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How To Make Smoothies

BigGirlBlue by BigGirlBlue
Last updated: 01/18/2012

Bullet Style

Last year I was up late watching absolutely nothing of importance when an infomercial for the Magic Bullet came on. I was literary glued to the screen for thirty minutes but didn't succumb to buying. This seemed to happen more than a few times until I was convinced I needed one.

I have always loved frozen fruit drinks but having to use the large blender for one drink was always a turn off. So I decided I would do some research. My research eventually led me to Canadian Tire where I purchased a Magic Bullet Platinum Pro. It doesn't look the same as the one on TV but it does the same job.

Unfortunately the recipe book that came with it had very little information about the smoothies I intended to make with it. What follows are the recipes that came out of many trials and errors. And the best ways to make them.

I hope you'll find one or more that appeal to your taste buds.

You Don't Need a Bullet

If you don't have a Bullet, don't worry, the recipes should work with your regular blending device.

Order is Important

Experience has taught me that the closer the ice to the blades the better they will be pulverized. So it is important that the ice cubes are the last thing added to the the cup.

NEW -- Red Wine Smoothie

1/2 cup red wine (I used Cabernet)
2 teaspoons of sugar
1 banana
1 yogurt cup (fruit bottom, up to you if you want to use fruit or not, I don't)
1/2 cup frozen wild blueberries
6 ice cubes
1/2 cup cranberry cocktail

Guava & Chard Smoothie

1 cup guava, passionfruit, orange juice blend (Bolthouse has a great one that can be found in veggie isle.)
1 banana
2 tablespoons of artificial sweetener
2 large green chard leaves, stems removed
6 to 8 ice cubes

Mocha Refresher

1 tsp instant coffee
3 tsp splenda (or 2 tsp granulated sugar)
4 heaping teaspoons of Carnation Hot Chocolate
1 to 2 teaspoons of boiling water
Dissolve above ingredients in water before adding final items.
1 teaspoon skim milk powder
3/4 cup skim milk
1 banana (optional)
8 to 10 icecubes

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Kale and Pear Smoothie

1 banana
1 pear (can, 2 halves)
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon skim milk powder
1 tablespoon sugar substitute
2 green kale leaves, center vein removed
6 to 8 ice cubes

Dessert in a Cup 

Banana & Strawberry Smoothie

1 banana
1 cup strawberries, frozen
2 kale leaves, main vein removed
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons sugar substitute
1/2 tablespoon skim milk powder
4 to 6 ice cubes

Pineapple Smoothie

1 banana
1 1/2 slices of fresh pineapple, cut in large chunks
3/4 cup milk
splash of orange juice
8 to 10 ice cubes

Technique

Once cup is loaded, blade attached and cup has been attached to moter:
Pulse until ice broken into smaller pieces.
Blend 10 seconds.
Rest.
Blend 10 seconds.
Enjoy!

Simple Strawberry

3/4 cup strawberries, frozen
1 banana
1 cup of orange juice
splash of milk

Magic Bullet Platinum Prom (same kind I have) 

Raspberry Smoothie

1 cup raspberries, frozen
3/4 cup milk
1 banana
2 tablespoons sugar substitute

Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie

1 kiwi, peeled
3/4 cup strawberries, frozen
1/2 banana
1/3 cup yogurt
splash of milk
splash of orange juice
1 tablespoon sugar substitute
4 to 6 ice cubes

Peach and Raspberry Smoothie

1 peach, can (2 halves)
1/4 cup raspberries
1/2 cup orange juice
6 to 8 ice cubes

Raspberry Vanilla Smoothie

1 cup plain low fat yogurt
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup raspberries, frozen
1/2 cup skim milk
4 to 6 ice cubes

Mango Sunshine

1 cup mango, frozen
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup orange juice
1 to 2 teaspoons of sugar substitute

Tip

If you are going to use fresh fruit instead of frozen then you will need to use more ice cubes.

Apple Banana Smoothies

1 apple, peeled, cored, diced
1/2 cup yogurt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 banana
3/4 cup milk
4 to 6 ice cubes

Fullness

In some of the recipes the cup will seem really full but when you attach the blending device and turn the mug over you'll see you have a 1/2" leeway of space.

Sweet Strawberry

1 banana
1 cup strawberries
1 teaspoon skim milk powder
2 teaspoons sugar substitute
1 cup of milk

Necessary Ingredients

Keep On Hand

  • ice cubes
  • bananas
  • sweetener
  • skim milk powder
  • frozen strawberries (and other fruit)

Where to Get the Magic Bullet

There are a number of places to get a Magic Bullet. You can watch for the infomercial on television and call in or you can visit:

* Magic Bullet Platinum Pro website
* Magic Bullet website
* Canadian Tire
* Ebay
* and of course Amazon (see below)
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Added Fiber

If you need a dose of added fiber add a couple tablespoons of bran which can be found at the bulk food store for a very reasonable price.

Blueberry Smoothie

1 banana
1 tsp skim milk powder
2 tsp bran
1 yogurt cup (about 1/3 cup plain yogurt)
2 tsp of sugar substitute
1/3 c frozen blueberries
3/4 c skim milk
1/2 of 1/3 c of OJ
3 to 4 ice cubes

My Smoothie Guestbook

Nothing like a cool treat on a hot day (to tell the truth, I like them in winter too). Let me know if you try one and how it went for you!

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