There is a common belief that smoothies are fattening because of its sugar and calorie content. Luckily for health-conscious individuals, there are heaps of nutritious recipes for smoothies available to make even the most discerning health buff completely enjoy delicious smoothies without the guilt.
If you’re a total novice in making smoothies and you don’t think the recipes that you see are healthy enough, these quick and easy recipes for smoothies may help you with ideas. What you need is a blender and the simple ingredients mentioned.
AVOCADO AVALANCHE
Avocado also has a high concentrate of essential minerals calcium, folic acid and potassium and dietary fibers. Regular intake of avocado reduces the risk of heart attack. Scoop out one large avocado in a blender, add two to four tablespoons of condensed milk, and add one cup ice. Blend well until creamy. Love your heart and enjoy this avocado avalanche.
BRAIN POWER SMOOTHIE
Berries are not just good for your brain, they are also power-packed with antioxidants and disease-fighting properties. Blend in half a cup blueberries, half a cup raspberries, one cup fresh orange juice, half a cup low fat vanilla yogurt, and one cup ice. Blend thoroughly and serve right away.
BREAKFAST IN A SNAP
This one is really nutritious and filling. Perfect for people on the go. Blend one large banana, one peach, cut up, one-fourth cup orange juice, and one cup ice.
CHOCO-PEANUT CARDIO-POWER
This one’s rich in fiber from raspberries and banana, add to that the healthy fats found in peanut butter, making it the perfect smoothie for your heart. Blend one medium-sized banana, half a cup raspberries, one tablespoon peanut butter, half a cup non-fat chocolate yogurt, and one cup non-fat milk.
GOOD MOOD SMOOTHIE
This smoothie is packed with all the goodness of blueberry that increases the level of serotonin. This is also rich in fiber from mango and pineapple juice. Blend half a cup mango, half a cup blueberries, one cup pineapple juice, a handful of flaxseeds, and one cup ice. Blend thoroughly and serve immediately.
JUMPSTART MORNING SHAKE
This one wake’s your brain up in a healthy way. A healthier alternative to coffee. Blend one cup skim or non-fat milk, two tablespoons orange juice concentrate, one cup strawberries, and one piece kiwifruit.
TUMMY’S LITTLE HELPER
This smoothie recipe promotes good digestion. Blend in half a pear, cored, half cup banana, chopped, one fourth cup blueberries, one and a half cup water, one table spoon skim milk powder, one tablespoon of whey protein powder, one tablespoon of flax oil and a dash of cinnamon. Blend really well and serve right away.
VANILLA BERRY OVERLOAD
This berry smoothie can charge you with a great amount of nutrients. Blend in two cups strawberries, one cup blackberries, half a cup raspberries, one cup vanilla yogurt, two tablespoons honey, half a cup skim milk, and around ten ice cubes, Blend thoroughly and serve immediately. This one is just berry good.
