Being healthy is important, but it doesn’t have to be boring. Inculcating sufficient fruits and vegetables in your diet and having balanced meals throughout the day while also keeping yourself hydrated can be tiresome to do daily. This is where smoothies can help. You can make smoothies with anything you want, such as chocolate, oats, or ice cream, or make them healthy by adding fruits and vegetables! Everything gets blended in the end and is easy to consume. If you are looking for a way to stay healthy while also saving time and energy, consider these five smoothie options to include in your diet.
1.Peanut butter smoothie
Peanut butter is one of the healthiest and tastiest choices to include in your smoothie. It has a rich, creamy texture and is full of protein. Adding peanut butter to your smoothie will make it delicious and filling while also making it healthy.
Take one cup of your preferred choice of milk, use either a banana or 1-2 apples to make a thick and creamy base, add ½ cup of oats and 2 tbsp of your favourite peanut butter. Blend them all together until you receive a smooth consistency. Top your smoothie with crushed peanuts and honey. There you go, your peanut butter smoothie is ready!
2.Banana shake
Banana forms an important part of smoothies, milkshakes or smoothie bowls because of being a thick fleshy fruit that works as amazing base and provides sweetness and flavour. You can make a banana smoothie in itself or add other ingredients to make it more interesting. Bananas are a good source of potassium, fibre and vitamin B6 which makes them an easily accessible healthy fruit option.
To make a banana-based smoothie or a banana shake, take a big ripe banana; you can also use a frozen banana. Add one cup of your preferred choice of milk, and to make the smoothie even more smooth and delicious, you can add 1 tbsp of Greek yoghurt, which will also add more protein to it. To make it a little zesty, add a few slices of orange, which will add a tropical flavour to the smoothie and enrich it with Vitamin C. Blend them all together, and there you have it!
3.Strawberry and Kiwi
This recipe of strawberry and kiwi smoothie is perfect for a quick, healthy and yummy breakfast option. They are a perfect combination with pretty colours, nutritional value and a tropical-tart flavour. Both strawberry and kiwi are known for their immunity boosting properties, so you can enjoy them on days you feel like building up your immunity while having something sweet.
To make this smoothie, combine a few frozen strawberries, a ripe kiwi, and 1 cup of almond milk. You can use any milk you want, but milk with a higher fat proportion will taste best. Add a scoop of plain yoghurt, and if you want some sweetener, add a little bit of honey or maple syrup. Blend until smooth, and enjoy your rich and delicious smoothie.
4.Kale smoothie
If you thought that kale only went in salads, you are wrong. If you would rather have a plant-based smoothie, then kale smoothie is the one for you. Kale is power-packed with nutritional values and is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It also has a very low-calorie content and can help you with your weight loss journey.
For this nutritious and tropical kale smoothie, take a cup of coconut milk, few leaves of kale, make sure to remove the stem, along with 1 cup of pineapple chunks and a banana to bind the ingredients together. With such few ingredients, you can make your own green smoothie in minutes!
5.Blueberry smoothie bowl
If drinking smoothies is not your thing, you can try to make a smoothie bowl for yourself. Smoothie bowls are just as easy to make and if you make them with frozen ingredients, you will feel like you are having an ice cream and not a nutrition-packed smoothie bowl. Blueberries, apart from having a beautiful colour, are known to improve hearth health, bone health and promote skin health!
To make this bowl, blend 1 cup of frozen blueberries, ½ a banana, 2 tablespoons of of water, 1 tbsp of vanilla extract and 1 tbsp of cashew butter. Pour the thick blended mixture into a bowl and add the toppings of fresh banana slices, sliced almonds and shredded coconut. There you have it, a delicious bowl of blueberry smoothie.
Now that you have learned the top five smoothie recipes, add them in your diet and make your every morning breakfast nutritious, healthy and absolutely delicious!