Fans are still a buzz over Alton Brown's weight loss and thanks to the Good Eats episode Live and Let Diet we have a few ways to have some healthier items to enjoy.
I have enjoyed smoothies for awhile, but usually find the ones purchased to be overly sweet. When AB presented his version, I was excited and intrigued to create the drink at home. However good this smoothie would taste or the fact that Alton himself recommended purchasing a smoothie maker, I am still not convinced this is needed, never mind the fact that it is a huge honkin' unitasker!
The smoothie making works perfectly fine in a standard ol' blender. At least for me it has.
To make a version of AB's buff smoothie, I began with doubling the amount of blueberries--8 oz--then used the 4oz of peaches and 4 oz of bananas. For the liquid, I used grape juice and light vanilla soy milk. I am considering a change here, from soy milk to rice milk.
Overall, the smoothie has a lightly sweet taste. The banana has a delightful addition to the drink, this was probably my favorite component of the drink.
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Wish I could remember the place in Houston when I was, oh, about 15 years younger. They used a dollop of ice cream but that was the only dairy fat. All the rest was fruit goodness. I'm unlikely to ever convince myself that the taste of rice or soy milk is acceptable (yes, I've tried) but otherwise, this should be a great drink. And, it may be dinner for me tonight.
Oh, and the banana is not optional.
I advise drinking this in the morning as the amount of fructose over time will raise your blood sugar while you sleep.
A blender like that is in no way a "unitasker." It appears to be a home version of a Vita-Mix with the labels removed, which is one of highest quality mixers ever made. You can make millions of things in it. It can spin so fast, that you can make fresh, hot soup just from the friction and some cold fresh ingredients! It does a heck of a job on smoothies to be sure, but that is barely scratching the surface of what it can do. Look up Vita-Mix recipes online to get a better idea.
I was eager to try this myself after watching Alton's show on his weight loss. I've tried many other smoothies at home before, but never found anything I really liked. I've been making this for breakfast with an egg white omelette for nearly two weeks now and am happy with it. I substituted frozed pineapple chunks for the peaches. And the thing is so big that my little man and I can share it in the morning.
I make a version of this smoothie every morning, have been religiously since I saw his live and let diet episode. I've lost 15lbs so far without much change to my diet (which was relatively healthy eating already). I've not had fast food or soda at all this year so far too.
my version of the smoothie is approx 1 1/2c frozen berry mix (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries), 1 1/2c frozen peaches, 1 banana, 1c light soymilk and 1c pomegranate juice (or grape sometimes).
it's delicious, perfect for my daily breakfast because i need to get out of the door quickly each day.
So thanks Alton, after years of trying to lose my beer gut, you've shown me a path that is actually working!
I love this receipe! I have been doing this every morning for about 2 weeks now, already down 5 pounds.
I modded it a bit. I can never find frozen peaches, so I use mango or pineapple. Also, I add about 1 1/2 tbs of flax seed and a small handful of oats for added protein and fiber.
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