Healthy Smoothie
Recipes
Smoothies are rapidly becoming a staple to each household,
and each house has their own great recipes. I have tried to
combine some very tasty recipes that are standard and some
perhaps a little more formal than other.
There are 2 types of smoothie, milky and icy. Both of these
are good for you, and it will be up to you to find out which
you smoothie. Remember to add crushed ice or yogurt to your
smoothie to make it really tasty.
♥ Ginger
Fresh root ginger grated into your blender will add a bit of a
zing, but be careful not to add too much as it is very
strong.
♥ Berries
All kinds of berries
are really good for you, they are full of anti-oxidants and
great vitamins that help your body to work at its best.
Blueberries and blackcurrants are great for you, and a really
tasty addition to any smoothie.
♥ Jam or Jelly
This may seem
like a bizarre thing to add to a smoothie, but be assured it is
very tasty ingredient. Any jam or jelly is convenient to use,
and one teaspoon full is enough to give an extra zing to your
drink.
♥ Vegetables
Any vegetable that
you have in your fridge that has a slight sweet taste to it can
be added in small quantities. For example, carrots, cucumber,
celery, peppers and tomatoes. Just a few will help make a great
sweet and sour flavour to any drink.
♥ Soya
Soya milk or yogurt is healthier for you than ordinary kinds
and tastes good too. Many people think that soya products must
taste disgusting because they are good for you, but if you
haven't try them, give them a taste. If you don't like the
taste, add some fresh fruit or buy flavoured yogurt/milk.
♥ Lime
To add lime juice and
grated lime zest is a really zingy taste, but one that is also
fresh and cleansing. But be careful not to add too much as it
is quite strong. Vary the amounts each time you make it to find
out how much you prefer.
♥ Honey
This or maple syrup makes a smoothie sweeter without using
refined sugar. Putting in 1-2 tsp of either will bring a great
flavour to your drink.
Smoothie Recipe Ideas:
Healthy Breakfast Smoothie
Serves 4
- Mix together 600ml milk, 2 sliced bananas, 2tbsp smooth
peanut butter, 1tsp linseeds and 1tbsp maple syrup. Blend until
smooth.
Oats & Honey Smoothie
Serves 2
- Blend 1 ripe banana, 1 tbsp honey, 1tbsp porridge oats,
1tsp sunflower seeds and 300ml semi skimmed milk.
Dairy Free
Smoothie
Serves 2
- Blend 300ml vanilla flavoured rice milk, 1 banana, 150g
fresh berries (of your choice). Add a little sugar free jam for
an extra fruity flavour.
Tropical Fruit Smoothie
Serves 2
- Blend together 200ml coconut milk, 200ml pineapple
juice, 1 banana and 150g yogurt. Taste and add honey for a
little extra sweetness. Serve immediately.
Delicious & Nutritious
Smoothie
Serves 2
- Mix together 1 chopped banana, 100g peach slices, 1tbsp
wheat germ, 150ml orange juice and 150ml yoghurt. Add some
cracked ice if you have some. Serve in a tall glass.
Here's some tasty ideas for healthy things you could
add:
Blend in: ginger, almonds, dried apricots, leftover
banana bread, muesli, mango, maple syrup, a little chocolate
spread, marmalade, sesame snaps, bran
Sprinkle on top: flaked almonds, dark chocolate
raisins, mixed nuts, a few marshmallows, a sprig of mint for
decoration!
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