Who said that healthy cannot be tasty? Smoothies help to reiterate the belief in the fact that even healthy and nutritious food can taste delicious. In fact, smoothies are a smarter way of enjoying your fruits and vegetables, since smoothies definitely taste so much better than the actual fruit or vegetable. From chocolate-based smoothies to rich and berry flavored, there are simply so many options out there to explore and try out. Additionally, smoothies are really easy to make. You can keep the ingredients ready in advance, and it will take you just a minute to get that perfect smoothie ready.
Here are some amazing and delicious smoothie recipes for you to try out. And if you cannot find a particular ingredient, worry not! The best part about smoothies is that they are so versatile. You can simply swap one ingredient with the other that is available easily. In fact, you can also work around with different ingredients to create a smoothie that you totally love. And then impress the guests with your signature healthy smoothie.
Berry smoothie
Ingredients:
2 small bananas
1 cup each of frozen strawberries, blueberries and raspberries
250 ml milk
½ cup yogurt
Method
Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend till smooth. Serve with some ice cubes.
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Chocolate and almond smoothie
Ingredients:
¾ cup almond milk/ regular milk
3 tbsp almond butter
3 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp chia seeds
Method
Combine all the ingredients, and blend till smooth. If you want, also add some crushed ice.
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Banana smoothie
Ingredients:
2 small bananas
1 cup milk/ almond milk
¼ cup yogurt
2 tsp honey
Method:
Combine everything together, and blend till incorporated.
Raspberry and Mango smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup frozen raspberries
3/4 cup mango, diced
½ cup pineapple
1 cup coconut or regular milk
Method:
- Dice all the fruits into small chunks. Add in the milk and blend till smooth.
Mix fruit smoothie
Ingredients:
½ cup each of frozen cherries and kiwis, diced
1 small banana, mashed
½ cup mango
1 cup milk
Method:
Blend together the ingredients on high speed. Garnish with some kiwi slices and serve cold.
Pina Colada smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup pineapple, chopped
½ cup mango, chopped
Method:
Combine the ingredients together and blend till smooth.
Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
Half a cup pineapple
2 small bananas
1 cup spinach
3/4 cup grapes
250 ml juice
Method:
Blanch the spinach, and dice the remaining fruits. Combine everything together in a mixer, and blitz on high speed.
Peach and mango smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup peaches, sliced and diced
3/4 cup mango, diced
2 small bananas
1 ½ cup orange juice
A small piece of ginger
Method:
- Grate the ginger finely. Combine with the other ingredients, and blend together.
Peanut butter smoothie
Ingredients:
½ cup peanut butter
3 small bananas
500 ml milk
2 tbsp honey
Method:
Warm the milk slightly, and add in the peanut butter to dissolve it completely. Blend together with the other ingredients and some ice cubes. Chill before serving.
Healthy coffee smoothie
Ingredients:
¾ cup milk
¼ cup brewed and chilled coffee
½ banana, diced and frozen
1 tbsp honey
½ tsp vanilla
1 tsp instant coffee
1 tbsp peanut or almond butter
Method:
Combine all the above together, and blend till nice and smooth.
Benefits of having smoothies
Smoothies have a host of health benefits attached to them. This makes them a really good choice. They are especially good to have, especially in the summer months, when the temperatures reach an all-time high.
Smoothies make for an excellent breakfast. They are sure to cheer you up, and give you a good start to your day. Additionally, smoothies are a great way to lose weight and keep yourself in shape. And all this without actually skipping any meal. Because of the various enzymes that are present in fruits, smoothies help to dissolve body fat and then clear up the internal system. Smoothies with breakfast also help to make up for all the lost water in your body, thereby preventing dehydration.
Not only do they make you feel full, but they also help to control your food cravings. Since you are consuming so many nutrients along with protein early in the morning, you are less likely to crave for junk food later on in the day. Other than that, they also help in curing sleep disorders, and boost your brain power. They are an excellent method of helping your body to get rid of toxins. All this is bound to have positive impacts on your skin. Smoothies bring a natural glow to your face, and keep your skin radiant and young. They are also known to improve bone health, prevent heart diseases and keep blood sugar in check.
Packed with so many benefits, all in a single glass; it is hard to say no to a delightful smoothie. Which smoothie are you making this season? Let us know in the comment section below.