Healthy Smoothie Recipes – Nourishing Smoothies – Great Smoothie Recipes

Having a daily dose of fruit and vegetables in your diet is integral to maintaining energy levels and overall good health. While we love fruits and vegetables, we know that for some, like small children and middle-aged men, switching or adding in fruits and veggies can be tough. There many reasons to incorporate greens into your diet, and it’s not only easier but also more effective to do it through smoothies.

Smoothie Health Benefits

Firstly, all of the benefits that you’re likely to get through eating raw fruit and vegetables are enhanced through blending, because blending releases more of their nutrients and makes it easier to digest and absorb into your system. This in turn will increase your body’s energy levels … you’ll feel alert and refreshed quickly. Your body will also have an enhanced immune system thanks to all of the phyto-nutrients packed into greens. Those same nutrients will also nourish your bones, heart and make your skin smooth and glowy. You’ll also have better digestion thanks to all the fiber you’ll be consuming. If you’re looking to lose weight, then this is a great way to do so as well. The flavonoids found in all fruits and vegetables are an essential part of weight loss, and in some, like blueberries, the flavonoids are so strong that they may actually prevent fat cells from developing. Smoothies are also dense and will fill you up with healthy low-calorie nourishment, so you’ll probably have reduced cravings and be sated more quickly. An additional benefit is that you’ll be able to sleep better, especially if you exercise, which also goes toward increasing longevity. The more flavonoids you consume, the smaller your chance of developing heart disease and even cancer.

Smoothie Mood Benefits

Studies have actually shown that the more fruits and vegetables you consume, the better your mood is. This happens because of a combination off actors, one of which is that you’ll probably start having more energy, look better, and have a reduction in illness rate, which for most people will have in inherent mood elevating effect. There are also natural ingredients to your smoothie recipes that contain mood boosting antioxidants, like bananas, spinach– and all leafy greens, strawberries, blackberries, walnuts, blueberries, raspberries,and more. Adding zinc or magnesium to your smoothies will help with sleep and reducing anxiety.

So, without further ado, let’s get into these recipes!

Cocoa Smoothie

This smoothie contains an extra boost of energy and mood booster because it includes coffee, lol. Perfect for morning. Created by McKel Hill of Nutrition Stripped, a licensed dietician. It calls for frozen bananas, chia seeds, cinnamon, blueberries, protein powder, almond milk, coffee and cacao powder.

Total Breakfast Smoothie

Another great breakfast smoothie that only makes a total of 3 minutes to make. This smoothie combines all the things you need, like nut butter, leafy greens, liquid, Greek yogurt – which can be substituted with this amazing coconut yogurt – and fruit. Nut butters are a great way to add in satiating fats and protein.  In case this smoothie turns out too thick, you can add in extra almond milk, orange juice,or water, depending on what you’re using.

Honey Kombucha Smoothie

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The benefits of Kombucha are many, and include detoxing qualities, arthritis prevention, weight loss and more. Kombucha is fermented tea made from black and green tea and introducing SCOBY. SCOBY is short for Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast, which is similar to the ingredients that make vinegar,which is what gives Kombucha its tangy flavor. Kombucha is a good source of antioxidants, probiotics, and is antibacterial.  

Green Ginger Peach Smoothie

This smoothie has an unusual flavor combination that features superfoods like ginger, honey, and spinach. Ginger can help reduce inflammation, help with nausea, lower blood sugar, and more. It may even help with menstrual pain as well as reducing general muscle soreness.

Avocado, Kale, Pineapple and Coconut Smoothie

Avocado, kale, pineapple and coconut make this smoothie filling, satiating, chock full of vitamins, good fats, good bad-fat busting enzymes, and will make your skill just light up. The recipe also calls for Matcha powder,which is green tea power made from crushing green tea leaves. It’s frequently used in lattes, and contains almost 10 times the amount of nutrition of regularly brewed tea!

Tropical Carrot Ginger and Tumeric Smoothie

We can’t get over the medicinal qualities of turmeric. It’s an incredible anti-inflammatory and pain reliever and has been used both medicinally and in cooking for centuries. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin and is very potent. It also treats skin disease, liver conditions, digestive issue and more. This smoothie is perfect if you’re ever experiencing a sore belly.

Green Peanut-Butter Smoothie

Ever heard of a green peanut butter smoothie? Neither had we until we caught wind of this. It gets its green color from the kale but is peanut-buttery goodness with a touch of ground cinnamon. Banana will give you a good hit of potassium too.

Sea Green Smoothie

A great way to add extra nutrition is adding spirulina. This dark green smoothie gives your drinks a beautiful greenish blue hue while also being great for your health. The beautiful color comes from the fact that spirulina is actually a type of algae that’s packed with protein, B vitamins, and copper.

Roasted Strawberry and Tahini Buttermilk Shake

Unusual combo, but one that will leave you nice and full. This one has buttermilk, tahini, toasted sesame seeds and a banana. Strawberries,that can either be fresh or bruised. The strawberries are actually baked in sugar first, although you can substitute honey, stevia, or agave.

Hormone-Balancing Almond Maca Cinnamon Smoothie

This smoothie is a total health bomb. Gluten free, vegan, raw, high in plant-based protein, and even paleo-friendly. It has flaxseeds, dates, maca powder, almond butter and cinnamon. Flavor reminiscent of a cookie but is packed with nutrition.

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