Aloha Friday: Smoothies

Friday, January 8, 2010

My Question:

Do you like smoothies? Do you make your own smoothies?

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I do love smoothies and sometimes I do make my own with leftover fruits and yogurt etc.

Start the New Year off the healthy way (and make the most of in-season, immunity-boosting oranges!) with a yummy breakfast shake that's loaded with vitamin C, potassium, and calcium.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed (from 1 large or 2 medium oranges)
1 medium banana, sliced
1 cup organic, lowfat yogurt
1–2 teaspoons agave nectar, to taste
Ice cubes, if desired

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve.

Serves 1–2

(Source: Kiwi Magazine)

Kailani says "In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response."

If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link on Kailani's blog. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

32 comments:

cammi, January 8, 2010 12:52 PM: I do love smoothies, but I usually just add a cup of frozen fruit to a protein shake for a quick meal and to cut down on calories.
Annie, January 8, 2010 3:02 PM: OH smoothies are delicious!! I would love to make my own but I don't have a blender....
MadeInCanarias, January 8, 2010 3:05 PM: I love smoothies and I like to make my own smoothies.
sheila, January 8, 2010 5:11 PM: Oh yes! We make banana one's and strawberry ones many times a week in the summer time! A store by me sells a cheap smoothie mix and all ya do is add the fresh fruit and ice and milk. Mmmmmm.

Thanks alot, lol...now I want a smoothie and we're out of fresh fruit! ha ha ha!
Steph, January 8, 2010 5:22 PM: I love smoothies but mine never turn out right!
Annie, January 8, 2010 6:57 PM: I love smoothies, is one of favorite with fruits.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.

Have a nice weekend.
Kimberly@PrettyPinkMomma, January 8, 2010 7:09 PM: I am not a smoothie fan. I keep trying them and I just don't like them. The closest I get to one is when my mother-in-law makes what she calls banana shakes, which is really just ice, bananas and cinnamon thrown together in a blender.
Thom, January 8, 2010 7:57 PM: I'm not a fan of them. They are too sweet and make me thirsty. Have a great weekend :)
Kathleen W., January 8, 2010 9:09 PM: I love smoothies, but I'm much too lazy to pull out our really loud blender. I might just have to do that tomorrow!

Hope you have a great weekend Col, and Happy New Year to you. I'm late on the well-wishing....
Monkey Mommy, January 8, 2010 9:38 PM: I love smoothies... i love making strawberry banana ones they are the best
Twincerely,Olga, January 8, 2010 10:26 PM: I like them ok but haven't made my own yet! I think My twins might change that! Aloha
Xmas Dolly, January 8, 2010 11:03 PM: Mmmmm Smooooooothies! Yep, love them in the spring and summer mostly. I love your recipe. It sounds yummy. Mostly I do the fresh fruit and ice, but yogurt sounds wonderful. I'm your newest follower.
Midday Escapades, January 9, 2010 3:05 AM: I do like smoothies. I used to drink them all the time for breakfast and dessert. Have a great weekend!
kailani, January 9, 2010 3:56 AM: I love smoothies but never think to make them. I know it's easy but we always end up at Jamba Juice instead.
jingle, January 9, 2010 4:48 AM: no so used to it.

awesome photo in the front.
Stacie, January 9, 2010 7:54 AM: I do love smoothies. It's been a while since I made my own.
Green Baby Green Mama, January 9, 2010 8:41 AM: No I dont like smoothies! Too sweet!
Amy A.K.A. "The Mrs.", January 9, 2010 8:53 AM: I'm a huge smoothie fan. :) I had them all the time during my pregnancy last summer. It's a great wait to beat the heat and stay healthy. Fruit and yogurt was my "norm". :)
Badger Momma, January 9, 2010 9:50 AM: I like smoothies but I'm kind of picky in that they can't have any fruit pulp in them. They have to be SMOOTH smoothies. :)

I never think of making them at home though.
diana, January 9, 2010 12:36 PM: i LOVE smoothies, but ever since i was diagnosed with diabetes, i've stopped drinking them =(

i saw that you're on the 365project. i wanted to let you know that i love your photos and have started following you.
Whimsical Creations, January 9, 2010 5:58 PM: I love smoothies and that one sounds yummy!
Kristen Andrews, January 9, 2010 6:01 PM: I love smoothies but never make them for my self, but do make them fo rmy kiddo!
sandy, January 9, 2010 6:30 PM: Smoothies are a favorite at our house. My kids love making their own!

Welcome to SITS!
greedygrace, January 9, 2010 7:28 PM: I love me some smoothies! I blend some plain yogurt, some frozen berries and a dash of vanilla. Delicious!

I came by to welcome you to SITS! We're happy to have you with us!
Em, January 10, 2010 8:44 AM: They always sound so good, but I avoid them because of the blender mess.

I know, I have issues.

Stopping by via SiTS to welcome you to the gang!!
carma, January 10, 2010 10:43 AM: Delicious. I love smoothies....

And welcome to SITS!! We're glad you joined. Hope you've been doing well :-)
Christine, January 10, 2010 2:42 PM: My top two faves are Banana & Blueberry...delish!

Although, I must admit, I'd take them in a milkshake anyday:)

I just wanted to stop in and welcome you to SITS & to wish you a little belated Happy New Year!
Brandy, January 10, 2010 4:22 PM: I love smoothies but never make them at home. I need to get a better blender before I will be able to. :(

Dropping in to welcome you to SITS!
Laura, January 10, 2010 8:21 PM: I like smoothies but don't make them at home. I just don't think of it.
Deb - Mom of 3 Girls, January 10, 2010 8:28 PM: I do like some smoothies - I'm not a big fruit eater, so don't make them on a regular basis. I really should more often though - my girls really like them.
JDaniel4's Mom, January 10, 2010 10:49 PM: I like smoothies and so does my little boy. Stopping by from SITS!
jingle, January 11, 2010 5:42 PM: no, I don't drink that at all.

Great question.