filling shake for my growing 10 year old son. Can’t wait to try it.

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  169. Sara Earl says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    My family loves fruit smoothies. One of our favorites is Strawberry pina colada by Like Mother Like Daughter. We also love their mixed berry julius recipe, yum!

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  170. Andrea says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    Sounds delicious! Always looking for new health filled smoothies my picky 6 year old will drink! Our current favorite smoothie go to is “swamp juice”. I call it that so the green color is fun now instead of gross haha. It’s 1 1/2 cup POG juice (passion orange guava), 1/2 cup ginger ale, 2 cup frozen mixed tropical fruits, handful of kale, and usually throw in extra powdered vitamin c which gives more tart flavor too. He loves it!

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  171. Kristin says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:29 pm

    We love smoothies here! I usually add water, ice, kale, any frozen berries we have on hand, a banana, flax seed (they have NO idea!!) and a tiny bit of honey. Sometimes I use coconut or almond milk depending on which of the kids is hungry. I also use PB with banana if there are not berries. We love our smoothies!

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  172. Shweta says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:29 pm

    My kids and I love chocolate but at the same time want to make healthy chocolate shake. So I make it with almond milk,chocolate powder,chia seeds, flex seeds and avacado. It just taste amazingly tasty.

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  173. Christine Lyons says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:29 pm

    My daughter loves frozen fruit blended with milk or juice, Greek yogurt, and honey. I have chia and flax seeds in my kitchen and Nequick in my refrigerator, I will be trying your smoothie recipe in the morning! Thank you for another super yummy recipe idea!

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  174. Gary says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    Smoothies are definitely a favorite post-activity snack for my family. Organic frozen food from Costco is a staple in the freezer. so a blend of the mixed fruits along with a some greek yogurt, almond milk and a dose of super seeds is a favorite snack that my family loves.

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  175. Heather says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    Our families favorite shake is a chocolate banana protien shake! Its one scoop of chocolate protein
    half banana
    Tbsp chia seeds
    Tbsp hemp seeds
    1/2 tsp Tumeric
    1/4 tsp apple pectin
    Two ice cubes
    Water
    🙂

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  176. Sandra Torti says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    My family enjoys the vanilla or chocolate vega one with fresh fruit (bananas, berries, etc. )

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  177. Stephanie Smith says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:32 pm

    I love the idea of adding seeds to smoothies for extra nutrition. Try adding them to one of our favorites: blend 1-2 medium bananas with a cup of fresh baby spinach leaves, any kind of vanilla milk (almond, soy), 2 Tbsp nut butter (almond) and an optional tsp + of agave nectar. Add ice chips or use frozen sliced bananas to make for cold and tasty green smoothies.

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  178. Jennifer says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:32 pm

    I freeze fresh strawberries, peeled bananas, and mango pieces. I also freeze Greek yogurt (plain) in ice cube trays. Then, I add a handful of fruit and a couple of yogurt cubes into freezer baggies to make smoothies. When I want one, I just empty the baggie into a blender and add a few cups of Vanilla Soymilk. Blend and drink…delicious!

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  179. Shoba says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:33 pm

    Good protein snack!

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  180. Lynette Larkins says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:34 pm

    I haven’t had the blender out since we moved over a month ago now but this recipe is a good motivation to get back into smoothies. And perhaps I would have better luck making the kiddos happy if the smoothies weren’t always green?!

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  181. Stephanie says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    We love to do a strawberry/banana/ peanut butter. I like to throw in a big handful of spinach too.

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  182. Lisa says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    Right now we are into anything with berries and banana…..curtesy of my 3yr old! . And a dash of green….curtesy of mom!

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  183. Katieliz says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:38 pm

    We love fruit smoothies with oj, frozen bananas and peaches, and a dollop of plain yogurt. Raspberries or strawberries are a great addition too.

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  184. Karen says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    Great snack packing suggestions! My favorite smoothie is chocolate almond butter with Youngevity’s Beyond Osteo Fx and cinnamon…gotta have cinnamon.

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  185. Leah says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    Favorite smoothie in our house: green smoothie with pineapple, orange, banana, and spinach. Kids ask for seconds and thirds! One of mine has a nut allergy and I haven’t figured out an alternative for protein source that the kids will like.

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  186. Nicole says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:41 pm

    Our family’s fav smoothie is
    spinach, banana, strawberry yogurt, chia seeds, hemp hearts. Yumm!!

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  187. Amy says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:42 pm

    We love chocolate, banana, & peanut butter shakes usually made with regular milk and cocoa powder and maple syrup for sweetener. I will try to add some hemp seeds next time to see how that goes over.

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  188. AbcStorytime says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:42 pm

    I love to make a morning shake of homemade vanilla kefir, ice and whatever fresh or frozen fruit I have on hand. A favorite is fresh peach!

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  189. Meg Kilgannon says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    We love strawberry and chocolate. I’ll have to try with Nesquik next time!

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  190. Myra G says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    Our favorite smoothie recipe is good ol’ strawberry and banana. I throw in a handful of spinach and chia seeds too 🙂

    ★★★★

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  191. Bonnie N says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    I blend homemade vanilla kefir, ice and whatever fresh or frozen fruit we have on hand. Fresh peach is a favorite!

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  192. Margot C says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    Well, you will understand this though some say ‘what? eew?’ at first. I use ordinary frozen chunks of mango, frozen dark wild boreal blueberries, a cube or two of frozen OJ, some plain yogurt, some chia seeds and a glob of old cold cooked oatmeal leftover from breakfast. This last sounds gross but makes this smoothie creamy and perfect.

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    • Laura Fuentes says

      October 5, 2015 at 7:54 am

      oatmeal makes great smoothies!! thick and hearty!

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  193. Davina Cropp says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:45 pm

    We like to do a frozen banana with vanilla yogurt, peanut butter, and a little chocolate syrup. Yum!!

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  194. Myra Greenlee says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:45 pm

    Our fave smoothie recipe is good ol’ strawberry & banana with almond milk! I throw in a handful of spinach and chia seeds too 🙂

    ★★★★

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  195. Kristie Peterson says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    My family loves smoothies! One of our favorites that tastes just like a Wendy’s frosty is a few dates, a frozen banana, and vanilla almond milk or plain almond milk with a dash of vanilla all mixed up. I usually mix in some chia seeds or flax too

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  196. Mary Nobles says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    My daughters favorite breakfast smoothie is banana, raspberries, Greek yogurt, honey and peanut butter!!

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  197. Angela Nickerson says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    We love spinach, banana, pineapple, mango, oats and seeds!!

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  198. Sarah says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    We love green smoothies- kale, avocado, lemon juice, flaxseed meal and a banana!

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  199. Ashlea B says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    I can’t do bananas so I like to make a peach/berry smoothie. My son eats them like candy so I will throw in a banana if I have one on hand after I’ve made mine.

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  200. Victoria says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:53 pm

    We love chocolate, but our standby smoothie is always strawberry banana. Can’t go wrong with that!

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  201. julia says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:53 pm

    We really like mixed fruit with honey and maple syrup in a shake ! !

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  202. Fernanda Cross says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:54 pm

    My favorite smoothie has bananas, berries, walnuts, oatmeal and milk! Yummy!!!

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  203. Charlotte says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:56 pm

    Our favorite smoothie is peanut butter, chia seeds, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup and coconut milk = heaven!

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  204. Jennifer says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    We love fruit smoothies. Especially strawberry banana.

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  205. Lash says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:58 pm

    We are into green smoothies lately. Spinach with frozen banana, mango, dates and cinnamon is the current fave! thanks for the recipe!

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  206. Amanda Okandan says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:59 pm

    Our favorite shakes are berry shakes made with frozen berries, yogurt, & maybe bananas. Yum.

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  207. Mada Campos says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    We do A LOT of smoothies around here! My kids call them “healthy milk shakes”! And they are! Our favorite is frozen bananas, kale (it kind of disappears after you blend it well leaving only vitamins!), frozen strawberries, chia or flax seeds and milk or yogurt (or a mix, depending on what I have in the fridge!).

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  208. Shannon Stilwell says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    I love to make a smoothie with frozen bananas and strawberries and blueberries. I add in some vanilla almond milk too. Mmm. I want to try some protein shakes/smoothies for my two boys are gluten and dairy free.

    ★★★★★

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  209. Ruby M. says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:01 pm

    Favorite Shake

    1 cup low-fat buttermilk (or milk +1 Tbsp. Buttermilk powder)
    1 small banana, cut in medium chunks and frozen
    1 cup spinach (loose packed)
    2 tsp. Flax seeds
    1 Tbsp. Chia seeds
    1 tsp. Vanilla
    Sweetener, if you need it, to taste

    Love it. Love it, love it!

    ★★★★★

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  210. Krystal says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    I have two favorites.
    The first I take a chocolate isagenix package, add a banana, Nutella, peanut butter, ice, and almond milk, then blend it all up. Delicious!

    My second favorite smoothie has banana, strawberries, pineapple, mango, fat free frozen yogurt & orange juice. So good! Tastes like summer in a cup!

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  211. Melani says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:03 pm

    This sounds yummy! I am going to add it to my “before practice snack” list. Thanks. We make smoothies for breakfast all the time. Our favorite is blueberry strawberry. We put frozen blueberries, strawberries, Apple, spinach, protein powder, yogurt and almond milk! Great way to start the day!

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  212. Amy S says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:03 pm

    We don’t do smoothies much but on vacation this year my boys discovered strawberry smoothies (AKA virgin strawberry daqueries) and have been asking for something similar.

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  213. Dawn says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:04 pm

    Our fav is PB , bananas, chocolate syrup, too! I’ve snuck green powders and protein powders in these and the kids don’t notice. We use milk or almond milk….

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  214. Kelly says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:05 pm

    My girls love any frozen berry with yogurt, ice, protein powder, and water. If they’re not looking, I can slip in some spinach!

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  215. nicole says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:05 pm

    My favorite smoothie to make is one where I just use whatever fruits are going bad 🙂 My kiddos like it when I make a special chocolate/banana/peanut butter smoothie!

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  216. Heidi says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    I make green smoothies for all 6 of each each morning. Homemade yogurt, greens, frozen bananas, frozen fruit. Yummy and nutritious.

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  217. Holly says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    My kids love shakes for breakfast! I always add chia, hemp and some spinach along with frozen berries and a banana. I find if you have a banana in a shake it makes everything perfect! Never thought to add chocolate, will have to give it a try!

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  218. Barbara Platt says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:07 pm

    I like berry smoothies using crushed ice and some milk with fruit. I’m willing to try all kinds, however.

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  219. Viki Norton says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:09 pm

    We like berries, almond milk, and vanilla protein powder! Great breakfast on the go.

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  220. Danielle says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:09 pm

    Our favorite smoothie is a chocolate protein shake with bananas or mixed berries, made with coconut milk.

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  221. Farah says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:10 pm

    We love “chocolate milk” to satisfy out chocolate cravings. It has almond milk, spinach, carrots, banana, and cocoa. Or if we are wanting something more like a chocolate milkshake we use almond milk, banana, cocoa, and peanut butter.

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  222. Tiki says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    Our favorite smoothie is strawberry banana.

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  223. Sunshine Moreno says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    I love making chocolate milkshakes using avocado for my kids. They have no clue it’s healthy!!

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  224. Heather says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:12 pm

    Very Berry Smoothie! Yogurt, berries, frozen banana, and flaxseed. The kids slurp it right up!

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  225. Maria M. says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    Our family has a smoothie every morning. Our favorite is peach, Mango, strawberry, pineapple, hemp seed, banana, coconut water and spinach.

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  226. Xochitl Denton says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:15 pm

    Jaime’s shake is our new family favorite! Delish:)

    ★★★★

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  227. Stacie Englin says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:15 pm

    Our family loves any smoothie with berries! We grow strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, so we have those easily accessible in the freezer. Looking forward to trying this recipe as chocolate is another favorite of our kids 😉

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  228. Jennifer says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:16 pm

    When I have a chocolate craving, I really enjoy a chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie:

    1 cup almond milk
    1 frozen banana
    a handful of ice
    1 tsp cocoa powder
    1 Tbsp peanut butter

    Blend and enjoy 🙂

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  229. Jessica says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:16 pm

    My kids and I love any kind of fruit smoothie. A banana, some greek yogurt, whatever fruit I have in the freezer and some water. I don’t usually have to sweeten it at all. I’ll add spinach if I have it on hand.

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  230. Valerie H says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    If you add chocolate, my kids will eat it. Any kind of chocolate smoothie or shake is a favorite here. I will have to save your recipe for when my son starts swim team to help give him a boost after practice.

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  231. Heather Hooper says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:20 pm

    My kids love banana, blueberry, Greek yogurt, milk and a little chocolate syrup!

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  232. nashua says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:20 pm

    We might have to try this one because my four year old loves chocolate milk.
    My family likes blueberry with spinach blended with a little bit of vanilla yogurt.

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  233. Simone says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:20 pm

    We love Green Smoothies! Mostly kale or spinach based. Favorite fruits to add are peaches, berries and pineapple.

    ★★★★★

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  234. Larissa says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    I never thought about taking a shake with us in a thermos. Super smart! Our favorite shake is made with one avocado, a cup of milk, 1/2 c of powdered sugar, a tablespoon of vanilla and a tablespoon of ground flax. It tastes just like a vanilla shake, really creamy and the kids actually like the green color.

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  235. Kendall says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    I love blending mangoes, spinach, and pineapple juice to make a green smoothie.

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  236. Jessica M says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    My family’s favorite smoothie is a banana chocolate, followed by strawberry and kiwi.

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  237. Mandy A says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    My 9 year old LOVES smoothies for breakfast. I love that it’s quick and easy to make 😉

    I do unsweetened almond or coconut milk, greek yogurt, frozen banana, frozen strawberries, handful of spinach (and she has NO idea), cinnamon and a little bit of peanut butter. that’s it… and she asks for it almost every day!

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  238. Angela Cincius says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    My daughters favorite smoothie Fresh Raspberries from Nana’s garden, mango, so good milk ( she is on a dairy free diet) and (coconut yogurt also dairy free) and a little honey
    She can’t tell the difference if it was milk and plain yogurt versus the way we have to make now.

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  239. Patricia Barrett-Davis says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    For my smoothies I used kale or spinach, frozen peaches, bananas and strawberries. I add almonds, chia seeds, flax and water. Sometimes I used plain Greek yogurt.

    ★★★★★

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  240. Dona Perkins says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:24 pm

    I haven’t been able to get green smoothies into my kids yet, but we LOVE a “Hawaiian” smoothie with coconut milk, bananas, frozen pineapple, and either vanilla yogurt or protein powder! YUMMO. 🙂

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  241. Michele Carmode says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:26 pm

    I’m going to have to try this recipe. My family’s go-to smoothie is “throw anything you are in the mood for” in the blender. We always have fresh spinach and frozen fruit available so my kids will just shout out what they want in it. We always use spinach and carrots and they never know its in there (besides the color). You just never know what combination will be next.

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  242. Dorothy says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:28 pm

    My son and I have been enjoying easy smoothies for years: prepared yogurt with frozen berries of every kind. Our favorite starts with a lemon yogurt; we add blueberries and strawberries. I’m now learning to make healthier smoothies! Thanks for your help with that!

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  243. Amber says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:28 pm

    Our family favorite is anything with peaches and yogurt. I have started adding Greek yogurt, which is a copycat of the smoothie king version but tailored to my kiddos.

    ★★★★★

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  244. Stephanie Thomas says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    Our favorite shakes at the moment are.. arbonne protein powder…spinach…almond milk….frozen strawberries..chia seeds…Would love to win this blender would make our weight loss goals easier!

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  245. tiffany Guzman says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    We love pineapple spinach and lime juice smoothies. And the chocolate shake you refer to is a latin thing i guess because in mexico they put ice chocomilk banana and strawberries and milk and blend it. These are a favorite breakfast in mexico. Also our smoothie is based on a drink in mexico of pina con chaya. Chaya is a plant similar to spinach but has more calicium than any other vegetable or even milk. You blend it with fresh pineapple and a little lime juice. It is nice and refreshing and gives you strength. It is a medicinal drink given in mexico to help with leg pain.

    ★★★★★

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  246. Jennifer says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:31 pm

    My family loves just about any type of fruit smoothie.

    ★★★★

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  247. Lisa Gottlieb-Cytron says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:32 pm

    This recipe sounds amazing! I do a smoothie with apple, pear, lemon juice, romaine, spinach, & celery most mornings. I do wish I had a better blender to make it smoother. Maybe my kids would be more likely to drink it! 🙂

    ★★★★★

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  248. Dorothy says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:32 pm

    Lemon yogurt with frozen blueberries and strawberries. I’ll be stepping it up healthwise, with your helpful ideas. Thanks!

    ★★★★★

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  249. Lisa T. says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:33 pm

    Our family loves fresh and bright flavors in our smoothies like mango, pineapple, and peach. We love the yellow-orange color of those smoothies too. So pretty and healthy!

    ★★★★★

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  250. Kat says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:37 pm

    My family’s favorite smoothie recipe I use frozen fresh strawberries some firm tofu a scoop of spirulina, some flax seed fiber , a squirt of honey and some pineapple juice. My kids slurp it right down without suspecting the secrect extra healthy ingredients.

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  251. Zsaquiana says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:38 pm

    This shake sounds delicious! My family and I love to make chocolate banana almond butter smoothies! I use cacao powder, cashew milk, dates, bananas, almond butter, chia seeds, and sometimes sneak in a little spinach 😉

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  252. Heather B says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:38 pm

    Our top family shake is a pumpkin spice green smoothie recipe. It’s an undeniable hit every time. However, we had another green smoothie last week that may give it some serious competition: chocolate mint green smoothie, wow was it good! Thanks for running the give-away!

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  253. Ria says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:38 pm

    We love delicious strawberry-vanilla yogurt smoothies and in summer we love to blend watermelon and pineapple with a twist of lime. We also do almond milk, oats, peanut butter and Milo smoothies on occasion. We love our smoothies!

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  254. laura says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:38 pm

    Our favorite is equal parts coconut milk and frozen blueberries, plus half a banana. I usually sneak a few tbs of ground flax in there, but I’m thinking that chia is a great idea too!

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  255. Thomas Murphy says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:39 pm

    we love Chocolate Shakes!

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  256. Michelle Tolman says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    We love smoothies at our house. The triple berry is always a favorite. I add either almond milk or coconut water, frozen triple berry mix, either protein powder or Greek yogurt, and spinach.

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  257. Chantal says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:43 pm

    We love smoothies with plain Greek yogurt, spinach and any fruit!

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  258. Amanda Weir says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    We’re a frozen banana + frozen berries + protein kind of family. I’m looking forward to trying this one!

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  259. Kim says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:45 pm

    My daughter loves the Island Green smoothie with kale, spinach, mango, pineapple and banana. Best way to get green veggies in her!!

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  260. Anjli says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:45 pm

    Thanks for another amazing recipe Laura! Our favorite is super simple and packs a tasty punch: 1 cup milk, 1 cup frozen berries (we prefer blueberries), 1/4 cup rolled oats, 2 Tbsp plain greek yogurt and 1 banana. Blend all the ingredients in the blender and serve immediately. Thanks again!

    ★★★★★

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  261. Emily says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:47 pm

    Our favorite go to recipe is to simply pour whatever frozen fruit we have into a blender, pour in some plain kefir, a handful of spinach, and a banana for sweetness. Blend and enjoy! Thank you for your inspiration and truth in the craziness of life!

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  262. Mitsuko Grube says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    We always use blueberries. But we love chocolate.

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  263. Aubri Deahl Wing says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:49 pm

    I make my family blueberry, banana, almond and coconut smoothies all the time. I would love to make more green smoothies but my current blender does not handle the roughage that well.

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  264. Tracie M says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:49 pm

    Thanks for a great new recipe to try! My kiddos love chocolate milk after sports. Can’t wait to try it.

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  265. Poppy says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:50 pm

    Over ripe Bananas with yogurt, soy milk and any frozen berries! Yum!

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  266. Sarah says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:51 pm

    My kids love mango, strawberry, pineapple with cucumber and a little honey

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  267. Christy says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    We like strawberry banana smoothies using almond milk and a handful of spinach.

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  268. Sarah says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:54 pm

    My kids love mango, strawberry, pineapple, cucumber, honey smoothies.

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  269. Trisha says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:54 pm

    I recently tried a smoothy at my sister-in-laws that was really tasty. It had Greek yogurt, frozen blueberries, frozen strawberries, and a little bit of frozen pinapple and banana.

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  270. Stacey says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:55 pm

    I consider myself SUPER fortunate that my younger three kids (6, 4 and 2) love any green smoothie I put in front of them – I missed the boat on that with my 22 and 17 year old. 🙁
    Their absolute favorite is almond milk with kale plus banana and strawberries.
    Our “green” smoothies aren’t always green but they always pack a big punch!

    ★★★★

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  271. Serena Kidder says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:55 pm

    Our go to is:
    1 frozen banana
    1 cup frozen berries
    1 orange
    Coconut water
    Greek yogurt
    As much spinach as I can fit

    ★★★

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  272. Janette says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:57 pm

    Mmmm, chocolate shake. My family’s favorite shake right now is a pumpkin spice shake with sneaked-in kale, coconut milk, egg yolks, protein powder, canned pumpkin, a bit of maple syrup, and tons of pumpkin spice.

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  273. Autumn says

    October 4, 2015 at 10:59 pm

    My kiddos love anything with bananas and blueberry, so I like to play around with other fun ingredients for our smoothies. Your recipe sounds great, we will definitely be trying this for an after school pick-me-up. Thanks!

    ★★★★★

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  274. Amy J. says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:00 pm

    Two of my kids like any fruit based smoothie – frozen fruit plus water or juice or milk and greens if I have them on hand. The best way I’ve found to get all the to change smoothies is by freezing the leftover into popsicle molds and letting them have the popsicles ;).

    ★★★★

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  275. Kim says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:02 pm

    My family loves frozen mixed berries, a banana, greek yogurt, coconut water, and a handful of spinach/kale. I also add a scoop of Amazing Grass berry super greens powder! I have been dreaming of a vitamix for some time! Thanks for your post!

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  276. Tina says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:02 pm

    Our favorite smoothie is spinach, banana, yogurt, coconut milk and peanut butter. Tastes awesome!

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  277. Alex says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:05 pm

    My girls love “Pineapple Princess” smoothies which are strawberries, pineapple, and whatever flax or chia I have handy.

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  278. Shannon S says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:06 pm

    My kids love peanut butter and banana smoothies, but I think I’ll make this recipe from now on! It looks yummy:)

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  279. April says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:06 pm

    My kids and I absolutely LOVE smoothies!!! Our favourite (I never measure) has a banana, strawberries, ice cubes, strawberry protein powder, ground flax, kale, spinach and almond milk. Soooooo delish!!!!! I’m totally craving one now!!!!

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  280. Crystal says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:06 pm

    My favorite smoothies is Pumpkin Pie : pumpkin, bananas, spinach, almond milk, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Bonus? My two year old loves it too!

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  281. Jessie says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:07 pm

    Yogurt, frozen mango, banana, vanilla and soy milk.

    ★★★★

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  282. Erin C says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:08 pm

    We’re pretty simple folk here. Some fresh greens, frozen fruit, yogurt and a scoop of protein powder!

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  283. Brittany says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    My daughter (7) and I have been loving smoothies lately. My 1 yr old is loving them now also since she can have dairy. I take frozen fruit (organic when available ) blue berries, strawberries, peaches (as many or as little as we like) always add a banana, Greek vanilla yogurt & milk. Blend & serve. My 1yr old has been picky so I added frozen organic spinach to hers for some needed nutrition. She loved it. I might start hiding spinach in my 7 yr olds smoothies now too. ❤️

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  284. Leslie says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:10 pm

    Thanks for sharing this recipe! I’m excited to try it for my kids (one is an exchange student too: ), especially my soccer girl after practice and games. Everyday I have a smoothie with baby spinach, carrots, mixed berries, coconut milk Greek vanilla yogurt, almond milk, and sometimes oats or chia seeds. I love it! I got the idea for the oats from your The Best Homemade Kids Lunches on the Planet book. My girls love the athlete’s smoothie. By the way, I made the banana bread recipe from your book tonight and substituted 1/2 Earth Balance stick and 1/2 applesauce for the butter as I’m dairy free, and it was delicious! I love your emails, your book, your recipes, your stories, and your encouragement! Thank you for all you do for us!!

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  285. Brit says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:11 pm

    Our smoothies are usually a banana, some milk, frozen berries and vanilla yogurt. Or if we need a protein, we skip the berries and make it a peanut butter banana smoothie instead.

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  286. Kristin says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:11 pm

    My daughter’s favorite smoothie is frozen strawberries, fresh banana, almond milk and rice protein powder. I’m sure she will love this recipe, too.

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  287. Huong N says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:13 pm

    Yum. This recipe sounds delicious! Can’t wait to try it. We love strawberry banana yogurt smoothies and chocolate milkshakes!

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  288. Stephanie says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:14 pm

    Our favorite shake/smoothie is pretty basic, but the kids love it. I use a yogurt base and add frozen bananas, strawberries, and chia seeds. Sometimes I throw in spinach because they rarely complain and I know it is good for them.

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  289. Melissa says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    My boys love cherry smoothies. We call it the Cheery Cherry and is a great breakfast before heading off to school.

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  290. Amisha says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    Our favorite smoothie is half avacado, 1 frozen banana, 1/2 cup blueberries and strawberries, 1/4 cup hemp seeds, handful of spinach and fill up w coconut water and almond milk. We call it the rainbow smoothie and is great for me and my 4 year old 🙂

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  291. Adrianne Frost says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:21 pm

    My family loves frozen blackberry and kefir smoothies with a little honey. I like to add chia seeds, spinach and a little chocolate every once in a while to mix it up.

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  292. Randi says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:23 pm

    My kids like a smoothie with 8 oz apple juice, one 7 oz container of Fage Total 2%, one cup frozen blueberries, about 8 frozen strawberries, and 1 banana. They love it and drunk it down…fast. I make a similar one for myself but use almond milk instead of juice and I sometimes add spinach or peanut butter or both. ☺

    I made this yesterday and it was YUMMMMMY! 7 oz container of Fage Total 2%, 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, one nectarine cut into small chunks, 2 handfuls of spinach, 4 oz container of pineapple chunks, and 4 ice cubes.

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  293. Bonnie says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:24 pm

    We will have to give this a try. We love vanilla yogurt with frozen bananas and strawberries!

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  294. Katharine says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:25 pm

    My go to smoothy (and my kids love it too) is frozen strawberries, frozen mangos, a HUGE handful of spinach, flavored water and a vanilla protein powder. Sometimes I’ll add some banana, chia seeds or flax. It tastes so good after a hard workout.

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  295. Chip says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    We love smoothies with any berry in them, plus bananas.

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  296. Tricia says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:28 pm

    This looks delicious and I’m guessing both my 8 year olds would love it. Right now our favorite is a mango strawberry smoothie.

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  297. Karin Hovdesven says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:32 pm

    My so just went through his third in a serious of periodontal surgeries, so we are becoming old pros “mixing it up” with smoothies. We have lots of frozen berries from the summer harvest to rotate favors, but his favorite is the tried and true basic strawberry banana. Frozen berries make the perfect frothy chill, 2 almost overripe bananas, yogurt and whole milk. Delicious and the one upside to post-op life for my teen!

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  298. Rachael S says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    Our favorite smoothie is frozen banana, orange juice, plain Greek yogurt, and vanilla protein powder. Or frozen banana, peanut butter, oats, and choco almond milk.

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  299. Heather Yancey says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:36 pm

    These look delicious. My favorite smoothie is made with strawberries, bananas, and pineapple with vanilla whey powder.

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  300. Diana M says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:36 pm

    Hi Laura!
    My family and I enjoy Straberry and Blueberry milkshakes. They are very filling!

    ★★★★

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  301. Amy says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:49 pm

    My kids love smoothies, we eat them more as a treat than as a meal or snack. Their favorite is strawberry with yogurt .

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  302. Laura says

    October 4, 2015 at 11:50 pm

    My current favorite is PB&J, made with strawberry protein powder, powdered peanut butter, blueberries, usually frozen, and a little agave if it needs sweetness. Sometimes I’ll throw an inch of frozen banana as a thickener.

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  303. Sheena says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:06 am

    I love that you hide some super foods in your smoothies. While I can’t hide the main ingredient of my smoothie but I can rename it so it sounds cool. My boys love “Cashew Hulk Smoothies.” I blend two handfuls of Kale with milk/almond milk to get “Hulk Milk”. Two frozen bananas, flax seeds, and a handful of cashews (soaked and washed) if I’m in a pinch a few spoonfuls of a nut butter will work. The only downside is it gets a little smelly if it sits out at room temp. I haven’t tried taking it on the go yet. I wonder if it would work?

    ★★★★★

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  304. Jennifer T says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:09 am

    This sounds delicious! We like to make smoothies with yogurt or coconut milk, avocados, bananas, berries, and peaches.

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  305. Dana says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:16 am

    We love chocolate protien shakes! Typically we add banana & a little bit of peanut butter. So delish!!

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  306. Rommy Burhart says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:19 am

    Our favorite for spring and summer is Parsley, pineapple smoothie. So nutritious an refreshing!!
    Fall and Winter cacao, almond milk and dates.

    ★★★★★

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  307. Vicky S. says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:20 am

    My older kids enjoy smoothies made out of soymilk, frozen mangos, peaches and strawberries. My son enjoys only soymilk and bananas. I make mine with low-fat milk, frozen mangos, peaches and strawberries; add some protein powder and ground flaxseed.

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  308. Alessa says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:24 am

    I like to make a morning smoothie with pineapple, acai and other berries! I add goji, cacao, maca and spirulina and put it in a covered cup so I can’t see the ugly color!

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  309. Jennifer Horn says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:27 am

    My kids favorite smoothie is strawberry, made with almond milk and flax seed.

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  310. Michelle Tsui says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:29 am

    I’ve never tried making chocolate shakes before, but this one sounds really delicious and healthy too! I tend to go with fruit smoothies using frozen berry mixes. 🙂

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  311. Aimee Smithline says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:33 am

    My daughter was an exchange student in Spain and loved ColaCow. My fav smoothie is pineapple spinach
    spinach.

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  312. Tony M. says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:38 am

    Our favorite is drink is similar to the one above but made of soy milk, a banana, a scoop of the trail mix from Costco (the peanuts, almonds, and cashews sub for the peanut butter. And the raisins and m&ms sub for the nesquik). Add a little ice and blend. Mmmmm…..

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  313. Dariela says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:49 am

    Our favorite ones have a mix of fruit like banana, strawberries, blueberries and whatever is available. I usually add almond milk, chia seeds and flax seeds too!

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  314. Nicole says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:51 am

    Our family loves blueberry smoothies with leafy greens and frozen bananas. I throw some chia seeds in for good measure!! Thanks for the vitamix giveaway!!!!

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  315. Yara says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:02 am

    Our favorite shake well it’s a tie 1) vanilla protein powder, almond milk, kale and spinach, peanut butter, 2 bananas, oatmeal and chia seed. 2) vanilla protein powder, almond milk, bananas, pecans, cinniamon, flax seed, oatmeal, pure vanilla extract and ice. Reminds you a butter peacan ice cream but good for you. My little people have not clue how good these is for them. Laughing on the inside 😉

    ★★★★★

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  316. Aida says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:08 am

    My kids love the mango/strawberry/banana smoothie I make. I add coconut milk, frozen mango, frozen strawberries, one banana and blend it all.

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  317. lili yen says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:13 am

    my husband makes a strawberry banana peanut butter smoothie with spinach–it’s yummy!

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  318. HeatherM says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:15 am

    Smoothies are a perfect snack for the whole family. I especially love to “hide” Kale, Chia and other Superfoods in something that tastes like a milkshake!! Bravo on making a worldwide difference!

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  319. Khristina Booth says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:15 am

    Our favorite smoothie recipe is a frozen coconut turmeric milk honey smoothie! It’s tropical and anti-inflammatory!!

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  320. Stacy says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:18 am

    My family likes green monster kale smoothies!

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  321. Jennifer says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:19 am

    My favorite smoothie includes a few handfuls of greens (kale, spinach, or spring mix) and a LOT of fruits, bananas, grapes, peaches, berries, apples, any combination works, plus water and flaxseeds. Super low calorie. I’ve never tried peanut butter in my smoothies, sounds a little odd :-0

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  322. Jody says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:21 am

    My family loves your blog! We’ve used several recipes and ideas.
    Our favorite recipe is pineapple, spinach, raspberries and oats.

    Reply
  323. Candace says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:23 am

    My favorite smoothie is one with strawberries and bananas! Love that combination.

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  324. chelsea says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:24 am

    My favorite shake is a cake batter shake! Butter extract and extra vanilla and a little baking powder is what gives the cake flavor! Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  325. Kim says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:36 am

    Our favorite smoothie is frozen banana, coconut milk, vanilla, salt, and either cocoa powder or frozen strawberries.

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  326. Courtney says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:38 am

    Haven’t had a chance to try your recipe yet but one if our favorites is similar. We use coconut milk, peanut butter, coconut oil, bananas, vanilla protein powder and some agave. Yum!

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  327. Christina Moore says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:49 am

    My kids favorite smoothie is mixed berries and banana! yum make in a small Nutri bullet.

    ★★★★

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  328. Sarah says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:57 am

    My family loves smoothies too–especially anything with chocolate. Our family favorite is a coffee flavored one. Starts with a cup of milk, two small spoons of really good cocoa power, two small spoons of instant espresso powder, agave to taste (three small squirts work for us) and 4 ice cubes. Sounds like starbucks but is 1000 times better and better for you.

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  329. James Baker says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:00 am

    Since I have kidney disease I must avoid eating or drinking chocolate, I mix up a vanilla shake using vanilla whey powder and throw in some flax seed for good measure.

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  330. Pattie in Vermont says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:03 am

    We make a large smoothie with one cup orange juice, one cup plain nonfat yogurt, two frozen bananas, cut up, one tablespoon flax meal, and one half cup frozen blueberries. Sometimes we add one tblespoon chia seeds. Yummy and always sells well to family members…bug we must try this chocolate peanut butter recipe. It will probably work well for everyone except my husband who thinks peanut butter is only for sandwiches with jam!

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  331. Kimberly says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:05 am

    Our favorite family shake is called the green machine, it’s healthy and tastes great (even my 4 year old likes it). The ingredients are almond milk, spinach or kale whichever we have in the house, almond butter, fresh ginger, frozen pineapple and a frozen banana and flax seed. If we are running a bit sluggish in the morning we will throw in some matcha powder for an extra kick (none for the munchkin though, he has enough energy already).

    ★★★★

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  332. Emily says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:07 am

    Chia seeds, cocoa powder, espresso shot, half a banana or a dash of honey. My family love this.
    What a shame Nestle got to you. They have a terrible ethos that goes against everything you represent – their faux ‘healthy’ breakfasts, their bottling of water in areas of drought, their declaration that clean water is not a human right and their underhand tactics of getting mothers to formula feed instead of breastfeeding.
    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nestlé_boycott
    Nestle is the most boycotted company in the UK.

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  333. Melinda says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:36 am

    Our family favorite is a strawberry banana smoothie made with coconut milk. Depending on the day we will add a little protein powder. Great post– I love the idea of taking them on the road!

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  334. Becky Elfert says

    October 5, 2015 at 3:17 am

    I know my son will like this recipe because of the chocolate. 😉

    I tend to like fruitier smoothies. One of my favorite smoothie recipes is mango, peach, banana, and a touch of coconut milk. Yum!

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  335. Lindsey says

    October 5, 2015 at 3:40 am

    We love strawberry banana smoothies.

    ★★★★★

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  336. virginia says

    October 5, 2015 at 3:53 am

    our favorite shake is the classic chocolate shake

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  337. LMc says

    October 5, 2015 at 3:55 am

    FAV SMOOTHIE consists of 8oz almond milk, a frozen banana, 2 TB infant organic oatmeal cereal, and 1 TB peanut butter. De-lish!

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  338. Sandra says

    October 5, 2015 at 4:01 am

    We love chocolate shakes with chia, bananas and almond butter!

    ★★★

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  339. Kimberly says

    October 5, 2015 at 4:02 am

    We aren’t chocolate fans so we do fruit, Greek yougurt and any type of seed!

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  340. saadia says

    October 5, 2015 at 4:04 am

    My family’s favourite shake is avocado, bananas, almonds ans a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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  341. Jennifer says

    October 5, 2015 at 4:06 am

    My 6 year old loves trying to create new smoothies ideas…. He always starts with strawberries, banana and yogurt. I keep trying to add a few leaves of spinach, but the green color scares him off!! I keep trying!!!

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  342. Jennifer Leaver says

    October 5, 2015 at 4:18 am

    Thanks for the recipe and pictures. My daughter and I are just starting to “get into” smoothies. Maybe it’s because we don’t have one of the fancy blenders, but our smoothies never look as good as Laura’s! We use almond milk, strawberries, flax seeds, a small amount of spinach, sometimes half of a banana, PB2 powder, and chia seeds. I admit…it tastes decadent to me!

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  343. Jessica says

    October 5, 2015 at 4:27 am

    My family loves a green smoothie with lots of frozen peaches. We love smoothies all of the time.

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  344. Jennifer says

    October 5, 2015 at 4:44 am

    I have a smoothie almost every morning for breakfast. This time of year my favorite is pumpkin smoothie. I use unsweetened almond milk, 1 cup organic pumpkin (from a can or make your own from a pie pumpkin), 1 medjool date, 1 tsp organic vanilla, 2 cups spinach, 1 frozen banana, 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice and then I usually put in 1 drop of clove essential oil. I wonder what it would taste like with the chocolate Nesquik added…

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  345. Carla says

    October 5, 2015 at 4:49 am

    My kids favorite smoothy has frozen banana, frozen strawberries, greek yogurt, a bit of honey, cinnamon and a teaspoon of nesquik.
    Sometimes I add a handful of spinach

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  346. suzanne says

    October 5, 2015 at 4:55 am

    Green smoothies are my favorite. But, this sounds yummy!

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  347. Michelle Bingham says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:00 am

    I make a protein shake with whey protein isolate, pb 2 powder and fairlife no fat milk for extra protein.

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  348. Deborah Mathis says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:05 am

    Our favorite shake is cow milk, soy milk, vanilla, ice cubes, and Spiruteen.

    ★★★

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  349. Virginia says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:11 am

    We love fruit smothies, so mango is on our list right now, with strawberry banana being a close second!

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  350. Cindy says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:17 am

    We love to use frozen fruit in our smoothies! Blueberry, banana, kale is our favorite.

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  351. Ashley S says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:19 am

    My kids love frozen fruit, spinach, yogurt smoothies! They are delicious.

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  352. Susan Miller says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:20 am

    My husband and I start with a kale smoothie almost every morning – his is basic kale, milk, frozen banana and protein powder. My smoothie is kale, almond milk, frozen banana, almond butter & a little vanilla yogurt (have been adding a dash of cayenne pepper too). My girls don’t do smoothies often but they are pretty run of the mill fruit, milk & yogurt.

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  353. Kim Bayes says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:20 am

    Always looking for good smoothie or shake recipes to try. Our family really likes strawberry banana smoothies made with tofu.

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  354. MaryEllen says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:21 am

    I have three boys, but only one left at home!! Favorite shake is strawberry!! An easy way to pump that one up is protein powder, extra berries and either tahini or nutbutter (almond or peanut are favorites). I also add coconut oil, and chia seeds!

    ★★★★★

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  355. SHilO says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:21 am

    My favorite smoothie:

    2 handful green (spinach/Kale mix)
    1 cup soy milk
    6oz greek yogurt
    1 tsp chia seeds
    1 cup fruit (usually blueberries,banana, pineapple, strawberry)

    * yogurt and soy milk can be flavored but I usually do plain

    ★★★★★

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  356. Lindy says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:32 am

    My favorite smoothie right now is a berry smoothie.

    A handful of kale
    3 cups water
    1 cup frozen strawberries
    1 cup frozen blueberries
    1 cup frozen cranberries
    1 tablespoon of raw honey
    1 tablespoon of chia seeds
    (I also like to add in some lemon juice and frozen peaches)

    Blend until smooth

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  357. Amy says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:33 am

    My kids are young and so they like to make simple berry smoothie-often for breakfast. They throw in frozen berries, almond milk, greek yogurt, and a handful of nuts for some protein. But, we would love to be mixing with a Vitamix!! Thanks for all you do:)

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  358. Lisa says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:36 am

    My standard smoothie is 2 cups water, a handful of greens, a handful of frozen mango and berries, and some chia and hemp seeds. The comments have me feeling a little inspired to try something new though!

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  359. Shelle says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:38 am

    I love your chocolate smoothie recipe… I use the same chocolate, some protein powder a
    bit of espresso powder… Mocha for Me!

    ★★★★★

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  360. Kim says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:40 am

    We make just plain fruit smoothies and yogurt smoothies (sometimes I hide some greens in there). Unfortunately my one son has nut allergies so we can’t do this – makes me so sad since I really love peanut butter.

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  361. Tina lovett says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:41 am

    My family loves a protein shake after a activity.
    8oz Almond milk
    1 banana
    2 tablespoons of Greek vanilla yogurt
    1 tablespoon almond butter
    I scoop chocolate protein powder
    I tablespoon flax oil
    Ice
    Blend to eat.

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  362. Nikki says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:43 am

    Sounds yummy, let me go freeze the bananas! My girls love Greek yogurt, frozen raspberry & banana. We always make ice pops with the extras!

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  363. Lindsay says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:44 am

    My daughter loves any smoothie with almond butter or peanut butter in it

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  364. kristi says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:48 am

    making smoothies around here is a work out! 3 boys—-3 different smoothies, and my favorite is not among them. My smoothie routine includes making 4 different smoothies!

    number one is ALWAYS peanut butter/chocolate/banana. Always. I use a scoop of Jay Robb Chocolate Protein powder to get the chocolate taste.

    number two is as many mixed berries I have on hand– NO BANANA– and a scoop of Jay Robb Vanilla Protein powder.

    number three is either blueberry or peach with a bananb and a scoop of Jay Robb Vanilla protein powder.

    For mine—- I have too many favorites, but I favor a pineapple/mango blend with coconut/almond milk. especially as it gets cooler, wetter and drearier— it reminds me of summer.

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  365. Karin says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:50 am

    Our go-to green smoothie: pineapple, frozen banana, an orange, spinach or kale and a slice of lime. My 6 year old loves it!

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  366. Kelli says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:51 am

    My favorite smoothie is peanut butter, bananas, flax seed and milk!

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  367. Jamie says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:55 am

    My family loves mixed berry smoothies with Greek yogurt.

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  368. Amanda Sakovitz says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:00 am

    I love chocolate smoothies!

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  369. Kay says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:05 am

    Our newest addition to our smoothie repertoire is CILANTRO! We blend fresh pineapple, kale, a squeeze of lime, a handful of cilantro and a bit of coconut water and whirl away. If we feel like a creamier smoothie, we add greek yogurt for a protein blast as well. The cilantro adds a fresh bite to the smoothie any time of day!

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  370. Rachel says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:07 am

    I make smoothie packs for the freezer that hold enough ingredients for myself, and my six, four and two year old! Our favorite is a blend of: 1 cup spinach, 1 banana, 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup strawberries, 2 TBS chia seeds, 1 scoop Whole Foods brand vanilla protein powder, and 1 cup unsweetened almond milk. I’ve discovered that it’s so much easier to just grab a pack from the freezer and throw it in the blender on busy mornings. It keeps us all full till lunch time. Sometimes we even top them with a little granola and eat it with a spoon 🙂

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  371. Trisha Turner says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:09 am

    My family’s favourite smoothie consists of greek yogurt, orange juice, honey, and frozen strawberries. On occasion we’ll add blueberries as well just to change the color.

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  372. Julie says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:15 am

    I make smoothies (and popsicles) using coconut milk, frozen bananas, vanilla extract, and another fruit of my childrens’ choosing (e.g. strawberries, blueberries, etc). It’s creamy, delicious, and healthy. The only sugar it contains is derived from the fruit, and the healthy fat from the coconut milk is filling. I haven’t tried adding flax, chia or hemp seeds, but I think the added protein would be beneficial. Thanks for getting me thinking about smoothies as an after school snack. It’s a great and easy idea!

    ★★★★★

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  373. Ariana says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:15 am

    Our current standby (believe it or not, for weight gain!) is:
    Frozen banana
    Vanilla Greek yogurt
    Vanilla protein powder
    Whole milk
    Flax seeds
    Unsweetened chocolate chips

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  374. Antonella says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:22 am

    Green smoothies are our favorites, but we will have to try this one, sounds fantastic!

    ★★★★★

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  375. Jennifer says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:31 am

    Currently favorite smoothie has coconut milk, strawberries, bananas, spinach, OJ and a scoop of probiotic powder!

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  376. Maggie says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:32 am

    We love chocolate, strawberry, banana, and spinach!

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  377. Jazz Slater says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:34 am

    My kids love strawberry banana and orange dream shakes…I mix in spirulina protein powder for a little extra nutrition.

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  378. Mariah W says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:34 am

    For my PICKY son it is all about strawberries. So his fav is Strawberry/Banana, but he’s really good about having Kale in it as well (some extra vitamins). He’s always proud to tell his dad he had ‘broccoli’ in it, it’s green so he gets them mixed up!

    ★★★★★

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  379. Linda K says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:35 am

    Strawberry Banana of course

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  380. Linda says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:41 am

    I love smoothies, and shakes. I started using dates as a sweetener . We love chocolate everything lol, and I sometimes add a dash of cinnamon. But I do try to make fruity smoothies as well. this one I like also because I can sneak greens in and my daughter dont know lol. its like having orange juice with a kick.
    water or almond milk.
    clementines peeled, soft Medjool dates, pitted, avocado, pitted, teaspoon vanilla extract, handfuls of ice cubes

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  381. Kathy C says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:44 am

    Strawberry and banana smoothies and chocolate milkshakes. I don’t have a Vitamix and would love one. But I can justify the expense since I can make most things OK in my blender and food processor. I have a bunch of smoothie recipes, but have not yet tried very many.

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  382. Jessica K says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:46 am

    anything with bananas and peanut butter! (and of course greens thrown in there too!)

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  383. Belinda says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:49 am

    We love using frozen banana, peanut butter, oatmeal, flax and chia with cinnamon, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, and a touch of raw honey. Great for breakfast and really holds you over until lunch time!

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  384. Julie V says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:51 am

    This is a recipe we will try, we love smoothies in the morning. Our favorite is mostly fruit and yogurt based but like you, we often hide extra vitamins, seeds, nut butter for protein!
    Thanks for this draw!

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  385. Jennifer McDonald says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:51 am

    We have two smoothies we like: Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter and Peanut Butter Blueberry. We basically have one of these almost daily.

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  386. Danielle says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:53 am

    Our fave protein smoothie: Frozen banana. Handful of spinach. Ice cubes. Scoop of PB powder. Scoop of vanilla protein powder. Dash of cocoa powder and cinnamon. Cup of almond milk.

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  387. Athena R says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:54 am

    My favorite shake/smoothie is similar to this one. It has frozen bananas, peanut butter, unsweetened cashew milk or unsweetened coconut almond milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, flax and/or chia seeds, and usually a handful or two of spinach.

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  388. Cheryl says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:55 am

    We love banana, watermelon and spinach, sometimes we add some vanilla yogurt!

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  389. Mandi says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:59 am

    We like green smoothies and chocolate are my kids favorite.

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  390. Aly says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:00 am

    Our favorite smoothies are Peanut Butter/Chocolate breakfast smoothies. Frozen banana makes them creamy and the peanut butter is very filling.

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  391. Rachel says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:01 am

    Equal parts frozen strawberries and OJ with spinach, wheat germ or flaxmeal, and crushed pineapple for sweetness

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  392. Tara says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:01 am

    My kids’ favorite smoothie is strawberry banana. I need to start adding in some of those healthy seeds.

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  393. Stephanie says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:02 am

    We love our “girl scout” thin mint smoothie. Chocolate protein powder, a drop or two of mint extract, almond milk, cocoa powder. Delicious!

    ★★★★★

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  394. Jane says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:03 am

    One of my favorite recipes is almond milk, bananas, creamy peanut butter, and berries!

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  395. Melissa says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:04 am

    I have a juicer that I love, My 8-year old likes making “Green Juice”. I juice oranges, apples, spinach and purple cabbage. He could drink the whole pitcher, if I let him.

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  396. Jen M. says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:05 am

    Our favorite is a chocolate (using roasted cacao powder), peanut butter, and banana smoothie with homemade yogurt and stevia or honey. I will have to try adding chia seeds to it for added nutrition.

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  397. Cathy Thelen says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:05 am

    Our favorite smoothie has spinach, milk kefir, yogurt, frozen strawberries, hemp hearts, raw cacao with a few ice cubes.

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  398. Lisa B. says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:15 am

    The simpler the better in our house. Usually just yogurt, honey, and one or two fruits.

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  399. Marcy says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:20 am

    Our smoothies are boring compared to the ones here! We use full-fat plain yogurt with a banana and strawberry. Sometimes peaches. Picky kids. 🙂

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  400. Christi says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:21 am

    Every morning I force a green smoothie on my family 🙂

    2 cups spinach or kale
    2 stalks celery
    1 banana
    1 apple
    juice from one lemon
    1/2 avocado
    1 scoop BlendtItUp Protein Powder https://blenditup.com/
    6 oz water
    ice

    This makes enough for all 3 of us.

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  401. Heather says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:26 am

    Strawberry and banana smoothie is a favorite here!

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  402. Judi says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:27 am

    We love to use berries in our smoothies. My daughter will not eat a fresh berry, but put it in a smoothie and she loves them. We tend to use apple cider as our liquid.

    ★★★★

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  403. Liz G says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:29 am

    We love to make smoothies with pineapple, frozen orange juice, and bananas. If we have vanilla or plain yogurt, we add that in too! Yum!

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  404. Christine says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:30 am

    Our family’s favorite shake is 1 cup frozen strawberries and bananas, One cup apple juice, handful of ice, and 1/2 a cup of vanilla yogurt. Blend and enjoy!

    I would love a vitamix because I was at my dads house in Colorado all summer and we used his daily for our shakes. When I came home I had no blender and so we make our daily kid shakes with an immersion blender and a lemonade pitcher… not the easiest way to do it but at least we get in our healthy start!

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  405. Amelia Bickel says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:31 am

    Our family’s favorite shake is a Peanut Butter and Jelly Banana or “PBJB” as we call it!
    1 large banana
    3-4 sweet strawberries (or if those are not in season we use strawberry jam)
    1.5 tbs peanut butter or PB2
    1/4 1% cup milk
    Enough ice to make it icy
    A drizzle of chocolate sauce around the cup we are going to pour it in to.

    Its definitely not the healthiest smoothie/shake ever but MAN IS IT GOOD! 🙂

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  406. Lisa says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:33 am

    My kids love anything with chocolate so i try to add a banana and some greens, since the chocolate hides the color a bit 🙂

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  407. Dawn says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:36 am

    This chocolate shake would be a great recovery drink after a long training run!
    Our family favorite smoothie right now is peanut butter, banana, coconut milk and a scoop of protein. Ask again next week, it will be different 🙂

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  408. Michelle says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:37 am

    My favorite smoothie has always been peanut butter banana, my mom always made them for us when we were young. My kids love mixed berry banana (and I always sneak in some spinach!) My kids love chocolate milk so I’m sure this smoothie would be a hit, and I like the idea of adding flax and chia seeds:)

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  409. Stacie Johnson says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:41 am

    My family enjoys almond milk, strawberries, blueberries, banana, and honey. My daughter enjoys the green smoothie I make daily. The nestle smoothie recipe looks delish! Anything with chocolate will sure to be a hit in my house!

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  410. Pilar says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:41 am

    My kids are all about fruit shakes with some protein; banana, mango, pineapple, some sort of berry and peanut butter!

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  411. Sarah says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:46 am

    My family of 6 likes strawberry banana and spinach smoothies

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  412. Tracey says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:47 am

    My favorite smoothie is milk, strawberries, spinach, pineapple, chia seed or flax seed mixed with 1/2 an avocado.

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  413. Amanda says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:48 am

    My family loves to have a coconut pumpkin chia seed smoothie! Coconut milk (would love a vitamix to make my own without any residue!) Pumpkin puree, all spice, cinnamon, chia seeds, pb2 powder! Yum! And it keeps me full till lunch!

    ★★★★★

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  414. Amy says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:49 am

    Our family loves smoothies! We like anything chocolate, but recently have been making an orange mango smoothie that we all love!

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  415. Yvonne says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:50 am

    My family loves peanut butter so I always add a spoonful or two to our smoothies. Hubby likes more veggies, daughter likes more chocolate (cocoa powder) and I like a splash of coconut milk.

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  416. Catherine says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:51 am

    We love any fruit smoothie and I love throwing in a little yogurt and oatmeal in when we make them for breakfast!

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  417. Kara says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:52 am

    With having a daughter with significant autoimmune issues, I love making smoothies to get all her nutrients. She (and I) love the chocolate PB banana smoothie. Use raw cocoa, banana, 1T chia seeds, organic (if you can) PB, ice, water, and non-GMo sugar to taste. And then I add protein powder. A meal unto itself!

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  418. Colleen Bartos says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:52 am

    I have 3 of the pickiest kids – one of whom has serious sensory issues – so smoothies are one of the ways I manage to get veggies into them. I end up buying baby food because I can never get the ingredients smooth (not chunky) enough. Our go to smoothie is pretty basic…..strawberry yogurt, frozen chunks of banana and milk.

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  419. Samantha says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:53 am

    My kids love frozen banana, cocoa powder, and milk…it’s like chocolate ice cream they can eat for breakfast!

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  420. Christy says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:55 am

    Everyone loves our mango/pineapple/banana spinach smoothie at our house. And that says a lot to have 6 people agree on something! 🙂

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  421. Polly Larson says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:56 am

    We like Raspberry Smoothies made with Greek yogurt and a small amount of orange juice. When we are feeling indulgent, we add chocolate chips and/or chocolate syrup…we like Nesquick too!

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  422. Karen S. says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:58 am

    Our fav smoothie is almond milk yogurt with the three berry mix from Costco and a little ice to thicken it up. Sometimes I add in some greens as well, tho the color comes out funny and daughter can tell. She’s not big on bananas with chocolate, but I think this looks yummy. Must remember to put in the flax when I make smoothies!

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  423. Julie D says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:58 am

    We love a shake with oats, chia seeds, bananas, coconut, flax seed, dates and almonds. Mixed together with almond milk. Add a scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder and we are all set. Delicious!

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  424. Karen S says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:00 am

    Almond milk yogurt with three berry mix from Costco! I sneak some greens in too, tho too many will change the color.

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  425. Shannon says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:01 am

    My girls love strawberry smoothies – we add some greens and good quality gelatin to beef it up a bit 🙂

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  426. Amber W says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:01 am

    My favorite smoothie recipe is a banana with powdered peanut butter, unsweetened plain almond milk and chocolate protein powder.

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  427. Nicole says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:03 am

    Our favorite is banana, pineapple, orange juice & lemon. I like to add spinach, oats, flax & Chia seeds too.

    ★★

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  428. Janice says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:04 am

    I realize this is a sponsored post, BUT there are 6 teaspoons of sugar in less than 4 oz. of the bottled Nesquik, and most people will drink the whole bottle. Considering how much sugar one is consuming, one would be smarter to use only a small amount of the powder like your parents did. Having gotten that off my chest, our favorites smoothies are made with yogurt and fruit and various add-ins like cacao powder, chia seeds, oats, etc.

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    • Laura Fuentes says

      October 5, 2015 at 8:18 am

      Yes, it’s a sponsored post to create an occasional treat, not an everyday indulgence. 8 ounces of chocolate milk has 11g of added sugars, the other 10 are naturally occurring in white milk.

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  429. Sarah esses says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:05 am

    We love all things chocolate I our smoothies. I make gree smoothies, but my kids really love chocolate protein powder with banana and almond milk.

    ★★★★★

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  430. Jessica A says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:06 am

    We like coconut milk, peanut butter, Nutella smoothies, prep them ahead and grab and go in the am’s.

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  431. Laura G says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:07 am

    Our favorite smoothie is homemade milk kefir with a banana, peanut butter, frozen wild blueberries, fresh kale, chia seeds, wheat germ, ground flax, a little coconut oil and a touch of honey! Delicious!

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  432. Jennifer Smith says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:07 am

    I have smoothie every morning for breakfast. Two out my three kids are on board, and this is one of our faves; the Black Forest blizzard (because if you name it after an ice cream treat, it can’t possibly be good for you 😉

    1 banana
    1/2 – 1 cup frozen cherries
    1 scoop vegan chocolate protein powder
    2 tsp Hershey’s dark cocoa powder
    1/4 almond extract
    1-2 tsp almond butter
    1 tbsp flax oil
    A big handful of whatever dark greens are laying around (kale, spinach, chard)
    About 1 cup almond, coconut, or cashew milk
    Then blend baby, blend!

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  433. Neva Morse says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:08 am

    My kids favorite smoothie is mixed berry and banana. I peel ripe bananas and break them into chunks and freeze them in sandwich baggies. We just toss one frozen banana in chunks into the blender with whatever berries we have, a little vanilla, plain yogurt, and voila! A creamy frozen treat that is healthy and delicious.

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  434. Laura B says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:09 am

    We love making a variety of fruit smoothies. I usually throw in a banana, milk, yogurt, and mixed berries. I honestly haven’t ever thought of adding things like flax and chia seeds – what a great idea! Thanks 🙂

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  435. Kelly Overend says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:09 am

    My kids favorite is Almond Milk + Chocolate VEga + Flax + Banana + Spinach.

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  436. Hannah says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:10 am

    Green Goodness
    1 avocado
    1 cup of organic yogurt
    2 tbsp of raw organic honey
    1 tbsp of organic hemp protien powder
    Blend and enjoy! The avocado makes the texture of this smoothie a very whipped and smooth silkiness. (Also good for Halloween since it’s green. Could be called Goblin Goop or Ogre Snot.)

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  437. Seren says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:11 am

    Our picky kid approved smoothie is blueberry & strawberry & banana (also whatever veggie is available at home somehow sneaks in there too)shake with cinnamon and ground carob and honey.

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  438. Jennifer L. says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:11 am

    We love chocolate shakes, but mostly just make smoothies with whatever fruit happens to be in the fridge.

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  439. Rachel Cassant says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:13 am

    Our family loves a simple banana shake – milk (sometimes almond milk) with a banana. Voila! Along with this, I personally enjoy throwing in spinach, cocoa powder, and strawberries. Yummy!

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  440. Lisa says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:14 am

    I love to make smoothies with berries, bananas, China seeds, and greens. I will also throw together all the fruit I have with seeds, celery,and a little ginger.

    ★★★★★

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  441. Sabrina says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:15 am

    Our family drinks a green juice every morning and night, we mix kale or collard greens, pineapple, flaxseeds, chia seeds, ginger, mint and stevia. It tastes delicious!

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  442. Janette says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:15 am

    My kids love just about anything that I throw in a blender. Even the ones that HATE green leafy things know that I always throw green leafy things into a smoothie, still love it.

    My favorite is a recovery smoothie that I don’t give to the kids because I’m not sold on them having protein powder. After my workouts I have a smoothie with 2 cups spinach, one and a half cups frozen cherries,a scoop and a half of chocolate protein powder, some seeds (change it up), have a cup almond milk and a cup of coconut water. If I make it for my kids I omit the protein powder and add a frozen banana to make it a little sweeter. It’s my chocolate covered cherry treat! Yum.

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  443. Jennifer C says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:17 am

    We have peanut allergies and I try to limit our dairy, so our favorite go-to is lots of frozen bananas, cocoa powder, dates and a little almond or coconut milk. Tastes like a frosty!

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  444. Rachel says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:17 am

    My family enjoys blueberry smoothies the most- plus it’s an easy one to hide greens in!!

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  445. Sarah Murray says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:20 am

    My 6 year old loves mango smoothies (frozen mangos, vanilla greek yogurt, and a splash of oj to make it thinner). He also loves super heros, so I’ll throw in some baby spinach to green it up. Now he asks for “Hulk smoothie”s as a special treat. Score!

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  446. Summer says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:20 am

    My son’s favorite smoothie is pbj: peanut butter (or PB2 powder), almond milk, a frozen banana, and apple juice, plus ice. Sometimes I’ll add vanilla protein powder for an extra boost.

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  447. Melanie says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:23 am

    Thanks for the recipe! I have been trying to figure out how to use these seeds in shakes.

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  448. Tandra says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:24 am

    Cookie dough- we use some kind of “nut” butter and enjoy life chocolate chips to give that cookie dough taste

    ★★★★

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  449. Lynelle Lopez says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:25 am

    I love a smoothie with oranges, pineapple, a banana, coconut milk, spinach and vanilla whey powder. It’s so good for breakfast.

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  450. Alexis says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:27 am

    Our Family Favourite Smoothie is very similar. My daughter and I have had it nearly everyday for the past year, we love it so much.

    Almond Milk, unsweetened
    Frozen bananas
    Cocoa Powder
    Peanut butter
    Oatmeal
    Hemp seeds
    Flax seeds
    Chia Seeds
    splash of vanilla
    I used to add maple syrup for sweetness, but we have changed our taste buds and don’t need it anymore

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  451. Susan says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:29 am

    I love that you didn’t try to take Spain out of the kid!!
    Sometimes, in all the re-vamping of our diets, we forget that we like food to taste good and to just enjoy ourselves.
    I have bought Nesquick chocolate milk powder, without all the additives, but found it when skiing in Whistler and never again. But really, it doesn’t matter to me, as long as there is a balance like this delicious milkshake, it is worth the momentary lapse!!
    This is now our favorite smoothie and trust me, we didn’t try to squeeze in extra spinach, tofu, kombucha, hemp, baobab or maca and it tasted d-i-v-i-n-e!
    Thank you lovely, and thank you Spanish exchange student!
    X

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    • Laura Fuentes says

      October 5, 2015 at 9:43 am

      Loved the “I didn’t try to sneak in extra…” lol He is having a great time and we are having a blast with him.

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  452. Heather Hutchinson says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:30 am

    My favorite smoothie is anything that has peanut butter in it. Peanut butter is one of my favorite foods, and it’s healthy (well some more than others) so as long as that’s an ingredient, I’m good!

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  453. Kim Teasdale says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:30 am

    My go to smoothie is 100% whet chocolate protein, Greek yogurt, chocolate peanut butter, bananas and matcha. Sometimes I will add some blueberries.
    Kim

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  454. M Breaux says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:34 am

    I love the Nesquick idea we ALWAYS have those on hand and I am also looking for a way to sneak healthy stuff in the boys food. Our go to smoothie is 8 oz of milk, twelve ice cubes in a blender, for the base then you can add whatever you want usually it’s two tablespoons peanut butter and two tablespoons of chocolate syrup.

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  455. Sheri Lyn Mix says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:35 am

    We always start with homemade yogurt, kale, avocado, and banana and then throw in whatever fruit we have on hand (and I don’t tell them but there is zucchini in just about everything I make).

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  456. Heather says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:37 am

    Can’t wait to try this recipe! I have two hungry soccer players I am always trying to think of healthy snacks for; both before and after practices and games. My five year old LOVES the healthy athlete shake with blueberries. That’s my favorite too as I drink it before my 5K and 10K races. My eight year old loves the orange popsicle smoothie. I freeze it and send it as a nutritious snack at school. My next smoothie to try is the Bugs Bunny!

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  457. Gracie says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:37 am

    Our favorite smoothie is frozen banana, vanilla yogurt, kale and pineapple or pineapple-coconut juice instead if I have it on hand. Also I like to put kale in the food processor til it breaks down to a consistency more like flakes, which I then freeze. This makes using kale so much more convenient! Thanks for the yummy chocolate shake idea for post practice!

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  458. Melissa says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:39 am

    We call our favorite smoothie The Sunshine Smoothie! OJ, frozen pineapple, banana and vanilla Greek yogurt. Such a treat on cold winter mornings.

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  459. Jeanette says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:42 am

    My kids love one of yours! Blueberry, oatmeal, banana, yogurt, vanilla and ice! Yum!

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  460. Lorena says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:43 am

    Hi Laura! We made this last week and my daughter (and husband!) loved it. Sometimes a little chocolate is just what we need to get us through to dinnertime ;). It’s sure to become a favorite in our house. Another favorite “shake” that we make often is bananas, strawberries, plain Greek yogurt, splash of milk, a little honey (or maple syrup) and peanut butter! I rinse out and save those store-bought yogurt drink bottles and then I pour our homemade smoothies in there for my daughter.

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    • Laura Fuentes says

      October 5, 2015 at 9:41 am

      Lorena, I’m thrilled you liked it! And you are right, sometimes we need a little chocolate to get us through dinner! 😉 I miss you my friend!

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  461. Julia Smiley says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:43 am

    Our smoothies, we like to change it up. But, they consist of frozen fruit, greek yogurt, fresh or frozen greens and Vega Protein Powder. Yum!

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  462. MissDivaDoll says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:47 am

    This recipe was right on time! My daughter is in cheerleading and gymnastics while my son will be starting basketball soon. I find myself running to stores picking up snacks before practice which is unhealthy and costly and I’ve been trying to find another solution. This shake is a great idea, healthy and cost effective. I will certainly try this recipe. I normally make a fruit and spinach smoothie for breakfast for myself and sometimes my kids ask for one for breakfast or snack. I would love to find more healthy snack options for afterschool, pre-activity or post-activity. I need to peruse your site and see what else I can find. Thank you.

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  463. Nancy Bryant says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:51 am

    My husband, oldest son, and myself prefer green smoothies with lots of seeds. My oldest daughter is strictly a berry girl (for now), but I am hoping to get her to branch out. My go to has spinach, mango, pineapple, banana and chia seeds. Sometimes I add protein powder and skip the meal.

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  464. Cindy says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:55 am

    We usually use frozen blueberries, strawberries, and bananas, then add a little yogurt, a handful of spinach, and just a bit of coconut milk…yum!

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  465. Andrea says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:56 am

    Our favorite smoothie is:
    blender cup filled halfway with loosely packed fresh spinach
    1 frozen banana
    1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
    1 T walnuts
    1T ground flax
    2 cups almond milk
    cinnamon to taste

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  466. Christie says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:58 am

    I try to keep my smoothie ingredients fitting with the season so I always have something fresh and flavorful.
    Currently my favorite is Apple Cinnamon Chia – yogurt & kefir as a base with hemp protein powder, chopped fresh picked apples, cinnamon (and sometimes a little ginger for a kick), honey or maple syrup, and chia seeds. The apples are a little chunky since they don’t blend down all the way but the little bit of texture gives you something to chew as if you were eating it 🙂

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  467. joanne says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:59 am

    My kids love smoothies! Their fav right now is, banana, orange, frozen pineapple & greek vanilla yogurt. I will definitely try your chocolate shake recipe, it looks delicious!

    ★★★★★

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  468. Eva Klein says

    October 5, 2015 at 8:59 am

    My son’s favorite smoothie is frozen bananas, peanut butter powder, a spoon of regular PB along with a little almond milk. My favorite smoothie is spinach, frozen pinapple, frozen mango with a little water added in.

    ★★★★★

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  469. Chris Sapyta says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:01 am

    Nesquik was my childhood treat too. I will give this a try. I like banana mango smoothies best.

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  470. Betsy says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:01 am

    This would be a winner with my 3 year old who loves chocolate, but my crazy 6 year old wants nothing to do with it! We make smoothies all of the time – we call them “George Juice” from a Curious George episode where he experimented with all kinds of fruits and veggies because that is what we do – from the usual suspects of banana and strawberries, to more the adventurous spinach, avocado and butternut squash. My kids are picky eaters, but not when it comes to smoothies! Our fav is a simple banana, strawberry, blueberry, spinach with coconut milk, hemp and chia seeds. Thanks for what you do, Laura!

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  471. Melissa Jensen says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:04 am

    My daughter and I each have our favorites!

    Mine is peach raspberry smoothies with ice and seeds added.

    My daughter’s is Nesquik, peanut butter and ice. I try to sneak seeds but she always notices!

    ★★★★★

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  472. Kelley Brandle says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:04 am

    I just had this smoothie this morning. Added spinach though. Soooo good!

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  473. Juliane P. says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:07 am

    We love to blend a pear, 1/2 an avocado, milk, honey and ice.

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  474. Lisa says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:13 am

    Our favorite smoothie is also chocolate banana. But I use plain cocoa powder instead of Nesquick. I don’t usually have Nesquick in the house to use. The bananas are usually sweet enough to make up for not having a lot of sugar in it. If it does need a little sweetness, I add a squeeze of agave syrup or honey.

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  475. Deena says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:15 am

    My favorite smoothie recipe is 1 cup almond milk, 1/2 frozen banana, 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, 1 scoop vanilla Whey protein powder, 2 Tbsp golden flax seed meal. Blend it up and enjoy!

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  476. Krista says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:17 am

    My son loves any smoothie with fruit in it. His favorite part is helping me with the blender 🙂 Thanks for all the great recipes!

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  477. Debbie says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:18 am

    Favorite Shake is just after I have made peanut butter. Clean the peanut butter out as much as I can, add a few frozen bananas, some milk and a squirt of Hershey’s Syrup. Yummy!

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  478. Rachel says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:19 am

    Our favorite smoothie has to have berries! Oj, yoghurt, berries, ice and banana. I throw in spinach when the kids aren’t looking 🙂

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  479. Rachel says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:21 am

    We mix a cup of yogurt with some spinach and wheat germ and then add whatever frozen fruit we have on hand. I’ve never tried peanut butter!

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  480. Amy says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:21 am

    my four year old loves a green smoothie! I put kale, spinach, flax seed, carrots and berries into it. He also loves the “crunchy carrots” and this is coming from a kid who doesn’t normally like vegetables. It’s great!

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  481. Minal says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:21 am

    My kids favourite one is strawberry banana smoothie. But I prefer green smoothies made up with leafy greens and apple, berry.

    ★★★★

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  482. Erica says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:23 am

    We love a good granny smith and kale mix in our smoothies – but this sound delicious and I have a little soccer player!

    ★★★★★

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  483. Vanessa says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:25 am

    Our favorite smoothie is greek yogurt, frozen strawberries, fresh banana, almond milk and flax seed.

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  484. Deli says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:29 am

    We love doing 1 cup yogurt, 1 banana and 1 cup spinach. Even my youngest daughter loves it! Now we want to start adding 2 T of PB Fit for a new twist to it.

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  485. Grace says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:31 am

    I make banana pineapple spinach and kale plus almond milk smoothie every morning but would like to try this recipe. Thank you for sharing!

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  486. Katie says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:31 am

    We like to keep it simple with frozen berries and a milk substitute. (We’ll add protein powder for mom and dad)
    Might have to try the chocolate shake for a great alternative and when in need of a chocolate fix!

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  487. Deli says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:34 am

    We really like doing 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt, 1 banana and 1 cup spinach. Even my youngest daughter likes it! Now we’re going to start adding 2 T PB fit to give it a new twist, plus give extra proteins!

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  488. Leah Holt says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:34 am

    We love smoothies at our house. This week I made a smoothie from orange juice concentrate, frozen peaches and bananas, a splash of vanilla, and milk. Put the smoothies into the freezer friendly 16 oz. Ball jars so my kiddos can enjoy them at school for lunch.

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  489. Claudia says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:37 am

    I love shakes! My daughter and I love berry shakes, with raspberry, blueberry and blackberries, almond milk, and maybe a little organic honey or stevia as sweetener. Your Nesquick shake looks great! Thanks for the idea!

    ★★★★

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  490. Tamara says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:39 am

    I like to call our smoothies “Kitchen Sink Smoothie”. We put everything in our smoothies and it changes every time depending on what we have on hand. Kale, Spinach, apples, bananas, ginger, broccoli, chia seeds, berries, cashews, almonds, walnuts, honey and whatever else we feel like adding. The kids love them too. 🙂

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  491. Aubrey says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:41 am

    Our favorite is the classic strawberry, banana, spinach smoothie with non-fat vanilla yogurt!

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  492. Susan Hagman says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:42 am

    I love adding frozen banana, peanut butter & seeds to some almond milk. It is fabulous and filing!!

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  493. Bridget says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:43 am

    We love the strawberry banana with some vanilla greek yogurt!

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  494. Minal says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:43 am

    My kids like strawberry banana smoothie. But I prefer green smoothie made up with leafy greens, apple and berries.

    ★★★★

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  495. Tia H says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:48 am

    We love berry smoothies and green smoothies. Sometimes a mix of both!

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  496. Mona Guzarem says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:51 am

    We love banana,blueberries,strawberries,chia seeds and almond milk… Y son called it, very berry shake!

    ★★★★★

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  497. Rebecca says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:51 am

    Our family loves banana smoothies. Bananas, yogurt, milk and a little protein powder…..YUMMY!

    ★★★★★

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  498. Amanda Ross says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:52 am

    We love mixed berries w pomegranate juice and almond milk

    ★★★★

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  499. Christine says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:54 am

    One of my daughters likes a lot of fruit in hers. Whichever berries are in season or frozen blueberries and strawberries, coconut milk, hemp seeds & chia. My other daughter likes chocolate so I use chocolate protein powder, bananas, seed butters, milk & ground flax. I’ll be trying your recipe above, it looks great.

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  500. Jennifer says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:55 am

    Our favorite is with any kind of berries!

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  501. Erin says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:55 am

    This looks like a great way to sneak in all those healthy seeds I wish my kiddo would eat, but never will! As for our family, we love strawberry banana orange smoothies, especially in the winter time when everyone comes down with a cold. I often grind up an extra Vitamin C tablet in the smoothie to give everyone an extra boost.

    ★★★★★

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  502. Jill Platt says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:57 am

    Our favorite is Strawberries with protein powder and a little yogurt.

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  503. Tami says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:00 am

    Sounds yummy, Laura! Both of my children enjoy this fresh smoothie, which is so easy to prepare.

    Bananas
    Strawberries
    Plain greek yogurt
    Honey
    Crushed Ice

    Mixed up in the blender and served with a fresh berry!

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  504. Marla says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:04 am

    Our favorite smoothie is one orange (peeled), frozen mango, coconut water and carrots. It’s a great summer treat. I look forward to trying this chocolate shake for after practice for my kids.

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  505. Lynda says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:05 am

    Our favorite is spinach, almond milk, strawberries, bananas, and peanut butter.

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  506. Cheryl Serrato says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:12 am

    We throw in a frozen banana, milk, pineapple, and blueberries for our favorite smoothie.

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  507. Kandice Smith says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:12 am

    Hi there! I have to try this Nesquick one for sure! I love chocolate!

    My little one and I enjoy this smoothie:
    Vanilla Almond Milk
    Half avocado (for added creaminess)
    2 Kale leaves
    Trader Joes Mixed berry blend
    Flax seeds/ chia seeds
    ice cubes
    and little local Honey

    Thanks for this offering and recipe!
    -Kandice

    ★★★★★

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  508. DelRae H says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:13 am

    Our family’s current favorite smoothie is very similar in flavor to Jamie’s :). We freeze a banana then add peanut butter, chocolate chips, kefir, plain Greek yogurt, and honey (depending on the size of the banana). It’s delicious!

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  509. Leslie says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:14 am

    My kids LOVE it when I make their “Banana Juice” which I make using frozen organic berries, organic banana, chia seeds (they don’t know this), organic milk, and raw honey.

    I can’t wait to try your recipe Laura, I know my kiddos will love it too! I will just leave out the peanut butter because my 5 year is severely allergic to it. Thanks for the idea and I hope I am the winner!!!

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  510. Stefanie says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:16 am

    Coco-Peanut Butter; My daughter loves it, made via; coconut water, hemp seed, peanut butter, cocoa, vanilla protein powder, and frozen banana

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  511. Diane says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:17 am

    My current favorite shake is 1 cup frozen cherries, 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, 1 tablespoon almond butter, 1T hemp seeds, 1T chia seeds, and about a cup of almond milk. It tastes like dessert but is full of good nutrition.

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  512. Sara says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:18 am

    I really like smoothies where you can hide veggies in with the fruit and they’re tasty. Like apples, spinach, kiwi, ice, yogurt and some chia seeds thrown in.

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  513. Maria says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:18 am

    I am yet to try making chocolate smoothies. I’m sure, my 4 yr old should totally love them! For now I’m sticking to strawberries + banana + honey + milk shake. The only one my picky eater loves!

    ★★★★★

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  514. Jessica says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:19 am

    We love strawberry banana with spinach and sometimes vanilla protein powder.

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  515. Maria says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:20 am

    I love this recipe. My 4 yr old should like it, she loves chocolate!
    Our all time favorite is strawberries + banana + honey + milk. My picky eater loves this one!

    ★★★★★

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  516. Lisa J says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:20 am

    We love smoothies!! Can’t wait to try this one! My boys live anything chocolate!
    They also love to try different combinations of frozen fruit mixed with coconut milk yogurt, coconut water, chia and flax seeds, and a scoop of vanilla pea protein powder.
    Love your recipe ideas!

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  517. Christy says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:25 am

    We just use a half banana and about 8 strawberries with a half cup almond milk. But a friend just showed me what I could do with a vitamix and I definitely would like one!

    ★★★★

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  518. Beth says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:29 am

    I make a sneaky smoothie. I blend a big batch of almond milk with kale and spinach and strain that to use as the base for the week. I freeze the pulp in small batches to throw into other things. My favorite breakfast is my “green milk” with ice, peanut butter, a banana, and my Orgain vanilla protein powder.

    ★★★★

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  519. diana says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:36 am

    We make chocolate peanut butter as well, and we add chocolate whey or soy, chia,hemp, kale and coconut oil as well. We also love the organic mixed berry fruit, coconut oil, vanilla and kale!

    ★★★★

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  520. Holly says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:37 am

    Our favorite smoothie is banana, pineapple, spinach, vanilla protein powder, and almond milk.. yummy! Can’t wait to try the one you mentioned 🙂

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  521. Jo says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:41 am

    We love the fruit smoothies. I keep bags of fruits, including mixed, from Sam’s. I always use spinach and carrots, fruit, flax, chia and however much almond milk to make the right consistency smoothie. My great grandchildren and I all enjoy these very much.

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  522. Enid Ramirez says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:41 am

    Strawberry, banana, coconut milk, pineapple juice with vanilla protein powder is our fave. If I have kale or spinach on hand I’ll throw that in too.

    ★★★★★

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  523. Kristin says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:44 am

    we love mixed berry smoothies!!

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  524. Caitlin says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:44 am

    I like strawberry smoothies with almond milk and vanilla protein powder. I use frozen strawberries so it works to thicken the smoothie instead of adding ice, which waters it down in my opinion. I always use frozen fruit instead of ice. Sometimes I add peanut butter or chia seeds. Basically whatever I have lying around.

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  525. Caitlin says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:49 am

    I recently tried the green smoothie thing for the first time. I used Kale and my cheapie blender did a terrible job. It was clumpy and it tasted like grass clippings! I love to make basic smoothies with frozen strawberries and greek yogurt but I’d love to have a better blender and be able to try some more advanced recipes.

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  526. Kate says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:50 am

    Our favorite is the Chocolate Strawberry smoothie!

    2 bananas frozen and chunked
    1/2 cup frozen strawberries
    2 TBSP chocolate syrup (I use Hersheys Light)
    1 cup plain yogurt (I use stonyfield’s plain greek yogurt)

    Put all ingredients together in a blender and blend until smooth. I typically have to add a dash of milk or some other non-dairy liquid to help it blend easier. Also once the smoothies are poured in the cups, I add a little squirt of syrup on the top. The kids LOVE it!

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  527. Wendy Pelletier says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:52 am

    Our favourite smoothie is blueberry pomegranate, made Ocean Spray Cranberry Pomegranate Juice.

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  528. Marion says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:53 am

    Our family loves unsweetened almond milk, banana, powdered organic peanut butter, chocolate or vanilla Juice Plus Complete, (we rotate with flax, hemp & chia seeds) and some greens.

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  529. Ula says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:53 am

    Our favorite recipe is very simple:
    bananas, chia seeds, almond milk, handful of different berries, spinach, kale (for additional nutrition). I can hid whatever I want in this shake.
    Very helpful.

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  530. latanya says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:55 am

    we do fresh or frozen strawberries and soy milk

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  531. Michele B says

    October 5, 2015 at 10:56 am

    My son’s and husband’s favorite is what I call a Hulk Smoothie. 1 frozen banana, handful of spinach, peanut butter (or PB2 powder), chia seeds, homemade yogurt, a little honey and sometimes a little bit of cocoa powder. My favorite is pineapple, spinach, chia seeds, banana, mango, homemade yogurt and low fat coconut milk.

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  532. amy says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:00 am

    My kids and I love our green smoothie! Baby Spinach, Pineapple, Mango and Coconut Water. It’s delicious!

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  533. Alanna says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:01 am

    Our family loves Green Monster smoothies – dairy base (yogurt or milk), blueberries, avocado, baby spinach, peanut butter, and banana.

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  534. Polly says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:03 am

    This looks delicious. Our family’s favorite smoothie is spinach, mango, pineapple, yogurt and coconut water!

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  535. Laura Manuel says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:03 am

    Thanks for the great idea! My favorite thing about smoothies is each one is never the same and thats the best part. With that being said I typically try to include leafy greens, cucumber, a little fruit (anything from berries to a pear to apple or banana), ginger if I have it, water, and ice. Oh and some source of healthy fat whether it be coconut oil, avocado, or an all natural nut butter.

    Healthy Drinking 🙂

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  536. Kim Smith says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:07 am

    I use Shakeology so I make a lot of the vegan chocolate with PB shakes! MMM

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  537. Amy says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:10 am

    We love any smoothie with chocolate and peanut butter!

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  538. Lisa Suit says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:10 am

    Our favorite smoothie is yogurt, frozen mixed berries, a banana, flaxseed, honey, and a little oj to thin it out. I make it for my kids a few times a week and they devour it! This shake sounds super yummy, and we are definite chocolate lovers around here, can’t wait to try it! 🙂

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  539. Kymberly says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:10 am

    I am so sad the the season for my favorite smoothie is just about over: watermelon, spinach, and cucumber. Sometimes I’ll throw a bit of kale in it, too, if I have some on hand. It’s perfectly refreshing for summer!

    This time of year, I tend to make pumpkin smoothies with vanilla protein powder, almond milk, pumpkin puree, spices, flaxseed, and some oats.

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  540. Leticia says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:15 am

    My 12 yo is growing like a weed and the dr recommended smoothies to help him get more nutrition… His favorite is spinach, red grapes (frozen), strawberries and half banana. I use a dairy base for him, lowfat milk and greek yogurt with a little honey. Yum!!

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  541. Jackie says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:16 am

    I’ll have to give this recipe a try. I never tried peanut butter in our smoothies before so this should be fun. Our favorite smoothie recipe has coconut water, spinach, a few green grapes, half a banana and some frozen blueberries & strawberries with flax seeds all blended. Sometimes I put in a small piece celery as well.

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  542. Kris H says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:17 am

    My three kids like frozen shakes so any frozen fruit mixed with skim milk and Greek vanilla yogurt put smiles on their faces.

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  543. Steph J says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:27 am

    My kids love “chocolate milkshake” for breakfast, and it is very similar to this! The frozen banana is key, then we add cocoa powder, peanut butter, flax seeds, whole milk (and sometimes nonfat milk powder to make it extra thick). I’ve also sometimes replaced the milk with plain yogurt or kefir–it has a bit more tang, but still good!

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  544. Mayah says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:28 am

    ur family favorite go-to shakes with our dinner has a container of kale medley/spinach, 36 oz of water, 1.5 scoops of banana protein powder, 1/2 c vanilla greek yogurt, and some ice. This is then split to various sizes for our family of four. To make extra good, every once in awhile, I’ll add a frozen banana. Kiddos love and great way to get my 3 & 8 yr old to have a “salad”.

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  545. Stacy says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:28 am

    We like to make strawberry and banana smoothies. I will sneak in a combination of spinach and kale. The kids don’t notice it all. Yummy!

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  546. Cheryl says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:38 am

    My nephew surprisingly loves my green smoothie! Spinach, Greek yogurt, banana, blueberries, and almond milk!

    ★★★★

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  547. Jackie B says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:39 am

    My husband makes all the smoothies in our house. They are all magnificent. He adds bananas, yogurt and which ever frozen fruit we have on hand. So good!

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  548. Barb Bachleda says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:44 am

    Our favorite smoothie we drink every morning is strawberries, blueberries, banana, baby spinach, 1% milk, protein powder, hemp & chai.

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  549. Shel says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:47 am

    My family loves triple berry smoothies with bananas. My Magic Bullet died so I bought a blender but it doesn’t really do a good job. Would love a new Vitamix that would make smoothies better and faster, and let me make many more things like nut butters.

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  550. Kyle Frost says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:49 am

    My favorite is the mean green smoothie…celery, spinach or kale, green apple, cucumber, fresh ginger and lemon.

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  551. Kristen A. says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:53 am

    Our family’s favorite smoothie is strawberries, frozen bananas, greek yogurt, and a little protein powder. Yum!

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  552. Krystal Watson says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    I love cocoa, almond butter, banana, and spinach blended into a smoothie. Sooo good.

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  553. Brandi says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    Thank you for all the amazing recipes! Me and my 19 month old daughter love berry smoothies. We are both big berry and fresh juice consumers!

    ★★★★★

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  554. Karen Perez says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    Thank you for the recipe, our favorite smoothies are the ones with bananas, everything with bananas

    ★★★★

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  555. Julie says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    My family loves a fruit smoothie made with Greek yogurt, strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, sometimes frozen figs from our tree and then a handful of baby kale/spinach. A little raw honey helps hide the kale’s bitter taste. For the liquid part I use almond milk and if it’s only for me I’ll throw in some of my home brewed kombucha. Yum! This chocolate shake sounds delicious and healthy! I love hemp and chia!

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  556. Zeynep says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    My 6 years old loves Nesquik. This morning I made this shake and I loved it. ( I only had chia seeds and flax seeds at home) I loved peanut butter taste in it. I will make it for my son and my husband too. I believe they will also like it. At least my son will drink a healthy Nesquik 🙂 Thanks.

    ★★★★★

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  557. Sheryl says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    I have tried many smoothies and have liked most. I always seem to fall back on the tried and true simple, plain yogurt, OJ, and frozen fruit. It is easy to add in seeds, protein, etc…whatever is on hand. I especially like using frozen blueberries. I love that sour taste.

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  558. Sheebie says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    My toddlers favorite smoothie is a Green Mango smoothie. I blend together mango, kale, spinach, apple, pineapple, coconut water, ginger and a dash of cayenne. I have a very old struggling currently but would love to have a vitamix (been dreaming about it forever!).

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  559. Samara says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    Gonna try this smoothie at my house…delish! We love smoothies at my house, our favorite smoothie is …….almond milk, frozen mango, frozen pineapple, spinach, chia seeds, and ginger…..very refreshing smoothie

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  560. Tracy Spangler says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    My family’s favorite smoothie right now (it changes often!) is a kale & pineapple smoothie that we add Greek yogurt, a bit of homemade nut butter, chia seeds and a small amount of local, raw honey to. My girls love the fabulous green color, and we all love the taste of it!

    Can’t wait to try your recipe! I wonder if it would work with carob powder and coconut milk?

    Thanks!

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  561. Nancy Diaz says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    I printed this recipe and am ready to give it a try! My family loves strawberry banana smoothies but my daughter has inherited my chocolate addiction!

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  562. Callie Carruth-Harper says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    My kids love Chocolate and Strawberry Shakes!

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  563. Jenny C says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    My girls like orange juice blended with banana, mango, peaches and strawberries. I try to sneak in some vanilla greek yogurt and occasionally spinach.

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  564. Susanne says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    I would LOVE a mixer that will last. I have blown up two making smoothies for my family. We love any kind of fruit smoothie. My kids like to give me a color and see if I can make a smoothie to match. Cooked sweet potato made a great base for our orange one!

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  565. Agnes White says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    We love berries, frozen banana, spinch or kale, chia, almond milk and protein powder (either chocolate or vanilla). And sometimes we throw in carrots and/or celery

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  566. PreK Teacher says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    We love spinach/pineapple shakes!

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  567. Julie says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:28 pm

    My kids love banana/peach smoothies and any type of berry smoothie!

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  568. Stephanie says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    My kids like just about any smoothie. One of their favorites is frozen cantaloupe with orange juice, a little vanilla, a spoonful of plain yogurt and honey to taste. It tastes like a dreamsicle!

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  569. Sheri-Lynne L. says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    We love our tropical smoothie: 1 frozen banana, some frozen mango, 1/2 pineapple juice and 1/2 water mix, plus some vanilla yogurt.

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  570. paula says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    My kids love a simple fruit smoothie with whole fat plain greek yogurt, fruit of choice, whole milk and a little honey.

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  571. paula says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    My kids love a simple fruit smoothie with whole fat plain greek yogurt, milk, fruit and honey.

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  572. GrahamGal says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    Our family loves mixing kale, spinach, pineapple, mango and banana for our morning wake-me-up!

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  573. Kirsten says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    Our favorite smoothies are blueberry spinach, or anything with blueberries, or frozen bananas. We don’t make as many as I’d like to just because our blender isn’t the most powerful. Maybe someday…

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  574. Karina Córdova says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    Our favorite smoothie is for breakfast: oats, banana, strawberries, yogurt, a dash of milk and a handful of nuts. For a treat sometimes I like just banana, cocoa powder, sweetener, milk and ice. For a quick fix, just milk, strawberries, tons of amaranto and ice.

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  575. Michelle G says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:50 pm

    My kids will eat any smoothie I make. I don’t think we have had any two the same. Whatever fresh fruit we have with frozen bananas (we freeze when they start turning) some Greek yogurt, frozen spinach, vanilla protein, chia and carrots are usually what we start with. They love it when it is green.

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  576. Alicia M. says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    Our family is all about “green smoothies”! Kale, spinach, grapes, frozen pineapple chunk, and lemonade…this is how we get a good helping of green leafy veggies into our kiddos (and us parents!) right now. And it’s my hubby’s recipe!

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  577. Tamara C says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    Water, frozen mixed berries, hemp oil, flax seed, pumpkin seed, coconut butter, 1 or 2 tsp coconut sugar for a bit of sweetener. Blend! 🙂

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  578. Kelly says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    We have two favorite smoothies…
    1. Chocolate mix either carnation instant breakfast or nesquick, banana, peanut butter, milk and ice. (Sometimes I throw in chia seeds or flax or spinach, if the kids aren’t watching)
    2. A few handfuls of various frozen fruits and berries, banana, Greek yogurt, whole peeled orange or two, honey and a wedge or two of lime. The kids love this one as well. They call it the Costco smoothie!

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  579. Jodi says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    I’m going to have to try this one-you can’t go wrong with Chocolate & PB! Usually when I make smoothies it’s some variation of chia, strawberry, banana, & yogurt-my two young boys love it!

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  580. Julie Zeh says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    My favorite smoothie is vanilla vegan protein powder and frozen fruit.

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  581. Katie says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    Pineapple, mango, orange, yogurt and vanilla coconut milk! Yum!

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  582. Lisa says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    We love greek yogurt, bananas, strawberries and a little honey. So yummy, my 3 year old calls it his milkshake!

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  583. Kathleen says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    I have to admit I’m a Nesquik girl myself – the powder…I haven’t bought it in years though! I like a chocolate, banana and sneaky spinach shake myself.

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  584. Amber Frederick says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    My family’s favorite smoothie is Chocolate Peanut Butter.

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  585. Barbara says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    My kids like the nesquick with frozen banana. My personal favorite is with frozen bananas, frozen strawberries, vanilla almond milk and if it is for breakfast, a scoop of vanilla protein powder.

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  586. Jessica F says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    I too “hide” more stuff in my kids smoothies. The one I have still leaves chunks of spinach 🙁 Their favorite is the frothy that daddy makes with bananas, greek yogurt, flax meal, and ice cubes! When available he throws in berries too.

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  587. Alicia K says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    I prefer any chocolate shake and throw whatever I have on hand in it, banana, spinach, Chia, flax. My kids prefer strawberry and banana with vanilla yogurt.

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  588. Holly Kotler says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    We love chocolate coconut almond milk with cacao nibs, chia sees, bananas, almond butter, micro greens, and ice. BEST smoothie EVER and filled with great stuff.

    ★★★★★

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  589. Lisa says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    We like so many different kinds of smoothies. It usually ends up being a mishmash of anything we have on hand. The last one we made involved chocolate, which we love. It had homemade chocolate sauce, frozen blueberries and strawberries, a bit of kale and yogurt. Turned out great!

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  590. Michelle says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    I don’t think my family has met a smoothie we didn’t like. Right now we love chocolate, peanut butter, banana smoothies!

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  591. Stephanie says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    We like all sorts of fruit smoothies. I think mango is the current favorite. I keep frozen yogurt cubes [frozen in an ice tray, then dumped in a one gallon freezer bag] in the freezer for this purpose. We add whatever fruit we have + a teaspoon or so of vanilla. My original introduction to homemade smoothies was a can of frozen orange juice, 2-3 bananas and a can of coconut milk approx 30 yrs ago and I’ve been experimenting ever since.

    ★★★★

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  592. Kristen says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    I love the idea of sneaking in some seeds, too! I add flax to a lot of things, but sometimes my kids dislike the texture. I have never thought about throwing them in a smoothie; we usually make a frozen berry and yogurt one during the week for a treat. But now I will definitely try the chocolate recipe!

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  593. Katie says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    We never make the same smoothie twice at our house. My favorite ingredient in a fruit smoothie though is plain greek yogurt because it adds a creaminess that makes it shake-like!

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  594. Chrissy says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:53 pm

    We love frozen banana, chocolate, and mint!

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  595. Karen Origer-Greco says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    Our family’s favorite smoothies are strawberry banana.

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  596. Danielle says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    Our favorite, spinach, pineapple, banana, green grapes, ice, water (and sometimes pear). Delicious!

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  597. Jeffrey Paul says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    I’m a big fan of the kale smoothie from BuzzFeed: http://www.buzzfeed.com/nataliebrown/frozen-smoothies-are-the-easiest-way-to-eat-a-healthy-breakf#.hhEErJaP32

    ★★★★

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  598. April says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    Our favorite smoothie is peanut butter, frozen banana, chocolate protein powder and spinach!

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  599. Ryann Miller says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    Hi Laura! I love you made this recipe with your exchange student from Spain, very cool – I plan to share it with my international students I work with.
    Our favorite smoothie drink: oats, banana, chia seeds, vanilla almond milk = easy peasy!

    ★★★★

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  600. Cara says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    When my daughter turned 2, she started becoming such a picky eater! But always enjoyed “noisy juice” – her word for smoothies made in the noisy blender. I have been surprised by the amount of greens and veggies I can add and she will still drink it. For a few months noisy juice was dinner. At almost 5, her tastes are expanding a little, but I am glad she’s developed a taste for vegetables at least in purée form.

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  601. Melissa says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    My kids love an ice cold smoothie with fruit (a favorite combination is strawberry, banana and orange), yogurt or whey from making yogurt, spinach and ice.

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  602. Faith says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    We are not big shake or smoothie people simply because I don’t think to make them. However when I do anything with fresh fruit involved is great!

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  603. Faith says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:25 pm

    You don’t do shakes or smoothies much in our house because I simply don’t think of it. But when we do anything with fresh fruit is wonderful!

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  604. Dana D says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    our favorite smoothie is frozen strawberries, frozen banana, yogurt, a little milk. We also like almond milk, plus frozen banana, peanut butter, and chocolate milk syrup. YUM!

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  605. nicole says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    My kids love to have just a simple strawberry, banana, blueberry, smoothie with just a dash of lemon juice.

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  606. JoAnn O. says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    My family goes wild for my Peanut Butter Banana smoothie. I lighten it up by replacing peanut butter with a reduced sugar peanut butter powder (like PB Fit). The rest is unsweetened vanilla almond milk, frozen banana, and Greek yogurt. Usually one generous smoothie is 1/2 medium banana, 1/4 cup PB Fit, 8 -10oz almond milk and 1/4 cup yogurt.

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  607. Andrea Gonzales says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:44 pm

    Our family of six enjoys a mixed berry smoothie with yogurt, quinoa or oatmeal, and spinach. We make multiple batches in our bullet-like blender.

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  608. Colleen says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    To date, I really like spinach, coconut water, mango and a banana. Satisfies the nutrition and the sweet tooth.

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  609. Kathy says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    I will definitely be trying your recipe. My grandson loves any type of smoothies made with fruit. Mangoes are his favorite!

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  610. Anne Farias says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    I can’t say I have an actual recipe for any of the smoothies/pouches that I make for my girls! I like to freeze close to over ripe fruit and store it for these occasions. I just throw in whatever we have, along w/ greek yogurt, chia seeds, 3-4 dates, a dash of cinnamon, and a handful or two of spinach and 1-2 carrots. It usually makes a very thick smoothie (or serve with a spoon and call it soft serve) but everyone always seems to love it!

    ★★★★

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  611. Catherine Lillos says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    My son and I absolutely love making and drinking healthy smoothies and it’s very hard to pick our favourite. This one is a recipe I made for breakfast every school day for my son and so far he loves it! I even named if after my son.

    Monkey’s Favourite:
    chocolate almond milk
    chocolate vegan protein powder
    1 full banana
    hemp hearts
    flax seeds
    chia seeds
    sometimes vanilla greek yogurt
    1-2 whole pitted dates

    ★★★★★

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  612. Caitlyn DeCaprio says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    Our favorite shake is chocolate! We’re pretty basic and although we may have big sweet tooths, it doesn’t take a lot to satisfy them. We blend almond, cashew, or coconut milk, chocolate vega one, half a frozen banana, and of course two handfuls of spinach! You can’t taste the greens and I feel great after I drink it.

    ★★★

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  613. JoAnn O. says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    We love a smoothie of PB fit, banana, almond milk, and Greek Yogurt. Sorry if this reposts, my first post never showed up.

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  614. Ana says

    October 5, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    My family’s favourite shake is made with banana, oatmeal, cocoa, yogurt, honey and prunes. I also add a teaspoon of flaxseed oil for the health benefit. This is a complete, delicious and quick breakfast. 🙂

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  615. katharine says

    October 5, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    we are big smoothie drinkers at our house. our current favorite is chocolate berry green smoothie — orgain chocolate protein powder (it has hemp, chia, and all kinds of good things in it), organic mixed berries, fresh raw goat’s milk, and a bunch of spinach. even our pickiest of eaters drink it up.

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  616. Sarah says

    October 5, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    For my breakfast every morning, I make a protein smoothie in which I must make a little extra so my 5 year old daughter can have some…as soon as I turn on the blender she says “mom, can I have some too”. In the blender goes 1 scoop of Vega protein powder +greens (either chocolate, vanilla or berry), 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup coconut milk, 2 tablespoons of ground flax seed, 2 big handfuls of spinach or kale, and 1 cup of frozen fruit. On the mornings, I skip my smoothie I find it makes a big difference. I also love that she gets some extra greens!

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  617. Bryce says

    October 5, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    Our son’s favorite smoothie is strawberry banana made with frozen strawberries, a banana, whole milk, real maple syrup and ice cubes.

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  618. Catharine says

    October 5, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    We’ve started having breakfast smoothies – it’s a great way for someone like me who’s always on the go to still enjoy a nutritious breakfast quickly. Recently I’ve experimented with vanilla protein powder, PB2 and flax seed. The result was quite delicious! 🙂

    ★★★★★

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  619. Bryce says

    October 5, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    Our son’s favorite smoothie is strawberry banana. We make it with frozen strawberries, a banana, whole milk, real maple syrup and ice cubes.

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  620. lisa franklin says

    October 5, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    yogurt and fresh or frozen fruit. tho my oldest is into peanut butter chocolate smoothies similar to this one. where’s a good place to buy hemp seeds?

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  621. Erin says

    October 5, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    Our favorite smoothie is frozen blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries with vanilla yogurt.

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  622. A_Shoemaker says

    October 5, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    This category is where my husband shines. When he mixes up smoothies for my girls they cannot stop saying how yummy they are and how Dad makes the BEST smoothies. He does not follow a recipe. He just grabs whatever we have on hand at the time and always seems to get the perfect balance and consistency. I’m a little jealous :). One smoothie I make that gets a thumbs up is our Tropical Smoothie. It has a banana, strawberries, peaches, and a cup on orange juice blended with ice.

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  623. Jennifer W. says

    October 5, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    I love making banana milkshakes!

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  624. Tara Kidd says

    October 5, 2015 at 3:57 pm

    We LOVE smoothies. I always use a banana, Greek yogurt, and spinach. Then I throw in whatever fruit we’ve got (peaches, berries, etc)

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  625. Carin says

    October 5, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    We love “everything but the freezer burn” smoothies. Basically, whatever frozen fruit and liquid that we have (that would taste good together!) blended in the Blendtec!!

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  626. Jessica says

    October 5, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    We use a chocolate protein powder and mix it with almond milk and ice, and peppermint extract! It ends up tasting like a girl scout thin mint cookie. Yum!

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