8 Healthy Smoothie Recipes To Try ASAP
Smoothies are a great source of vitamins & nutrients. Whenever you have no time for breakfast, a smoothie will be your best friend, giving you energy & your sugar intake for the day. There’s so many easy recipes out there you should try, so here are 8 healthy smoothie recipes to try ASAP.
1. Morning magic
This pink smoothie is made out of 1 frozen banana ( for protein intake), plain yogurt ( Greek works fine), 1 scoop of protein powder ( optional), 1 tbsp of flax-meal & 1 cup of cold coffee ( or milk). You can add flake almonds on top or chia seeds at bottom to have it as a dessert- This smoothie is great in the morning or between workouts, if you need to feel awake all day.
2. Detox Smoothie
This Hulk green smoothie consists of 1/2 frozen bananas, 1 cup of spinach ( or kale), 2-3 tbsp of lemon juice, 1 tbsp of fresh ginger, 1/4 cup of blueberries & cucumber & 1/2 cup of coconut water. Chia seeds & spirulina + additional ice are optional ( the greener the better ).This smoothie will cleanse your body of any toxins, great after a gruelling workout or whenever you feel like detoxifying to feel & look your best.
3. Anti-bloat
Whenever you feel like you’re getting bloated and can’t fit in your favourite jeans, make this yellow smoothie! Made from 1/2 cup of coconut water, 1 frozen banana, 1/2 cucumber, 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger, 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar ( optional- can switch with lemon) and ice as desired. You can add pineapple & turmeric as an anti-inflammatory as well as honey as a natural sweetener.
4. Kick starter
The orange smoothie will revitalise you with 1 peeled carrot, 1/2 cup of blueberries, 1/2 frozen banana, 2 tbsp of rolled oats, 1 tbsp of flax-meal ( optional), 1 cup of almond milk ( soy or coconut ) & ice as desired. You can replace carrots with oranges or simply add it to the mix for an extra vitamin C kick.
5. Very Berry
This purple smoothie will have you addicted-All you need is a cup of frozen berries, 1/2 frozen bananas, 1 cup of spinach ( optional), 1/2 cup plain yoghurt ( optional), 1 cup of coconut milk, 1 tbsp of flax-meal & ice as desired.
6. Chocolate almond
This smoothie is for when you have a sweet tooth- 1 frozen banana, 1/2 cup of almond butter, 1 cup of almond milk, 1 tbsp of cacao powder, a dash of sea salt and some ice as desired. add some chia seed & coconut flakes as desired for a dessert.
7. Cinnamon roll
If you’re looking for yummy healthy smoothie recipes like this one, the ingredients are: 1/4 cup of rolled oats, 1/2 cup of plain yogurt, 1 cup of almond milk, some crushed pecans ( optional), 1 frozen banana, 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract . 1/2 tsp of cinnamon & ice as desired. add more bananas for extra thickness and cinnamon for a spicier taste.
8. Apple pie
This red juice requires 1/2 large red apple, 1/2 frozen banana, pecans ( optional), 1 cup of almond milk, 1/4 tsp of vanilla, 1/2 tsp of cinnamon & ice as desired. For a less sweet flavour, add half a green apple & a couple of strawberries. Add some fresh cream & goji berries or cranberries on top for a dessert feel.
