So I've been way too into making smoothies recently. They are such a good and easy way of getting multiple types of fruit and veg into your body at once and so are packed full of vitamins and goodness for your body and they are so yummy as well!
I don't follow any recipes when I make my smoothies i experiment everyday but I always have one type of green veg (you can't taste it honestly) one or more types of fruit and natural yogurt as my liquid but of course it's up to you.
When I tried to get healthy smoothie recipies people always had hard to get and expensive ingredients. So I thought I'd give you guys some really easy recipies with ingredients you can get anywhere
So I thought I'd record my week in smoothies for you (only the ones that were nice though) and their benefits to maybe inspire you to make your own as a super healthy snack :)
TIPS FOR SMOOTHIE MAKING
-freezing your fruit makes your smoothie colder, thicker and means you don't have to add extra liquid where the fruit melts
-for healthy liquids add almond milk, natural yogurt or water
-to disguise the flavours of fruits/green veg you don't like but want a more nutritious smoothie add a sweet fruit you like
-honey is a good and healthy way of adding sweetness to your smoothie
-adding natural oats to your smoothie not only adds nutrition and health benefits and flavour but also makes your smoothie a good breakfast meal as it fills you up more
-experiment with flavours such as vanilla extract or orange extract to make your smoothies more interesting and even more tasty
-2 frozen strawberries
-1/2 banana
-2tbsp of yogurt
-a drop of honey
-handful of spinach
This smoothie was so sweet and fruity and yummy. It helps prevent diabetes, aid weight loss, strengthens the nervous system and white blood cells due to the B-6 vitamin in the banana. Boosts your immunity, aids eye health and fights cancer due to the strawberries and improves heart health and is packed full of iron due to the spinach.
-frozen mango cubes
-spinach (however much you wish)
-2tbps of yogurt
This smoothie is my favourite because the mango and yogurt taste so sweet and yummy together! This smoothie prevents cancer, lowers cholesterol, clears skins, improves sex drive (cheeky) and improves digestion due to the mango and is full of iron due to the spinach.
This smoothie is the same as the one above except I decided to add kiwi which made the taste more tangy but was still so yummy
-frozen mango cubes
-1 kiwi
-spinach
-2tbps of natural yogurt
-drop of honey
-splash of vanilla extract
The benefits of this smoothie are the same as the mango yogurt smoothie except it is also high on fibre, aids sleep, improves heart health and prevents constipation due to the kiwi
-2 frozen strawberries
-Hanful of mango chunks
-handful of kale
-2tbps of natural yogurt
-drop of honey
This isn't the sweetest of smoothies but is still so yummy! This smoothie prevents cancer, lowers cholesterol, clears skins, improves sex drive (cheeky) and improves digestion due to the mango and boosts your immunity, aids eye health and fights cancer due to the strawberries, aids cardiovascular system, hydration, metabolism and detox due to the kale.
-4 strawberries
-blackberries
-handful of spinach
-2tbps of yogurt
-drop of honey
-sunflower seeds
This smoothie isn't one for people who don't like bits in their smoothies because of the seeds in this one but it is such a lovely taste and is so healthy due to the seeds added! This boosts your immunity, aids eye health and fights cancer due to the strawberries, full of iron due to the spinach, full of antioxidants, aids the brain, relaxes muscles due to the blackberries, helps the cardiovascular system such as aids asthma, lowers cholesterol, calms nerves and full of healthy fats your body needs due to the seeds.
So there's my working week in smoothies! All are packed full of nutrition and are so healthy for you. Feel free to adapt any of these recipies for your preference
I hope this has given you some inspiration
Thank you for reading
B x
