Powered by Mom LOVES her yummy and healthy smoothies but it's time to shake it up a bit (pun intended :))
As many of you may already know I drink a protein fruit smoothie almost every day. In fact my smoothies don't just have fruit in them I sneak spinach or kale in there too and cover up the green color with blueberries, raspberries and blackberries and sweeten it with bananas. I don't have to hide the fact that there's spinach or kale in there any more since my hubby and daughter now know that. I hid it the first time I gave it to them so they wouldn't know there was spinach in it and they couldn't tell when they tasted it! Yes I was sneaky but now that I have my family on a routine to drink our nutritionally power packed smoothies I don't have to hide anything.
It is time however to shake it up a bit as I think we all need a change and trying out some different yummy flavors is always fun. The latest, delicious concoction is a mango, banana smoothie with mango coconut water oh yum yum! Coconut water hydrates, tastes good (especially the mango coconut water) is high in potassium and has many, many more benefits. Like my regular smoothies I still put in flax seed or flax seed oil, vanilla protein powder and a prebiotic powder to help out the digestion. It's still full of some great antioxidants, vitamins and more easily and quickly made like all smoothies.
I think I may mix it up even more and make it more like the one in the picture above that has orange juice in it (you can see that recipe HERE) or I may throw in a whole orange as I like pulp 🙂 I also want to have some fresh mint with it now that would be refreshing indeed! You can mix up the smoothies any way you like with whatever fruits (or sneak in some veggies) that you want , change it up and make it interesting but trying to throw in some extra nutrition like some antioxidants (blueberries are good), flax seed/oil, chia seeds and use a good quality protein powder. You will have one tasty smoothie that packs a nutritious punch and that's my kind of drink.
If you haven't seen it yet you can find out what I put into my super smoothies you can check it out HERE
What kind of smoothie would you like have? Feel free to comment we always love to hear from you!
This sounds so delicious! I've used hemp seed oil and flax seed oil, almond extract (it tastes really sweet like a cherry flavor), etc. in my smoothies. What a great idea to hide your kale in spinache with blueberries! 🙂
Interesting information.I need more veggies in my diet but I do have a hard time getting them in. This may be the answer!
Smoothies! It seems I crave them more in the colder months than I do in the summer, for some reason. I like strawberry-banana-kiwi, and then to "healthy it up" a bit, I throw in some Brewer's yeast, and if I'm feeling adventurous, some sort of greens, like kale or spinach. Oh, the possibilities are endless!! I just love them!
I love smoothies bananas,blueberries,strawberries,cinnamon,soy milk
This looks yummy and I love coconut water. I must try this
Oh wow...this sounds so delicious. I especially like that it is a PROTEIN fruit smoothie. Can't wait to try this. Thanks for sharing! : )
I just finished a banana, vanilla almond milk smoothie with pineapple juice...YUM But now I will have to go out and get a mango to try this out this week. Thanks for the idea!
Smoothies and juicing are the way to go. I go to Smoothie King or Tropical Smoothie when I am alone, but when everybody wants one, I have to make them....by the ninja full. Please share any other recipes you have.
I'm drinking a smoothie as I read this; Thanks!
Great info! I have been using Kefir lately for my berry/banana smoothies. I have found it is a great source of probiotics and gives the smoothie a nice creamy texture!
I am always trying to find great new smoothies, thank you for sharing!
sounds good! 🙂
I our house we call smoothies "smooshies!" The favorite is to toss a heaping cup of frozen organic berries into the blender with some yoghurt, some hemp protein powder, a dash of stevia, a spoonful of chia and some pure stevia (not the stuff you find in the grocery store). My hubby has t drink it with a straw (!) so he has some reusable glass ones. Next time I'll to sneak in that spinach, though!
To me, Smoothies are the most delicious and delightful things in the world! I try to have one as a meal substitute once a day.
I love smoothies. I could drink them everyday.Actually, that's about the only way I work fruit into my diet.
I need to add Smoothies to my Diet is it pricey?
Stacey it depends on what you want to put into your smoothies and what you buy already for groceries. Do you buy frozen berries, juice, protein powder, flax seed, do you want those things in there? etc.. For me it wasn't because the things I put in my smoothies like frozen berries spinach, protein powder flax seed, chia seed etc.. we've been buying for a long time and we know the best prices for us to get them at.
I love smoothies! These look really good and the mango, banana smoothie with mango coconut water sounds so dang good!!
I love Smoothies and I really liked this artical, thanks
These look amazing! I must try one asap!
we love smoothies in our house, we just got a bullet so we can make them a little easier, great post thanks
I am glad that other people do smoothies like I do. I love putting spinach in my smoothies too and my family loves the green color. I enjoyed seeing your recipes too.
yay Christine they are so good for us with spinach in them and kale too 🙂
Thanks for sharing this recipe. I love smoothies.
Smoothies are a great idea to pack all the required nutrients into one serving. I do eat alot. However, I don't always eat "right". This would take care of my dietary needs.
I also love to put spinach in my smoothies... Spinach, strawberries, cottage cheese, cocoa powder and a little sweetener..... 🙂
Sounds good, will have to give this a try.
Sounds good, will have to try this Smoothie!
I love smoothies, they can be nutritious and refreshing and a nice change.
Smoothies are awesome.
Smoothies make me think of summer!!!!! I would love to have a mango smoothie right now!!
I love smoothies my favorite smoothie is orange pineapple....MMMMM good
I enjoy a smoothie every now and again but It is hard to keep t low calorie and low carb
smoothies are so healthy
Thanks for sharing this. I love to drink smoothies. So I may use a recipe or two of yours since you have some great ideas. Thanks again.
Michelle, I love the Powered-By-Mom blogs. I too have also started a smoothie regime to get the vitamins and full feeling with a lot of calories. I also feel like a late-bloomer for Just Now discovering how amazing avaocadoes are!
way to go Maggie and welcome to avocados! OMG I LOVE them they have been a fave of mine since I was a kid. My daughter doesn't like them I can't get over that my own daughter doesn't love avocados tragic lol
We just recently got a blender and so far my smoothies have not been too good!! Like the coconut water idea!
Thanks.
When I make my smoothies they consist of strawberries (frozen), orange juice and sometimes half a banana or some yogurt….I don’t venture too far because I like this one and so do my kids..but, I may jsut have to explore a bit more…if you can cover up the taste and color of spinach I will surly give it A try
I love smoothies and I make them everyday
I have recently started dieting due to some added weight lately. I have found that smoothies are a great way to prolong the hunger attacks. I use splenda in them for a nice sweet taste without the calories. Thanks for the review, I am going to try some with the coconut water.
yummy
We are going to try this...I hope my kids love it
I love smoothies! I didn't know coconut water is high in potassium!
i love smoothies, very delish and nutrish
Love smoothies!
I make smoothies frequently especially in the morning. The help wake me up and get me going for the day!
This sounds like something our whole family could enjoy and I could get them eating healthy things. Is it expensive?
It can be at first Angela, buying the powder etc up front but overall it's not. Fresh spinach or kale, frozen berries etc.. it's amazing how many smoothies you can make with it all.
My son loves smoothies and makes all kinds of stuff with his blender and juicer.
Thanks for the post, I've been wanting to eat healthier and this sounds like just the trick to do it!!
As soon as I can get a new blender I want to make all kinds of smoothies! Thanks for sharing.
I started making smoothies in the morning for my son before school, because he didn't want to eat breakfast! I felt horrible sending him off to school with an empty stomach and no brain food! He loves them because they taste more like a treat than something that is very nutritious and healthy for him. I have tried all of the basic recipes, but I can't wait to try the mango banana smoothie with mango coconut water! I am going to love this myself and I am sure he will too! Thanks for the recipe!
Looks yummy love smoothies
Any smoothie with yogurt is a friend of mine!
Sounds so yummy!
Wow, I am going to have to try some smoothies with your ingredients.
I love mangoes so much that if it is very ripe and super sweet I would prefer not to mix it with other flavors. So straight up Non Flavored or vanilla yogart or cream would do the trick. Carrots, banana and ginger makes a great smoothie or juice the carrot with a little fresh ginger and blend in purred banana. I love the way you boost the nutritional value of your smoothies. I'll have to try so of those tricks Thanks.
I don't think that I have ever tried a Smoothie that I liked, but I am willing to try this!
Thanks for the recipe.
I usually make a smoothie for my before bedtime snack. My nutritionist suggested it as it helps regulate my blood sugar (I am diabetic) and I was surprised how well it did. I add cinnamon to mine and just use milk and mixed berries usually. It's gotten me off my ice cream cravings which is a good thing!
I am going to try these smoothies what a good way to get protein
This sounds sooo good. I love a good smoothie but not all are equal. My kids love them as well and man does this delish
These look delicious!! 🙂
I'm diabetic so I need to eat healthy food and this smoothie seems like a great one so I'm gonna make one for the whole family! Thanks!
I have never had a smoothie but these sound so good. If I do decide to try one i would use strawberries because I love strawberries. I am also going to check out some of your smoothie recipes for some ideas. Thank you so much for sharing this.
I have never had a smoothie but they sound delicious!
Adding carrots or beets makes orange juice or smoothies sweeter. I'll have to try some of these!
Love smoothies...yogurt, banana, berries,flax seed, spinach or kale leaves...I get creative with in season fruits...but absolutely love the coconut water idea...Thanks for the tip!
I'll try some of your smoothies and I'll give you my impressions on those that my granddaughter and I preferred.
sounds great Lucie can't wait to hear which ones you 2 like 😉
I love smoothies. It seems like every time I go to make one, I am missing an ingredient. Your post let me know that there are no rules. Different ingredients keep it new and interesting.
i absolutely love the taste of coconut water and i just bought a big bag of frozen tropical fruits for smoothies. i will need to buy some coconut water and add to my smoothie! thanks for the tip!
The smoothie looks and sounds yummy, I just was wondering what the calorie count is? I only get a certain amount of calories a day so I try to keep my meals around 350 calories a piece. :0)
SOUNDS GOOD
I love smoothies and these look super yummy!
I've never made a smoothie, but I should definitely try it 🙂
I love smoothies! They are healthy and delicious. I like the smoothies with fruit and yogurt. It is a good way to get your yogurt and fruit. It seems to taste better this way. I made a smoothie today for breakfast and it was very filling!
This is a great idea. I will definitely have to try this.
My fave smoothie is strawberry and banana with some yogurt in it and 1 packet of splenda(on a taste basis). I've made them with all different frozen fruits and yogurt,it was so delish. I'm going to add spinach, that's a good idea.
Oo I should put coconut water to my smoothies! It'll give it a great flavor with the right mix of other fruits. I'm very impressed that you put in the flax, protein and probiotic supplements in your smoothies! Those are all great for daily living, so maybe it's not a bad idea. I just need to find the right protein powder. Thanks for sharing your smoothie ideas.
you are so welcome Ari and good luck 🙂
These look so good, I like smoothies I'll be sure to try this one!
Thanks for this great post. I have to try. I don't like putting anything else than fruit in my smoothies. But I have to try adding blueberries to hide the green color so I can add other healthy choices. Thanks again.
raspberries and blackberries also cover up the green even more Maritza 🙂
this looks soo yummy!! i've got to try it!! thanks 🙂
I love smoothies and the mango banana sounds wonderful. Haven't yet tried coconut water but I plan to soon.
Hi! Thank you so much for this review. I have just recently started making smoothies for my family & we are all loving them. Thanks for the spinach tip.
I too drink a smoothie everyday and thanks for the tips on spinach and flax seed
smoothies are healthy and a great way to supplement a meal if your trying to loose weight
Love the review...it encourages me to want to drink smoothies and sneak in the spinach and the healthy items I need to build my immune sytem! Thank you!!
I LOVE smoothies, especially with fruit!
My kids love smoothies! In fact I just found a recipe for pumpkin smoothies that I am going to try tomorrow. I am definitely going to try the Super Smoothies!! Thanks for the info and recipes : )
I have been afraid of smoothies due to high carb content. Maybe trying the protein powder would help.
Laurel, they don't have to be high in carbs depends on what you do, some carbs are good for you, if you stick to fresh or frozen fruit, don't add juice use almond milk or water it shouldn't be that high in carbs.
I love any smoothies with strawberries too! 🙂
I love smoothies, but never thought about making them with coconut water. Sounds yummy, thanks 🙂
I have always wondered, do these really help fill you up enough to help you lose weight? What happens once you stop? I always like to know those 2 answers before I commit to something.
It's not all necessarily about losing weight Mary, they can be done for losing weight but I drink them for all the nutrition we get in there, the antioxidants etc.. which has helped build up our immune systems. Between the smoothies and everything else I've done my daughter has had the best school year yet for not being sick, before she was getting colds/flus all the time. So I don't drink them for weight loss any more but for the nutrition and ease of getting a power pack of nutrition in one glass.
I love smoothies the more natural the better because of my past dealings with cancers.
We have smoothies about 4 mornings a week. It is a great way to sneak some veggies into my children's diet.
I am so very thankful for this post- I have been fighting with severe leg cramps for quite some time. My doctor could find no medical reason for my cramps. He just said I needed to incorporate foods rich in potassium. I guess I'm not very imaginative- I have just been drinking orange juice and eating lots of bananas and potatoes. I am sick of all! This opens a whole new world for me! Thanks!
You are so welcome Diane! If you want more smoothie recipes feel free to ask I have lots 🙂
I tried a mango smoothie the other day. I'm normally not a fan of mangoes, but this smoothie was awesome!!!
I'm trying to incorporate smoothies into my diet!
I didn't really get into the smoothie thing till a few years ago. I had some major health issues and I wasn't eating properly so I started making smoothies with plenty of ice and I felt much better. I just recently started adding chia seeds to help with my diet. I usually put in a teaspoon of them along with the banana, frozen berry mix and apple juice. Delicious way to start the day.
When I make my smoothies they consist of strawberries (frozen), orange juice and sometimes half a banana or some yogurt....I don't venture too far because I like this one and so do my kids..but, I may jsut have to explore a bit more...if you can cover up the taste and color of spinach then maybe I can too!
This sounds sooooooooooooooo good, and so healthy fo you i truely need to try this one.
Just today I came across a recipe for a pumpkin smoothie that sounds awesome. I believe the blog is my glutten free life?
wow i love smoothies, i just got my daughetr hooked on them, we love making different kinds, its fun
I love smoothies too and I have started making Green smoothies with my nutribullet!Love it.
I do not eat healthy at all I really do need to give some of your smoothies a try
I am always looking for recipes for smoothies. I like to have them for breakfast. You can get a lot of the nutrition and vitamins in the smoothie through specialty foods like chia, flax. and protein powder. Thanks for another recipe
It sounds good to me. I too love pulp so anything I make the more pulp the better.
I just posted my recipe for my fav smoothie! thanks for sharing!
i love smoothies ,so many varieties,yummy
who doesnt love smoothies theyre good for you anytime of the day and year.
Sounds like a great way to consume kale. It's supposed to be so beneficial but it just doesn't appeal to me "as is."
I love trying new smoothies!
i love smoothies also.......but i can't handle the taste of the protein anymore...........just the smell makes me sick to my tummy.......and i've tried sooooooooooooooo many dif brands. thanx for the info and i'll have to try out your recipe 🙂
Wow your smoothies sounds delicious I would like to try them
I love smoothies!Strawberry is my favorite.I have never tried them with spinach I will have to try them that way.
That looks sooo yummy! Thanks for the great tips!
Have yet to do any shakes but I am thinking about getting into drinking them By chance do you have anymore recipies?
Hi Sarah, yes I have more recipes to share if you want as well the link in the post will take you to a site that has a few too 🙂
Oh mango, be still my heart. I love mango. I've never tried the mango coconut water. I wonder if I can get that at Wal-mart or Kroger...the only two grocers in town.
I thought my sister-in-law was the only one to put spinach in a smoothie! Great ideas for getting good things into the diet. Thanks! Will try a whole orange in one soon.
I love smoothies, and always throw in some spinach for good measure.
Your smoothies sound so good! Love smoothies.
These sound really good...are they for weight loss/meal replacements?
Oooh making them with coconut water sounds delicious! Great idea.
I may have to try shaking up my smoothie routine a little too! Good info!
I must admit that I haven't always eaten very healthy. But I do love smoothies, I've just never taken the time to find recipes which would make the healthy, nutritious, and still delicious. But after reading your article, it sounds like you are doing a fantastic job of creating tasty, yet healthy, smoothies. And I think it's great you are passing those healthy habits on to your husband and daughter!! I will be visiting your site more often to check out your smoothie recipes and to see if you come up with any new, tasty concoctions. Great job, keep it up!!
Smoothies are the answer to all those milkshakes and heaven know what the kids drink! You can make them as potent and healthy as you like.. and the kids have no idea whats in them! Great way to fool them healthy!
I just received a Vanilla Bean Smoothie mix as a sample in the mail, it was awesome!
I love mango smoothies!
I love mango smoothies
I've been getting into Smoothies more and more especially since its such a healthy treat! Thanks for your insight also!
I adore smoothies. I drink them mostly in the Spring and Summer when I can use fresh fruits and veggies that are seasonal to the States. I also use Jay Robb protein which is the best one I've found so far. I like to use an assortment of berries fresh orange juice, protein and sometimes I add flax seed or greens. Love it.
Thanks for this one, I'm going to try some of your ingredients in my smoothies.
The way you write about your smoothies, not only makes them sound amazing, but it also makes me really want to start trying them so that I too can have some of the nutritional benefits that you are already supplying your family with. Thank you for this post.
i actualy have tried smoothies, but may in the future.
I haven't been a fan of smoothies because I haven't found any that didn't taste like something my grandmother used to drink. But, I'm always up for a challenge!
My favorite is mango!!!! Love them!! YUM!!
I really have not tried too many smoothie mixes. I usually use vanilla yogurt w/splash of pineapple juice or cranberry or water if I have no juice in the house. I have to add ice to make it slushy. I use strawberries, blueberries, banana and sometimes substitute pineapple chunks or mango. I have used fresh fruits, as well as frozen. It is really easier with frozen, as no ice is needed. I started March 6th, 2013 to take liquid probiotics. I have had very bad vitamin/mineral deficiencies that have developed over the past couple of years. I have a new regimen of prescription vitamins, w some from health food store as well. You review has given me ideas, about the flax seed & coco water. I usually keep coconut water for my nephew, so it is usually here. I need to try the protein powder too, but I am already overweight, and have to be careful on the fruit already. Thanks for the fabo review.
Your smoothies sound incredible. I have to get me a blender =D
I prefer green juices to smoothies.... as a former sugar junkie I can't believe I said that!
My favorite smoothie is a banana-strawberry-OJ smoothie. Simple yet tasty!
YOur smooties sound both delicious and good for the body. I have never tried protein powder in a smoothie. Perhaps I should experiment.
Love smoothies! Protein powder, carob powder, almond milk, banana, almond butter. Yummy!