One of my goals this year is to try some new smoothie recipes, maybe create some of my own! When I found out about this Magic Smoothie Contest to win a Magic Bullet, it was just the nudge I needed to begin pinning some smoothie recipes.
The Magic Bullet and The Nutribullet
Are you familiar with the Magic Bullet? I have been wanting one for a while. Our blender saw its last days some time ago so I started researching brands.
My friend and fellow blogger at Scrumptious Moms raved about the Nutribullet. Although, on the Nutribullet website, I found that it is not considered an “everyday blender” …. rather, it “completely breaks down ingredients into their most nutritious, most absorptive state.” Brilliant for those of us who are health conscious!
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better …. the company that the Nutribullet comes from also makes the Magic Bullet. So now not only can you make delicious drinks but you can also do things like chop and mince with its pulsing feature.
Enter the Contest!
Get on over to the contest page now to enter (it’s easy!) …. but hurry ~ the contest ends March 1!
And then be sure to check out some of these delicious smoothie recipes from my friends in The Daily Meal’s Culinary Content Network:
The Healthy Protein Smoothie
This recipe includes pineapple, peaches, mixed berries, gGreek yogurt, banana, agave nectar, ACAI powder and milk. It comes to us from Serena Palumbo by video!
The Nutty Lime Smoothie
Featuring almonds, almond milk, vanilla yogurt, banana, protein powder, key lime juice, nutmeg, cinnamon, cinnamon stick (optional), you will find the complete recipe at 2 Cookin’ Mamas.
Antioxidant Slushie
Knowing you are getting antioxidants with every sip is a good feeling! This slushie is made from tea, berries, raw honey, and Chia seeds. You can get the complete recipe from the Full Belly Sisters.
Watermelon, Cucumber and Lemon Slushie
Cucumbers, you may ask? I wouldn’t have thought to put them into a drink, but this one also comes to us from the Full Belly Sisters, who had a reader comment on how refreshing they taste in drinks! I like cucumbers and when I think about their flavor I can see how they would add that sense to a drink. Water kefir or another liquid such as coconut water is the only additional ingredient. Get the full recipe here.
Nutritious Breakfast Smoothie Recipe
I don’t think I’ve ever had a smoothie for breakfast but we are definitely going to be changing that soon. I have another recipe to share with you later after we’ve had a chance to try it for breakfast, so now we’ve got two options. This one has almond milk, yogurt, pineapple juice, strawberries, banana, frozen berries, spinach leaves, baby carrots, steel cut oats, flax seeds, chia seeds, and ice in it and comes to us from Homemade Food Junkie.
Cherry Berry Zucchini Smoothie
With all the talk of leafy greens in smoothies, I don’t think I ever would have thought about trying zucchini! This one also includes peaches, vanilla greek yogurt, ice cubes, honey, V8 V-Fusion Refreshers, and you will find the complete recipe at Home Maid Simple.
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
This smoothie reminds me of my favorite time of year! Its stars are coconut milk, sweet apple cider, banana, pumpkin butter. Head over to Sweet and Spicy Monkey for the complete recipe.
Date Smoothie
My friend who first told me about the Nutribullet also is the one from whom I learned that dates are great as a sweetener. This would be a great way to try that out. The other ingredients include crushed ice, Greek yogurt, banana, almond milk, honey (if using unsweetened almond milk), vanilla, peanut butter, cinnamon, sea salt, toasted nuts and seeds. Pay OMG! Yummy a visit for the complete recipe.
Blueberry Smoothie
As healthy as blueberries are I have never been a huge fan. I like the tart ones but there is no way, really, to tell if one is tart until you have eaten it. I think smoothies are the way for me to get more blueberries into my diet. This one also has banana, fat free vanilla yogurt, flax seed meal, juice, and whipped cream (optional) in it. For the complete recipe, see Moore or Less Cooking.
Strawberry Coconut Green Smoothie
And finally, we have another smoothie from Home Maid Simple. Somehow with this one I think of the Incredible Hulk. Its ingredients are spinach, coconut juice, banana, and strawberries, and you can get the complete recipe for it here.
I can’t wait to try these! Which one are you most interested in trying first? It’s a tough choice for me!
About the Author
Adopted at age 2, grew up in the Charlotte, NC area. Obtained Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Appalachian State University. Loves being a Mom of two and taste-testing Chef John's culinary creations and sharing them with readers.
I looooooooove smoothies and I make them all the time. I am working on my second smoothie recipe book. Trying a few new things here and there. So easy to make and so good for us, too!
Chrystal @ YUM eating recently posted…Freebie Friday : 15 Totally Free Cookbooks
I will have to check out your book! Going to need lots of ideas
I love my morning smoothies. They definitely help keep me on track.
Heather recently posted…Krusteaz Breakfast Night (Giveaway!)
I am always looking for new smoothie recipes. Can’t wait to try these out.
Melissa Vera recently posted…Dermaflage Miracle Scar Concealer
All these are absolutely super delicious smoothies. I love that Blueberry & Date smoothie so much. I would definitely love to have a Magic Bullet for my home.
One more day to enter. Thank you for sharing the info.contest!
Yes, Rosey … I hope you are able to enter and best wishes to you!!
The Watermelon, Cucumber and Lemon Slushie sounds pretty good to me! I haven’t ever had anything like that before!
I love all the smoothie recipes. I enjoy making them and will try some of these.
Maureen @ A Debt Free Stress Free Life recently posted…My Home, My Loves, My Ideas – Chalk Painting Furniture
Oh, great, Maureen … I hope you enjoy them!!
The strawberry coconut green smoothie caught my eye! That sounds yummy!
Annie M recently posted…OOTD: Stadium Series
Pumpkin spice smoothie. Yes please! That sounds incredible! I think I need one of those magic bullets.
paula schuck recently posted…Flash Weekend #Giveaway
I love smoothies. It’s funny, because I always use my Magic Bullet to whip them up in!
Theresa recently posted…Cocoa For Chocolate Lovers On A Cold Winter Day!
I definitely needed some new smoothie recipes. thanks for these!
Amber NElson recently posted…5 Foods That Speed Up Metabolism
I love smoothies and these all sound delicious!
Lois Alter Mark recently posted…#thedress
These smoothies sounds so good, the protein one would be great after a gym session!
celebbabylaundry recently posted…National Geographic Kids: Ultimate Bugopedia + Savings at Zulily
Yes, for sure!
I love smoothies! I did get a NutriBullet and loved it. I ended up giving it to my sister though because it took me so long to fix smoothies for my family of 6. Now I am back to a blender but it is a really nice blender. I had to pin this because there are so many recipes here I want to try! My current favorite is Kale & Blueberries.
Awesome, April … I hope you enjoy these!!
I need to check all of these out. I love smoothies but I can get in such a rut.
I know, right, Pam? It’s so easy to get into a rut! Hope these help you out with that.
oh that Date smoothie recipe is standing out for me! Crossing my fingers to win
coolchillmom recently posted…Foster A Love for Reading and Our Planet with Cute Lorax DIY Craft
I should try some of these recipes. My smoothies never come out good. I am thinking I am not mixing the right ingredients.
I really want to start making myself more smoothies so thank you! x
Sarah Bailey recently posted…Le Parfum Comme Une Evidence from Yves Rocher: Review
Ooo, I LOVE a good smoothie! Thanks for all the recipes, and the giveaway! I actually used to have a Magic Bullet…and then we moved and somehow it got lost
Kristen from The Road to Domestication recently posted…Home Matters Linky Party #26
All those recipes look amazing, but my favorite one is the blueberry smoothie ^_^
Diana Villa recently posted…Honeybee Gardens Cosmetics
We are crazy about smoothies! Thank you for including my blueberry smoothie in your post! Nettie
nettie recently posted…Simple Supper Tuesday Linky Party #50
You’re welcome, Nettie …. it’s already been named as one of the favorites here!
It sounds so delicious!!
I love smoothies. I am not big on breakfast, so they are a nice, light way to get in something nutritious, but not fill me up.
They actually all look really good. I would probably try the Strawberry Coconut Green Smoothie first since I love coconut. I would be all over that Pumpkin Spice one, especially in the fall.