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Breakfast Smoothies
« on: October 30, 2013, 12:08:21 PM »
I've decided to take my morning meal a little more seriously than just coffee. Can anyone recommend a blender and some smoothie recipes that they've tried and like? TIA
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Re: Breakfast Smoothies
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2013, 12:11:54 PM »
Bananas, almond milk, Quaker oats, (just peanuts) peanut butter, ice. Some cinnamon on top.
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Re: Breakfast Smoothies
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2013, 12:14:19 PM »
Quote from: ushdadude on October 30, 2013, 12:08:21 PM
I've decided to take my morning meal a little more seriously than just coffee. Can anyone recommend a blender and some smoothie recipes that they've tried and like? TIA
Vitamix is the way to go. Bit pricey, but amazing.
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Re: Breakfast Smoothies
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2013, 12:16:55 PM »
Quote from: Marco Polo on October 30, 2013, 12:14:19 PM
Vitamix is the way to go. Bit pricey, but amazing.

So not necessary though.
    They have GREAT blenders for a fraction of the price.
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Re: Breakfast Smoothies
« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2013, 12:19:09 PM »
Love my bullet. Costco keeps having it on sale for $35 (otherwise 45) easy quick slap a lid on and go
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Re: Breakfast Smoothies
« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2013, 12:19:21 PM »
Quote from: sky121 on October 30, 2013, 12:16:55 PM
So not necessary though.
    They have GREAT blenders for a fraction of the price.
Agreed. Just pointing out top of the line and scale down from there.
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Re: Breakfast Smoothies
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2013, 12:22:18 PM »
Quote from: Marco Polo on October 30, 2013, 12:19:21 PM
Agreed. Just pointing out top of the line and scale down from there.
I appreciate that. Any recommendations for a starter one though? If I actually stick to this I'll consider an upgrade. Thanks
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Re: Breakfast Smoothies
« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2013, 12:32:50 PM »
We have two blenders in my house. The ninja and a $5 black and decker. Unless I'm blending something very hard the black and decker really works just great. I'm not saying all $5 blenders will do the trick. Some don't crush ice well at all.
Meanwhile I like the Ninja series. Buy it at bed bath and beyond so if anything goes wrong with it they will take it back no problem.
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Re: Breakfast Smoothies
« Reply #8 on: October 30, 2013, 12:40:14 PM »
Quote from: sky121 on October 30, 2013, 12:11:54 PM
Bananas, almond milk, Quaker oats, (just peanuts) peanut butter, ice. Some cinnamon on top.

Quote from: sky121 on October 30, 2013, 12:32:50 PM
We have two blenders in my house. The ninja and a $5 black and decker. Unless I'm blending something very hard the black and decker really works just great. I'm not saying all $5 blenders will do the trick. Some don't crush ice well at all.
Meanwhile I like the Ninja series. Buy it at bed bath and beyond so if anything goes wrong with it they will take it back no problem.

That sounds really good! You make this in the black and decker or ninja?
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Re: Breakfast Smoothies
« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2013, 12:43:07 PM »
Quote from: ushdadude on October 30, 2013, 12:40:14 PM
That sounds really good! You make this in the black and decker or ninja?

Both. Frozen strawberries and dried dates and figs tend to do better in the ninja though.
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Re: Breakfast Smoothies
« Reply #10 on: October 30, 2013, 01:28:46 PM »
Quote from: ushdadude on October 30, 2013, 12:08:21 PM
I've decided to take my morning meal a little more seriously than just coffee. Can anyone recommend a blender and some smoothie recipes that they've tried and like? TIA
Dr. Ush, how do smoothies affect ones teeth?  Not too acidic?
Drink with a straw?
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Re: Breakfast Smoothies
« Reply #11 on: October 30, 2013, 02:02:17 PM »
According to Consumer Reports, the $60 Ninja is #1, beating even the Vitamix which cost about 1000% more.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2013/01/ninja-vitamix-share-top-spot-in-latest-blender-ratings/index.htm
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Re: Breakfast Smoothies
« Reply #12 on: October 30, 2013, 04:25:35 PM »
Quote from: Galitzyaner on October 30, 2013, 01:28:46 PM
Dr. Ush, how do smoothies affect ones teeth?  Not too acidic?
Drink with a straw?

Lol...A man's got to eat ;D
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Re: Breakfast Smoothies
« Reply #13 on: October 30, 2013, 04:32:52 PM »
I have a cheap Ninja from BBB that makes individual sizes smoothies and works great.
I use frozen fruit like strawberries, blueberries, and peaches from Costco and add a Banana and some OJ.  Great way to start the day.
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Re: Breakfast Smoothies
« Reply #14 on: October 30, 2013, 04:37:20 PM »
Quote from: Marco Polo on October 30, 2013, 12:14:19 PM
Vitamix is the way to go. Bit pricey, but amazing.
+1
I think it's worth every penny.
Quote from: zale on October 30, 2013, 02:02:17 PM
According to Consumer Reports, the $60 Ninja is #1, beating even the Vitamix which cost about 1000% more.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2013/01/ninja-vitamix-share-top-spot-in-latest-blender-ratings/index.htm
Says it's even and doesn't share their testing methodology.
The Sweet Home rates it highest. http://thesweethome.com/reviews/the-best-blender/
Quote from: Dan on October 30, 2013, 04:32:52 PM
I have a cheap Ninja from BBB that makes individual sizes smoothies and works great.
I use frozen fruit like strawberries, blueberries, and peaches from Costco and add a Banana and some OJ.  Great way to start the day.
Sounds very similar to our recipe, except we add kale and rice/oat milk.
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Re: Breakfast Smoothies
« Reply #15 on: October 30, 2013, 04:42:34 PM »
Im not sure if this is what your going for, but if you kickstart your day with a "green" smoothie, you will see a massive difference in your day. If your interested, check out, Green For Life. By Victoria Boutenko. This stuff is no jokes, change my life!
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Re: Breakfast Smoothies
« Reply #16 on: October 30, 2013, 05:01:27 PM »
Green smoothies are great.  Google Dr Oz's green smoothie recipe. It's very refreshing.
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Re: Breakfast Smoothies
« Reply #17 on: October 30, 2013, 05:02:43 PM »
Rafi drinks green smoothies.
Gag.
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Re: Breakfast Smoothies
« Reply #18 on: October 30, 2013, 05:12:09 PM »
Quote from: ushdadude on October 30, 2013, 04:25:35 PM
Lol...A man's got to eat ;D
What a dentist... :-X
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Re: Breakfast Smoothies
« Reply #19 on: October 30, 2013, 05:33:05 PM »
Quote from: Dan on October 30, 2013, 05:02:43 PM
Rafi drinks green smoothies.
Gag.
Try adding some kale to your next smoothie. You can barely taste it.
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