There are hundreds of healthy smoothie recipes out there, but how do you know which ones to choose? And how can you adapt your favorite recipes to make them even healthier? Find out here, with ten awesome and easy healthy smoothie recipes to get you started!
1) Strawberry Banana Nut Butter Smoothie
To make our Strawberry Banana Nut Butter Smoothie, you’ll need 4 bananas, 4 cups of fresh strawberries, 1 cup of almond butter (no salt added), and 2 cups of water. Blend these ingredients together until they’re smooth, then enjoy! This recipe makes enough for 2 large servings or 3 small ones. It makes a delicious meal replacement shake. One that will keep you full for hours.
2) Blueberry Coconut Hemp Seed Smoothie
1/2 cup hemp seeds, 1/4 cup dried blueberries, 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, 1 tbsp. flax oil or chia seeds, 2 cups almond milk (unsweetened), and one banana. Blend all ingredients together in a high-speed blender until smooth. Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh blueberries, hemp seeds, and a few shredded coconut flakes. Serves 2.
3) Berrylicious Green Superfood Smoothie
1 1⁄2 cups of frozen mixed berries, 1⁄2 cup of frozen spinach, 1 banana, 2 tbsp. of chia seeds, 3 to 4 ounces of plain Greek yogurt (or whey protein), and 1⁄2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Add ice as desired for a thicker consistency. Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth and enjoy! If you don’t have chia seeds on hand or don’t care for them, try a flaxseed meal in place of chia.
4) Apple Cinnamon Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
1 scoop cinnamon protein powder, 1/2 cup fat-free milk, 2 Tbsp. canned pumpkin, 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice mix, 1 small apple (peeled and cored), ice cubes to fill the blender. Mix in blender until smooth.
5) Creamy Kale Protein Smoothie
Prepare a kale smoothie with 1 cup of kale leaves, 1 frozen banana, 1 cup almond milk, and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. Blend for 3 minutes. Top with cinnamon and cocoa powder. Replace almond milk with coconut water for added health benefits.
6) Purple Power Energy Booster
Combine a cup of blueberries, 1⁄2 cup of red grapes, and 1⁄2 cup of pineapple in a blender along with 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Combine ingredients in a blender for 30 seconds or until well blended. Pour into 2 glasses and enjoy! Makes 2 servings.
7) Superfood Spinach Coconut Shake
2 cups unsweetened coconut milk (or almond milk) 2 frozen bananas 1⁄4 cup cocoa powder 3 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 handful of spinach (to taste, depending on your desired level of greens) Liquid stevia, to taste Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy! Sprinkle with shaved dark chocolate or mint leaves, if desired.
8) Green Tea Raspberry Lime Smoothie
In a blender, add 6 ounces of frozen raspberries, 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, and 1 cup almond milk. Blend until smooth. Add 2 green tea bags and blend again. Pour into glasses and top with fresh raspberries, lime slices, or honey to taste.
9) Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Shake
All things considered, a smoothie is a great way to kick off your day. Here’s an example: Mix together 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk, 1⁄2 cup frozen strawberries and 1⁄2 frozen banana, 1⁄2 scoop of peanut butter powder (about 40 calories), and one serving of vanilla protein powder (about 100 calories), then blend for 20-30 seconds until smooth.
10) Coconut Chia Mango Refresher
Chia seeds are a superfood that packs a lot of fiber, protein, and other nutrients. Tossing some into your morning smoothie makes for a tasty, healthy meal or snack! To make it, you’ll need: Ingredients 1⁄4 cup chia seeds 1 cup water 2 cups coconut milk 1⁄2 mango Directions In a medium bowl, mix together chia seeds and water. Let stand for at least five minutes (until chia starts to gel). Pour in coconut milk.
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