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