Yummy Smoothie Recipes!!

Who doesen't love a refreshing smoothie? Smoothies are on heavy rotation in our home, as they are a great way to increase your fruit and veggie intake (and an easy way to sneak them into your children's diets!). I've compiled a list of my family's favorite recipes for you to enjoy:

Expectant Mama Smoothie:
1 c. vanilla yogurt
1/2 c. peanut or almond butter
1 tbsp. cocoa powder
1 tbsp. honey, more if you like it really sweet
1 tbsp. flax seed oil, or ground flax seed
6 ice cubes
1 banana, cut into chunks
Blend all ingreedients until smooth; serve cold. Great source of protein for pregnant mamas, and the flax is a great source of omega-3's!

Strawberry-'Nana Smoothie:
1 c. vanilla yogurt
1 banana, cut into chunks
2 c. strawberries, hulled
honey to taste
6 ice cubes
Blend all ingreedients until smooth; serve cold. This one is a big hit with the kids.

Orange Dreamsicle:
1 c. vanilla yogurt
1/2 c. cream (don't substitute!)
3 tbsp. honey
3 oranges, peeled, chunked and pith removed
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
8 ice cubes
Blend all ingreedients until smooth; serve very cold, as this drink is best frosty.

Pumpkin Smoothie:
1 c. vanilla yogurt
1 c. pumpkin puree
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
dash nutmeg
honey to taste
6 ice cubes
Blend all ingreedients until smooth; serve cold. Pumpkin is an often overlooked but tasty source of vitamin C.

Caramel Apple Smoothie:
1 c. vanilla yogurt
2 tbsp. apple cider
2 apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. caramel ice cream syrup
6 ice cubes
Blend all ingreedient until smooth; this is a really sweet smoothie, so it's special-occasion-only! Go all-out and top it with whipped cream and chopped nuts!