Healthy Smoothie Recipes

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 like best. Here are a few ideas of what to put in your blender, just mix up some of
these ingredients to get a tasty 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.