Smoothie recipes

[KittyScratch]

I bought a nutribullet. I have great intentions of using it. The reason for the purchase is because I'm experiencing some GI issues.

My idea was to use superfoods and get loads of nutrients in a drink.

My first smoothie attempt was
Carrot, Kale, cucumber, celery, avocado, a little ginger and apple juice. These are foods that I usually like as foods. It was awful. I couldn't drink it. Awful stuff.

The second smoothie was
Apple, kale, cucumber, celery, ginger, avocado and kefir.

This was a little bit better and I was able to drink about half of it and then I strong notes of a mix of celery and cucumber and ginger. I wasn't able to finish it.

I was so disappointed with both of these smoothies. I didn't follow a recipe by the way. I just made it up.

I would love to use vegetables and powerfoods for smoothies but so far it's not working for me very well.

Any ideas for smoothie recipes. Thanks

I've just read this upstairs in bed! I've got a good smoothie book in the kitchen.. will try and send a few recipes tomorrow. Sounds like you want a mix of veg and fruit. Getting the ratios and quantities right is really important so one ingredient doesn't overpower.

It sounds to me like maybe you are combining too many opposing flavours. I tend to do things like a couple of frozen spinach balls, a handful of frozen berries, kiwi, a little Greek yogurt, a spoonful of peanut butter and then soya milk . It's yummy!

Beetroot and orange www.abelandcole.co.uk/recipes/blood-orange-beetroot-smoothie

Banana pineapple and mango
Banana strawberry and mint
Banana mixed berries and spinach
Mango carrot apple and raspberries
Banana blueberry and vanilla protein powder
Mango pineapple and strawberry
Banana kiwi spinach and apple
Banana raspberry and chocolate protein powder

I use frozen fruit except for the banana kiwi and apple!
I also buy frozen spinach too!