My mum makes smoothies for me and my siblings almost every day. Smoothies are so simple and really healthy for you and its a great way to start your day. I am giving you some exceptional ideas (fruits, vegetables and liquids0 that you can toss in your smoothies along with 3 recipes. I love to join pineapple, strawberries, bananas and mangoes to mine. What do you like to add?
Cheers!!
Lydia
Cheers!!
Lydia
Ideas
Fruit: Bananas (best if frozen) Strawberries Mangoes Pineapple Oranges Cherries Apples | Vegetables: Spinach Avocado (gives your smoothie a creamy texture) Kale Cucumber Rolled Oats* (rarely used) Carrots | Beverages: Water Coconut Milk Almond Milk Apple Juice (really any juice) Lemonade Yoghurt (strawberry, vanilla, plain) |
Smoothies
Mixed Fruit Smoothie Yield: 3 servings (smoothie on photo) Ingredients: 1 C. water (or coconut milk) 1/2 C. vanilla yoghurt 1/8 C. strawberries 1/4 C. mangoes 1/4 C. pineapple 1 frozen banana, peeled Directions:
Recipe source: my mind | Green Juice Yield: 2-3 servings Ingredients: 2 C. baby spinach (packed full) 1/2 english cucumber, peeled 3 fuji apples 2 navel oranges 1 ruby red grapefruit 1 small lemon peeled (optional) Directions:
Recipe source: Lauren's Latest | Mango-Banana Smoothie Yield: 2 smoothies Ingredients: 1 ripe banana, cut into chunks 1 mango, cut into chunks 1 1/2 cups milk (regular or almond) 2 t. rolled oats 1 1/2 T. melted coconut oil 6 large ice cubes Directions:
Recipe source: Brown Eyed Baker |
* Oats add lots of fiber and staying power, but they give your smoothie a rich, creamy and thick texture. Try this Oatmeal Smoothie by Martha Stewart here