Healthy Winter Smoothie Ideas

by | Feb 10, 2017 | Know

Give your immune system a boost and stay healthy during the long, cold winter by enjoying one of these vitamin- and antioxidant-packed smoothies:

For Seriously Sneaking In Veggies
The smoothie: Banana And Spinach Smoothie

  • Half a large or 1 small very ripe banana
  • 1 C milk (or dairy substitute)
  • Fresh baby spinach
  • Few ice cubes

 

For Breakfast
The smoothie: Blueberry Avocado Smoothie

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 ripe avocado, pitted and sliced
  • 2 heaping cups spinach
  • 1 tbsp agave
  • 1 cup ice

 

For Heart Health
The smoothie: Parsley, Kale And Berry Smoothie

  • 1/2 cup (packed) flat-leaf parsley (leaves and stems)
  • 4 kale leaves (center ribs removed)
  • 1 cup frozen organic berries (such as strawberries or raspberries)
  • 1 banana (cut into pieces)
  • 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed

 

For A Tropical Taste
The smoothie: Kale Smoothie With Pineapple and Banana

  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 2 cups stemmed and chopped kale or spinach
  • 1½ cups chopped pineapple (about ¼ medium pineapple)
  • 1 ripe banana, chopped

 

Literally Instead Of A Salad
The smoothie: Sweet Punch Romaine Lettuce Smoothie

1 Cup Water

1 Cup Dairy Free Milk

1 Cup Strawberries

1 Banana OR 1 Cup of Mango or 1 Small Mango

1 Cup Pineapple

1 Apple chopped

1 Cup chopped Romaine Lettuce, tightly packed or 2 cups loosely packed (or Spinach or any other mild greens)

2 Tablespoons Pumpkin Seeds

½ Cup dried Apricots

1 Cup of Oats

If You’re Feeling Under The Weather
The smoothie: Kale Ginger Smoothie

  • 1 ripe banana, peeled and frozen
  • ½ cup frozen blueberries
  • 2 teaspoons ginger, peeled and finely grated
  • 2 cups kale leaves, loosely packed
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon raw honey

For Your (Fruity) Sweet Tooth
The smoothie: Mango, Kiwi, Peach And Spinach Smoothie

  • 1/2 cups orange juice
  • 2 baby spinach (generous handfuls of)
  • 1 mango (huge, or 2 regular size mangoes, peeled and sliced off the core)
  • 2 kiwi (large, peeled)
  • 2 bananas
  • 1 peaches (medium size, cut in quarters, core removed)
  • 1 cup ice

For Total Refreshment
The smoothie: Cucumber Apple And Ginger Smoothie

  • 1 small cucumber
  • handful of spinach
  • 1 apple, cored
  • 1 TBSP minced ginger
  • freshly squeezed juice of 1 lime
  • 1 TBSP honey/agave/maple syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • optional (for non vegans): raw bee pollen

 

For Dessert
The smoothie: Chocolate Mint Green Smoothie

  • 2 heaping cups organic spinach
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your milk of choice)
  • 1 cup filtered water (more or less, for desired thickness)
  • ½ avocado, pit and skin removed
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder of choice (I used Vega Sport)
  • ¼ cup fresh mint or 1 drop of mint extract
  • 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs
  • Stevia to taste (for sweetness)
  • Ice (optional)

Source: Huffington Post Canada