breakfast smoothie

Breakfast smoothies are always on top of the list of weight loss programs. Those kinds of energy drinks are a very healthy way to boost of energy and doing detox cleansing for your body as well. Blueberries are one of my favorite ingredients that I love to put into my breakfast smoothies in the morning.

Ingredients:

1/2 to 1 banana
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup low-fat yogurt
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
4 tbsp muesli
1 cup milk

optional: sugar or honey
optional: ice cubes

Directions:

1. Depending on how thick you like the smoothie, add 1/2 to 1 banana and 1/2 a cup blueberries.

2. Pour in 1/2 cup (low fat) yogurt. Threw in 1/4 tsp vanilla extract for a little extra flavor. You can also add a little extra sugar or honey if you like it sweet. I love the natural sweetness of the berries so I never add sugar.

3. Pour in 1 cup of milk. Blend it for about 45 to 60 seconds. Then enjoy~!

wine smoothies

Ingredients

Red Wine (1 cup)

Berries (I used about 10 frozen blueberries and 3 frozen strawberries)

Plain yogurt (1/4 cup)

- See more at: http://thenectarcollective.com/2013/05/summer-wine-smoothie-recipe/#sthash.paZAdUIZ.dpuf

ed Wine Smoothie

Yield: 3 servings

Adapted from They Draw & Cook

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups red wine (i.e. zinfandel or cabernet)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
• 1 cup frozen blueberries

Instructions

1. Add ingredients in a mixer and blend until smooth. Pour into a wine glass and garnish with fruit on a skewer.

Notes

I used a frozen mixed berry blend that also contained black berries and strawberries. I also added a small amount of local honey to cut the tartness of the berries.