When my friends ask me how to start getting into the health train, I always lead them to my trusted smoothie recipes. Personally, drinking smoothies in the morning give me that naturally healthy glow. I also notice that I don’t get sick as easily when I have them regularly. Here are three (3) easy smoothie recipes that you can totally adapt for any budget!
The Glowing Green Smoothie
For nice glowing skin, better bowel movement, reduction of inflammation or bloating.
Makes 1-2 servings
You need: measuring cups, blender
Calories: Approximately 250 calories per serving
Ingredients:
- 1 1⁄2 to 2 cups of spinach, kale, celery leaves, or romaine lettuce (or a combination)
- 1⁄2 a cup of celery stalks (approximately 9 inch celery stalk would do)
- Half an apple
- Half of a lemon’s juice (please don’t add the seeds, they are incredibly bitter!)
- Thumbnail sized ginger root
- 5-6 pieces of ice cubes
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
Directions:
- Put all ingredients in your blender, and blend away!
Energizing Breakfast Smoothie
For a quick breakfast smoothie that can replace or add to your regular meal!
Makes 1-2 servings
You need: measuring cups, blender
Calories: Approximately 400-500 calories (remove raw nuts for fewer calories)
Ingredients:
- 1 1⁄2 to 2 cups of spinach, kale, celery leaves, or romaine lettuce (or a combination)
- 1 1⁄2 ripe banana (frozen is better)
- 1 cup plant-based milk (soy, almond, coconut, etc.)
- 1 scoop unflavored protein powder (for plant based: pea protein, for regular diets: whey protein)
- 5-6 pieces of ice cubes
- 1⁄2 cup filtered water
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon Spirulina powder (optional)
Directions:
- Put all ingredients in your blender, and blend, blend, blend.
Note: If you don’t know what protein powder to buy or you don’t have access to clean protein powders that do not have chemicals, feel free to add raw almonds or cashews, sugar free nut butters like peanut or almond butter, or Spirulina (which is a plant-based protein source from algae) too add more protein and energy to your energizing green smoothie!
Tropical Smoothie
For a quick smoothie you can serve while lounging on a hot summer day with your friends.
Makes 1-2 servings
You need: measuring cups, blender
Calories: Approximately 300-400 calories (remove coconut cream and chia seeds for fewer calories)
Ingredients:
- 1⁄2 ripe mango
- 1 slice pineapple
- 1⁄2 cup of frozen or fresh strawberries
- 1 scoop coconut cream (optional)
- 5-6 pieces of ice cubes
- 1⁄2 cup filtered water
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon Maca powder (optional)
- A handful of fresh mint and basil leaves (optional)
Directions:
- Put all ingredients in your blender, and blend!
Note: If you want your smoothie to be on the fresher side, do away with your coconut cream and chia seeds and add 1⁄4 cup of sparkling water on your glass before you pour your blended concoction in. Don’t forget your mint and basil leaves to keep it tasting fresh, like a mojito!
If you want to de-stress, the Maca powder is an adaptogen that helps reduce inflammation and manage your energy levels.
If you want this as a pre-workout snack on a hot summer day, definitely add all ingredients in!
