Are you looking to slim down? Look for a mighty smoothie that is loaded with proteins and delicious too! Try these healthy smoothie recipes for a healthy start.
BANANA CREAM PIE
Servings: 2
Ingredients
1 large ripe banana, frozen
1 cup plain, low-fat Greek yoghurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons honey
1/3 cup unsweetened nut, soy, or cow’s milk
A handful of ice cubes
Graham cracker crumbs, crushed, for garnish
Blend all ingredients in a blender on high speed until very smooth. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top before serving.
CHOCOLATE CHIA CHERRY
Servings: 2
Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened nut, soy, or cow’s milk
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups pitted, halved cherries
1 medium-size ripe banana
4 to 5 ice cubes
Combine ingredients in the order listed in a blender. Blend on high speed until everything is smooth.
SPINACH AND AVOCADO SMOOTHIE
Servings: 2
Ingredients
1 avocado, pitted
1 cup fresh spinach
1 large ripe banana
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
1 cup milk
Handful of ice cubes
Blend all ingredients in a blender on high speed until very smooth.
MIXED BERRY COBBLER
Go for coconut milk in this antioxidant-rich mixed berry recipe.
Serving: 1
Ingredients
1/2 cup almond, hemp seed, or coconut milk
1/2 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup blackberries, fresh or frozen
2–3 Medjool dates
Blend all ingredients in order listed until smooth.
PEACH MILKSHAKE
Serving: 1
Ingredients
1 cup almond or hemp seed milk
1 cup fresh or frozen peaches
1/2 cup fresh pineapple juice
1/2 frozen banana
1 teaspoon coconut oil
Blend all ingredients in order listed until smooth.
BANANA AND COCONUT WATER
Serving: 1
Ingredients
1/2 banana, chopped and frozen
1/4 ripe avocado, pitted
1 small handful spinach
1 handful of frozen berries
1 1/2 teaspoons shelled hemp seeds
1/4 teaspoon wheatgrass powder
1/4 cucumber, chopped
1 tablespoon raw cacao nibs
Scant 1 cup coconut water or water, plus extra if needed
Chop the banana and place it in a freezer bag. Seal and freeze overnight until solid. Put a banana in the blender with the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding a little more water if necessary.
