A genuine fresh fruit smoothie in the slope?? where??

katieslope

Was looking for something frozen, fruity, and amazing as I was leaving the Y and realized I had no clue where to get a healthy smoothie in Park Slope. I thought for a second, oh, I'll just go to Baskin Robins, but once I was in there looking at calorie counts and ridiculousness of being in a chain store when there are all these great local joints, forced me to turn around and walk out.

So anyone got a great post-workout blended beverage joint they'd like to share with me? Much obliged, much obliged.
:P

carmen

Whatever you do, do not go to Fuel (which is sort of in south slope/windsor terrace.) I can't find the roachwrap threat at the moment, but someone might link to it.

don't do it. Just don't.

ljnd

You know, I broke down and bought a juicer. I make a pitcher of smoothies at the beginning of the week and that way I always have them.

opossumqueen

I keep strawberries (and a few other fruits) in the freezer and usually have bananas and milk and/or juices in the fridge. Toss 'em in the blender and I get a smoothie that I know the exact contents of.

I've not tried often but I've never had a fruit smoothie that tasted like what it was supposed to be so I stick to making my own. Sorry I can't tell you about any in the hood.

mpmav1

What about Naidres? A bit of a walk... but I think they have fresh smoothies.

http://naidres.com/

caseopele

Pita Pan does fruit smoothies, pretty tasty.

blevine77

Subject: Re: A genuine fresh fruit smoothie in the slope?? where??

katieslope wrote: Was looking for something frozen, fruity, and amazing as I was leaving the Y and realized I had no clue where to get a healthy smoothie in Park Slope. I thought for a second, oh, I'll just go to Baskin Robins, but once I was in there looking at calorie counts and ridiculousness of being in a chain store when there are all these great local joints, forced me to turn around and walk out.

So anyone got a great post-workout blended beverage joint they'd like to share with me? Much obliged, much obliged.
:P

Pita Hut right there on the corner of 9th St and 5th Ave has a bunch of different blended juices they make. Their food is pretty decent, but I've never tried their drinks.

apple pants

Fuel is REALLY good. I am not into health food at all, but Fuel is very tasty. I get a strawberry and banana shake – I think the bananas are fresh and the strawberries are frozen. The baked fries are great. Heck, everything is good – health food with some kick.

There is a new shawarma take out place just two weeks old across from the post office by the Pavilion movie theatre. I got a yummy falafel and great baklava there yesterday and the owner told me she makes fresh fruit shakes (but I didn’t try it yet). That spot has always been jinxed but the falafel was great and the baklava was out of this world good. I hope they do well. Everything looked fresh and clean.

carmen

The roach wrap at Fuel

http://www.brooklynian.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=43631&highlight=&sid=54c40ecf6b8c675ef7a3d7ad7b0e8805


it was not a good day.

MOD

I had a delicious smootie at Fuel it was banana/strawberry and even came with some sort of crunchy black bits. Added texture. I loved it!!

apple pants

I stop at Fuel several times a week and get a shake and a snack and have never had any problems aside from a pack of girls who hang out there and do the loud cell phone thing. It is not an enjoyable place to sit and eat. Dirty tables, lots of movement. I agree that it is not the cleanest place, but I don't get the roach vibe either. Their delivery is fast and reliable too. And come on, baked spicey fries are better then the real thing.

carmen

I might have been inclined to try it again had the guy not hung up on me and fought with me about the roach i had just ingested.

drea

Mamacita wrote: I had a delicious smootie at Fuel it was banana/strawberry and even came with some sort of crunchy black bits. Added texture. I loved it!!

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got a kick out of that one!!!

mougar

Carmen wrote: I might have been inclined to try it again had the guy not hung up on me and fought with me about the roach i had just ingested.

Are you sure it wasn't a protein shake? Insects are a great source of protein.

kosherdave

Mpmav1 wrote: What about Naidres? A bit of a walk... but I think they have fresh smoothies.

http://naidres.com/

I second Naidres... they make a mean smoothie! Kinda cold out for one now though

brooklynpotter

windsor cafe. very. very yummy.

obamanut

I make them every day at home for next to nothing.

one half a banana
6-7 frozen strawberries
some blueberries and blackberries
two scoops vanilla ice cream
a few splashes of 100% cranberry juice (not cocktail)
about one cup of milk (adjust for thickness)

This will fill up one very large cup (about the size of McDonald's large)

Why pay some clown $5 to make something you can make yourself in 5 minutes?

apple pants

Obamanut:

I have to disagree with your "next to nothing" comment. The ingredients you listed (see below) are in fact very expensive. This is one of the reasons I buy several shakes a week. Making them at home just doesn’t save any money.

“one half a banana
6-7 frozen strawberries
some blueberries and blackberries
two scoops vanilla ice cream
a few splashes of 100% cranberry juice (not cocktail)
about one cup of milk (adjust for thickness)”

carmen

My mo-cheaper version of that is-

a dollop of fat free vanilla yogurt
about 2/3 cup of fat free soymilk
a small handful of frozen blueberries
4 or so frozen strawberries
lots of ice
a tbs of peanutbutter if I feel like I want the protein


Its a smaller smoothie but its plenty for me. I can usually make a bag of strawberries, bag of blueberries last about 8 smoothies and the yogurt lasts a while as well depending on the size I buy.

8thandprez

My smoothie:

2 cups of Odwalla carrot juice
1/2 cup of pomegranate juice
1/2 cup of rice milk or almond milk
frozen strawberries, blackberries and WILD blueberries
2 tbsp flax oil
2 tbsp Trader Joes Very Green powder

Yummmmmmmmmmmm.

I have to say though, 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream in a smoothie? That's a milkshake.

mougar

Carmen wrote: a dollop of fat free vanilla yogurt
about 2/3 cup of fat free soymilk

Plain whole-fat yogurt is great, but take away the fat and add fake vanilla flavoring? Yuck!

And soymilk, seriously?

carmen

Mougar wrote: [quote=Carmen]a dollop of fat free vanilla yogurt
about 2/3 cup of fat free soymilk

Plain whole-fat yogurt is great, but take away the fat and add fake vanilla flavoring? Yuck!

And soymilk, seriously?

Sorry, thats how I roll. I had one of these every morning for 6 months when I was on mah diet, works wonders! And tastes almost like a fake desert

apple pants

Soy milk isn't as lame as it might sound. It actually sits better for some people then the real thing and tastes pretty good.

8thandprez

What's wrong with soymilk? I haven't had regular milk since I was in middle school... tastes too thick and mucus-y for me.

mougar

You're all sick.

apple pants

Muscle Milk makes a rootbeer protein powder that turns any shake into a kick ass delight.

katieslope

You guys are awesome, for the record. I plan on getting a stellar smoothie this weekend and keeping you all in my heart.

Okay, that sounds queer, but, you get my point.

obamanut

8thandPrez wrote: My smoothie:

2 cups of Odwalla carrot juice
1/2 cup of pomegranate juice
1/2 cup of rice milk or almond milk
frozen strawberries, blackberries and WILD blueberries
2 tbsp flax oil
2 tbsp Trader Joes Very Green powder

Yummmmmmmmmmmm.

I have to say though, 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream in a smoothie? That's a milkshake.

Whatever it is, it tastes fantastic. I will try yours though.

obamanut

apple pants wrote: Obamanut:

I have to disagree with your "next to nothing" comment. The ingredients you listed (see below) are in fact very expensive. This is one of the reasons I buy several shakes a week. Making them at home just doesn’t save any money.

“one half a banana
6-7 frozen strawberries
some blueberries and blackberries
two scoops vanilla ice cream
a few splashes of 100% cranberry juice (not cocktail)
about one cup of milk (adjust for thickness)”

That's why you can't buy your fruit in the corner Korean delis, or even regular Park Slope supermarkets. Their prices are absurd, if you buy stuff there of course you're not going to save any money.

Get everything from Pathmark or Costco (especially when it's on sale, stock up), or another option for fresh fruit is the Hasidic Jewish or Chinese places on McDonald Ave or Ft. Hamilton Parkway. I buy lots of blueberries/blackberries there and freeze them. It shouldn't come out to much more than $1 per drink.

carmen

The frozen berries from TJs rule.