Smoothies

The topic of smoothies has come up recently.

I like mine cold and thick, so I use a blender. I don't get too sports geeky with it, but if you're of that mind, 4:1 ratio of carbs:protein is the way to go.

My typical blend is something like:

• 1 sliced banana
• handful of ice cubes
• fruit juice (cran, rasp, red grape) or soy milk depending on mood (fruity or creamy)
• frozen berries (blue, black, rasp, cherries)
• other fruit I may have around (kiwi, frozen mango chunks)
• start blending, add a bit of water as needed
• add a scoop of protein powder as it churns, I use this
• maybe a scoop of Green stuff (I get it much cheaper locally)
• sometimes a teaspoon of Manuka Honey
  

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