When it comes to adding liquids to smoothies, I often add almond milk, coconut milk, or just plain water. Sometimes I even add green tea in smoothies, ideally in the morning as a coffee replacement.
I’ve been focussing on (unsweetened) almond milk lately, as it has fewer calories than dairy milk and coconut milk, but it still makes my smoothies creamy and tasty. Plus, with almond milk, I find that my smoothies are lighter while still bringing out the flavors of the other ingredients better.
Blending avocados in smoothies may not be for everyone, but I like the texture that it creates, especially when combined with other fruits and veggies.
I love avocados because they are packed with nutrients and healthy fats, and I enjoy their subtle and creamy flavor.
Kids love them too, especially when cold and creamy, which makes them feel like they’re eating ice cream. What better way for them to get those essential nutrients in!
While meat is typically high in protein, there are also lots of vegetarian and vegan protein sources to consider when trying to up your protein intake.
Smoothies are also an excellent way to get that extra protein in, sourced from vegetables and other non-meat foods.
There’s nothing more rewarding after a full-on home workout than a refreshing tropical smoothie, best shared with my husband and kids.
For vegetable and fruit lovers like me, it’s so easy to go crazy with smoothies since they only take less than five minutes to prepare and others can join in.
The best part of having a good blender in your kitchen is the experimenting with different fruits and vegetables that you would otherwise not eat.
Over the years, I have created many green smoothie recipes, some worked well, while others turned out to be a complete fail. But that’s the fun of having a blender. Just keep experimenting with recipes and ingredients and see what works best for you.
The color may not be green, but this simple and nutritious banana berry smoothie will certainly give you an instant energy boost in the morning when you most need it.
Fresh fruit combined with (Greek) yogurt, a bit of cinnamon, and a teaspoon of honey creates a delicious smoothie!
If you need a healthy energy boost in the morning or the afternoon to get you going for the rest of the day, try this delicious carrot and spinach smoothie recipe with apple and ginger.
This powerhouse drink is high in vitamins A and C and is loaded with a great variety of minerals such as potassium, calcium, folate, and magnesium.
Mint may not be the most common ingredient for green smoothies, but its flavors and benefits certainly are interesting.
The below recipe is for a simple yet powerful mint green smoothie that you can use to start experimenting with mint in your own smoothie recipes.
As you may already know, I love experimenting with exotic fruits. I often visit markets and specialty grocery stores, hunting for new fruits and vegetables to try out.
One of these weird fruits is the kiwano fruit, otherwise known as horned melon. An interesting looking fruit that is a mix between a melon and a cucumber.
This kiwano fruit smoothie recipe with spinach and blueberry is surprisingly refreshing. Unfortunately I can’t make this smoothie all too often, because kiwanos are quite hard to find.
One of my absolute favorite tropical fruits is dragon fruit. The flavors, the texture, dragon fruit just ticks all the boxes for me.
Dragon fruit can be hard to find, but I’m lucky to live near a grocery store that often sells exotic treats such as dragon fruit. Sometimes I buy them in bulk so I can share them with others, but also to blend them in smoothies.