Slurp your way to health with smoothies, one of the healthiest and easiest fixes for breakfast. They are very filling, refreshing, and make having fruits and greens much less of a task. Colourful and full of nutrients and antioxidants, smoothies give you a concentrated dose of health, and they taste great! Give these easy and healthy smoothie recipes a try.
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1. Triple berry smoothie
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Ingredients:
1 banana
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 1/4 cup almond milk
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup frozen blackberries, extra for garnish
Method:
Add all the ingredients in a food processor and blend till it comes to a smooth consistency. Pour it into a bowl or jar, top it off with some blueberries, and enjoy.
2. Tropical smoothie bowl
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Ingredients:
1 frozen banana sliced
2 cups frozen mango chunks, keep a few aside for garnish
1 small frozen pineapple sliced
A handful of mixed nuts, chopped for garnish
1 cup almond milk
A few kiwi slices for garnish
A handful of shredded coconut for garnish
A handful of blueberries for garnish
Method:
Add the mango, banana, pineapple, and almond milk in a food processor and blend well till it becomes smooth. You can add more milk depending on how thick or runny you want the smoothie to be. Pour it into two jars and top them off with some mango chunks, mixed nuts, kiwi, shredded coconut, and blueberries.
3. Peanut butter banana smoothie
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Ingredients:
1 frozen banana, sliced
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 cup milk
A handful of ice cubes
1 tsp chocolate chips for garnish
Method:
In a food processor, combine all the ingredients and blend well. Check the consistency and add milk accordingly. Add a dash of peanut butter, some sliced banana and chocolate chips on top, and enjoy this quick and delicious smoothie recipe.
4. Raspberry green tea smoothie
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Ingredients:
1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 cup green tea, chilled
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup raspberries
2 tbsp honey
1 large frozen banana
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup ice
Method:
Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend till it comes to a smooth consistency. Start your day with this quick and healthy smoothie.
5. Kiwi and pineapple smoothie
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Ingredients:
3 peeled frozen kiwi, keep some aside for garnish
1 frozen mango, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
1 frozen banana, sliced
Mint leaves for garnish
Method:
Put all the fruits in the blender and make a fine smoothie. Check the consistency and add ice if needed, pour it into glasses, and top it off with mint leaves and kiwi slices.
6. Coconut, vanilla & almond butter smoothie
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Ingredients:
1 cup canned coconut milk, shaken
1/4 cup almond butter
15 small dates
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups ice
A handful of shredded coconut flakes for garnish
1 tsp honey to sweeten (optional)
Vanilla protein powder (optional)
Method:
Put all the ingredients into a blender except ice and mix till it comes to a smooth consistency. Then add the ice and blend again. You can adjust the ice according to the consistency you want. Top it up with some shredded coconut flakes and enjoy your chilled and healthy smoothie recipe!
7. Peach and mango smoothie
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Ingredients:
1 cup peaches
1/4 tsp turmeric
1 cup mangoes
1 banana
1/4 tsp ginger
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup ice
Method:
Chop all the fruits and freeze them overnight. The next morning, add everything except ice in a food processor and make a fine puree. Add the ice and blend it once again. Serve chilled.
8. Pumpkin pie smoothie
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Ingredients:
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup skim milk
1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
2 tbsp maple syrup
2/3 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
1 cup ice
Method:
Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend well to the desired consistency. You can add more milk if you want the smoothie to be a little less thick, and adjust the spices accordingly. Serve immediately.
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