Smoothies, shakes, have been getting a bad rap because they say you don't get the same fiber as eating the whole fruits and veggies.
Maybe so but smoothies are delicious and nutritious and aid in weight loss. Get your fiber somewhere else. Maybe use berries instead of tropical fruits. Add flax meal or chia. Just make it delicious.
Buttermilk!!!!!!! So fricken delicious in a smoothie.
Last, if you're concerned, I agree, have the smoothie as dessert. It has to be better for you than cheesecake. Oh, chocolate smoothie!
I made a mix of cocoa, malt powder, and erthrytol to add for a chocolate one.
PB2 for peanut butter flavor without the calories.
If you're still concerned have a smoothie bowl with greek yogurt and fixins and call it a day!

That's what I'm eating right now.