Smoothies

Mmm.. smoothies. Who doesn't want to start their day with one? Here are some easy recipes I'm hoping to try soon.

Spiced Pumpkin Smoothie

Place 1 cup ice, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/3 cup pure pumpkin puree, 1 Tablespoon honey, and a pinch of ground nutmeg in a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy. Per serving: 165 cal; 4 g fat (2g sat); 12 mg chol; 53 mg sod; 5g protein, 29g carb, 26g sugar, 3g fiber, 1 mg iron, 153 mg calcium.

Strawberry Flax Smoothie

Place 1 cup frozen strawberries, 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt, 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1 Tablespoon honey, and 1 Tablespoon flaxseed meal in a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy. Per serving: 334 cal; 7g fat (2g sat); 11mg chol; 134 mg sodium; 14g protein; 58g carb; 49g sugar, 6g fiber; 2mg iron; 391 mg calcium.

Carrot Pineapple Smoothie

Place 3/4 cup chopped fresh pineapple, 1/2 cup ice, 1/3 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup chopped carrots, and 1/2 banana in a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy. Per serving: 159 cal; 1g fat (0g sat); 0mg chol; 25mg sodium; 2g protein; 40g carb; 26g sugar, 4g fiber; 1mg iron; 38 mg calcium.

Enjoy!

Image & recipe courtesy of Real Simple.

Update: And Goldie Hawn's Green Juice:

Place 1 apple, a bunch of kale, spinach, celery, cucumber and parsley. Juice!