Right about now in the Passover process when you are yearning for a matzah alternative, consider a smoothie. I got the idea from looking at pinterest boards.
Smoothies are a great healthy meal straight from the blender. Use frozen fruit, a low fat unsweetened yogurt and a natural sweetener like agave syrup and you have an delicious healthy fix to those matzah blues.
Some hints:
For a thick smoothie, add silken tofu.
For a frothy smoothie, add a teaspoon or two of dry non-fat milk to the mix.
Use low-fat or non-fat milk (cow, soy or rice) to lower the calories.
Up the protein value with a spoonful of peanut butter or nuts.
Add a mild tasting green like fresh spinach for added nutrition.
Top off your drink with some fresh mint from your garden or a little lemon zest.
Energy-Boosting Smoothie from Dr. Oz
At under 250 calories, this refreshing blend is the perfect way to start off your day.
2 T. 100% pure cocoa powder
2 T. creamy natural peanut butter
1 medium ripe banana
8 oz non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
4-6 ice cubes
Dash of cinnamon
Spinach-Banana-Orange Smoothie Recipe
2 large ripe bananas
2 oranges
2 large handfuls of baby spinach
Protein Packed Blackberry Smoothie
1 cup of fresh or frozen blackberries
1/2 of a frozen banana
1 – (6 oz) container of plain non-fat/low-fat Greek yogurt
4 cubes of ice
1/2-3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or other type of milk
optional- a few drops of liquid stevia or other natural sweetener, to taste
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