Smoothies: 50 Recipes for High-Energy Refreshment

by Mary Corpening Barber, Sara Corpening Whiteford, Lori Lyn Narlock

Smoothie stands are popping up like espresso bars all over the country, but these refreshing drinks are a cinch to make at home. It takes just minutes to whip up a smooth concoction of succulent blackberries, sweet blueberries, chilled grape juice, and rich vanilla yogurt. Or to savor a juicy mango combined with ambrosial buttermilk, zesty fresh ginger, and tart lime juice. Smoothies is bursting with tempting suggestions for adventurous mixtures of fruits, flavorings, sorbets, yogurts, soy milks, and other deliciously healthful ingredients zinging with energy.

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Cooking, Nonfiction, Health

108 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1997

Reviews

[Abigail · Rating 4 out of 5]

This collection of smoothie recipes has been on my "cookbook" shelf since it was first published, and has provided some wonderful moments of (healthy!) indulgence. It is divided into four main sections, including: basic smoothies ("wholesome mergers"), vegan recipes ("no-moo blends"), sweet treats ("decadent medleys"), and cocktails ("drunken concoctions"). Also included is an extensive glossary of fruit.

Some of my absolute favorites are: smoothie classico (OJ, strawberries, bananas), dangerously red (Cranberry juice, strawberries, raspberries), and the black beauty (vanilla yogurt, grape juice, blueberries, blackberries). A fun little book, but be sure to have an industrial strength blender that can handle ice.

[The_J · Rating 3 out of 5]

beautiful pictures and promises of antioxidants, but this was the novel sugar delivery system of the 90s

[Bliss · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot of the recipes have very few ingredients so this is a fast read. Lots of cool pics that had me wishing it was summer so I could run out for a watermelon tomorrow. :)

There's a chapter with alcoholic ingredients for those of you who like to taste the hootch. There's also a nutritional analysis in the back.

[Shellie (Layers of Thought) · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is a pretty picture book and would probably be good for anyone who is new to making smoothies. Very easy and simple recipes.

[Kylie Briggs · Rating 3 out of 5]

watermelon wavelength - 3 stars: good flavor but really thin. Really just a lemonade with watermelon

[Jackie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of simple smoothie recipes that you could probably think up yourself. It's great motivation to get out the blender though.

[Pipiet · Rating 5 out of 5]

God, I love smoothies ...! ;)