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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2008
Very tasty and filling! NOTE: Use ground flax seed instead, blends better and better for the digestive system. I also used 1 cup milk, vanilla fat-free yogurt and 2 TBS of ground flax seed instead. I even taped the recipe onto the cupboard right above where I keep my blender for everyday use :)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2008
My family loves this recipe.... such a good base recipe and you can alternate fruit.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2008
This is one of the best smoothies I've had! I'll never spend $5 buying a smoothie again! I used vanilla yogurt instead of plain and left out the honey and it was still plenty sweet. I used frozen mango and banana. I also used flaxseed oil as others had suggested and a scoop of pretein powder. I was really amazed at how smooth it was! I have a hard time drinking the protein powder because of the texture, so this is a great solution for me. I will be making this everyday for breakfast!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 5, 2008
Great smoothie recipe! I omitted the honey (I found it sweet enough) and used ff vanilla soy milk. I think this will be my new morning meal before I hit the gym!! Oh, don't forget to either grind your flax seed (your body does not digest whole flax), buy it already ground or just use the oil. Cheers!
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Luwebby
Cooking Level: Expert
Home Town: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Living In: Ajax, Ontario, Canada
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 4, 2008
Wow. This tastes fantastic! I had been making smoothies on the fly with a variety of fruits, milk, and yogurt, but wanted something a bit more filling and healthy - which is where the ground flaxseed comes in. I had never really thought of using flaxseed until this recipe, and special ordered some ground golden flaxseed specifically to try this out. Boy, was that a good move. :D Some say the flaxseed has a nutty flavor, but when I opened the package it really smelled more like a mild mango than anything else - perfect for adding to a smoothie! I did add more milk than the recipe called for because the consistency was a bit thick - it came out so good, and I will definitely be making this again. I tried it w/frozen banana and peach slices, and am totally look forward to using other fruit as well. I like the texture of the smoothie because it feels substantial. Thumbs way up!!!
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Diana
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Pleasanton, California, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 4, 2008
I have made this smoothie a few times now. As a new vegetarian, I was noticing that I was bruising very easily which can be a sign of lack of vitamin C and also protein/iron. I wanted something in the morning with a little bit of kick and more nutrients in it than the honeynut cheerios I had been eating. This is just what I was looking for! The protein powder (Trader Joes has a great, inexpensive soy one) and flax seed have really made me feel good in the morning. Plus the smoothie really fills you up too. Some small changes I made were to use low-fat vanilla soy milk instead of regular non-fat and vanilla yogurt instead of plain and it was amazing this morning! This recipe is fantastic! Thanks again!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2008
WHOLE FLAXSEED DOES NOT DIGEST!!! MAKE SURE YOUR BLENDER IS GRINDING IT UP. IF NOT, GRIND THEM IN COFFEE GRINDER. SOME PEOPLE HAVE BEEN EATING WHOLE FLAXSEEDS FOR A LONG TIME, ONLY TO FIND IT WAS A COMPLETE WASTE!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2008
Definitely not my favortie smothie. I used agave instead of honey and left out the protien powder. I think it needs more banana and less milk. Nutrionally speaking, this is a very balanced.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 19, 2008
It was a great breakfast; I couldn't believe it was really that filling. Substituted whey powder for protein supplement and raspberries for strawberries.
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Living In: Arlington, Texas, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 10, 2008
This was fantastic! I've made smoothies before, but this one tasted better than any I've tried, probably b/c of using yogurt. I used what I had onhand - a lemon flavored Weight Watchers yogurt, some mixed fruit I had already diced up and frozen before it would go bad(strawb, kiwi, peaches)used a tsp of flaxseed oil, scoop of protein powder and no honey (the flavored yogurt made it sweet enough.)Never thought I'd actually CRAVE something healthy as I do with this!
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Kathleen
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 7, 2008
I used Weight Watcher's white chocolate cheesecake flavored yogurt and it was delicious. I considered adding a little Splenda, but decided not to since it was already a light refreshing taste. I left out the flax seeds.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2008
Delicious! I love the consistency. I don't have flaxseed and have no idea what it's for, so I didn't use it. I used pineapple juice instead of milk, used a whole serving 3/4 cup of frozen yogurt, with a handful of mixed frozen raspberries and blackberries, and another handful of mixed frozen strawberries and bananas. I also used the 2 tbs protein powder and 6 ice cubes. It was delicious! Yogurt is good for digestion, so is fiber from all the fruit, not to mention Vitamin C for immune system. Yum!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2008
I pretty much used this as a base and made a few substitutions. I doubled the batch and used the flax seed as directed, 1 cup 1% milk, 1 cup fat free vanilla yogart, 2 small bananas (and they were SMALL!) and 3 sliced nectarines. I froze the fruit the night before so it would be extra frothy. They were great and very filling! My husband didn't think he would like it, but he did! Next time I think I'll use a berry blend
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Living In: Dallas, Texas, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 29, 2008
I am pregnant and this is a good way to get in lots of vitamins and fruit together in the mornings. I use fresh fruit (berries or peaches and half a banana) and I just use my immersion blender to quickly whip this up with minimal cleanup. Thanks for a great recipe.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2008
I've been making this same smoothie recipe for years, and switching up the fruit as per whatever my mood is. The only thing I keep consistent is the frozen chunk of banana that I throw in. It really makes the smoothie thick. Try adding half a ripe pear, a teaspoonful of cocoa powder and a pinch of instant coffee. Mmmmm, mocha!!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2008
A great recipe. I used soy milk in place of nonfat milk. Our peach tree was loaded this year, so I used peaches instead of the strawberries. Delicious.
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Home Town: Los Angeles, California, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2008
This was a great smoothie. The taste is exquisite and the texture is smooth. It reminds me of a milkshake. I've been trying to find a way to get my required protein without the awful taste and this smoothie does it. When I read some of the reviews that they had a weight loss with this dring, I figure no way, but I've been drinking this for a week and have lost 5 lbs.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 23, 2008
This smoothie was delicious! Even my picky 4 year old and 1 year old loved it. I made the recipe exactley as directed.
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