Smoothies are the simplest way to pack lots of fruits and veggies into a single meal or snack. But building a delicious smoothie can quickly turn from a healthy treat to a high-calorie drink. Watch this video for simple tips to keep your smoothie healthy and nutritious.
Ready to pack more nutrients into your day? Try out any one of these three smoothie recipes!
Tropical Smoothie
For a smoothie reminiscent of an island vacation, exotic fruits give a power punch of vitamin c and delicious flavor.
- ½ cup raw spinach leaves
- ½ cup chopped raw kale (ribs removed)
- ½ avocado
- 1 whole banana
- 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1½ cups hazelnut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- handful of ice
Green Smoothie
When it comes to being healthy, you can’t go wrong with green fruits and veggies—which are high in vitamins and antioxidants.
- 1 cup raw spinach leaves
- 1 cup peeled and sliced cucumbers
- ½ cup peeled oranges
- ½ cup mango chunks
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup coconut water
- 6-8 mint leaves
- handful of ice
Berry Blast
Flavorful, antioxidant-rich berries make for a delectable (and health-boosting) smoothie!
- ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 whole banana
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
- ½ cup raspberries 1
- cup chopped kale (ribs removed)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ¾ cup almond milk
- handful of ice
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