Sometimes you just get a craving for certain flavors. Whether you are in need of something sweeter or need some extra greens in your daily diet, look to smoothies to make your dreams come true. Well, that might be an overstatement, but smoothies truly are a great way to help kick-start your day.
Before we give you the actual smoothie recipes, we have a couple smoothie tips to help with the blending process. If you have a VitaMix, you can disregard the following information. Those blenders are monsters and can tackle anything. If you have a regular blender, add the ingredients and liquid to the blender and pulse away. Then add the ice or frozen ingredients and blend until you get a smooth consistency.
Sometimes adding protein powder to a smoothie can result in chalky clumps. To avoid this, mix the powder with your liquid of choice in the blender first and then add the rest of the smoothie ingredients. If you are one of those people who like to use almond milk in smoothies, it is best to make your own. Most commercial almond milks contain processed ingredients or added sugars. Use the video below to learn how to make your own.
Fruity Smoothies
Orange Mango Smoothie
No need to use any store-bought orange juice for this recipe; just hit the produce aisle and make some of that homemade almond milk.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of homemade almond milk
- 1 cup mango
- 1 orange, peeled
- 1 banana, frozen overnight
- 1 date
Hazelnut Oats & Blueberries
If you aren’t in the mood to eat some hot oatmeal, blend some oats in your smoothie. This is a great way to fill up and get a sweet, nuttiness to your smoothie.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 banana, frozen overnight
- 1 cup homemade almond milk
- 1 tablespoon hazelnuts
- ¼ cup steel cut oats
Wake Up With Sweetness
There is no more classic smoothie combination than strawberries and bananas. They make any smoothie taste good. Add in the raw coconut flakes and goji berries and you’ve got yourself a superfood smoothie.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup strawberries
- ½ cup banana, frozen and sliced
- 2 tablespoons goji berries
- 3 tablespoons raw coconut flakes
- 1 cup homemade almond milk
Green Smoothies
Protein & Greens
While you will be getting some plant-based protein from the spinach, you can add more, if you want, by using a plant-based powder. If you are opposed to protein powder, you can use some hempseeds or flaxseeds.
Ingredients:
- ½ cucumber
- 1 cup homemade almond milk
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 banana, frozen overnight
- 1 scoop Dherbs CocoHemp powder, or 2 tablespoons hempseeds
Green Machine
This isn’t your regular green smoothie. The cucumber in the smoothie gives it a refreshing taste and makes it a little lighter. It’s definitely packed with some nutrients!
Ingredients:
- ½ banana
- 2 romaine leaves
- 1 apple, cored
- ½ cucumber
- 1 cup organic, unsweetened coconut water
Minty Tropical Smoothie
Did you know that mint is great for calming your stomach? Additionally, the pineapple in this smoothie helps to regulate digestion and boost metabolism.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pineapple
- ½ banana
- ½ cup mint
- 2 kale leaves, stems removed
- 1 cup organic, unsweetened coconut water
