Smoothies!

Smoothies make an excellent snack and are a great way to satisfy the sweet tooth. We have experimented with making some at home and buying them from smoothie places. It is important to review the nutrition facts at places like Smoothie King and Jamba Juice before you decide on your smoothie.

We try to make sure to order a smoothie that is lower in sugar than most of the smoothies available. We stay away from any smoothies that contain high fructose corn syrup or any variation of corn syrup. Natural sugars are the best! The more protein and fiber the smoothie has, the longer it will keep you full.

Generally we order the small size available if the smoothie is a snack. Anything larger than that has enough calories for an entire meal. The medium and large size smoothies are usually meant to be a meal substitute. Personally, a smoothie, no matter the size would not keep me full long enough to be a meal substitute. I prefer the small size for a snack.

Right now, I must say my favorite smoothie is the Heart Healthy Pomegranate at Jamba Juice. It is no longer on their menu, but you can still order it. Today Jamba Juice is offering $1 Superfruit Smoothies. What a deal! Check out their website periodically for specials.

There is a Robeks near my office. Sometimes I will go by in the morning or afternoon for a snack. Right now my favorite is the Pomegranate Passion. Are you noticing a trend? Anything orange flavored is always great too!

Recently, R and I picked fresh strawberries at a local strawberry patch. We froze the majority of them. They are great to take out from time to time to use in our own smoothies at home. We blend several with some almond milk and a little bit of honey. We plan to experiment more with making our own smoothies with frozen fruits and I will post any good recipes we come up with.

Do you have a favorite smoothie you like to make or purchase?