RECIPES SHARED ON PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS BY author Molly Morgan from her book Drink Your Way to Gut Health – 140 Delicious Probiotic Smoothies & Other Drinks That Cleanse & Heal. Her website is www.mollymorganrd.com.
BLUEBERRY CINNAMON CRUSH
1 c. low-fat or nonfat plain Greek yogurt
½ c. low-fat or nonfat milk
1 c. frozen blueberries
1 T. agave nectar
½ t. ground cinnamon
4 or 5 ice cubes
Combine the yogurt and milk in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the blueberries, agave, cinnamon, and ice cubes. Blend until icy and smooth. Divide between 2 glasses and serve, or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days. It is best to enjoy smoothies immediately after making, although they can be saved in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days. Before serving, stir the smoothie well. Serves 2 (1 cup each). Each serving is 180 calories. Complete nutrition facts can be found in the book.
OATMEAL COOKIE SMOOTHIE
1 c. vanilla low-fat or nonfat yogurt, or kefir
¼ c. old-fashioned oats
¼ c. raisins
½ c. low-fat or nonfat milk
¼ t. ground cinnamon
4 or 5 ice cubes
Combine the smoothie, oats, and raisins in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the milk, cinnamon, and ice cubes. Blend again until icy and frothy. Divide between 2 glasses and serve, or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days. Due to the oats, the texture will be slightly coarse. Makes 2 servings (1 cup each). It is 220 calories per serving and complete nutrition facts can be found in the book.
TART CHERRY KEFIR
1 c. frozen dark cherries
½ c. plain kefir
½ c. 100 percent tart cherry juice
4 or 5 ice cubes
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until icy and smooth. Divide between 2 glasses and serve, or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days. Serves 2 (1 cup each). Each serving is 110 calories. Complete nutrition facts can be found in the book.
CREAMY WATERMELON SMOOTHIE
3 c. cubed watermelon
½ c. low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt
8 ice cubes
1 to 2 t. honey (optional)
Combine the watermelon, yogurt, and ice cubes in a blender and blend until smooth. If additional sweetness is desired, add the honey and blend again until combined. Divide between 2 glasses and serve immediately. Serves 2 (1 ½ c. each). It is 100 calories per serving and complete nutrition facts are listed in the book.
