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The morning after…seven bleary-eyed, morning-headed girls stumble into the kitchen and look desperately for something to eat. This is where I come in…I’m Mom…Super Mom. After a night of pizza and chips, something healthier is in order (well, healthier except for one ingredient…but that ingredient really makes it! If you want, you can omit the condensed sweetened milk but you’ll probably not get the Level 5 “MMMM’s” this smoothie evokes.)
*Ginormous (as in “These toilets are ginormous!” – I love the movie “Elf” with Will Ferrell and use this word whenever possible.)
Question – How do you know if yogurt is spoiled? I mean, isn’t it supposed to be soured? I never quite know. Or what about cottage cheese.
Kid: “It’s curdled, Mom!”
Mom: “What is it?”
Kid: “Milk!”
Mom: “Throw it out!”
Kid: “It’s curdled, Mom!”
Mom: “What is it?”
Kid: “Cottage cheese!”
Mom: “It’s good. Eat it.”
But I digress.
Ok, when it comes to blenders, I like living on the edge. At this point, I realized I was close to a smoothie covered kitchen and backed down. I poured out about half and added the ice in batches. But if you want to channel your inner Clint Eastwood and go one on one with the blender, go for it.
There ya go…a super healthy (mostly) smoothie that kids will devour.
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April 6th, 2008 at 9:34 am
This recipe looks delicious!
April 6th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
These look like the perfect way to start out the day. My mom often made us smoothies for breakfast when my sisters and I were little, and she always snuck protein powder in there without telling us, so it would be “healthy”
April 7th, 2008 at 1:02 am
Dessert Looks yummy. I made paneer out of gloppy milk once.
April 7th, 2008 at 1:54 am
Looks enticing !! and Ginormously Healthy.
Coco
April 7th, 2008 at 2:30 am
Yum! Will try.
April 7th, 2008 at 5:02 am
That’s almost exactly the kind of smoothie I make myself evey day. Try adding a piece of fresh ginger into it! Also, I’ve noticed that adding a few large spoons of cottage cheese works fantastically well with the other flavors, adding sweetness. It’s also a brilliant way of getting protien after a workout. Better yet, swap the pineapple for a handful of frozen blue-berries.
April 7th, 2008 at 6:01 am
Sounds delicious! Will try that.
April 7th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
i think it would be just as good -the sweetened condensed milk. i put a sprinkle of cinnamon in anything with fruit.
April 7th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
Ohh, that does look delicious! I have just started making smoothies myself and will give this tasty concoction a go for sure!
April 8th, 2008 at 5:00 am
Good idea!
April 8th, 2008 at 9:51 am
Looks yummy… but one question: What size can of crushed pineapple do you use?
April 8th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
instead of condensed milk u could substitute a vanilla slim fast it has protein and is good for you
April 8th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Don’t mean to be an ass here, but that can of s.c.m. has over 1000 calories (http://www.verybestbaking.com/products/carnation/sweet/default.aspx). Now I’m guessing you don’t drink the whole thing, right? Nonetheless, I’m sure this tastes great, but healthy? I don’t really think so….at least in a caloric sense.
April 8th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
this looks super good
April 9th, 2008 at 6:02 am
that milk goes out of date on my 22nd birthday!
April 9th, 2008 at 6:02 am
yoghurt, sorry. not the milk.
April 9th, 2008 at 6:09 am
I’ve been doing similar shakes for dinner when I’m too busy to cook except that I throw in some protein powder (whey), a little honey and a bit of vanilla extract into the mix. Drink a glass or two and you’re good to go.
April 9th, 2008 at 6:54 am
No, not an ass. Believe me, I thought the same thing. But bear in mind that I made 10 (6 oz) smoothies out of this. It’s a HUGE recipe. Plus I used sugar free sweetened condensed which is a lot less (not sure of exact figures but I know it’s at least 1/3 less calories.)
For daily recipes, I’ve made this with only a Tablespoon or so of the s.c.m. or I’ve omitted it altogether. But this was a sleepover and a special occasion. You’re right, though.
April 9th, 2008 at 6:55 am
Good idea! I’ve usually added protein powder for my daily breakfast smoothies but that sounds good.
April 9th, 2008 at 6:57 am
Sounds good. I only had chocolate protein powder on hand so I didn’t add it to this recipe. But yours sounds much healthier!
April 9th, 2008 at 6:57 am
Hey, happy bday early.
April 9th, 2008 at 8:39 am
I will definitely have to try making these! They look delicious, easy, and as a college student I know my friends will be more than willing to be guinea pigs! Thanks for sharing!
April 9th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
I stumble upon’d this blog and I loved your smoothie recipe. I make my smoothie almost the same exact way but I use Very Vanilla Silk Soy Milk instead of the sweet condensed milk. It makes the smoothie much more healthy and it add sweetness and a slight vanilla flavor.
April 9th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
These are by far not healthy. As said earlier, the can of sweetened condensed milk is high calorie, bananas turn into sugar when they hit your system, and yogurt, though good for you, can be loaded with sugars. Strawberries, are probably the best thing in here.
For those who add honey, you’re making the sugar count even higher.
Try fat free milk and ice with some splenda instead with some fruit…and stay away from canned fruit, bananas and oranges for a true healthy delight.
April 9th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
I have never seen sugar-free sweetened condensed milk. Where do you find it?
This kind of smoothie isn’t something that I can eat on a regular basis (pineapple & bananas are too sweet for frequent consumption), but I have made smoothies with sugar-free soy milk, plain or sugar-free vanilla yogurt and berries (low glycemic index) for a summertime treat.
April 9th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Sounds delicious and probably much lower in calories.
April 9th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Isnt that a jamba juice recipe?
April 10th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Yummy! I need to go to the store for yogurt and condensed milk!
April 10th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Yes, it’s worth it, even if everyone does point out it’s a bit caloric. But it makes a LOT (I made this for a sleepover party breakfast.)
April 10th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Mmmmmmm, I love smoothies. Looks like a good combination! And what a great idea for the morning after a slumber party!
April 11th, 2008 at 4:42 am
too much factory food – how about fresh fruit ??
April 11th, 2008 at 5:18 am
Good! It really is good…although I think I’ve started a comment deluge questioning the “healthy” part.
April 11th, 2008 at 5:23 am
Do you know how much sugar that is!! OMG can you say diabetic coma?!?!?!
April 11th, 2008 at 5:56 am
I’ve made up my mind — I’m going to make it tomorrow. We’re driving very early in the morning and this will be better than fast food. I’ve never been an admirer of the smoothie, but I often tend to like things better once I make them for myself. I don’t think I make stuff any better. I think I’m just too proud to admit I still hate it when I’ve got nobody else to blame.
Plus I made your salmon glaze two nights ago when I stumbled here and it was my favorite way to have salmon ever, so now we have a Bond of Trust.
Wish me luck.
April 11th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
So glad you love it.
And now we can do the bond of trust pinky finger secret handshake!
Francie
http://www.frantichomecook.com
April 11th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Yes, absolutely, as long as no one’s looking. Oh! I just remembered I wanted to get special smoothie-car-cups!
April 12th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Okay, I hate to get snarky, but you stick in the muds are driving me nuts. If you recall the author of the blog, she mentioned that this recipe makes up a large quantity.
Secondly, it was for the morning after a slumber party. Which would you rather serve your preteen girls: more pizza and potato chips or McDonald’s or this smoothie full of fruit?
Thirdly, you don’t know how active these girls are. If they are more than adequately active (sports, dance, martial arts, etc), then the occasional smoothie (in 6 oz servings according to the blog-author) is not going to kill them.
Fourthly, as to the yogurt “loaded with sugars,” you have two choices: get yogurt with artificial sweeteners (which, according to many recent science reports, are not that great for the body or the brain) OR, get organic yogurt with fruit on the bottom and no added sugars. There is a difference between natural fruit-based sugar, and cane sugar.
Fifthly, as many people have pointed out, you can always substitute some other protein source for the condensed milk.
Sixthly, as to the fresh fruit suggestion: it’s a good one, but there’s two caveats to that: 1)Fresh fruit, if you get the local stuff, is not in season yet–at least not here in the Midwest. It’s not even past the freezing point yet. 2) Fresh fruit is fine, if you want to spend hours chopping or dirtying another component of a food processor. The whole point of a smoothie for breakfast is that it’s supposed to be an SQE meal: Simple, Quick and Easy. Emphasis on the Simple Quick and Easy when you’re dealing with hungry preteens.
Again, as long as the girls are very active, this smoothie is not going to ruin them for life. And smoothies tend to be “forgiving,” meaning you can substitute stuff and not have an epic fail with the flavor issue.
April 13th, 2008 at 9:14 am
You just made my favorite combination in a smoothie. But, I have never tried it with sweetened condensed milk. Will have to give it a try.
April 13th, 2008 at 9:19 am
Beware! It’s addicting.
April 13th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Dairy is not “healthy”. sweetened yoghurt is not “healthy” You’re an idiot.
April 13th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Yes, at times I can be an idiot. But I’m polite.
April 13th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
I think this sounds interesting. I never thought of putting sweetened condensed milk in a smoothie. I agree with some saying that isnt healthy but I will also agree that this is a great treat. I think it is far healthier than a milkshake or something. Thanks for the idea!
April 14th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
Francie and all:
I bet the guy who said “dairy isn’t healthy” is either a recent convert to veganism, OR he doesn’t drink organic/free range milk. I see nothing wrong with dairy as long as, like anything else, it’s consumed in moderation and it’s hormone-free. As to the yogurt issue, there are plenty of brands of organic, no-sugar-added yogurt out there, so pay no mind to “bill’s” rudeness.
Your Comrade in Search for Balanced Health,
Kat
April 14th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmm !!
April 14th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
poor Bill need some luvin’
April 15th, 2008 at 4:25 am
I am going to have to pile on: The yogurt did not have any sugar added to it. It was plain yogurt. All that was in that container was yogurt. So except for the naturally occurring milk sugars, it was “sugar” free.
And if you have ever been around that many pre-teens, I bet there was one who would not try it without some prodding. There is always someone who won’t taste something new.
April 15th, 2008 at 5:39 am
Wow, the comments were just as interesting as the recipe.
April 15th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
I know. Who would have guessed it’s such a debatable topic? About a third of the comments were so nasty, I couldn’t post them. (Family friendly site, you know.)
April 16th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
I make one for my son similar to yours only I add 1% milk, some Oasis Health Break juice, a few tablespoons of vanilla yogurt and then the fruit which is usually some banana, strawberries and blueberries. For him to get some fibre I add ground flax in there as well. Usually it’s sweet enough but I’ll add a bit of honey if it’s needed. This is a healthy version I think but yours sounds very delicious and decadent!
April 16th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
How can people be so rude?
April 16th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
That’s not healthy! The corn syrup in that canned pineapple is enough to skyrocket your insulin levels and tell your body to store fat. Then there is all the fructose in the strawberries and bananas.
Don’t get me wrong, It’s much better than most smoothies, but I wouldn’t call it healthy.
Have you thought about using a scoop of vanilla protein powder, a splash on fat free organic milk, fresh fruit only (NO CANS! they all have corn syrup), and I like a bit of Simply Orange orange juice. It doesn’t have sugar added.
Americans consume twice the amount of sugar they are supposed to every day.
Think about it (yeah for diabetes!)
April 17th, 2008 at 9:50 am
Hi there,
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April 17th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Thank you so much! That really made my day!
Francie
April 17th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Sounds delightful and very doable on weight watchers. Thanks…frantic mom : )
April 18th, 2008 at 9:59 am
That looks yummy, but I will try using Frozen Bananas instead. I am scared of sour stuff. I wonder if the Lemon makes it a little tart.
April 18th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
The lemon gives it just enough tang but it isn’t sour in the least. BTW, you have some beautiful cookies on that site!
April 18th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
I make a very similar smoothie, too. I use fat-free vanilla yogurt. You could probably use this instead of the condensed milk
April 18th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Now, THAT, sounds perfect! Thanks for the tip.
April 18th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
This is AWESOME! Gawd bless StumbleUpon…
I’m doing this tomorrow morning!
April 19th, 2008 at 12:13 am
A ginormous amount of sugar! Lowfat yogurt and fresh fruit would have been good and healthy. The canned fruit packed in corn syrup isn’t healthy either! Sounds like you’re developing a family full of future type 2 diabetics! (I can say that because I’m one myself!)
April 19th, 2008 at 3:39 am
I was witing for the gin to go in!!
April 19th, 2008 at 5:05 am
Yes, Sheber. I agree that if we ate this way everyday, that wouldn’t be great. And the fruit was packed in juice (not corn syrup.) This was a sleepover party so we splurged. Compared to the pizza and snacks the girls ate the night before, this was a healthier option than the doughnuts they wanted.
April 19th, 2008 at 8:14 am
I LOVE how you do your recipes. With the pictures & the words! YUM!
AND I have to say that I’m annoyed with the people who are berating you for this recipe. Had they read the first sentence (& employed their meager brain power), they could’ve figured out that it was a SLEEP OVER. GAH! Maybe they’re just lonely & have never had a sleep over with their friends. Does it really lift you out of your misery to make someone else miserable?
NE WAY… Love love love your recipes! Keep up the GREAT work!
April 19th, 2008 at 8:17 am
The first one looks so yummy. I can’t wait to try it.
April 19th, 2008 at 8:20 am
I mean can I just stop at the yogurt part? And not add pineapple and lemon anymore?
April 19th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Go ahead. The smoothie police are off duty.
April 19th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Try adding a tsp of paprika or so. gives good energy and you cant even notice it.. add some honey if you do..
April 19th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Such boring people! I am in school studying to be a dietitian. That smoothie is not that bad, for goodness sake. From my calculations, the smoothie would not have more than 300 calories in it, 350 if a bigger serving, less than what most of you order at Starbucks. The last time I checked, a smoothie is practically a meal; they are very filling. A 300 calorie meal is pretty good, maybe a little high in sugar, but also a great source of protein and calcium, the latter of which is IMPERATIVE that these girls have unless you are somewhat sadistic and get a kick out of watching people get injuries and osteoporosis from fragile bones (Whoever said the negative note about dairy deserves to be stranded on a deserted island. Dairy, especially fat-free or reduced fat, is a wonderful part of a healthy diet; it actually aids in weight loss, as well). Think about it. If one ate three-300 calorie meals, that would only be 900 calories, which is considered anorexic. The lowest recommended calorie intake is 1,200 cal. Growing kids need a much higher calorie intake than most other people, especially if they are physically active. Additionally, these girls are healthy, growing girls who more than likely have a very fast metabolism. They are probably very active, as well. I’m pretty sure they can handle a smoothie as a treat, especially after a slumber party. Lighten up a little, people! Not everyone wants to live on just lettuce and water.
To the author: I think the recipe is wonderful. I’m going to try it very soon! Keep up the good work.
April 20th, 2008 at 4:04 am
Delicious! Just made it.
April 20th, 2008 at 8:54 am
Glad you liked it!
April 21st, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Wow this looks sooo yummy and good for you! The people that thought this didn’t look healthy must be really anal about what they digest.
April 24th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
Ginormously healthy? I have to agree with healthy guy. It’s full of high glycemic carbohydrates that are bound to spike your blood sugar, preservatives from the canned pineapple, not to mention it is lacking in protein and fiber which can promote healthier blood sugar levels and satiety. I’m sorry but from a holistic RD point of view, it is not healthy. In addition to protein and fiber, try some more nutrient dense ingredients.
April 24th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
all that smoothie needs is 2 tablespoons of chia seeds which will add 7 grams of fiber, 4.5 grams of protein and 5.5 grams of omega-3! that’s right, only 2 tablespoons added to this already great smoothie. i get my seeds at the chia seed
April 25th, 2008 at 6:30 am
That sounds beautiful! Will give it a try… Regarding it being unhealthy – I can think of a lot worse than this!
April 26th, 2008 at 6:22 am
To the guy who was complaining about all the HFCS in the pineapple and then the fructose in the fruits, I do agree that the HFCS is evil, however, canned pineapple without that in it can be bought. Also, fructose has far less of an impact on glycemic level than HFCS or table sugar.
May 2nd, 2008 at 1:29 pm
i can’t believe you’re making such a fuss about a smoothie loaded with fruit when you live in a country with such a high obesity level. I assure you, those did not get fat from drinking fruit smoothies for breakfast. Go and attack deep-fried, super caloric junk; like the monstruosities you can buy at McDonalds or something.
May 3rd, 2008 at 11:26 am
If youre going to be a dietician, you might want to do a little more research on dairy.
May 16th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
funtastic idea for juice…!
May 17th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
That smoothie looks absolutely delish! I can’t wait to try it, thanks so much for sharing!
May 21st, 2008 at 4:53 pm
This recipe looks great, and I bet the girls loved it. Thanks so much for sharing. You rock!
May 30th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
For an even healthier option, I use just a mixture of frozen and fresh fruit (mango, strawberry, banana, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry and pineapple are my favorites, in any number of combinations) and add just orange juice (or orange-pineapple…mmm) to the top of the fruit. It’s delicious- tastes almost exactly like jamba juice, but without a pinch of refined sugar. Try a few out and let me know what you think!
May 31st, 2008 at 7:36 am
I make batches of “milk cubes” in old fashioned ice cube trays. When they are frozen I pop them out and pile them in a big baggie. I use these instead of ice cubes so my goodness does not get watered down.
And when I make my blended coffee drinks it gets all nice and frothy!
You can make soy and rice cubes too!
And chunks of tofu instead of yogurt for a protein pack!
July 8th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
Now I need to go and dig out my blender…this looks like a much better version of drinkable yogurts. How long do you think a pitcher would keep in the fridge?
October 29th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
What a nifty idea…non-fat sweetened condensed milk!!!!! I would probably drink the entire blender container in one sitting! I have been on this Greek yogurt kick for months, finding the tang melds perfectly with bananas – but to add strawberries and pineapple…well now…that could only be heavenly. Man, am I wanting one of these bad but I just finished dinner. Thanks for the creative twist!!
November 12th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
yummmmy! really good
March 7th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Current thinking is that dietary recommendations are too restrictive of fats.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:59 am
Student cooking, when i was a student most days we did not get more adventurous than baked beans on toast to my shame! These days i love cooking.
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