Reason # 1,262,626 to go to the gym: the heat is on there!!!
I feel guilty for not biking today since the sun was up, but I was really, really cold in a 60* house before I left and just couldn’t handle it! At the gym I did a nice 45 minutes on the ET followed by about 20 minutes of lifting, abs, etc.
Home + shower = ready for lunch!
The husband burst through the door right at 12 with some goodies from Great Harvest – Honey Wheat bread (which I think tastes like a donut!) and focaccia. We both had bites of each on the spot.
For lunch I had a plate of birthday leftovers! A small piece of trout, a few sweet potatoes (plus a few butternut cubes from the party) and kale. Plus grapes!
And some bread crackers with a touch of whipped butter –
And tea!
For dessert I broke into this Crispy Cat “healthy” candy bar we’ve had for a while. This guy is really just as high in calories and all as a Snickers but made with more natural ingredients. It tasted more like a health bar to me (Luna, Clif) than a candy bar so I don’t think I’d ever choose to eat this again.
My volume of food wasn’t that much and I’m still feeling kinda hungry 🙁 I know I got enough to eat from the food groups and all, so that’s my cue I probably just ate too fast and need to calm my mind down so it can digest.
Contest Alert!!!!
Smoothie King has a new smoothie – the Berry Stimulating Maté – and they would like to share the love! The smoothie is made with blackberry, strawberry, blueberry, Guayaki organic yerba maté, turbinado and nonfat milk. (Ask for it “Skinny” to leave out the sugar). Yerba maté is a holly bush that comes from the South American rainforests. It contains xanthines, stimulants in the caffeine family that are thought to be gentler on the digestive tract, along with potassium, magnesium and manganese. (Wikipedia has lots more details).
So Smoothie King has 10 coupon packs (5 coupons each!) to share with you guys so you can take a bunch of your friends in for free smoothies. To enter just leave a comment (perhaps listing your favorite smoothie -store bought or homemade for fun!?) by 5:00pm and I’ll randomly choose the 10 winners at tonight’s dinner post.
I’ll start: my favorite smoothie remains Smoothie King’s Mangosteen Madness! 8)
I’m off to class, then I need to get my butt STUDYING!!!!!!!
Christie says
I love the look of your lunch. I always like eating a “dinner” for lunch.
My favorite smoothie is usually home-made because we just recently got a Smoothie King here and I haven’t been yet. I like frozen strawberries, a bananna, and a little yogurt.
caitlin says
i love muscle milk smoothies, but i love free smoothies even more!
Kathy says
My favorite smoothie is made with frozen banana chunks, a kiwi, half a cup of milk, and lots of ice cubs! yummm 🙂 Sounds weird, but works so nicely!
Jeannie says
Skinny Pineapple Pleasure!!! So yummy and refreshing. I love it!!
Cassidy says
I love to make homemade smooties! My favorite is Peach: 1/2 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt, and 1 to 2 peaches, and a handful of ice.
VeggieGirl says
Sweet potatoes + butternut squash + kale + grapes = YUM!! 🙂
Good luck studying!!
Patty M. says
My favorite smoothie is home made with frozen berries, milk, sometimes yogurt, sometimes PB, and ice!
Bethany says
I used to work at Smoothie King back in high school, and my very favorite was/is the Angel Food smoothie – strawberry, banana and milk. Yum!
heather says
slim n trim chocolate!
olivia says
my favorite is strawberry and blueberry!
Amy A. says
I need to venture into smoothie king. There’s one on my commute walk home, and I’ve never been!!
Ali says
I love homemade smoothies with frozen berries, protein powder, milk, yogurt and banana!
Lee (seelivelee) says
My favorite smoothie? Peanut butter, banana and milk. Nutritious and delicious!!
Jessica says
I like homemade smoothies – I just saw one I’m dying to try a Banana Oat Smoothie!
Heather says
Your lunch looks awesome- so colorful! And I’m kind of obsessed with that plate.
Favorite smoothie? Umm… I like them all 🙂
Laura says
I love homemade smoothies with milk, chocolate protein powder, frozen banana, peanut butter, and frozen strawberries – Yummy!!!
Amanda says
Hey Kath, my school’s gym makes great smoothies and its always so handy to be able to grab one after a tough workout!
Sloan says
My favorite smoothie is homemade is packed with goodness–2 servings of fruit, protein, and a serving of veggies:
Peach
Cantaloupe
Vanilla Soymilk
Peanut Butter
and the key ingredient (which you can’t even taste)…spinach!
April says
Hi Kath! I have a smoothie from Smoothie King every day for lunch durning the summer! I love the strawberry slim n trim (the only one I have ever had because I am scared to try anything new because the smoothies are so expensive and I don’t want to order one that I don’t like!). Your bread looks delish!!
Maggie says
My fav is pretty traditional — the Elvis! Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze, a banana, cpl spoonfuls of delicious pb and a handful of ice cubes to make it frothy!!
JennC says
mmmm i LOVE Smoothie King’s peanut butter smoothies and anything with raspberry or mango! yuM! and there’s a new one down the road!
Liza says
i love smoothie king
so id love to have a chance to bring
a new flavor to share with my friends
i hope this contest never ever ends
the immunobuilder is my fave
but about all their smoothies i have to rave
fresh fruits, yummy powders and every add-in
make smoothie king a no doubt win win!
Wendy says
I love smoothies hommade and store bought, especially with fresh fruit like pineapples, strawberries and bananas!
kristin says
mine’s light and fluffy!
V says
I love their lite chocolate protein shake! YUM!
Chez says
I make smoothies just about every day. We have a knock-off Magic Bullet which I’m totally in love with! Here’s my go-to smoothie recipe:
3/4 c. frozen strawberries
3/4 c. frozen peaches or mango
1/2 c. frozen spinach
1/2 c. orange juice
1/2 c. unsweetened vanilla almond breeze
Blend it up and drink it straight from the cup. DELISH!!!
coco says
Viva leftovers!
I drink mate everyday since it’s such popular tea in argentina, but I’ve never thought to put it in smoothie, I really want to try that!
Tracy says
Yeah for contests!!
I love many flavors, but pineapple is one of my fav fruits, so the Pineapple Pleasure is probably the one I like most!!!
Kat says
Smoothie King Amaretto Coffee Smoothie (Skinny); way better than a Frap and with protein!
Moran says
Your lunch looks GREAT!
Sarah says
Hey Kath! I love smoothies…my favorites are any containing banana and/or chocolate 🙂 Thanks for having another contest!
Karen says
favorite smoothie: berries, spinach, almond milk, agave nectar, ice!
magpie says
I love the light smoothies at Jamba Juice – the berry one is best 🙂
alexia says
Lunch looks delish, as always! Great Harvest really does have good bread, I just never get over there cause it’s on the other side of town 🙁 Maybe I will have to make a special trip 🙂
As far as the contest… My favorite smoothie would be from Whole Foods. It’s called the Berry Bomb and it truley is the bomb. It has all the berries, black, blue, straw, rasp with grape juice! It’s so good!
Have a wonderful day!
Suzanne says
strawberry nirvana from jambo juice! 🙂
Shelly says
What a coincidence! My parents just got me a blender b/c I’ve been having smoothie withdrawals at the dorm.. I JUST got done eating a pumpkin smoothie! Pumpkin “Ice” cubes, vanilla soy milk, half a banana, and a bit of peanut butter! It was really really creamy and delicious! 🙂
ashley says
I’ve heard about these new smoothies and would love to try them without shelling out the dough!
Monica says
Peanutbutter, banana, and soymilk. YUMMY!
M.E. says
Mines called “peach on earth”– frozen beaches and mangos, almond milk, and whey protein!
stacy says
i’m impressed you ate leftovers- i never do. do you find them as satisfying as fresh food?
i like the new contests!
Maria says
The leftover dinner looks great!
My favorite smoothie is mixed berries..blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries, with vanilla yogurt and ice!! YUM!
Bridget says
I like everything I’ve tried from Smoothie King, but I made a new favorite at home last week: banana, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, chocolate protein powder, milk, ice cubes. YUM!
Melissa S. says
love the leftover birthday eats!! they look great!
and any smoothies with chocolate, pb or bananas rock!
have a great day!
JENNA says
lIZA THATS CUTE! 🙂 mY fAVORITe SMOOTHIE AT SMOOTHIE KING = MANGOSTEEN THANX KATH.
laura says
my favorite homemade smoothie is frozen banana+strawberries+frozen mango+a few frozen raspberries+nonfat fage yogurt+splash soymilk!!
SOOO delicious!
Na says
Mango Madness- Homemade delish!!!!
Dale says
My favorite is Light & Fluffy too!
Sarah says
I have a smoothie almost every afternoon because it’s a great snack to transport to my nannying job (which starts right BEFORE I get hungry, but lasts until a time when I would be starving if I didn’t have a snack! Dang!) I am not very creative with them but here are my three favs:
Blueberry Crunch
1 cup soy milk
1 cup frozen blueberries
1/4 cup kashi go lean crunch
5 ice cubes
Monkey Butter
1 cup soy milk
1 banana
generous cinnamon sprinkle
1 1/2 tsp soy nut butter or peanut butter
5 ice cubes
Blended Mocha
1 scoop Whole Foods chocolate soy protein powder
9 oz water
4 oz strong brewed coffee
7-8 ice cubes
Meg says
My favorite smoothie is:
skim milk, a banana, a packet of chocolate carnation instant breakfast, and canned pumpkin!
Christina says
PB, Chocolate and Banana…yummy!!!
char says
I make smoothies everyday for breakfast in the summer. My fave combo is frozen mango, half a banana, orange juice, skim milk, lite silken tofu and a big handful of baby spinach!
eat2run2live says
My favorite smoothie is 1 scoop of protein powder (any kind, experiment for flavors!), milk, banana extract, frozen banana chunks, ice, and watermelon! Blend in a blender until all of the ice chunks are broken down and there you have a wonderful, thick smoothie!
I am also in love with all Smoothie King smoothies!!! I enjoyed trying the coffee flavored ones too. Great post-run fuel.
<3
Becky says
Its been a long time since I’ve been to Smoothie King but I used to get one every day in college, either Muscle Punch or Pineapple Pleasure – depending if I was in the mood for strawberry or pineapple. At my gym they have a really good berry smoothie. I need to try making my own though! That sounds like fun!
LT says
My favorite SK smoothie is Key Lime Dive, which they no longer make, but for which my SK still had the “recipe” on the wall, but which they recently threw out 🙁 I miss my Key Lime Dive.
Megan says
mmmm….anything with strawberries and peaches! Smoothies are great!
Lindsey says
This is pretty random, but the first time my sweetie and I ever held hands in public was in a Smoothie King, and that was the day after we met almost 2 1/2 years ago!
Chelsea says
I love love love the strawberry-orange Captain Kidd from Planet Smoothie, which is a kids smoothie and comes in a smaller size so it’s awesome for a treat!
My favorite homemade smoothies are made of skim milk, vanilla yogurt, frozen mixed berries and bananas for frothiness!
Erin says
Love the classic Banana, PB, Milk, and Ice yummm
heatherfeather says
1/2 c milk + ice cubes + 1 tsp peanut butter + 1/2 banana + 2 Tbsp cocoa powder + cinnamon powder= delish!!!
Ash says
When I go to Smoothie King, I ask them to custom make a smoothie rather than choose one off the list – banana, strawberries, skim milk and ice. Simple, but delicious. So thick and creamy!
Mariel says
I like homemade smoothies with bananas, strawberries, blueberries, skim milk, yogurt, and PB if I’m feeling spunky! 🙂
Lauren says
soy milk with strawberries blueberries and bananananananana!
lauren
Lynette says
I love any kind of smoothie – homemade or from Smoothie King – nothing better than a nice healthy smoothie!
Melissa says
Blueberry Sunset from Pure Juice and Takeaway
Bottom half is coconut water, pineapple and banana, the top is coconut water, banana and blueberry, pour top over the back of a spoon to keep the colors separate in the glass.
Brandi says
One of my favorites is milk, ice cubes, cocoa powder, and frozen cherries.
Yum.
Oh, and sometimes I throw in a chunk of dark chocolate so it gets chopped into little bits 🙂
Natalie says
I love making smoothies! My smoothie of choice lately is Almond Breeze, frozen strawberries, vanilla protein powder, and some PB2. It’s SO good!
Lauren says
i love ALL smoothies i think…
Gina says
I’ve never been to Smoothie King (too expensive!) but I’d like to give it a try sometime…
My favorite smoothie is made with frozen banana chunks, vanilla soy milk, vanilla yogurt, and chocolate protein powder 🙂
Brandi says
Apple, frozen berries, handful or two of spinach, and some flax seed, and milk.
Gets in some greens, but tastes like a fruit smoothie!
Brandi says
I’ve never been to a smoothie king, but I would love to!
I love using milk, banana, cocoa powder, and peanut butter.
It’s a much healthier version of chunky monkey to me!
Cupcake81 says
My favorite smoothie at Smoothie King is Blueberry Heaven. It’s…heaven!
Michaela says
I love smoothie king and have been meaning to go and try the new coffee smoothies
Sarah says
when I needed to gain weight in highschool after having mono I would get the peanut butter smoothies practically every day! They are soooo good! I wish I still needed those calories!
Lynna says
I like soymilk smoothies with banana and peanut butter or a yogurt smoothie with banana, mango , and honey- and always with lots of ice 🙂
April says
I love Smoothie King! My favorites are Mangosteen Madness, Raspberry Sunrise, and when I’m feeling indulgent I like the Peanut Power. 🙂
Stephanie says
Is there a Smoothie King in the Chicago land area?! I don’t think I’ve ever tried them…but I’m all over Jamba Juice!!
JE says
I’ve never had Smoothie King, but I enjoy making my own oatmeal smoothies! Nuked oats, yogurt, milk and whatever fruit is in the kitchen’s fruit bowl!
Miss Tiffie says
My favorite smoothie was this blueberry soy milk blend from Jamba Juice and you had to add the protein boost to give it this chalky consistency that I LOVEEEED!!! Hahaha… I haven’t had a smoothie in AGES tho…
Meghan (another Meghan) says
I have never been to smoothie king…but love a smoothie made at home with greek yogurt…usually trader joe’s 0%
Mara says
I LOVE smoothies!! My absolute favorite is strawberries, mangoes, oranges, peaches, and vanilla soy milk.
I’ve been dying to try mate too! My dad had it in Peru, and raved!
Katrina says
As long as a smoothie has banana in it for flavor and creaminess, I’ll take it!
BEllis says
I love Smoothie King’s Razmatazz smoothie – energizing and refreshing!
Esmeralda says
I love to indulge in a store-bought smoothie every now and then but I typically make my own because they are a snap to whip up and a fraction of the cost. My favorite post-evening-workout meal is a dinner salad and a smoothie made with some frozen banana, frozen berries of some sort, 1/2 cup of plain FF yogurt, a splash of juice/milk, and when in season, fresh mango.
Meghann says
Let’s see if I can get lucky again. There’s a Smoothie King right down the street from me and I would love to try that new smoothie out 🙂
val says
I’ve never experienced a smoothie from smoothie king…apparently there is only one location in Iowa!
Becky in MD says
Def. strawberry banana, but I have to agree w/ Caitlin that free smoothies take the cake (smoothie?!)
Becca says
I love smoothies. My favorite from Smoothie King is the Angle Food. I get the kids size after work and drink it while eating a few almonds on my way to the gym.
Katie H says
My favorite homemade smoothie is the PB & J — vanilla soy milk, frozen bananas, frozen cherries, peanut butter and ground flax.
Tastes just like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich!
mags says
does starbucks vivanno count as a smoothie? i looooooove those!
Laura T says
I love Smoothie King and I can’t wait to try this new Berry Stimulating Maté smoothie. It sounds delish and nutrish!
Erin says
I loved making a homemade smoothie simply with soy protein a banana and soy milk. Soy overload but delicious!
Teo says
You can’t beat the taste of papaya in the Celestial Cherry High
Michele says
I love breaking bananas into pieces and freezing them. When I’m ready for a smoothie, I just pop them in along with whatever other fruit I’m craving at the time and ground flax. I also love to use herbal tea in place of any type of milk. 🙂
I’ve never been to Smoothie King, but I look forward to visiting!!!
*smiles*
Michele
faith says
i LOVe smoothies…i want my blender back….*tears*
anyways…
froz banana chunks
1/3 c greek yogurt
1/2c vanilla soy milk
2t sf choc pudding powder
few ice cubes
that was like ice cream, the secret is the pudding!!! and you can play around wiht all kinds and all fruits, ex whit choc raspberry!
Kathryn says
Hi Kath!
My favorite smoothie is something I eat for a ‘treat’. It contains milk, protein power, a frozen banana and plenty of peanut butter 🙂 Yum!
emily says
My favorite smoothie is one i make at home:
Yogurt
berries
flax seed
milk- i like vanilla soy milk or 1%
1/2 banana
I’m simple.
Jennifer says
You’re hungry b/c you had no PROTEIN with your lunch- just a smidgen of dairy. C’mon, bring on the tofu/chicken/beef/beans/ to make you full.
Lynn says
chocolate whey protein powder + banana + ice
SmA033 says
my fav is a PB smoothie w/half cup vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, half a frozen banana & 1 tblsp PB…YUM!!
Anna says
I love homemade peanut butter and banana smoothies!!!! Yum!!!! Thanks Smoothie King for this awesome contest. 🙂
kate says
i used to work at a smoothie king in high school too! i LOVED experimenting with the flavors! some of the best — raspberry sunrise w/choc whey protein, pina colada island w/tons of extra coconut, and strawberry hulk w/choc protein instead of vanilla. note, i said best, not healthiest! i also loved the carribean way totally untouched.
i even bought a blender for my dorm when i started college because i was so used to a smoothie a day and couldnt imagine not making them…i had so many people say to me, i cant believe your mom bought you a blender to make mixed drinks!!!
🙂
moldol357 says
I love homemade smoothies with:
1 scoop vanilla whey powder
1 spoon of almond butter
1 banana
vanilla yogurt
soy milk
so delish! and enough for 2
but if i don’t make it i love strawberry banana combos..
your lunch always looks so good and very filling
Ryane says
I can only get smoothie king when I’m traveling but with the holidays coming up I’ll def be all around NY, NC and FL….. I think my favorite so far (besides the peanut power…. sigh…) is the Angel Food. I had that for breakfast everyday for a week when I was visiting my grandmother in FL!
Heather says
I love homemade strawberry-banana smoothies or one made with a frozen banana and chocolate protein powder 🙂
Rina says
Mmm, I LOVE smoothie king and when I feel like splurging, I order their Banana Boat smoothie or their Peanut Power smoothie…my favorite smoothie is anything with bananas and peanut butter! Sometimes, i whip it up at home:
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 frozen banana
2% lactaid milk
squirt of honey
= DELICIOUS~!
Kelly says
Strawberries!! Lots of strawberries!!! With a thick consistency!
Kelly says
Anything with berries and seltzer…..a nice frozen smoothie, yummy!
Amanda says
Their new coffee smoothies are AMAZING!!!! But do have a lot of sugar 🙁
claire says
Ooo… I actually get here in time! I love smoothie kind and haven’t had one in ages. I like strawberry but think that I would really love a mango one.
Julia says
Hard to choose a favorite — I worked at a smoothie place for two years.
I would have to say my favorites are SPIKED smoothies. You can’t go wrong with RUM, guava juice, strawberries, some pineapples and bananas! 🙂
Lorraine says
My favorite is milk, frozen strawberries, and a tbsp of sugar free white chocolate pudding mix. Just like a strawberry milkshake.
meghan says
mmm from smoothie king= blueberry heaven! At my house- chocolate almond milk, vanilla protein powder, frozen raspberries, ice and chocolate chips!! 🙂
mh says
I want some coupons!! yeah! my favorite smoothie is just a cup of skim milk, a tbsp of nat pb, a banana, ice and volia!! tastes like a milkshake!!
Mel H
Julie L says
Yum – I love smoothies! My favorite is plain yogurt, a banana, and frozen strawberries. Sometimes I switch it up to frozen raspberries. Delish! I’m too afraid to put spinach in…
Thanks Kath for all the contests!
Ruth Mauntz says
Kath I love your blog! I noticed people mentioning smoothie/fruit like treats, and I just saw a friend do this, and its sooo good! You just mix a packet of jello powder over red grapes (I know, its all sugar!) and freeze it. When it comes out, hmmmmm…. it sounds funny i guess, but try it!
Vivian Tang says
Sign me up for the contest! I love your blog and have been following it almost daily =) You’ve inspired me to start my own blog!
www.cookingbooking.blogspot.com
Keep the entries coming, Kath!
-VT
baggles says
Yum!! My favorite is an orange, mango, coconut smoothie… seriously dessert like!!! (though not the best for you with the coconut in it… but oh well)
beck says
oh there’s one i love with almond butter, coconut milk, banana, agave…DEELISH!
Nicole P says
I make my smoothies at home. I never put a certain amount of each fruit in, I eyeball it. I’m not a huge fan of milk or milk products so my recipe goes like this:
-1 banana
-Frozen strawberries
-Frozen blueberries
-Pineapple/Orange juice
I split with the hubby- it is delish!
Amisha says
Yumm.. the look of your meal makes me wish I ate fish. 🙂
Runeatrepeat says
Smoothies are one of my top 10 fave foods! I love Jamby’s Mango Mantra or Strawberry Divine.
Meghann says
Hmm… I don’t think I really have a favorite smoothie, but the new one sounds really good! Yay I love contests 🙂
Nurse Berger says
Hi Kath- My kids at Cantu Elem. continue to read your blog every day for inspiration and healthy meal ideas! Let us know when we can send you some more ruby red grapefruit! Tracy
julieh says
Yay, this is a topic I can get behind. I actually make smoothies at home quite a bit. I like to control what goes into my food. Here’s one of my favorites:
1 cup of light soymilk
1 scoop of banana creme protein powder
1/4 cup oats
1/2 banana
1 cup of frozen blueberries
1 Tbsp almond butter
splash of coconut extract
who needs dessert when you’re meal tastes like this?
Lynn says
I love strawberry kiwi, mmmmm!
Mel says
Mmm.. strawberry-banana. It’s reminds me of summer!
bobbi says
I love love love SMOOTHIE king, anything with the banana protein in it is my favorite!
Kay says
I love a homemade smoothie prepared with soy milk and fresh strawberries…maybe just a little cream cheese(yummy 🙂 Hope I win!!!!
MeganS says
Anything WITHOUT banana…something about it just ruins a smoothie for me!
LT says
YUMMY!! SMOOOOTHIES!!!
jackie says
my favorite smoothie is banana soymilk and honey…this tastes like a milkshake…yummo
marge says
blueberry, blackberry, strawberry, banana, yogurt, ice, and a little coconut milk. I like the berry seeds that get stuck in my teeth.
Rachel says
Ohhh, Anything with mango and any type of berry is good. Also frozen banana.
Julia says
My favourite Smoothie is the Brazilian Thunder from Booster Juice – SO good!!!
Olivia says
Ohhh….. pick me, pick me! I have never been to Smoothie King but have been meaning to try them out. 😀
Fig says
Slim n trim Chocolate and pinapple pleasure are my favs!
Michelle in SC says
We have Planet Smoothie (were I met my husband 9 years ago) here in Charleston…I love the Two Piece Bikini and Frozen Goat, even though I hate ordering either one because of the names!
Heather says
Hey Kath! Thanks for another great blog entry… I am eating a larabar right now, but all this talk of smoothies is making me crave a strawberry banana smoothie… yum!
Erin says
The best smoothie is strawberries, red grapes, and ice blended together! Its so good and simple!
Megan says
I am glad you said that! I have always thought the Honey Whole Wheat tasted like donut.
My favorite smoothie was one they only had for a little bit: Pumpkin Pie!
Monica says
Razzmatazz smoothies are the best!
Eileen says
I’ve never tried a Smoothie King smoothie before 🙁
Karen says
I love to make homemade peach smoothies with frozen peaches, yogurt and honey. Yum! Hope I win some coupons so I can explore other smoothie options 🙂
Justy2003 says
Yay, another contest!
Don’t think I’ve ever had Smoothie King before! I like just about any type of fruit smoothie, but especially ones with peach, blueberry, and strawberry!
Lacey says
Oooh! I’m traveling to North Carolina this weekend to visit my friend at Duke and it’d be sweeeeeeeeet to try Smoothie King finally!
michelle says
i love so many of smoothie king’s smoothies 🙂
my favorite to make at home is just peanut butter banana, though.
Jtine says
I like Smoothie King’s Blackberry Dream or Pina Colada Island….although when I used the search function on their website, the new Berry Mate came up as a match for me!
Audrey says
I like Jamba Juice’s Matcha Green Tea Mist. It’s not on the menu but they’ll still make it. If I just did a big workout, I would go for their Peanut Butter Moo’d 🙂
april says
i like keva juice’s smashin pumpkin! its pumpkin. yogurt, and milk and its delicious!
Brianna says
This is my fave smoothie combo:
-1 frozen banana
-a handful of fresh blueberries
-1/2 c. milk
-1/2 c. yogurt
-1 T. peanut butter
This is the best breakfast after a summer morning run.
Tracy says
My favorite smoothie is a blend of 1 banana, 1/2 c yogurt (plain is better for you but it’s fun to use the flavored kind too), 2 spoonfuls of PB, and whatever fruit I have in the house – or frozen mixed berries. Sooo good!
jenner says
My fave smoothie is Naked juice (Green Machine?), frozen mango, frozen blueberries, and fruit punch optimum whey protein powder!
Serena says
I think my favorite is called the Blueberry Morning, or something like that. It’s on the new breakfast menu and has soymilk in it – yum!
Kati says
I loooove a PB&J Smoothie! Frozen banana, soy or almond milk, peanut butter, frozen strawberries, and a little vanilla- YUMMO!!!
bee says
my favorite smoothie (at home) is rather simple: skim milk, 1 frozen banana, and a tbs. of peanut butter. delish!
but when i splurge and buy one, i love smoothie joes “it takes two to mango”. also amazing.
GB says
I LOVE SMOOOTHIE KING! 🙂
and kerf!
Rachel A says
I’ve been wanting to try mangosteen ever since I saw Dr. Oz talking about it on Oprah.
brit22 says
i LOVE my homemade strawberry-mango + frozen banana smoothie!
add spinach for even more nutrients! you won’t even taste it.
Kathryn says
I’ve never had Smoothie King but would love to try it! =)
Jaclyn says
Used to get the Smoothie King Angel Food smoothies all the time in college…mmmm
Sara says
My favorite is strawberry slim n’ trim!!!!!!!!!!
Cat says
My favorite smoothies:
For breakfast:
– frozen strawberries
– peanut butter
– skim milk
– banana
For dessert:
– coffee ice cream
– 1/2 banana
– skim milk
– ice
…of course, the BEST things in life are Free!!! 😀
Katie says
I love experimenting with different flavors, but at the end of the day I’m a traditionalist: strawberry banana all the way. Sometimes I’ll tweak it and put a little chunky PB and granola in to make it a more hearty snack or breakfast.
hk says
i’m in the market for a new magic bullet to make my smoothies! sorta the wrong season now that it’s super chilly up here in Boston, but I think I could handle a smoothie at any time of year…as long as I’m near blankets and the couch if it’s freezing outside 🙂
lunch sounds YUM! love all of this fresh bread- awesome, Matt!!
Regan says
Even though its getting a little chilly for smoothies, you can never say no to Smoothie King! Yum!
Thanks Kath for holding the raffle!
Biz says
The closest Smoothie King to me is in Wisconsin! (I am near Chicago).
Oh well!
Kelley says
Yay, Smoothie King is one of my favorite treats after a run or a work-out!
Marisa says
I love smoothies! especially right after a great, sweaty workout or yoga class! right now my favorite is strawberries, bananas, yogurt, a small scoop of peanut butter and some light chocolate sauce! it’s quite a treat — but worth it!
Nicole says
I’m a college student and this fall my mother bought me a magic bullet. It produces the best smoothies!
I made this one this morning:
Large pink or ruby red grapefruit
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
3-4 ice cubes
KatieTX says
I love the mangosteen madness too!
Maureen says
OMG I Kath I thought I would put in the extra mile and I biked to work… then I biked home through the most insane windstorm! I checked and it was 70 km/h!!!
Anyway…fave smoothie is anything with fruit 🙂
Rachel S. says
Hi. My name is Rachel.
And I’m ADDICTED TO SMOOTHIE KING.
No joke, I go there at least 3 times a week!! My smoothie of choice is either the Vanilla or Orange-Vanilla Slim-and-Trim, and my mom loves the Strawberry Kiwi Breeze! We are partners in crime when it comes to Smoothie King!
On days when I can’t get there (aka the days my conscience says to SAVE money!), I make a smoothie at home! 1 banana, 6-8 strawberries, 4 oz. Light-n-Fit yogurt, splash of vanilla extract, sweetner, ICE, a bit of milk, and a splash of juice! Blend-er up and VOILA! A not-quite-as-good but still a-MAY-zing smoothie at home!
🙂 When it comes to smoothies, I am an expert!
And and addict.
Amy says
i used to love getting smoothie king, until they closed in my area (penn state). now a frozen yogurt place opened in it’s place (not complaining!). i used to get the coffee smoothies.
im still lusting over your pottery barn plate 😀
Sara says
frozen blueberries + frozen cantelope just blended in my cuisinart. YUM!!!! but, I only make it in the summertime….something to look forward to all year!
Kath says
wow!!! Lots of entries!!
HERE ENDS THE CONTEST!!!!!
stacy ,
No, I definitely do not find leftovers as good as fresh. I blogged about this just a few days ago. Search the yellow box for “leftovers!”
Jennifer ,
Does my piece of fish not count as protein? There is also protein in bread.
Nurse Berger (and Students!),
Hello again!! Hope all is warm down in Texas 🙂 I would LOVE another box of grapefruit this year – whenever you have some ready!
Maureen ,
Yay for biking! Good work! My walk today was freezing and windy as well.
Katie ,
CHOBANI at Costco!!! Yay! But before I get too excited, someone said they saw huge tubs of Fage there and I have yet to see it 🙁
Kath
Katie says
I prefer dairy- to juice-based smoothies, even if that does add calories.
Sarah says
love homemade smoothies with banana, yogurt and strawberries! classic but yummy
alisha says
I love Smoothie King, I like just plain ol’ “angel food”
Katie says
I was at Costco this Sunday and they had a 12-pack of Chobani for about $16…
Catie says
am i too late?! haha
Allison says
I was in lab until now…but I made 5!
Sidi says
Smoothie King in Canada? Quebec, to be exact?
Danielle J says
I love making my own. Peanut butter, banana, almond milk and ice.. yum!
Anna says
I love free stuff!! pick me pick me!
Anna says
My bad, I didn’t see Kath’s post above….
Dee says
love love love your blog. If only we had Smoothie King in Shanghai! Keep it up, I enjoy reading about a healthy, happy life back in the States 🙂
Dee
beth says
Put your heat on already!
Eliza says
my favorite smoothie is peanut banana, whey protein in vanilla, and lots of ice! and yogurt.
YUM!
brandi says
I just found out that there will be a Smoothie King opening up near me soon! I’m so excited!
Now I really hope I win – I won’t have to wait until I’m at the in-laws to use the coupons!
Runnergirl says
Perfect Pumpkin Smoothie:
1 cup soy milk (makes it really creamy)
1/2 cup pumpkin (fresh if you have, or canned)
sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice
sprinkle of cinnamon
*optional ~1 scoop whole foods pure whey protein
HangryPants says
This is so sad. I missed another contest. Well, I actually don’t live near a smoothie king, so it’s not that big of a deal, but still. Well, congrats to the winners!!!!!
Jennifer says
oops sorry I didn’t see the trout!