Thank you to Hamilton Beach for providing us with smoothie blenders to make our smoothie recipes. All words and opinions are my own.
Smoothies are something I’ve enjoyed for a long time, especially back when I lived in Florida. They’re tasty and refreshing, and can be quite healthy. When I was in college, we’d often stop for one on the way back from the beach.
It wasn’t until recently, though, that I started seeing a lot of homemade smoothie recipes. I was interested in giving them a try, but I lacked the proper equipment. We had a small blender, but it wasn’t really up to the challenge of crushing ice.
Fortunately, as a Hamilton Beach Ambassador, I was able to experience the Smoothie Smart Blender which definitely is up to the task of crushing ice – and a lot more. It’s designed to help you make the perfect smoothie at the touch of a button – literally. With the Auto-Smoothie button you’ll get a 45 second cycle programmed with a series of pulses and a variety of speeds. When the 45 seconds is up, the blender will shut off, and you’ll have an amazing smoothie.
The advances in technology don’t stop there. In the past, pouring your smoothie – or anything else, really – out of a blender was often a messy experience. But the Smoothie Smart Blender has a patented no-mess spout that flips out of the cap and directs your beverage right into the cup. Beverages like a Banana Nutella Smoothie.
- 1 banana, broken into pieces
- ½ C Nutella
- ¼ C yogurt
- ¼ C milk
- 2 handfuls of ice cubes
- whipped cream for garnish
- Places banana, Nutella, yogurt, and ice in blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into glass; garnish with whipped cream.
- Serve immediately.
We’ve made a number of different smoothie recipes so far, but this is one of my favorites. If you’d like to make it more of a dessert smoothie you can amp it up by adding in a little chocolate powder or swapping your plain yogurt for chocolate- or vanilla-flavored yogurt.
In addition to the Smoothie Smart Blender Hamilton Beach also has a cool Single-Serve Blender. I know that it’s cool because Austin, who is 17, snagged it the day it arrived. He works out a lot and makes a lot of protein smoothies; the Single-Serve Blender makes it really easy for him to make his individual drinks and take them on the go to the gym or school.
Hamilton Beach and I would like for you to make smoothie recipes, too! One winner will receive BOTH a Smoothie Smart Blender AND a Single-Serve Blender. Giveaway closed – congrats Carla S!
What is your favorite smoothie recipe?
About Liza
Liza is a mom (5-year-old daughter, 20-year-old stepson, and 24-year-old stepdaughter) and wife living in Louisville. She loves spending time with her family, visiting the local zoo and parks, as well as planning travel adventures. Cooking and baking, DIY projects and crafts, and coffee - lots and lots of coffee - round out some of her other hobbies.
My fave is with soy milk, vanilla pea protien powder, banana, red lettuce and sometimes pb and ice.
Here is my favorite smoothie recipe:
Basic Fruit Smoothie
INGREDIENTS:
1 quart strawberries, hulled
1 banana, broken into chunks
2 peaches
1 cup orange-peach-mango juice
2 cups ice
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a blender, combine strawberries, banana and peaches. Blend until fruit is pureed. Blend in the juice. Add ice and blend to desired consistency. Pour into glasses and serve.
I like to make mine with coconut water, pinapple yogurt and protein powder.
I love anything with pineapple…
I am so traditional! I prefer a good ‘ole Strawberry!
My 41st bday is tomorrow – and smoothies are on my list of ways to take better care of myself in my new birthday year!
I love strawberry banana!!
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My favorite is Strawberry Banana.
I like strawberry banana smoothees. The recipe you shared sounds delicious!
I love berries smoothies.
I love raspberry smoothies
STRAWBERRY
My favorite are triple berry smoothies.
I love making my chocolate banana smoothie
I enjoy strawberry smoothies!
raspberries love them in a smoothie
Anything with Strawberries
I make it so many different ways each time but I love my fruit, but when I moved I forgot my blender so I haven’t had a smoothie in a while and am craving one so bad. Thank you for a great giveaway. Happy Holidays!
I’m simple and I like bananas, strawberries, 2% milk or greek yogurt, and ice with splenda 😀
I like strawberry
kiwi with strawberries
My favorite smoothie is almond milk,berries,vanilla protein powder and chia seeds. mmmm
My favorite smoothie recipe is pina colada- cream of coconut,vanilla yogurt,pineapple chunks
,sugar,and a little ice.
I love vegetable smoothies.
I like chocolate, peanut butter, and banana smoothies! Thanks!
I like green powder smoothies with yogurt.
Mango Pineapple Smoothies via http://www.caramelpotatoes.com
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 mango, sliced
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
2 cups ice
Blend until smooth. Enjoy!
My friends and I absolutely love these!
That sounds decadent!
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