{"id":24512,"date":"2021-06-25T14:11:51","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T14:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/?p=24512"},"modified":"2021-06-25T14:11:51","modified_gmt":"2021-06-25T14:11:51","slug":"summer-smoothie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/summer-smoothie\/","title":{"rendered":"NJBC Eats: Healthy Summer Smoothie"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it\u2019s hot out, what better way to cool off than with a refreshing Summer Smoothie? Unlike some versions which can be loaded with sugar (and not much else), this recipe includes protein, fiber and even some veggies. You won't even notice them, I promise. It\u2019s bariatric friendly and even kid-approved with lots of options to change things up. As a result, this Summer Smoothie recipe will be on repeat all Summer long. For a healthy smoothie pop, you can even freeze leftovers in popsicle molds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/fresh-summer-salad\/\">RELATED: Fresh, Summer Salad Recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Summer Smoothie<\/h3>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makes 1 serving<\/span><\/h5>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup low sugar flavored low fat yogurt or plain yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 scoops protein powder of choice*\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\/4 cup fresh or frozen veggies (shredded zucchini, baby spinach leaves and riced cauliflower all work great)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\/4 cup fresh or frozen fruit - my favorite is a combination of frozen banana, strawberries and blueberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional additions for healthy fat and fiber - Choose up to 2 of the following: 1 tablespoon of natural nut butter, avocado, chia seeds, ground flaxseed or unsweetened coconut flakes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup water, unsweetened almond or coconut milk, skim\/1% milk\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine all ingredients except liquid in a blender or bullet.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add enough liquid to cover about \u00be of the ingredients in step 1.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blend on low speed or smoothie setting for 1 minute, adding additional liquid as needed to achieve desired consistency.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve immediately and enjoy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip: To give your smoothie a creamier consistency, use frozen fruit and veggies in addition to crushed ice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Use unflavored protein or collagen powder for a less sweet option or a vanilla flavored powder for increased sweetness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/what-am-i-eating-collagen-peptides\/\">RELATED: Collagen Peptides<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; When it\u2019s hot out, what better way to cool off than with a refreshing Summer Smoothie? 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