Top 6 Healthy Smoothie Recipes

 

Smoothies: How to Make a Smoothie

You're not alone if you're searching for how to make smoothies. Smoothies can be a lifesaver for college students, those who need to make breakfast quickly, and people with "nothing" in their cabinets.

We thought that it would be helpful to create a sort of equation so you can use the items you already have!

STEP 1 - Assemble ingredients

It's all about finding the perfect balance of liquid to fruit in smoothies. In our basic recipe for smoothies, you will see that there is about one cup of liquid and two cups of frozen fruits. We don't add ice to our smoothies as we believe that it dilutes the taste of the frozen fruit.

• 2 cups of frozen fruit (bananas, strawberries, mixed berries, pineapple, tropical mix, etc.
• 1 cup liquid

We say 2:1 as a guideline, but everyone has their preferences. Some people prefer to drink their smoothies through a straw, while others prefer it thick enough to eat with a fork. Start with 1 cup liquid and then add more as desired.

You can add protein Powder, Greek yogurt or seeds to your smoothie in addition to the fruit.

STEP 2: BLEND

Add all your ingredients into your blender. You can always add liquid but not remove it! Blend everything on high speed until it is smooth.

You will need to be patient if you're using spinach or kale. You may have to stop the blender, scrape down the sides of your blender with a spatula or add more liquid depending on how frozen your fruits are.

STEP 3: SERVE

It's now time to serve your smoothie. Cup or bowl? You have two options. Smoothie Bowls have become very popular, but you could always go with a glass or cup.

Six Best Healthy Smoothies

1. Blueberry Smoothie Bowl

Who said smoothies were only meant to be sipped? Blend frozen blueberries with almond milk, vanilla, almond butter and almond butter until creamy and delicious. Divide the mixture into two bowls and decorate with blueberries, hempseeds, vanilla granola and more to create your breakfast bowl.

2. Smoothie with Chia, Berry and Mint

This ruby-colored smoothie is packed with beets, strawberries, and raspberries. This smoothie is packed with fiber and mint, which gives it a refreshing taste.

3. Green Pineapple Coconut Smoothie

Baby spinach adds a healthy nutritional boost to the tropical flavors of pineapple, coconut and banana. This is a healthy cup that will make you feel like you're on a tropical island.

4. Strawberry Oat Smoothie

This smoothie is loaded with vitamins. In just one smoothie you'll receive a full day's supply of vitamin C, as well as calcium, magnesium and folate.

Ingredients:

• Strawberry slices - 1 cup
• Half banana
• 1 cup nonfat milk
• 1/4 cup rolled Oats
• Honey 1 tsp.
• 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla
• Half a cup of ice

Nutrition:

• 280 calories
• 13g protein
• 56g of carbohydrates
• 6g of fiber
• 2g of fat

5. Blueberry Beet Smoothie

This blueberry and beet smoothie is a delicious blend of nutrition and color. It has a great flavor. The recipe calls for chia seed and yogurt.

This smoothie is packed with protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, Minerals and fiber.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup blueberries
• Half banana
• Peel 1 small tangerine
• Peeled and sliced 1 beet
• 1/4 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
• Chia seeds, 2 tablespoons
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Half a cup of ice

Nutrition:

• 288 calories
• 18g protein
• 51g of carbohydrates
• 10g of fiber
• 4g of fat

6. Smoothie with Apple, Spinach and Lime

It's high in calcium, plus you get a healthy dose of protein, vitamins A and C, as well as plenty of fiber. This green smoothie is high in calcium and contains a good amount of fibre, as well as vitamins A and C.

Ingredients:

• Chop 1 small apple
• Peel 1 tangerine
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon powdered Ginger
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
• Honey, 1 Tablespoon
• Half a cup of ice

Nutrition:

• 246 calories
• 15g protein
• 51g of carbohydrates
• 5g of fiber
• 1g of fat