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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

5 superfood smoothie ideas for a lazy afternoon
  • PublishedSeptember 27, 2021

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.

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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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