A good smoothie can make for an excellent meal or an additional source of protein. It can serve as a delicious, energy-packed breakfast, or even as a refreshing drink during the summer time. Here are five delicious, healthy smoothies you can make in your own home.
Mango, Banana, Strawberry Smoothie Made with Coconut Water
Apart from the sweetness this smoothie packs, the combination of fresh fruit, yogurt, and coconut water ensures you’re getting both electrolytes and antioxidants to keep your body hydrated and healthy just in time for the summer. Blend these ingredients:
- 2 bananas
- 2 mangos (chopped up)
- 1 cup of strawberries (frozen or fresh)
- ½ cup of Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons of honey (for added sweetness)
- 1 cup of coconut water, flavored or unflavored
Green Smoothie with Spinach and Apple
Green smoothies are a popular and easy way to make sure you’re getting all your necessary greens in. Throwing in some fruit alongside leafy vegetables is one of the best ways to get a refreshingly, well rounded meal. This smoothie only requires five ingredients:
- About 2 handfuls of spinach or kale (or a little bit of both)
- A pear or chayote if you’re opting for a low carb/keto diet
- 1 apple of leave out for low carb/keto
- One handful of frozen mango chunks or cantaloupe for low carb/keto
- Water
Chocolate Peanut (Almond) Butter Protein Shake
This simple recipe promises a creamy, sweet, and filling shake that will prepare you for a long day. Try adding some protein powder, if possible, to get your extra intake of daily protein. You’ll need these ingredients:
- 1 cup of milk of your choosing
- 1 banana
- 2 tablespoons of peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1 scoop chocolate-flavored protein powder
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, for additional flavor if you choose
Blackberry Kale Smoothie
This blackberry smoothie is packed with loads of fiber, protein, and antioxidants. The addition of the kale is both nutritional and gives you an extra dose of magnesium, iron, potassium, and more. Here are the ingredients:
- 2 cups of blackberries
- ¼ cup of frozen or fresh blueberries
- ½ cups of kale (about 1-2 stalks)
- ¼ cup frozen pineapple chunks or substitute with starfruit if you’re opting for a low carb/keto diet
- ½ cup of water or coconut water
Beet and Greens Smoothie
Although this may not sound like the most appetizing smoothie, beets are a great source of fiber, iron, and vitamin C. Beets are also known to keep your blood pressure regulated, and have anti-inflammatory properties. Along with a healthy dose of beet greens, this smoothie will pack a flavorful, healthy punch. You’ll need these ingredients:
- 1 cup of beet greens
- 3 peeled and chopped beets
- 1 banana, frozen or fresh
- 1 cup of milk of your choosing
- ½ cup of ice cubes
Have any other fun smoothie recipes that you think we should add to our list? Drop your suggestions in the comments!
