Live Green Smoothies

[waltzgirl]

I see I have a reputation...

Spinach, strawberry, and basil eh? I could do that tonight...sounds like a plan. I need fruits/veggies after today's crap.

The best meal I've ever had (in Paris) included a cold strawberry soup with basil in it, so I figured I'd start off the smoothies with a taste I knew I liked.

 

[9dncr]

i just eat my greens. i love them. drinking them - i dunno. i don't get why.

I think Imight be with you on this... It sounds like a great idea but drinking something green like that would throw me way off. I bet I will attempt it one of these days though! Does it give you energy? Is it filling?

 

[Peaches]

Very filling.

 

[samina]

Finally broke down and tried these. (Once Peaches had been a guinea pig for them, I figured it was safe )

Spinach, strawberries, a couple basil leaves.

Really good!

way to go, waltzie!

strawberries are very low sugar & tart, tho... excellent as an additional fruit, but your smoothies will taste even better if you include a sweet fruit...

mango & strawberry are fab together (peaches' hesitance to add waste a mango on a smoothie, aside... lol)

 

[samina]

I think Imight be with you on this... It sounds like a great idea but drinking something green like that would throw me way off. I bet I will attempt it one of these days though! Does it give you energy? Is it filling?

try & see...

an amazingly filling live smoothie supper is mango/parsley blended with a whole young coconut, poured over chopped strawberries & topped with raw macadamias... you'd be full & feeling light all at the same time.

 

[9dncr]

try & see...

an amazingly filling live smoothie supper is mango/parsley blended with a whole young coconut, poured over chopped strawberries & topped with raw macadamias... you'd be full & feeling light all at the same time.

OK when you start talking mango and strawberries I am convinced! I was a bit scared to try something that sounded like it would be dark green and chunky when it hit my lips..... :???: But I am willing to bet the more fruit that is in it the more colorful it is!

I just got a bullet I need to put it to good use! This weekend I am going to have a LIVE GREEN SMOOTHIE!

Is it ok if I put rum in it???? :cheers: JUST KIDDING!

 

[and123]

hmmmm, wouldn't that make it a Drunk Green Smoothie?

 

[Peaches]

Suggestion: put it in a dark container at first, add plenty of water and ice. Blend it for a long time. That way, it'll be thinner, colder, smoother, and you won't be able to see it.

 

[samina]

I was a bit scared to try something that sounded like it would be dark green and chunky when it hit my lips.....

lol... i know... that's what most people anticipate about it, that it'll be like drinking Lawn...lol

Is it ok if I put rum in it???? :cheers: JUST KIDDING!

as i have alluded to previously in a number of threads, i think the idea of adding rum & such to live green smoothies is brilliant... just brilliant... something that's both recreational AND good for you AND tastes great... i'm so there!! :cheers:

 

[9dncr]

hmmmm, wouldn't that make it a Drunk Green Smoothie?

GREAT smiley!
I think it is a wonderful idea, I try to drink / eat something that is good for me so that I can try to loose weight, and ooops! I get drunk and end up throwing it up instead.. Either way I loose weight! ;-)

How Festive! Just what the summer ordered!

 

[NielsenE]

So I'm thinking about giving these things a try.... but the first step is getting a blender.... any suggestions on good models? things to look for/look out for?

 

[samina]

sure! you don't need fancy features or numerous speeds... hi & lo will do. i prefer models with glass containers because of the chemicals reputed to leach out of plastic. i purchased a $20 "smoothie" blender from wal-mart with two buttons & a spigot. works fine!

 

[samina]

btw, had a wonderful strawberry (full quart)/watermelon/plum smoothie w/ sprouts yesterday... delish.

 

[LucyDiamond]

sure! you don't need fancy features or numerous speeds... hi & lo will do. i prefer models with glass containers because of the chemicals reputed to leach out of plastic. i purchased a $20 "smoothie" blender from wal-mart with two buttons & a spigot. works fine!

Does one need a smoothie maker or will an ordinary, old-fashioned blender work?

 

[samina]

ordinary old-fashioned blender is perfect. i just got what i got cuz it was cheap, glass, and had two buttons.