5 superfood smoothie ideas for a lazy afternoon
When you just want to relax in your house on a hot Saturday afternoon, a smoothie can be a good way to cool off. However, not when you have to go out to the restaurant to get one. Fortunately, you can make yourself some super food smothies from the comfrot of your kitchen in just a few minutes.
Superfoods are nutrient-rich foods that are considered to be beneficial for your health and well-being such as kale, spinach, turmeric, garlic, lemons etc that are known for properties such as:
anti-cancerousvitaminsanti-inflammatoryantioxidantspotassiumfibrenatural energy
When craving something cold, delicious and healthy, why not try these nutrition-packed superfood smoothies that leave you energized and refreshed.
Chocolate powerhouse smoothie
diabetesstrong.com
Ingredients
1 cup coconut milk1 scoop chocolate protein powder1/2 cup blueberries1 cup spinach1 banana1 tablespoon almond butterIce
Instructions
Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy then add ice according to your preference. It is best to use frozen bananas when making smoothies. You can achieve this by peeling and slicing in half the bananas beforehand then placing them in a large Ziploc bag then leave them in the freezer overnight.Adding spinach and kale will increase nutritional benefits.
Cherry almond smoothie
healthfulpursuit.com
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cherries frozen1 cup almond milk1 scoop protein powder1 bananaIceOptional: top with unsweetened coconut flakes + almond butter
Instructions
Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy then add ice according to your preference. It is best to use frozen bananas when making smoothies. You can achieve this by peeling and slicing in half the bananas beforehand then placing them in a large Ziploc bag then leave them in the freezer overnight.Adding spinach and kale will increase nutritional benefits.
Glow green smoothie
modernhoney.com
Ingredients
2 Handfuls approximately 2 cups kale or power greens mix2 Handfuls approximately 2 cups baby spinach2 cups pure apple juice1/2 Cucumber1/2 Lemon squeezed (for extra benefits, use the juice from an entire lemon)1 BananaIceOptional:1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
Instructions
Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy then add ice according to your preference. It is best to use frozen bananas when making smoothies. You can achieve this by peeling and slicing in half the bananas beforehand then placing them in a large Ziploc bag then leave them in the freezer overnight.Adding spinach and kale will increase nutritional benefits.
Babe Ruth strawberry pineapple banana smoothie
floatingkitchen.net
Ingredients
1 cup strawberries1/2 cup pineapple1 Banana2 cups orange juice1/2 cup Greek yogurt1 cup spinach optional1 Tablespoon chia or flax seeds optionalIce
Instructions
Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy then add ice according to your preference. It is best to use frozen bananas when making smoothies. You can achieve this by peeling and slicing in half the bananas beforehand then placing them in a large Ziploc bag then leave them in the freezer overnight.Adding spinach and kale will increase nutritional benefits.
Peachy mango smoothie
thebeachhousekitchen.com
Ingredients
1 cup peaches1 cup mangoes1 Banana1 cup orange juice1/4 teaspoon turmeric1/4 teaspoon ginger
Instructions
Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy then add ice according to your preference. It is best to use frozen bananas when making smoothies. You can achieve this by peeling and slicing in half the bananas beforehand then placing them in a large Ziploc bag then leave them in the freezer overnight.Adding spinach and kale will increase nutritional benefits.
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Lovely greens smoothie
lollyjane.com
Ingredients
1 cup pineapple2 cups spinach1/2 cup grapes1 1/2 cup orange Juice1 BananaIce
Instructions
Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy then add ice according to your preference. It is best to use frozen bananas when making smoothies. You can achieve this by peeling and slicing in half the bananas beforehand then placing them in a large Ziploc bag then leave them in the freezer overnight.Adding spinach and kale will increase the nutritional benefit
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