Healthy Smoothie Recipes

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Catherine

½ cup frozen strawberries/ blueberries/ mixed berries

½ banana

½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt

¼ cup milk (skim/ almond/ soy) - enough to get your preferred consistency

Ice cubes

subheading: POST-WORKOUT SMOOTHIE RECIPE:

After a strenuous workout your main goal is to hydrate, replenish glycogen stores and jumpstart muscle recovery. A post-workout smoothie recipe should be made of carbohydrates and plenty of protein; it should also be relatively easy on the digestive system and quickly processed by the body.

Just like pre-workout, a post-workout smoothie is not an excuse to down a pint or two of smoothie drink - its purpose is purely functional. Be sure to drink up within 30 minutes to 2 hours after your workout. If you’ve been exercising at moderate to high intensity for longer than 60 minutes, try to re-fuel within 30 minutes.

1 dash of cinnamon (helps regulate and keep blood sugar levels steady)

1 Tbsp natural peanut butter (or almond butter)

1 medium banana (preferably frozen for extra creaminess)

⅓ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt

½ cup almond milk

1 cup ice

To boost nutritional content of this smoothie recipe try adding a handful spinach or kale.

subheading: MUSCLE BUILDER:

Building muscle is not just about strength training, but ensuring you’re meeting your body’s nutritional needs and providing your body with sufficient protein. Research shows that consuming a protein shake post-workout can stimulate protein synthesis and muscle recovery, in other words aid muscle growth.

1 scoop chocolate whey protein

8 oz. low-fat chocolate milk

1 medium banana (frozen)

Ice

subheading: WEIGHT LOSS SMOOTHIE RECIPE:

A good weight loss smoothie is packed with nutrients that is super filling, but low in calories, that you can have for breakfast or lunch. In other words, it’s not a snack (i.e. in addition to regular meals), but a meal replacement (instead of meals). To make a meal, a meal replacement smoothie needs to include carbohydrates, protein and a little fat. Fat is important because helps you feel full, as does protein. Check out how to make a weight loss smoothie for more tips. A good weight loss smoothie is packed with nutrients that is super filling, but low in calories, that you can have for breakfast or lunch. In other words, it’s not a snack (i.e. in addition to regular meals), but a meal replacement (instead of meals). To make a meal, a meal replacement smoothie needs to include carbohydrates, protein and a little fat. Fat is important because helps you feel full, as does protein. Check out how to make a weight loss smoothie for more tips.

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1 scoop whey protein powder

½ medium banana

1 cup frozen mixed berries

¾ cup milk (skim/ almond/ soy)

3 to 5 ice cubes

This weight loss smoothie recipe uses mixed berries (carbohydrates), which provide energy and are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and are a natural sweetener. Chia seeds are incredibly rich in omega-3 fatty acids (healthy fat), protein antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Chia seeds also contain super high levels of soluble and insoluble fiber, making them uncannily filling and a great addition to low-calorie smoothies. This weight loss smoothie recipe uses mixed berries (carbohydrates), which provide energy and are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and are a natural sweetener. Chia seeds are incredibly rich in omega-3 fatty acids (healthy fat), protein antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Chia seeds also contain super high levels of soluble and insoluble fiber, making them uncannily filling and a great addition to low-calorie smoothies.

Filling healthy smoothie ingredients: chia seeds, ground psyllium husks, whey protein, low-fat Greek yogurt.

subheading: BELLY BUSTER:

To make a belly-busting smoothie, add a source of MUFAs (monounsaturated fatty acids) and to aid weight loss add low-fat yogurt. Research shows that MUFAs help target belly fat, and yogurt has been shown to aid weight loss and reduce bloating (read more about foods to lose belly fat).

1 Tbsp cold-pressed organic flaxseed oil (MUFA)

1 cup frozen unsweetened blueberries

¾ cup milk (skim/ almond/ soy)

¼ cup low-fat Greek yogurt

Sources of MUFA to add to smoothies: flaxseed oil, avocado, nut butter (e.g. peanut butter, cashew butter), dark chocolate chips

subheading: LOW CARB SMOOTHIE RECIPE:

Load up on high quality protein and go for a carbohydrate source packed with nutrients (i.e. fruit or vegetable). To sweeten use a sweetener such as Stevia or Splenda, like in this low carb smoothie recipe.

1 scoop protein powder

1 cup frozen, mixed berries

1 cup cold water

¼ cup low-fat cottage cheese

1 packet Splenda sugar substitute

subheading: METABOLISM BOOSTER:

This tasty, healthy smoothie is designed to be filling, nutritious and boost metabolism. The base of this smoothie is green tea, which boasts both caffeine and catechins, substances shown to speed up metabolism. This smoothie recipe is also rich in protein, which also has metabolism boosting effects.

½ tbsp honey

1 cup mango chunks

½ cup non-fat vanilla yogurt

½ cup brewed green tea, cooled to room temperature

1 cup ice (about 6 cubes)

subheading: PALEO POWER:

This paleo friendly smoothie is filling and full of nutritional goodies. Herbal tea makes a great base as it is rich in anti-oxidants and depending on which herbal tea you choose will have specific health benefits (e.g. peppermint for digestive issues, etc).

1 scoop egg white protein powder

1 tbsp nut butter

1 cup frozen berries (mixed or otherwise)

1 cup brewed, chilled herbal tea

½ cup crushed ice

subheading: THE INVIGORATOR:

This green smoothie recipe will energize and invigorate the senses.

1 teaspoon lime juice

1 tbsp honey (if needed)

1 handful of spinach (or other leafy greens)

1 apple

1 pear

1 ½ cups chilled ginger tea*

Ice cubes

Bring about 2 cups of water to the boil. Grate or slice thinly about 1 inch of ginger root and add to boiling water. Cover saucepan and leave to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain. Cool.

subheading: BREAKFAST IN ONE:

Healthy smoothies are perfect for breakfast on the go. All the goodness of a healthy breakfast in one glass. Quick cook oats and nuts help to slow down the absorption of sugar from the fruit, keeping blood sugar levels steady, and giving you more energy for longer.

Yogurt and milk are rich in protein, which makes this smoothie filling. The fruit are a source of vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber and carbohydrates, making this smoothie recipe nutritious and energizing.

If you don’t like bananas check out how to make a smoothie without banana.

¼ cup quick cook oats (not instant)

¼ cup nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)

1 ripe banana

1 cup frozen fruit (mango, blackcurrants, or strawberries)

2 ½ tbsp low-fat yogurt

1 cup of milk (skim/ soy/ almond)

subheading: KOFFEE KICK:

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

1 frozen banana

¾ cup frozen low-fat vanilla yogurt

1 cup chilled strong black coffee

subheading: HANGOVER HERO:

This smoothie recipe is a meal in a glass and packed with nutrients to make up a little for last night’s indulgences. Banana provides energy, ginger will help settle the stomach and help with nausea (check out detox water recipes for some more help!). Yogurt helps to soothe the digestive tract. Pomegranate juice super nutritious and contains high levels antioxidants. If you don’t have pomegranate juice to hand, try cranberry or blueberry juice. Alternatively, add a cup of frozen mixed berries. Nut butter is rich in protein and healthy fats, which will help you feel full and provide lasting energy. This smoothie recipe is a meal in a glass and packed with nutrients to make up a little for last night’s indulgences. Banana provides energy, ginger will help settle the stomach and help with nausea (check out detox water recipes for some more help!). Yogurt helps to soothe the digestive tract. Pomegranate juice super nutritious and contains high levels antioxidants. If you don’t have pomegranate juice to hand, try cranberry or blueberry juice. Alternatively, add a cup of frozen mixed berries. Nut butter is rich in protein and healthy fats, which will help you feel full and provide lasting energy.

1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

1 to 2 teaspoons almond butter

1 banana

½ cup low-fat yogurt

½ cup Pomegranate juice

Ice cubes

subheading: SLEEP INDUCER:

Is there anything worse than laying in bed trying to sleep, concentrating on trying to sleep, and so not getting to sleep at all? You can’t mentally force yourself to sleep, but you can physiologically. To that end, this smoothie recipe is made up of foods (banana, peanut butter, milk) that contain tryptophan, which is converted to serotonin and sleep-promoting melatonin. This smoothie is also rich in carbs and calcium, which intensify the effect of tryptophan. Cherries contain melatonin and bananas are a great source of potassium and magnesium, which are natural muscle relaxants. Is there anything worse than laying in bed trying to sleep, concentrating on trying to sleep, and so not getting to sleep at all? You can’t mentally force yourself to sleep, but you can physiologically. To that end, this smoothie recipe is made up of foods (banana, peanut butter, milk) that contain tryptophan, which is converted to serotonin and sleep-promoting melatonin. This smoothie is also rich in carbs and calcium, which intensify the effect of tryptophan. Cherries contain melatonin and bananas are a great source of potassium and magnesium, which are natural muscle relaxants.

1 tbsp peanut butter

1 tbsp sesame seeds

¼ cup pitted cherries

½ banana

1 cup milk (skim/ almond/ soy)

Ice cubes

subheading: THE CHILLAXER:

subheading: Sit back and chillax. Enough for two - or just one…:

1 dash nutmeg

1 splash vanilla extract

1 tbsp honey

1⁄4 cup ground almonds

2 ripe bananas (preferably frozen for extra creaminess)

½ cup vanilla yogurt

¼ cup chilled chamomile tea (a calming tea)

¼ cup milk (skim/ almond/ soy)

Ice cubes

subheading: STOMACH SOOTHER:

This all-rounder smoothie recipe will address all manner of digestive woes. Papaya contains the enzyme papain, which has a soothing effect on the stomach and aids protein digestion. Ginger tackles nausea and fights flatulence. The probiotics in yogurt help increase friendly bacteria in your digestive tract, aiding digestion and reducing air. This smoothie is also rich in fiber. Fiber helps move food through the digestive tract, cleaning it out and removing toxins from the body. This all-rounder smoothie recipe will address all manner of digestive woes. Papaya contains the enzyme papain, which has a soothing effect on the stomach and aids protein digestion. Ginger tackles nausea and fights flatulence. The probiotics in yogurt help increase friendly bacteria in your digestive tract, aiding digestion and reducing air. This smoothie is also rich in fiber. Fiber helps move food through the digestive tract, cleaning it out and removing toxins from the body.

1 tbsp ground flax seed

1 tsp sliced ginger

1 cup frozen sliced peaches

1 cup peeled, seeded, cubed papaya

1 medium pear, cubed, skin optional

½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt

6 ice cubes

subheading: THE DETOXER:

The Detoxer looks just like a regular fruit smoothie, pinky red and smooth. It is in fact loaded with the goodness of beetroot and carrot, which are detox favorites. Beetroot boasts antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and detoxification properties and carrots are rich in anti-oxidants. Ginger is anti-inflammatory, while apples and pears are an excellent source of fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants. Spirulina is a super concentrated source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and protein. Also check out detox water recipes. The Detoxer looks just like a regular fruit smoothie, pinky red and smooth. It is in fact loaded with the goodness of beetroot and carrot, which are detox favorites. Beetroot boasts antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and detoxification properties and carrots are rich in anti-oxidants. Ginger is anti-inflammatory, while apples and pears are an excellent source of fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants. Spirulina is a super concentrated source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and protein. Also check out detox water recipes.

1 tsp spirulina (optional)

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 tsp minced fresh ginger

1 sweet apple

1 ripe pear

1 beet*

1 carrot*

Ice

note: Steam carrot and beet until just about tender (approx 10 to 15 minutes). Cool.

subheading: SKIN SMOOTHER:

Just as weight loss is a combination of diet and exercise, so is great skin a product of good skincare and nutrition. This skin-smoothing smoothie recipe is rich in anti-aging vitamin E, sun-damage-fighting healthy fats, collagen-boosting vitamin C, and wrinkle-reducing oleic acid from wheat germ, flaxseed, berries and avocado.

2 tbsp ground flax seed

1 cup blueberries

1 cup pitted cherries

½ cup strawberries

¼ avocado

½ cup low-fat yogurt

Ice cubes

subheading: IMMUNE BOOSTER:

Boost your immune system and beat the cold and flu season with this smoothie recipe loaded with beta-carotene and vitamin C from mango, cantaloupe, and pineapple, as well as almonds and almond milk, which are packed with zinc, an immune system booster.

⅓ cup ground almonds

1 cup chopped cantaloupe

½ cup cubed pineapple, fresh or canned

1 Banana

1 cup peeled, pitted, cubed mango

½ cup unsweetened almond milk

Ice cubes

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