**Smoothies**

So many variations!  But a base that has been working for us:

  * 1/2 a container (8 oz) silken tofu
  * a handful of fresh or frozen spinach
  * 2-3 spoonfuls of plan yogurt
  * unsweetened vanilla or plain almond milk, or coconut milk, or dairy milk, or a combo

Blend and then for creaminess, add: 

  * frozen banana, and/or 
  * frozen avocado

Blend. At this point it looks a bit like ranch dressing and is ready for flavoring/texture.  

Things we use, not necessarily all together:

  * frozen fruit
  * nut butter
  * cocoa powder
  * ground flax seed
  * oatmeal
  * chia seeds
  * spices (cinnamon, cardamom)

We rarely need a sweetener, but if we do, we might add a bit of maple syrup.  We add more milk or water as needed.

Combination ideas: mango/coconut/cardamom, cherry/cocoa/nut butter, berry/almond milk