Comments on: Wedding Week Guest Posts: Crystal

By: Julie @ Wearing Mascara

Julie @ Wearing Mascara — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:52:48 +0000

Adding mint to smoothies is a great idea.

By: Megan

Megan — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:56:33 +0000

I love making my own smoothies. Technically Franz makes them. He needs to feel like he “cooks” once in a while:) For people out there who are new to the smoothies, go easy at 1st. My friend just started and get really bloated, etc. She’s cut back and is slowly increasing the amounts. And I agree with the cheap banana trick! Discount because they are too ripe? Perfect for baking & smoothies! I always slice the entire banana up & freeze. I’ll have to try this with tofu! I like that idea! Thanks for posting!

By: MAA

MAA — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:29:12 +0000

Wow – these are packed with all kinds of goodness! Love that there’s no added sugar and lots of protein. Great recipe.

By: Lisa R

Lisa R — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:44:07 +0000

Very good post – i never think to make smoothies, because I don’t want all the fruit sugars, but adding the nuts/seeds/greens is an excellent idea that I will have to try.

By: Crystal W. (@EatDrinkClev)

Crystal W. (@EatDrinkClev) — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:37:02 +0000

Getting the protein in there is key to feeling full – yogurt or tofu and the walnuts and chia really make a difference is feeling satisfied longer. And the stick blender is SO easy to clean I got rid of my regular blender. It won’t crush ice or anything like that but it’s perfect for this type of blending.

By: Holly

Holly — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:56:10 +0000

Smoothies have been big in my diet this summer! I like using spinach most… have tried kale… are there any other greens that can be used?

I use a jumbo blender but your blender stick sounds enticing. I always make too much so I usually drink like two smoothies but it seems to be the right amount b/c I don’t find that I’m overly full. I just add a LOT of greens to mine.