Delicious Smoothie Ideas
- Buyers Initiative
- Dec 1, 2022
- 6 min read
Updated: Jul 22
Healthy and delicious meal replacement ideas for on-the-go!
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Green Breakfast Smoothie
Green and tasty smoothie to get you going.
Ingredients
3 cups of pineapple cut into chunks
2 cups of baby spinach
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp ground flaxseeds
1 cup of water
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
⅛ tsp ground black pepper
Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a blender until thoroughly mixed and smooth
Serve Immediately
Nutrition Values Per Serving
Calories 190kcal | Carbohydrates 37g | Dietary Fiber 6g | Sugar 26g | Saturated Fat 13g | Monounsaturated Fat 1.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | Trans Fat 0g |Cholesterol 0mg | Sodium 122mg | Vitamin A 148ug | Vitamin C 127mg | Vitamin D 54iu | Calcium 317mg | Iron 2.6mg | Magnesium 83mg | Potassium 582mg | Thiamin (Vit B1) 0.3mg | Riboflavin (Vit B2) 0.2mg | Niacin (Vit B3) 1.7mg | Vitamin B6 0.4mg | Pantothenic Acid (Vit B5) 0.6mg | Folate (Vit B9) 109ug | Vitamin E 9mg | Vitamin K 147ug | Protein 3.7g*
* Nutrition information provided is an estimate
Mango Peach Smoothie
Bright and energizing way to start your day
Ingredients
1 cup of peach cut into large chunks
1 cup of mango (fresh or frozen)
¾ cup orange juice
¼ cup of greek yogurt
1 cup of ice cubes
Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a blender until thoroughly mixed and smooth
Serve Immediately
Nutrition Values Per Serving
Calories 289kcal | Carbohydrates 62g | Dietary Fiber 5.3g | Sugar 40g | Saturated Fat 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat 0.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | Trans Fat 0g |Cholesterol 5.7mg | Sodium 43mg | Vitamin A 196ug | Vitamin C 160mg | Calcium 110mg | Iron 12mg | Magnesium 56mg | Potassium 918mg | Thiamin (Vit B1) 0.3mg | Riboflavin (Vit B2) 0.3mg | Niacin (Vit B3) 3.2mg | Vitamin B6 0.3mg | Pantothenic Acid (Vit B5) 1.2mg | Folate (Vit B9) 143ug | Vitamin E 1.6mg | Vitamin K 12ug | Protein 9.7g *
* Nutrition information provided is an estimate
Turmeric Ginger Carrot Smoothie
A flavorful immune booster
Ingredients
3 med carrots (washed, peeled, cut in chunks)
1 ½ cups of peeled oranges
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 ½ cups unsweetened coconut water
⅙ tsp ground black pepper
Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a blender until thoroughly mixed and smooth
Serve Immediately
Nutrition Values Per Serving
Calories 138kcal | Carbohydrates 33g | Dietary Fiber 6.1g | Sugar 24g | Saturated Fat 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | Trans Fat 0g | Sodium 111mg | Vitamin A 782ug | Vitamin C 86mg | Calcium 104mg | Iron 0.9mg | Magnesium 38mg | Potassium 850mg | Thiamin (Vit B1) 0.3mg | Riboflavin (Vit B2) 0.1mg | Niacin (Vit B3) 1.5mg | Vitamin B6 0.2mg | Pantothenic Acid (Vit B5) 0.6mg | Folate (Vit B9) 41ug | Vitamin E 0.9mg | Vitamin K 12ug | Protein 2.3g *
* Nutrition information provided is an estimate
Mango Turmeric Smoothie
A tropical delight to start your day!
Ingredients
2 cups of chopped mangos (fresh or frozen)
½ cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
1 tbsp ground turmeric
1 tsp chia seeds
1 ½ cups unsweetened coconut water
⅙ tsp ground black pepper
Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a blender until thoroughly mixed and smooth
Serve Immediately
Nutrition Values Per Serving
Calories 307kcal | Carbohydrates 50g | Dietary Fiber 11g | Sugar 35g | Total Fat 12g | Saturated Fat 6.7g | Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g | Trans Fat 0g | Sodium 57mg | Vitamin A 90ug | Vitamin C 99mg | Calcium 137mg | Iron 4.6mg | Magnesium 96mg | Potassium 854mg | Thiamin (Vit B1) 0.2mg | Riboflavin (Vit B2) 0.1mg | Niacin (Vit B3) 2.7mg | Vitamin B6 0.3mg | Pantothenic Acid (Vit B5) 0.5mg | Folate (Vit B9) 91ug | Vitamin E 1.8mg | Vitamin K 8.1ug | Protein 5.5g *
* Nutrition information provided is an estimate
Minty Watermelon Cucumber Smoothie
A refreshing thirst quencher
Ingredients
5 cups of seedless watermelon
½ cup fresh mint leaves
3 english cucumbers
⅓ cup lime juice
1 cup of ice
Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a blender until thoroughly mixed and smooth
Divide it between 4 glasses and garnish each glass with mint
Serve Immediately
Nutrition Values Per Serving
Calories 99kcal | Carbohydrates 25g | Dietary Fiber 2.2g | Sugar 16g | Total Fat 0.6g | Saturated Fat 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | Sodium 7.8mg | Vitamin A 72ug | Vitamin C 29mg | Calcium 60mg | Iron 1.3mg | Magnesium 53mg | Potassium 589mg | Thiamin (Vit B1) 0.1mg | Riboflavin (Vit B2) 0.1mg | Niacin (Vit B3) 0.6mg | Vitamin B6 0.2mg | Pantothenic Acid (Vit B5) 1mg | Folate (Vit B9) 27ug | Vitamin E 0.2mg | Vitamin K 37ug | Protein 2.8 *
* Nutrition information provided is an estimate
Kale Pineapple Smoothie
A vitamin-enriched smoothie
Ingredients
2 cups kale
1 ½ cups of fresh pineapple
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 ripe banana
1 ½ cups of unsweetened almond milk
Honey or maple syrup to taste
Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a blender until thoroughly mixed and smooth
Taste for sweetness and add maple syrup or honey to taste.
Serve Immediately
Nutrition Values Per Serving
Calories 110kcal | Carbohydrates 20g | Dietary Fiber 4.7g | Sugar 11g | Total Fat 3.4g | Saturated Fat 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat 0.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | Trans Fat 0g | Sodium 78mg | Vitamin A 28ug | Vitamin C 42mg | Vitamin D 40iu | Calcium 262mg | Iron 1.2mg | Magnesium 48mg | Potassium 304mg | Thiamin (Vit B1) 0.1mg | Riboflavin (Vit B2) 0.1mg | Niacin (Vit B3) 1.3mg | Vitamin B6 0.2mg | Pantothenic Acid (Vit B5) 0.3mg | Folate (Vit B9) 28ug | Vitamin E 6.4mg | Vitamin K 41ug | Protein 2.5g *
* Nutrition information provided is an estimate
A Special Type Of Beverage
By Alice Gilbertson
You may be one of those people who have made the decision to lead a healthier lifestyle. Is that why you are looking for a bit of help? Are you here because you want to know more about how to make delicious and spectacular smoothies?
Smoothies information is so in-demand these days. But, what makes smoothies special when they are just part purée and part fruit drink? They are easy to make, so much so that anyone can prepare one. It takes no special skill to concoct a foamy fruity mix that you can enjoy by yourself or share with people close to you.
What makes smoothies a special type of beverage is that they can be so nutritious that you won't need to take multivitamins and other expensive supplements anymore if you include smoothies in your daily diet. Smoothies are very good for you.
There was a time when smoothies were novelties and specialties offered only in cafes, restaurants, and juice bars. Now you can make them at home. With smoothies information that you can readily access online, anything is possible. If you are new to the smoothie phenomenon, you can learn how to make a handful of basic preparations such as a strawberry smoothie, banana smoothie, and mango smoothie. But you should realize that there is a whole new world of smoothies information that you have not yet glimpsed. Allow us to impart a few tips that you can use to make more refreshing, exciting, and very delicious smoothie preparations.
You may already know that the heart of every smoothie preparation is fruit. Some of the most popular fruit choices are banana, pineapple, mango and other tropical fruit. These fruits are not just treated to the taste buds. They make smoothies very special because they contain fibre and essential vitamins and minerals. When preparing smoothies, it is totally up to you whether you want to combine fruit flavours. There is no limit to the number of fruit combinations, and the ratio and proportion of fruit mixing is always a personal decision. This opportunity to exercise creativity is just one of the characteristics that make smoothies a very special kind of beverage.
Many people who need smoothies information want to explore available possibilities on the base component of smoothies. Milk and cream are usual choices, but yogurt is now becoming a popular alternative. Yogurt is a good choice because they contain probiotics which are essential in maintaining the health of the gastrointestinal tract. Probiotics help sustain the population of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Yogurt also contains vitamin D and calcium. If you are concerned about fat intake, there are low-fat yogurt preparations that you can opt for. Soy yogurt is also available if you are a vegan or have lactose intolerance.
When it comes to the choice of sweeteners, there are numerous alternatives to refined sugar. White sugar is linked to a number of health conditions so if you will be preparing smoothies regularly. Some of the better alternatives to refined sugar are honey, nectar, and agave syrup.
There is one last tip that we shall impart to you. Get an excellent blender. Once you have one nothing stands between you and smoothie heaven.
My husband and I love creating all kinds of smoothies. During the hot and sunny afternoons, we will create these cool and delicious drinks.
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