Smiling JOe

In need of some smoothie suggestions. The oldest little Otter can't have dairy or beef products for a while. He needs protein so he wants to try some smoothies for breakfast. Got any suggestions?

Heck yeah, but yogurt is a dairy product -- Isn't it???

It's amazing what you can do with tofu. No joke.

http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/recipes/vegetarian/v_tofu_smoothie.html

Oops! I see it has yogurt in it. Maybe there's tofu yogurt? Or soy yogurt, since they make soy milk?

Heck yeah, but yogurt is a dairy product.

And there inlies the problem. What do you use as the liquid filler / mixer

Try orange juice or pineapple juice.

It's amazing what you can do with tofu. No joke.

http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/recipes/vegetarian/v_tofu_smoothie.html

Oops! I see it has yogurt in it. Maybe there's tofu yogurt? Or soy yogurt, since they make soy milk?

Tofu...........................................................................

Jamba Juice has all fruit smoothies - but I see they are not in Chattanooga. Anyway, I'm thinking you could blend fresh fruit and juice with ice to make smoothies. You could also substitute soy milk for any recipe that calls for regular milk.

And there inlies the problem. What do you use as the liquid filler / mixer

Ice cream is the filler. Use non-dairy ice cream. Yeah, I know it's probably tofu but you disguise it (well) with fruit. Freeze the fruit chunks first.

Jamba Juice has all fruit smoothies - but I see they are not in Chattanooga. Anyway, I'm thinking you could blend fresh fruit and juice with ice to make smoothies.

We have Smoothie King but that doesn't help at home for breakfast

Jamba Juice has all fruit smoothies - but I see they are not in Chattanooga. Anyway, I'm thinking you could blend fresh fruit and juice with ice to make smoothies. You could also substitute soy milk for any recipe that calls for regular milk.

Yes, and very good I might add.

Tofu...........................................................................

Tofu takes on whatever 'flavor" it's introduced to. It's like a sponge so it'll really soak it up. If it's blended you will never know it's there.

Well I found a few non-dairy recipes for smoothies:

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Mindys-Berry-Nice-Smoothie/Detail.aspx

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Banana-Fruit-Smoothie/Detail.aspx

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Fruit-Smoothie-II/Detail.aspx

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Back-to-the-Basics-Smoothie/Detail.aspx

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Basic-Fruit-Smoothie/Detail.aspx

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Strawberry-Oatmeal-Breakfast-Smoothie/Detail.aspx

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Peanut-Butter-and-Banana-Smoothie/Detail.aspx

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Tropical-Fruit-Smoothie/Detail.aspx

And there inlies the problem. What do you use as the liquid filler / mixer

I make rather large smoothies. In addition to the smoothie, add some fiber to your meal, like dry whole wheat toast, and you can go a long time without being hungry.

For my smoothies, I use non-fat yogurt -- I like raspberry, blueberry and peach, so I mix it up all the time; and a juice or two to help liquify (mostly, I use Cranberry (good for the kidneys) for the tartness, but if you want to sweeten it up a bit for the kids, add some OJ or apple juice to the Cranberry Juice. Those V8 Splashes can be good, but they are loaded with corn syrup). Throw in some frozen fruit and/or some fresh fruit, like Blueberries or blackberries-- full of anti-oxidents(kids typically dont like the seedy fruits like Blackberries and strawberries), bananas (potassium and can help lower blood pressure) -- if you freeze your own bananas, be sure that they are overly ripened before peeling and freezing; sliced peaches are great, as are raspberries.

If you want a little bit of the benefits from all the fruits and juices, add a little bit of everything. However, you can use just a couple of different flavors and enjoy it too, just be sure to change it up daily so that it stays fun. Some mixes will be better than others. The color of the smoothies can be funn, too. Add darker berries for more purple effect. I am craving a smoothie right now.

For a junior sized smoothie, add only one half of an 8 oz container and save the rest for the next day.

You can make smoothies without the yogurt, but the yogurt (dairy product) is the protein. The yogurt just adds a little creamy binder, but the smoothie will still taste good without it -- just add more frozen fruit, and less on the juice. Since there is so much natural sugar in these fruits, I really don't advise adding more sucrose and fructose via the fake juices. Just because it states, "100% real fuit juice," or, "made from real fruits," doesn't mean jack. Turn the label around and read the ingredients. If fructose or sucrose is one of the first three ingredients listed, place the product back on the shelf. -- That is my preaching for the day. ;-)

I just clicked on one of the smoothie recipes listed above and see Soy Milk (non-dairy) as a replacement ingredient for the yogurt (dairy). I think that would solve your protein problem. For Soy Milk, I think the vanilla flavored Silk is one of the better tasting ones.

(I like allrecipes.com and have used it as a reference when cooking several times with good results-- Thanks, lindabobhat.)

Love your smoothie advice, SJ. Since I'm starting with my new TRAINER tomorrow, maybe I'll try the smoothies, too, since they sound so helpful. Also, rice milk could work as a substitute for dairy.

Love your smoothie advice, SJ. Since I'm starting with my new TRAINER tomorrow, maybe I'll try the smoothies, too, since they sound so helpful. Also, rice milk could work as a substitute for dairy.

I am not too familiar with rice milk. Is it a protein? The little Otters need some protein.

My smoothie advice is, when you finish drinking your smoothie, wash or rinse the blender and glass immediately, so that Mom, Mr Mom, or housekeeper doesn't have to work so darn hard as scrubbing it clean. It tends to stick like glue when hardened. ;-)

Making smoothies is farily funn and you can get creative. The best part is drinking them. You simply feel healthier when drinking them everyday rather than eating nothing or bacon and eggs. It can really change your attitude toward healthier eating.

Wish I could help out, but I don't drink rice milk or know anything about it but my nephew used to drink it because of allergies.

I just clicked on one of the smoothie recipes listed above and see Soy Milk (non-dairy) as a replacement ingredient for the yogurt (dairy). I think that would solve your protein problem. For Soy Milk, I think the vanilla flavored Silk is one of the better tasting ones.

(I like allrecipes.com and have used it as a reference when cooking several times with good results-- Thanks, lindabobhat.)

We did substitute Silk for milk tonight but went about it all wrong. Fortunately he really likes Silk.

Well I found a few non-dairy recipes for smoothies:

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Mindys-Berry-Nice-Smoothie/Detail.aspx

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Banana-Fruit-Smoothie/Detail.aspx

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Fruit-Smoothie-II/Detail.aspx

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Back-to-the-Basics-Smoothie/Detail.aspx

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Basic-Fruit-Smoothie/Detail.aspx

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Strawberry-Oatmeal-Breakfast-Smoothie/Detail.aspx

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Peanut-Butter-and-Banana-Smoothie/Detail.aspx

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Tropical-Fruit-Smoothie/Detail.aspx

Some of these might just do the trick ;-) thanks much LBH

SJ, your smoothies sound wonderful. I love yogurt and all your combinations sound really good. This might be just the ticket for me in the mornings since I tend to just have coffee and then I'm starving by lunch. Will give them a try and report back--thanks!!
RO--hope you got some good suggestions for little Otters.

I make rather large smoothies. In addition to the smoothie, add some fiber to your meal, like dry whole wheat toast, and you can go a long time without being hungry.

For my smoothies, I use non-fat yogurt -- I like raspberry, blueberry and peach, so I mix it up all the time; and a juice or two to help liquify (mostly, I use Cranberry (good for the kidneys) for the tartness, but if you want to sweeten it up a bit for the kids, add some OJ or apple juice to the Cranberry Juice. Those V8 Splashes can be good, but they are loaded with corn syrup). Throw in some frozen fruit and/or some fresh fruit, like Blueberries or blackberries-- full of anti-oxidents(kids typically dont like the seedy fruits like Blackberries and strawberries), bananas (potassium and can help lower blood pressure) -- if you freeze your own bananas, be sure that they are overly ripened before peeling and freezing; sliced peaches are great, as are raspberries.

If you want a little bit of the benefits from all the fruits and juices, add a little bit of everything. However, you can use just a couple of different flavors and enjoy it too, just be sure to change it up daily so that it stays fun. Some mixes will be better than others. The color of the smoothies can be funn, too. Add darker berries for more purple effect. I am craving a smoothie right now.

For a junior sized smoothie, add only one half of an 8 oz container and save the rest for the next day.

You can make smoothies without the yogurt, but the yogurt (dairy product) is the protein. The yogurt just adds a little creamy binder, but the smoothie will still taste good without it -- just add more frozen fruit, and less on the juice. Since there is so much natural sugar in these fruits, I really don't advise adding more sucrose and fructose via the fake juices. Just because it states, "100% real fuit juice," or, "made from real fruits," doesn't mean jack. Turn the label around and read the ingredients. If fructose or sucrose is one of the first three ingredients listed, place the product back on the shelf. -- That is my preaching for the day. ;-)

Thanks SJ. Good stuff. Our problem tonight was not using enough stuff. He thinks if we put a fruit he normally wouldn't eat in the smoothie then the whole thing is runt. We'll have to make them without him watching for a while

I just clicked on one of the smoothie recipes listed above and see Soy Milk (non-dairy) as a replacement ingredient for the yogurt (dairy). I think that would solve your protein problem. For Soy Milk, I think the vanilla flavored Silk is one of the better tasting ones.

(I like allrecipes.com and have used it as a reference when cooking several times with good results-- Thanks, lindabobhat.)

Some of these might just do the trick ;-) thanks much LBH

You're very welcome. Happy to help.

Thanks SJ. Good stuff. Our problem tonight was not using enough stuff. He thinks if we put a fruit he normally wouldn't eat in the smoothie then the whole thing is runt. We'll have to make them without him watching for a while

Hey, if the Silk doesn't work, you could always throw one of these in the blender.

Hey, if the Silk doesn't work, you could always throw one of these in the blender.

No dairy and NO BEEF :nono1: ..........Yard bird is ok though.......... and fish

No dairy and NO BEEF :nono1: ..........Yard bird is ok though.......... and fish

Missed the beef part, but you could throw these in for some protein.

Breakfast Burrito with Grilled Chicken, Beans, cooked egg white, scrambled with salsa -- yummy! You can cook off a bunch of chicken in advance and reheat each morning.