More people today are discovering the healthy benefits of drinking a delicious, refreshing smoothie for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Instead of soda pop at your next meal or diet cola, consider whipping up a smoothie made with fresh fruit, yogurt, skim milk or juice.

Smoothies will give you a real energy boost and are healthier for you than cola or soda.

Online you will find recipes for popular smoothies like: banana smoothie, blueberry smoothie, chocolate smoothie, jello smoothie, mango smoothie, peanut butter smoothie, strawberry smoothie, tofu smoothie, and tropical smoothie.

Here is a sample of the kinds of smoothie recipes you will see:

Banana Creamsicle Smoothie – with bananas and orange juice

Blueberry Pineapple Smooth Smooth Refreshing Smoothies Recipe

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Best Recipes: Orange Julius Smoothie

by Donna Monday

Are you craving an Orange Julius Smoothie? Here’s how to make this popular creamy smoothie drink. If you’ve had an Orange Julius Smoothie at the mall or from a smoothie vendor, then you know how delicious they are.

But who wants to get up and go out to a crowded mall just to get your hands (and taste buds) on this wonderful orange inspired drink? Now you can make an Orange Julius Smoothie at home any time you wish.

Orange Julius Smoothie 1 cup water 1/2 cup frozen concentrated orange juice 2 cups milk 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs (optional) 5 or 6 ice cubes

Directions

Mix everything in blender and enjoy.

Best Recipes: Orange Julius Smoothie Recipe

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Best Recipes: Pineapple Delight Smoothie

by Donna Monday

Do you have a passion for pineapples? Then this is your fruit drink. Enjoy a cool, refreshing Pineapple Delight Smoothie. It’s easy to make and will taste so good when you put it into a tall frosty glass.

All you need is some sliced pineapple, bananas, milk and honey. Now doesn’t that sound dreamy? This is a great way to enjoy a sweet, tropical fruit drink whenever you’re in the mood for pineapple.

Pineapple Delight Smoothie 2 cups nonfat milk 2 bananas, frozen and chunked 6 slices canned pineapple 1 tablespoon honey

Directions

In a blender, combine milk, frozen bananas, pineapple and honey. Blend until smooth.

Best Recipes: Pineapple Delight Smoothie Recipe

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