Healthy Smoothies

Quick and easy to prepare smoothie recipes, packed with refreshing fruits and perfect for diet. Adding Smoothies in your breakfast will help you rev up your metabolism in the morning. It contains lot of nutrients that includes protein and fiber that will keep you full until your next meal. It will absolutely help you to lose your weight, so here are the best smoothie recipes.

Breakfast Energy Smoothie (Mixed Berries Smoothie)

Ingredients:

2 cups orange juice

1 cup vanilla yogurt (you can use flavored yogurt)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups mixed fresh or frozen berries (mixed berries, like blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)

Procedure:

Place all ingredients into blender (liquid ingredients first).

Blend on high for 2 minutes or until smooth. Scrape down sides and blend for another 30 seconds.

Anti-Bloat Smoothie (CuCu Ginger Smoothie)

Why Ginger? Ginger plays an important role in our smoothie since it is a natural anti-inflammatory food as well as a digestive aid. It soothes the digestive system and relaxes the muscles of the digestive tract, which keeps you from getting bloated.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup coconut water

1 banana

1 large cucumber, sliced

1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced

Handful of ice (depending on how thick you like it)

Procedure:

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until super smooth. It makes 2 small smoothies. Very easy! Enjoy!

Instant Mood Boost Smoothie (Choco Cherry Smoothie)

Ingredients:

½ avocado

½-1 banana (depending on size)

1 handful of frozen cherries

2 tbsps. hemp hearts

1 tbsp. chia seeds

1 tbsp. pumpkin seeds

1 tbsp. almond butter

1 tbsp. raw cacao or cocoa powder

1 medjool date, pitted

1 ½ cup water or liquid of choice (depending on how thick you like it)

Cacao nibs, optional

Instructions:

Place everything in the bowl of a blender and blend on high until smooth. If banana is not frozen you may want to add a handful of ice to make this super creamy and frosty.

Top with cacao nibs if using!

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