Smoothies


Spicy Banana Oat Smoothie

Green Apple Ginger Smoothie

Blueberry Avocado Chia Smoothie

Quinoa Raspberry Coconut Smoothie

Green Goddess Smoothie

Ingredients

1 orange, peeled
1 cup grapes
1 banana
1 pear, cored
1 cup soy, almond, or rice milk
2 cups fresh kale or spinach
Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions

Place all ingredients in the blender for 1 minute, or until desired smoothness is achieved. Too easy!

Add ice cubes, if using, and process further to desired temperature.

Yields 2 servings.

Original source: Katherine Lawrence, owner of FoodSavedMe.com

 

BANANA-CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE

MAKES: 1 (2-CUP/ 500ML) SERVING

This creamy, chocolatey smoothie tastes so rich and delicious, you’ll forget how healthy it is!
1frozen ripe banana, cut into chunks before freezing
⅓ cup/ 35g frozen blueberries
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds (or linseeds)
1-to 1 ½-inch/ 2.5 to 4cm piece vanilla pod, split and scraped (or ½ teaspoon extract)
1 tablespoon almond butter
2 tablespoons Date Syrup (optional, depending on the sweetness of the fruit)
1 cup/ 225g raw spinach leaves
3 to 4 ice cubes (optional)

Combine all the ingredients with 1 cup/ 250ml of water in a high-speed blender. Blend until thick and smooth. For a thinner texture, add less ice (if using) or more water. Serve immediately.

 

SUPER GREEN SMOOTHIE

MAKES: 1 (2 ½-CUP/ 600ML) SERVING

You can check off six of the Daily Dozen scorecard boxes with this delicious and refreshing drink. Six with just one smoothie! For a thinner texture, add a little more water, if desired.

2 cups/ 450g packed fresh baby spinach
1 large apple, cored
1 cup/ 200g diced pineapple
½ ripe Hass avocado, peeled and pitted
¼ cup/ 15g packed fresh mint leaves
3 soft Medjool dates, pitted
1 ¼-inch/ 5mm piece fresh turmeric, grated (or ¼ teaspoon ground)
2 teaspoons blended peeled lemon or lime
1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds (or linseeds)
Ice cubes (optional)

In a blender, combine all the ingredients and blend until completely smooth. Add ⅔ cup/ 160ml or more of water and ice (if using) and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

 

 

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