Food Recipes & Smoothies
Body By John will be posting food recipes and smoothie recipes weekly. If you know of one or want to add to an exsisting resipe please post it here!
Body By John will be posting food recipes and smoothie recipes weekly. If you know of one or want to add to an exsisting resipe please post it here!
January 25, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Hello everyone,
Here is my smoothie of the week!
APPLE PIE SMOOTHIE:
1/2 Cup skim or soy milk
6 ounces vanilla yogurt
1 tsp apple pie spice
1 whole apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
2 tbsp cashew butter
6 cubes ice
Blend on low until it rolls smoothly.
January 25, 2010 at 2:53 pm
To the above smoothie:
320 calories
24g protein
34g carbs
12g fat
56mg sodium
9g fiber
February 2, 2010 at 1:45 am
John, does the yogurt have to be low fat or fat free?
February 9, 2010 at 2:26 am
It should yes!
February 14, 2010 at 3:21 pm
Greek yogurt
January 25, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Cranberry Protein Shake Smoothie
Makes 2 servings
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, rinsed and drained
1 Medium orange, peeled and chopped coarsely
1 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
2 scoops plain or vanilla whey protein powder
1 tsp honey, optional
Place cranberries, orange pieces and orange juice in a blender and process until completely blended, approx. 1 minute.
Scrape down container; add whey and honey, continue blending until smooth.
**When I make this smoothie, I ommit the orange. I use only 1 scoop of protein and I also use the light OJ they have out now**
Calories: 191, total fats: 0g, sodium: 77 mg, total carbs: 28 g, dietary fiber: 4 g, sugars: 22 g, protein: 18 g, Iron: < 0.5 g
February 9, 2010 at 2:32 am
Artery Aid
Health booster
* 8 ounces low-fat vanilla yogurt
* 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
* 1 cup sliced fresh or frozen peaches
* 1 to tsps to taste honey
Notes: The ground flaxseed in this mix attacks bad cholesterol with fiber and lots of omega 3 fatty acids. Makes 1 8 ounce serving.
Nutrition: Carlories: 407, Protein: 17g, Carbs: 65, Fat: 11g, Sodium: 100mg, Fiber: 7g
February 14, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Atomic Fast
post-workout
* 1 cup fat-free milk
* 1/2 cup orange juice
* 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
* 1 tbsp peanut butter
* 1 whole banana (cut into small pieces)
* 1 small kiwi, cut into small pieces
* 1 tbsp toasted wheat germ
* 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
Notes: cuCombine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Makes 1 8-ounce serving.
Nutrition: Calories: 303, Protein: 13g, Carbs: 92g, Fat: 10g, Sodium: 140mg, Fiber: 4mg