Phase 2 Smoothies

This is the most popular question of new folks- what to have for Phase 2 breakfast. The thought of eating veggies and meat for breakfast is rough for some. Me- a good stir fry with tons of veggies and some delicious steak is very satisfying.

But some P2 days, I want something lighter. Smoothies are perfect. While I have a whole list of smoothies, here are a few that are standards.

You can use NOW Brand Plain Egg White Powder for protein, or liquid egg whites (they are pasteurized) or my preference, Great Lakes Brand Beef Collagen Powder (in the green can). For this, 4T is standard protein serving and 2T is a snack (6T and 3T for over 40lb goal). You can use this in broth, in tea, in any liquid as well.  ***UPDATE 1/19/2018-Haylie no longer approves of this collagen as a protein source, so it is up to you if you want to use it. (she says she can no longer confirm the cleanliness of the ingredients)***

Adjust the cocoa and sweetener to your personal taste.

Veggies listed are standard portions for meals. For the larger weight loss goal, double them.

You can have these without protein for a "dessert" or between meals if you are hungry.

Chocolate Smoothie
2 cups spinach
1-2 T cocoa or cacao
Splash vanilla
1-2 T xylitol or equivalent for stevia
½ cup water
1-2 cups ice


Thin Mint Smoothie
2 cups spinach
1-2 T cocoa or cacao
3-4 mint leaves, fresh
1-2 T xylitol or equivalent for stevia
½ cup water
1-2 cups ice


Rhubarb Lime Smoothie
2 cups Rhubarb
1 peeled lime
Zest of one lime
2-3 T xylitol or equivalent for stevia
½ cup water
1-2 cups ice

Chocolate Orange Smoothie
2 cups spinach
1-2 T cocoa or cacao
Zest of half an orange (approved for all phases as a condiment)
1-2 T xylitol or equivalent for stevia
½ cup water
1-2 cups ice




28 comments:

  1. I know it's a silly question, but for the Rhubarb Lime Smoothie, should the rhubarb be cooked?

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    1. You can cook it or use it raw.

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    2. I recommend cooking!!! The first time I had a stringy mess.

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    3. I've never had any strings with rhubarb.

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  2. I have the red can of Great Lakes Powder is that ok to use?

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    1. The red can is gelatin (think jello) and will be pretty gross in a smoothie. Use that for gummies or jello type desserts

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  3. Is splash of vanilla in the chocolate smoothie, "vanilla extract"??? Thanks! I want to try this tomorrow morning.

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  4. The thin mint version was a game changer for me. Thank you for that. I made the oranger version as well. For both, I added the appropriate extract flavor (mint or orange), which punched up the flavor. And I add a scoop of collagen powder for protein. Great breakfast shake.

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    1. I'm so glad you like them! I would just add more mint or more orange zest instead of extract, since they have alcohol. Also, make sure you're using the right amount of collagen powder... if your scoop is 4T, you're good!

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  5. Cindy, the ones I listed are the ONLY one approved by Haylie for FMD. If you don't do the FMD, you can add the protein powder of your choice

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    1. Pea protein has not been approved. Haylie has said people who want to gain weight use it.

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  7. Just tried your rhubarb smoothie for P2 - it was delicious. Thanks for the great recipes! So happy to have found you.

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  8. These make Phase 2 so doable!!! Plus I had oral surgery
    This week and these smoothies got me thru that! Thanks!

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  9. I was hesitant to try egg whites in a smoothie but the Chocolate one is great! and makes Phase 2 bearable for me (I don't love meat protein) Thanks for the tip! Great way to get more greens in too. I added a big scoop of cinnamon as well which was delish. Thank youuu

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  10. Do you mix in the collagen powder at the end to avoid frothing or do you just put all ingredients in at once?

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    1. It doesn't get frothy like egg whites do. You can add it any time

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  11. just to clarify how many dried egg whites do I add to the smmoothies for a shake 40+?
    We tried the collagen and it was a disguising bust since it was the type that gelled. Yuck.
    Does FMD now not approve of the egg whites as well? Frustrating that they keep changing.

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    1. For the egg white powder, you'll need to check the package. It should tell you how much equals 1 egg white, just multiply that by how many egg white you need.

      Collagen doesn't gel, you must have gotten gelatin. You can use that for p2 gummies.

      Where did you see that egg whites are not approved? They most definitely are, all phases

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  12. Is there another egg white powder recommended?

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    1. Haylie only recommends her shakes. It's up to you if you want to use a protein powder, but know that if weight loss stalls, it could be that powder you use

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  13. Can I have a smoothie as a snack? like on phase 2?

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  14. Do you normally use fresh or frozen spinach in your smoothies?

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  15. Hello!
    Thanks for the post. I have one question when I googled Great Lakes brand beef
    Collagen powder. I get Great Lakes Gelatin
    Collagen Hydrolysate (it's a green can) is that the same product? Thanks!

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  16. How much egg whites do you use? I don’t see it in the recipe.

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    1. If you follow FMD, use the portion for your weight loss goal.

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