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To thicken smoothies, try the following ideas:

• cut up bananas into ½ inch pieces and freeze – add these to thicken
• add avocado
• add yogurt. You can substitute ½ banana with 2-3 oz yogurt

Frozen fruit can work just as well as fresh, although if you use frozen fruit, you do not need ice & its best to add the juice first, then the banana (if using), and then the frozen fruit.

If you use fresh fruit, you will need to lower the juice by 1-2oz and add approx 2-4oz ice to taste. Ice will dilute the flavor a bit, but will add some coldness and thickness. Its best to add the juice, then the fresh fruit and finally the ice.

Almond-Banana Flaxseed Smoothie

One of my favorite post surf session (or workout) smoothies is the banana, almond flaxseed smoothie. It packs a nice dose of protein from the flaxseed, probiotics from the Greek yogurt as well as a load of potassium from the bananas. This is a great morning or afternoon smoothie. Give it a try! From: http://theblenderdiaries.com/

2 large bananas
2 cups almond milk
2 cups ice cubes
1/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain
2 Tbsp. honey
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed (hempseed works as well)

Blend together all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Divide among glasses; serve cold.

Açaí Antioxidant Smoothie

This smoothie should replace the old saying about an apple a day – drink one of these a day and you’re guaranteed to keep the doctor away! From: http://theblenderdiaries.com/

8-10oz Zola Açaí Juice
1 Cup Frozen Blueberries or Strawberries
½ Cup Frozen Banana Chunks

Pear-Ginger Delight

This smoothie is delicious! I also love that it uses carrot juice, which gives this drink its orange color and lots of vitamin A. From: http://theblenderdiaries.com/ Blend until smooth.

Combine 1 ripe pear-peeled, cored and chopped,
¼ fresh carrot juice,
¼ cup skim milk,
½ teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger and
½ cup crushed ice
optional: wheat germ or flaxseed for a little added fiber or omega-3 fatty acid

Orange Cherry Smoothie

I love the combination of oranges and cherries – this smoothie is great when you’re in the mood for something with a little tang to it. From: http://theblenderdiaries.com/ Blend until smooth:

8-10oz Orange Juice
1 Cup Frozen Cherries
½ Cup Frozen Banana Chunks

Green Smoothie

Blend together (amounts to personal taste):
Apple
Spinach
Cucumber
Avocado
sprouted seeds
probiotic powder

Hangover Smoothie

Blend together peach, carrot, orange juice & ginger

Blue Maple Shake

1 cup frozen blueberries (let them thaw a bit before use)
3/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup blackberry spreadable fruit
3/4 cup nonfat milk
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Add more cinnamon and a pinch of sugar, blend again.
Serve.

Gaucomole Smoothie

Chop spring onions, blend with chili pepper, avocado coriander, ice, and a good splash of tomato juice

Celery, Fennel and Pineapple Juice

Blend equal amounts of each

Pretty in Pink

Beetroot, Apple & carrot juices

Fairtrade Banana Smoothie

 By Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall. Serves one.
"I have one of these for breakfast almost every day - and I never get bored of it."

1 large or two small Fairtrade bananas 
200ml ice cold milk (skimmed if you prefer)
1 tablespoon rolled oats (porridge oats)
2 ice cubes

Place all the ingredients in a blender and whizz for approximately one minute until smooth. Pour into a tall glass and enjoy.