Not only are smoothies convenient when you are out and about, but they are also great for quick at home meals! Make them for breakfast when you are running late or make then for a late night snack. Whichever, you prefer here are a few recipes to try at home:
Kale, Apple, and Match Green Tea:
Ingredients:
Nutritional Facts:
The benefits of this smoothie: The kale is a great detoxifying fruit and it also is known as a cancer-fighting superfood. This smoothie is also packed with fiber and sulfer, which are great for detoxing and liver health. It also contains antioxidants which also protect against cancer. Kale contains a lot of vitamin A, C, calcium, and iron than beef. This smoothie is low in calories, but a great source of protein.
- 1/2 cup frozen kale
- 1/2 green apple (peeled and diced)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Matcha powder
- 2 cups coconut water
- 3 mint leaves
- 1/2 lime (squeezed)
- 2 teaspoons Spirulina powder
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories: 86
- Calories from fat: 5
- Fiber: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
The benefits of this smoothie: The kale is a great detoxifying fruit and it also is known as a cancer-fighting superfood. This smoothie is also packed with fiber and sulfer, which are great for detoxing and liver health. It also contains antioxidants which also protect against cancer. Kale contains a lot of vitamin A, C, calcium, and iron than beef. This smoothie is low in calories, but a great source of protein.
Beet, Apple and Cucumber:
Ingredients:
- 1 beet (washed and juiced)
- 1/2 green apple (peeled, cored and diced)
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 lime (squeezed)
- 1/2 cup basil
- 2 cm ginger (peeled)
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
Directions: Combine ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth.
Nutritional facts:
- Calories: 188
- Fat: 8g
- Fiber: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 9g
The benefits of this smoothie: The beets provide a great source of folic acid, fiber, manganese, and potassium. They are also known for increasing the number of white blood cells, and detecting and eliminating abnormal cells. Beets are aslo high in glutamine which ai
Mango-Lemon Shredder:
Ingredients:
Directions: Combine ingredients into a blender and blend on high for 1 minute or until smooth.
Nutritional facts:
The benefits of this smoothie: It is extremely low in calories and has a high fiber content, thanks to the honeydew melon. However, it is still very filling due to the spirulina. Lemons are great detoxifiers. They also enhance the body's ability to digest and burn fat.
- 1 1/2 cup melon (diced)
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 1 cup mango (frozen)
- 1 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoon spirulina powder
Directions: Combine ingredients into a blender and blend on high for 1 minute or until smooth.
Nutritional facts:
- Calories: 171
- Fat: 1g
- Fiber: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Protein: 8g
The benefits of this smoothie: It is extremely low in calories and has a high fiber content, thanks to the honeydew melon. However, it is still very filling due to the spirulina. Lemons are great detoxifiers. They also enhance the body's ability to digest and burn fat.