Cool Off with 5 Easy, Healthy, Mouthwatering Smoothie Recipes

Who loves smoothies?

I do–and so do millions more!

Fruits and vegetables are a great source of nutrients for the body.

And what better way to eat them than making smoothies?

Many people who choose to eat a healthy diet add smoothies to their day because this allows them

to easily get a regular serving of fruits and greens.

Depending on what ingredients you choose to use, a blended smoothie can be a nutritious and health

boosting meal replacement.

It can also be consumed on the move, making it a very convenient option.

However, the best thing about smoothies is that they are quick and easy to make.

With just a few basic fruits and vegetables blended together, you can whip up a delicious smoothie

in no time at all.

This makes these nutrient-rich drinks perfect for people who live a busy lifestyle and find it hard

to make time to prepare wholesome meals at home.

Below are five quick and easy healthy smoothie recipes that will delight your taste buds.

Recipe 1 – Sweet Apple & Pineapple Smoothie Recipe

Try this apple and pineapple smoothie to get your daily dose of vitamins A and C.

Both of these fruits are rich in fiber and thus good for your digestion system.

Plus, if you’re trying to lose weight, you’ll love this recipe since it’s low in calories.

Apart from being nutritious, the apple and pineapple smoothie tastes great.

What’s more, it only takes a few minutes to blend.

Here is the complete recipe for this nutrient packed and delicious smoothie:

• Servings = 2
• Time to prepare = 6 minutes

Equipment Required
• 2 large glasses (if you’re drinking the smoothie immediately)
• 2 large sealable flasks (if you’re drinking the smoothie later)
• 1 blender
• 1 chopping board
• 1 knife
• 1 measuring cup
• 1 sealable food storage container

Ingredients Required
• 8 ice cubes
• 1 cup of organic pineapple chunks
• 1 large organic apple
• 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk

Instructions

1. Wash the apple, remove its core, then chop it into small chunks and place them

in the blender.

2. Skin a pineapple, chop it into small chunks, measure out one cup of pineapple chunks

using the measuring cup and then place them in the blender.

Transfer the remaining pineapple chunks to the sealable food storage container.

3. Pour the cup of almond milk and the ice cubes into the blender.

4. Turn on the blender and blend all the ingredients until the mixture becomes smooth

(this usually takes around 1-2 minutes).

5. Once the apple and pineapple smoothie is ready, pour it into the two large glasses if

you want to drink it immediately.

Alternatively, if you want to consume it on the move or drink it later, pour the apple and

pineapple smoothie into the two large sealable mason jars, then bring them with you or

refrigerate them.

Recipe 2 – Creamy Banana & Coconut Yogurt Smoothie

If you want to replace your daily intake of processed sugary drinks with something healthier,

this banana and coconut yogurt smoothie is a great choice.

The use of bananas provides that sweet taste while the yogurt will give the smoothie a creamy

texture.

Not only does this delicious smoothie taste like a dessert, it’s also full of fiber, potassium and

vitamins A and C.

Simply put, this banana and yogurt smoothie offers you a great way to start your mornings

or nourish the body during the day.

Here is how to go about making one:

• Servings = 2
• Time to prepare = 5 minutes

Equipment Required
• 2 large glasses (if you’re drinking the smoothie immediately)
• 2 large sealable flasks (if you’re drinking the smoothie later)
• 1 blender
• 1 chopping board
• 1 fork
• 1 knife

Ingredients Required
• 2 scoops of organic plain or vanilla vegan protein powder
• 2 medium organic bananas
• 1 cup of unsweetened organic coconut yogurt – I use So Delicious brand
• 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or sweetener of choice – optional

Instructions

1. Using the knife and chopping board, chop up your banana into medium pieces.

Once you are done, transfer the chopped banana pieces into the blender.

2. Pour the maple syrup,  yogurt and protein powder into the blender.

3. Use the fork to stir the mixture in the blender until the protein powder is fully dissolved

and all the other ingredients are fully combined.

4. Turn on the blender and blend all the ingredients until the mixture becomes smooth

(this usually takes around 1-2 minutes).

5. Once the banana and yogurt smoothie is ready, pour it into the two large glasses if you want

to drink it immediately.

Alternatively, if you want to consume it on the move or drink it later, pour the banana and yogurt

smoothie into the two large sealable flasks, then bring them with you or refrigerate them.

Recipe 3 – Blueberry & Strawberry Smoothie

If you’ve never tried this blueberry and raspberry smoothie before, you’re missing out on a

real treat.

The berries used in this concoction leave your tongue with a nice sour-sweet taste while the

hemp milk makes it rich and filling.

Plus, it’s packed full of antioxidants which protect against aging and chronic disease, boost

your energy levels, brighten your skin and much more.

Here is what you’ll need to make this nutritious blended fruit drink:

• Servings = 2
• Time to prepare = 3 minutes

Equipment Required
• 2 large glasses (if you’re drinking the smoothie immediately)
• 2 large sealable flasks (if you’re drinking the smoothie later)
• 1 blender
• 1 large mixing spoon
• 1 oz. measuring cup

Ingredients Required
• 1 cup of frozen organic blueberries
• 1 cup of frozen organic strawberries
• 1 cup of hemp milk
• 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or sweetener of choice

Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients to the blender, then stir them well with the large mixing spoon to

ensure that the berries are evenly coated in hemp milk and the maple syrup is evenly distributed

throughout the mixture.

2. Turn on the blender and blend all the ingredients until the mixture becomes smooth (this usually

takes around 1-2 minutes).

3. Once the blueberry and strawberry smoothie is ready, pour it into the two large glasses if you want

to drink it immediately.

Alternatively, if you want to consume it on the move or drink it later, pour the blueberry and strawberry

smoothie into the two large sealable flasks, then bring them with you or refrigerate them.

Recipe 4 – Groovy Green Smoothie

Green smoothies are packed with nutritious vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, kale and collard greens.

And before you say “yuck”, it’s important to note that green smoothies also contain some fruits which

make them very palatable and refreshing.

One of the best things about green smoothies is that since you’re consuming the greens raw, all the

nutrients remain intact and you get the maximum benefit from them.

They’re also low in calories and great for hydration.

While there are endless green smoothies you can make, here is one quick and easy recipe to

get you started:

• Serving = 2
• Time to prepare = 6 minutes

Equipment Required
• 2 large glasses (if you’re drinking the smoothie immediately)
• 2 large sealable flasks (if you’re drinking the smoothie later)
• 1 blender
• 1 chopping board
• 1 knife

Ingredients Required
• 2 cups of fresh organic spinach
• 1 cup of coconut water
• 1 large organic green apple
• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil

Instructions

1. Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly, then add it to the blender.

2. Use the chopping board and knife to chop the large green apple into small pieces, then add them

to the blender.
3. Pour the coconut water and coconut oil into the blender.

4. Turn on the blender and blend all the ingredients until the mixture becomes smooth (this usually

takes around 1-2 minutes).

5. Once the green smoothie is ready, pour it into the two large glasses if you want to drink it immediately.

Alternatively, if you want to consume it on the move or drink it later, pour the green smoothie into the

two large sealable flasks, then bring them with you or refrigerate them.

Recipe 5 – Tropical Mango & Orange Smoothie

This fresh mango and orange smoothie is a perfect replacement for regular fruit juice.

It’s packed with vitamins, keeps you hydrated and is also loaded with fiber.

Plus, it can be prepared in just five minutes.

• Servings = 2
• Time to prepare = 5 minutes

Equipment Required
• 1 blender
• 1 knife
• 1 chopping board

Ingredients Required
• 3 medium organic oranges
• 1 organic mango
• 1/4 cup unsweetened probiotic coconut or almond yogurt

Instructions

1. Peel the oranges, remove any seeds, break them into segments and then add these segments

to the blender.

2. Peel the mango, chop it into small chunks using the chopping board and knife, then add these

chunks to the blender.

3. Pour the probiotic yogurt into the blender.

4. Turn on the blender and blend all the ingredients until the mixture becomes smooth (this

usually takes around 1-2 minutes).

6. Once the mango and orange smoothie is ready, pour it into the two large glasses if you want to

drink it immediately.

Alternatively, if you want to consume it on the move or drink it later, pour the mango and orange

smoothie into the two large mason jars or glass water bottles then bring them with you or

refrigerate them.

With these five quick and easy healthy smoothie recipes, you can provide your body with the

nutrition it needs, no matter how busy you are.

You can enjoy them any time of day and each one has its own unique flavor.

Once you’ve tried all five of these smoothies, you can even use the ingredients and recipes listed

above as inspiration to come up with your own unique quick and easy healthy smoothies.

 

What are your favorite smoothie combinations?

Share your thoughts and comments with us.

 

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