Are you looking for a quick way to get some wholesome fruits and vegetables in your diet? Why not try these four smoothie recipes that will supercharge your day? Let’s get healthy together!
4 Amazing Smoothie Recipes That Will Supercharge Your Day
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Any health conscious person can attest to the fact that smoothies are the greatest invention of all time. Not only are they super easy to make but also taste magnificent! And, they will brighten up your mood any time of the day. Initially, a smoothie only consisted of some fruit, fruit juice and ice and was sold by ice cream vendors in the United States.
Today, a smoothie has become like a blank canvas for any delicious treat with people coming up with different variations of smoothies to suit their taste. Well, in this article, we came up with four jazzy smoothie recipes that are sure to boost your feel-good hormone any time of the day.
But first, here are some tips that will help you make a great smoothie.
Tips to Making A Great Smoothie
- Pick your favorite fruits or vegetables for the smoothie. You can add as many as you like or as little as one fruit.
- Add any liquid of your liking to the smoothie. If you are not sure about what to add, just use water or fruit juice as you experiment with different liquids such as yogurt, coffee or tea.
- Add ice cubes, yogurt or peanut butter to make it smooth and creamy.
- Mix in a unique flavor such as mint, honey, lemon, vanilla, cinnamon and syrups just to mention a few.
- Last but not least, give your smoothie a healthy twist by adding healthy ingredients e.g. whole berries like Goji berries, pomegranate or beetroot.
And now on to the recipes. It is important to note that there isn’t anything like the perfect smoothie; anything can do to make a great smoothie, as long as you like it. Just spare a couple of bucks for a good frozen fruit blender with an 800-watt (or more) motor, and you are ready to go.
Here are four delicious smoothie recipes to add to your daily routine that will sure boost your mood.
1. Blueberry and Pomegranate Twist
Everybody loves blueberry, and this magical smoothie filled with all the blueberry goodness will leave you asking for more anytime. Blueberry is very rich in Vitamin C which is good for your skin, and its high fiber content helps in reducing the amount of cholesterol in the body thus preventing heart disease. Additionally, the pomegranate in this smoothie has a ton of health benefits such as promoting healthy skin, fighting different types of cancer, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup pomegranate juice
- 1 Cup frozen blueberries
- 1 Cup yoghurt
- 1 Teaspoon honey
- Ice cubes
Preparation
- Toss cup of the frozen blueberries in the blender
- Add the yogurt and honey in the blender
- Blend into a smooth and creamy consistency
- Pour into a glass
- Top it up with the remaining blueberries
- Serve and enjoy
2. Leafy Greens Smoothie
For a unique and undoubtedly healthy drink, try this green vegetable smoothie with all the health benefits of kale, spinach, and broccoli.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup carrot juice
- 1 Cup orange juice or lemon juice
- 1 Cup spinach
- 1 Cup Kale, chopped without the ribs
- 4 small size frozen broccoli, chopped
- 1 Banana, frozen and peeled
- 1 apple, chopped (optional)
Preparation
- Put all the ingredients in a blender
- Blend until smooth
- Serve chilled
3. Strawberry and Banana Smoothie
Since strawberries and bananas were the first fruits to be in a smoothie, why not try a creamy banana and jazzed strawberry smoothie?
Ingredients
- 1 Cup frozen strawberries
- 1 Cup milk
- ¼ Cup sugar
- 1 ripe frozen banana
- Ice Cube
Preparation
- Put all the ingredients in a blender
- Blend until smooth and creamy
- Pour in a glass
- Top with sliced strawberries
- Enjoy
4. Carrot Cake Smoothie
This colorful burst of a smoothie is utterly delicious and laced with healthy nutrients like antioxidants and potassium coupled with other significant health benefits of carrot.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup carrots, chopped
- 1 Cup vanilla almond milk
- 1 Frozen ripe banana
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon Coconut flakes or desiccated coconut
- 1 Pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor
Preparation
- Put all the ingredients (carrots, almond milk, banana, vanilla extract and cinnamon) except coconut flakes and nutmeg in a frozen fruit blender.
- Blend until creamy and smooth.
- Pour into a glass
- Lace with a pinch of nutmeg and coconut flakes
- Serve immediately
Well, as you can see from these recipes, smoothies are super easy to make and take just a minute or two to prepare. Besides the great taste that these smoothies have, they are also very healthy since the fruits are consumed raw and have preserved all the nutrients in them. These make for great health treats especially for great skin and a healthy heart.
Author Bio
Tiffany Watts is the blogger behind Dilesia, a food blog curated for newbie and experienced cooking and baking enthusiasts, with the aim of bringing back the glamor and fashion in the kitchen. Dilesia, “where sweet treats and good eats meet,” provides a portal for everyone to discover delicious recipes, new and upcoming kitchen gadgets, and easy (and surprising) ways to upgrade culinary skills.
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