Smoothies are the ultimate way to jam pack as much nutrition as possible into one drink, and what better way to kick start your day than with a glass full of nutrient-rich fruit and vegetables, plus protein-filled yogurt and milk. Here are some of my best tried-and-tested smoothies that are full of vitamins, which will surely keep you energized and your minds sharp the entire day!
Banana Chia Smoothie
Recipe yields 2 servings
Prep time: 1m
Ingredients
- 1 Banana, frozen
- 1 cup almond milk, cold
- 1 tbsp. Chia seeds
- 1 tbsp organic peanut butter
- 2 tbsp. Protein chocolate powder
- ½ tsp. Ground cinnamon
Preparation
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until a smooth consistency is achieved. Pour out in glasses and serve cold.
Super green Smoothie
Recipe yields 4 servings
Prep time: 2m
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup kale
- 1 cup coconut water
- 2 cups bananas, frozen
- 1 cup berries, frozen
Preparation
Mix all the ingredients in a blender and whir on high until a smooth, creamy consistency is achieved. Pour out in glasses and serve cold.
Orange Dream Cream-sickle smoothie
Recipe yields 1 serving
Prep time: 3m
Ingredients
- 1 orange, peeled and frozen
- 2 tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate
- ¼ tsp. vanilla extract
- ¼ cup fat free yogurt
- ice cubes
Preparation
Combine all the smoothie ingredients in a blender and process until a smooth puree forms. Pour out in a glass and drink chilled.
Hemp, chia and Cherry Revitalize
Recipe yields 3 servings
Prep time: 2m
Ingredients
- 2 cups tart cherries, frozen
- 1 cup coconut water, cold
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp. Chia seeds
- 1 tbsp. hemp seeds
- 2 medium bananas, frozen
Preparation
Mix all the ingredients in a blender and whir on high until a smooth, creamy consistency is achieved. Pour out in glasses and serve cold.
Tropical Papaya Perfection
Recipe yields 2 servings
Prep time: 2m
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh papaya chunks, frozen
- ½ cup pineapple cubes, frozen
- 1 cup coconut water
- ¼ cup low fat yogurt
- ½ cup mango cubes, frozen
Preparation
Mix all the ingredients in a blender and whir on high until a smooth, creamy consistency is achieved. Pour out in glasses and serve cold.
Acai Berry Smoothie
Recipe yields 2 servings
Prep time: 2m
Ingredients
- ¾ cup pomegranate juice
- ¾ cup blueberries, frozen
- 3 1/3 oz. Acai berry puree, frozen
- 1 cup low fat yogurt
Preparation
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on medium for 10-20 seconds, until well incorporated. Pour out in glasses and serve chilled.
Probiotic Kefir Smoothie
Recipe yields 2 servings
Prep time: 2m
Ingredients
Smoothie
1 cup Lifeway Plain Low Fat Kefir
2 bananas, frozen
¼ cup almond or peanut butter
Toppings
1 tablespoon almonds
1 tablespoon raw honey
1 tablespoon bee pollen
Preparation
Toss all the smoothie ingredients in to a blender and whirl on medium speed until a desired consistency is achieved. Pour in to glasses and top with your favorite toppings.
Vegan Pina Colada
Recipe yields 2 servings
Prep time: 5m
Ingredients
- 1 banana, frozen
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup soy milk
- 1 tbsp. ground flax seeds
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, frozen
- 1 tbsp. stevia
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ice cubes
Preparation
Add banana chunks, pineapple chunks, coconut milk, soy milk, stevia, vanilla extract, and flax seeds in a blender and combine until a smooth puree forms. Serve immediately in tall glasses.
Coconut Cacao Green Smoothie
Recipe yields 1 serving
Prep time: 5m
Ingredients
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 kiwi, peeled
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 tbsp. raw cacao powder
- 2 banana, peeled and frozen
Preparation
Start by blending together all the ingredients except spinach. Once all the ingredients are well combined, add spinach and whir until a smooth consistency is achieved.
Mango Lucuma super-green Smoothie
Recipe yields 2 servings
Prep time: 5m
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup frozen mango
- ½ tsp spirulina powder
- 2 tsp. Lucuma powder
- ½ avocado
- 1 cup spinach
- leaves from 1 stalk of kale
- ice cubes
Preparation
Add all ingredients to the blender and blend on high speed until all the ingredients are well mixed. Pour in to glasses and serve cold.
