Try these easy-to-make, healthy smoothie recipes. Super fruit trends change every year, but we have you covered. Take it from us; you'll get that delicious fruity pop in a refreshing glass—or bowl—full of nutritious ingredients.
1. Super Green Smoothie Bowl
As you’ve probably seen, smoothie bowls are a sweeping trend in the Valley—and for good reason. Sometimes smoothies are rich and hearty enough to be a meal; enter the smoothie bowl. This recipe combines lots of healthful greens and bright berries to make a nutrient-filled, delicious transition from drink to meal.
SMOOTHIE:
- 1/4 ripe avocado
- 2 ripe bananas, previously sliced and frozen
- 1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries (use strawberries/raspberries for a greener smoothie and darker berries for a more purple smoothie)
- 2 large handfuls spinach (organic when possible)
- 1 small handful kale, stems removed
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups unsweetened, non-dairy milk
- 1 Tbsp. flax seed meal
- Optional: 2 Tbsp. salted creamy almond or peanut butter
TOPPINGS:
- Roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
- Granola
- Raw or roasted almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc.
- Shredded unsweetened coconut
- Fresh berries
- Hemp seeds
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2. Superfoods Smoothie
Combining spinach with potassium-loaded bananas and antioxidant rich berries is what gives this smoothie a “superfoods” kick. It’s blended with Greek yogurt, green tea and pomegranate juice for a smooth finish. Sweet and tart, smooth and fresh, this recipe loads all kinds of “super” wholesome and beneficial ingredients that will help you leave the guilt behind, sit back, sip and refresh on a sunny summer day.
- 1 cup baby spinach loosely packed (organic)
- 1 frozen banana, slice before freezing
- 1 cup frozen berries, unsweetened (blueberries recommended)
- Fresh ginger root (1/2″ slice)
- 1/2 cup Kefir or Greek Yogurt, plain, low-fat
- 1 cup chilled green tea (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
- 1 cup crushed ice
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3. Kale Pineapple Smoothie
Yes, it’s time to rethink Kale’s recent bad reputation for being out of style or “so 2014.” The leafy green packs an energy punch and seems to have just the right texture and tang for smoothies. Blended with succulently tart pineapple, bananas, Greek yogurt, a lick of honey and the surprising ingredient—peanut butter—this smoothie will make your tongue happy and keep your energy up throughout the day.
- 2 cups lightly packed chopped kale leaves, stems removed
- 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or any milk you like
- 1 frozen banana, cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup frozen pineapple pieces
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 to 3 teaspoons honey, to taste
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4. Spiced Green Tea Smoothie
Dear tea fans—and I know there are many of you out there—this recipe is for you, or as a matter of fact, it’s for anyone who partakes in customary caffeine. Strong, caffeinated green tea contains antioxidants that have proven to stimulate your nervous system, boost your energy and increase fat burning. So, here’s a smoothie that tastes exceptional and should make you feel great!
- 3/4 cup strong green tea, chilled
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon (2-3 Tbsp.)
- 2 teaspoons agave nectar
- 1 small pear, skin on, cut into pieces
- 2 Tbsp. fat-free plain yogurt
- 6-8 ice cubes
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5. Antioxidant Smoothie Bowl
Berries are gold in the summer time. They are super ripe, fresh and full of refreshing flavor. Utilizing these juicy nuggets of tastiness, this smoothie bowl recipe serves up antioxidants with immune-boosting ingredients, including cherries and bananas blended with almond milk and hemp seeds. It’s the bowl with the perfect balance between breakfast and healthful midday snack that’s trending amongst smoothie fanatics. Slurp up the yumminess if you’re in need of an extra boost of energy or if you’re craving a summer-fresh snack.
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup frozen cherries or frozen berries
- 1 Tbsp. hemp seeds
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/2 fresh banana, sliced
- Fresh raspberries
- Fresh blackberries
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp. pepitas
- 1 Tbsp. coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
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