SMOOTHIE AND SHAKE TIPS

? A smoothie is basically a blended fruit drink. The best-tasting smoothies
are made from fruit that is fresh or frozen, and not canned.
? All smoothies begin with a liquid base. This can be orange juice, milk or
another liquid.
? You can make a frostier drink by freezing fresh fruit before making a
smoothie.
? Smoothies are best when they're fresh out of the blender, but they can
be frozen the night before, as well – just remove the smoothie from the
freezer about an hour before drinking.
? You can replace a meal with a smoothie or shake by adding a scoop of
high-quality protein powder and a tbsp. of high-quality olive or flax oil.

FRUIT SMOOTHIES

Apricot~Pineapple~Strawberry Shake 

1/4 cup crushed pineapple, canned or fresh
1 fresh apricot, diced, seed removed
6 strawberries, frozen
1/2 banana, cut in chunks, frozen
1 1/2 cup water
1 tbsp. skim milk powder
1 heaping tbsp. high-quality protein powder (optional)
In a blender, process fruit with the rest of the ingredients. Blend until
thoroughly mixed and serve.
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Banana~Strawberry Shake 

1 banana, cut in chunks, frozen
6 strawberries, frozen
1 1/4 cup water
1 tbsp. skim milk powder
1 heaping tbsp. high-quality protein powder (optional)
In a blender, process all the ingredients until thoroughly mixed and serve.