Healthy Smoothie Recipes ________________________________________________________________ Lose Weight, Cleanse your Body and Boost your Immune System with Easy Smoothie Recipes ________________________________________________________________ Julia Korenivska Dedication To my parents For raising me to believe that anything was possible And to my family For making everything possible Copyright © 2020 by Julia Korenivska All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, except in the case of a brief quotation embodied in articles or reviews, without written permission from its publisher. Disclaimer The recipes and information in this book are provided for educational purposes only. Please, always consult a licensed professional before making changes in your lifestyle or diet. 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Contents Contents Introduction Smoothie Basics Liquid Base Fruits Add-ins Healthy Precautions Before KickStarting Your Smoothie Journey Beware of the Sugar Levels Smoothies Aren’t a Substitute for Balanced Diets Raw Veggie Roadblock Best Blender to Prepare Smoothies Detox and Cleansing Smoothie Recipes Detox Beet Smoothie Green Detox Smoothie Protein Detox Smoothie Apple Berry Smoothie Pineapple Banana Detox Smoothie Peaches and Oatmeal Cream Smoothie Spinach Berry Smoothie Coconut Mojito Smoothie Avocado Spinach Smoothie Kale Pineapple Smoothie Anti- inflammatory Smoothie Recipes Anti-Inflammatory Blueberry Smoothie Turmeric Mango Smoothie Dragon Fruit Smoothie Apple Smoothie Sweet Potato Smoothie Dairy Free Eggnog Berry Cauliflower Smoothie Watermelon-Turmeric Smoothie Carrot Smoothie Mango Ginger Smoothie Immune Support Smoothie Recipes Vitamin C Smoothie Immune Boosting Smoothie Paleo Blueberry Smoothie Pineapple Spinach Smoothie Kiwi Silken Tofu Smoothie Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie Vanilla Latte Smoothie Vanilla Protein Smoothie Acai Avocado Smoothie Mint Cauliflower Smoothie Smoothie Bowl Recipes Strawberries 'n' Cream Smoothie Bowl Pineapple Peach Smoothie Bowl Raspberries Kale Smoothie Bowl Raspberry and Almond Butter Smoothie Bowl Almond Matcha Smoothie Bowl Berry Smoothie Bowl Cantaloupe Smoothie Bowl Mango Pineapple Smoothie Bowl Rainbow Protein Smoothie Bowl Conclusion Introduction Since the 1920s, we have been enjoying smoothies. However, it is not until recently that they started becoming a staple on the coffee shops’ menu. Smoothies have become mainstream to the extent that they are endorsed by many celebrities, such as Kim Kardashian and Arnold Schwarzenegger. These pureed fruit drinks can benefit your body in a number of ways, including: Boost your energy levels and overall health. Act as a source of vitamins and antioxidants for your body. Help in weight management. Facilitate the metabolic process of food in your stomach, making digestion easier. Aid in detoxification of the body. Promote healthy skin and hair. Improve your immune system and boost your brain. Help hydrate your body. With all these benefits, it becomes easy to see why smoothies have gained a massive following. Before we look at the recipes that I have prepared in this ebook, let’s quickly take a look at the basics of preparing healthy and tasty smoothies. Smoothie Basics Liquid Base The first step in preparing a tasty smoothie is to choose the right liquid base. You can choose to use milk or yogurt. Alternatively, if you are allergic to dairy products, there are allergy-friendly milks, such as coconut or almond milk. While you can use fruit juice as your base, you need to be careful, as some can be packed with sugar. Here are some good liquid base choices to use: Creamy liquids: Ice cream, yogurt, silken tofu, or sherbet. While you are at it, you need to add a thinner liquid like water to allow the smoothie to blend well. Thinner liquids: Water, milk, soy milk, vegetable juice, fruit juice, coffee, and green tea. Fruits Fruit gives your smoothie natural sweetness and the muchneeded nutritional fibers. However, if you choose to use bananas or frozen fruits, your smoothie becomes thick and creamy. On the flipside, using fresh, unfrozen fruits makes your smoothie lighter, plus you need to use a couple of ice cubes to cool your drink. Bananas, peaches, apples, mangoes, strawberries, and berries are some great fruits for your smoothie. Add-ins For added flavor, you add use dates, raisins, honey, maple syrup, stevia flavored extracts, peanut butter, and fruit juice concentrates. Nutritional add-ins include spinach, kales, cucumber, wheat germ, chia, hemp, flaxseed, protein powder, and cocoa powder. Healthy Precautions Before KickStarting Your Smoothie Journey Beware of the Sugar Levels Although smoothies are a great way to sneak veggies and fruits into your diet, they also contain large amounts of natural sugars, which can cause dental problems, lower energy levels, or even obesity. You need to be especially careful with your sugar intake if you are pre-diabetes or have diabetes. Once fruits are blended, they release the natural sugars from within the cell walls, which then become “free sugars.” For this reason, it is important to carefully monitor the amount of sugar levels in every smoothie drink you consume. Smoothies Aren’t a Substitute for Balanced Diets Fruits and veggies are an important part of your diet, but they are not the only things to consider when it comes to eating a balanced diet. Your body also needs whole -grain carbohydrates, low fat dairy products, unsaturated fats, beans, lean meat, fish, eggs, and other sources of protein. If you are taking a smoothie for breakfast, accompany it with a piece of whole grain toast topped with a poached egg. Raw Veggie Roadblock For some people, raw veggies, even the pulverized ones, can be super-difficult to digest. Normally, your digestive acids and immune agents can break down almost everything, but if you suffer from weakened digestion, it may be problematic. To avoid this, you can lightly steam your green vegetables before blending them. Also, it is important to consult your doctor before starting on a new diet. Best Blender to Prepare Smoothies Although there are super-powerful blenders out there, most people use them for doing basic things like blasting roasted vegetables, chopping ingredients into salsa, and making smoothies. If you fall under this category, you don’t need to spend a fortune buying the most expensive, earth-shaking blender. Instead, you can choose the one that is powerful enough to cut through frozen fruits, ice, and pulverize stringy produce into a smooth puree. Good examples include Magic Bullet Blender, Vitamix E310, and the Blendtech Classic 575. Detox and Cleansing Smoothie Recipes In this chapter, you will get to see some of my favorite smoothie recipes. They have been categorized into three sections, including detox, inflammatory, and immune support and a bonus section – smoothie bowls. Most of the ingredients in the recipes are readily available, and they take less than five minutes to prepare. Enjoy! Detox Beet Smoothie Prep Time: 3 min Number of Servings: 2 Ingredients 1 cup coconut water, raw 1 medium apple, cored, diced, and skin on 1 small raw red beet, peeled and diced 1 cup strawberries, frozen 1 cup pineapple, frozen 1 small avocado, peeled and pitted 1 cup baby spinach 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed Pinch of cayenne pepper Preparation Thoroughly wash all the ingredients using clean water. Toss them into your blender. Blend on high for 1 minute until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 386 Kcal, Carbs 30g, Protein 22.5g, Fat 23g, and Fiber 16g. Green Detox Smoothie Prep Time: 3 min Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients ½ cup orange juice 1 green apple ½ cup pineapple chunks, frozen ½ banana, frozen A small fresh ginger, peeled and minced 1 cup fresh spinach A handful of fresh cilantro 1 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed Preparation Wash all the ingredients and combine in a blender. Blend for a half of minute until smooth. Pour into glasses and enjoy right away. Tip: If you aren’t using a high-speed blender, you can start by blending the cilantro, spinach, and ginger with the lime juice first. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 198 Kcal, Carbs 51g, Protein 2g, Fat 1g, and Fiber 5g. Protein Detox Smoothie Prep Time: 2 min Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients ½ cup almond milk, unsweetened 1 tbsp almond butter 1 large banana 2 cups baby spinach Preparation Wash all your fresh detox smoothie ingredients under running tap water. Throw the ingredients into blender starting with the baby spinach and ending with the banana. Blend for 1 minute until smooth, occasionally adding water until you have attained the desired smoothie consistency. Serve and enjoy Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories: 237 Kcal, Carbs 30g, Protein 6.9g, Fat: 11.4g, and Fiber 6.5g. Apple Berry Smoothie Prep Time: 1 min Number of Servings: 4 Ingredients 4 cups mixed berries (use raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries) 2 large apples 4 cups baby spinach 3 cups water Preparation Thoroughly wash all your smoothie ingredients. Add them to a blender starting with the greens and then fruits. Blend until smooth, occasionally adding water until you’ve reached the desired green detox smoothie consistency. Serve and enjoy. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories: 210 Kcal, Carbs 50g, Protein: 4g, Fat 1g, and Fiber 12g. Pineapple Banana Detox Smoothie Prep Time: 2 min Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients 1 cup pineapple, peeled and diced 1 large banana, frozen 1 medium apple 2 cups baby spinach 1 cup water Preparation Wash all the smoothie ingredients. Add them to a blender starting with the spinach and ending with the fruits. Blend until you reach your desired smoothie consistency. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 310 Kcal, Carbs 82 g, Protein 4.5g, Fat 1g and Fiber 13g. Peaches and Oatmeal Cream Smoothie Prep Time: 2 min Number of Servings: 2 Ingredients 2 cups peach slices, frozen 2 cups Greek yogurt, peach flavor ½ cup oatmeal ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 cup almond milk 1 cup baby spinach Preparation Wash and blend all the ingredients using a blender. Once smooth, serve and immediately rinse the blender to avoid the food from sticking. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories: 331 Kcal, Carbs 46g, Protein 29g, Fat 4g and Fiber 5g. Spinach Berry Smoothie Prep Time: 2 min Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients ½ cup fresh strawberries ½ cup fresh blueberries ¼ cup fresh raspberries 2 cups baby spinach Preparation Add all the smoothie ingredients to the blender and close the lid. Blend until smooth, occasionally adding more water for desired consistency. Pour into your favorite jar. Enjoy. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 299 Kcal, Carbs 88 g, Protein 5g, Fat 1.3 g and Fiber 13g. Coconut Mojito Smoothie Prep Time: 2 min Number of Servings: 3 Ingredients 1.5 cup coconut water 1 tbsp lime zest, finely grated 5 limes, peeled and quartered 2 cups green kale leaves, torn-up ¾ cup mint leaves, firmly packed 4 cups pineapple, frozen 2 medium avocados, peeled and pitted 10 drops liquid stevia, alcohol-free Optional boosters: 1 tbsp minced ginger 1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation Wash and throw all of your smoothie ingredients into a blender and blend 60 seconds on high. Once ready, pour into glasses and enjoy. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 322 Kcal, Carbs 77g, Protein 7g, Fat 2 g, and Fiber 14g. Avocado Spinach Smoothie Prep Time: 2 min Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients 1 cup water 1 cup spinach, chopped ½ apple unpeeled, cored, and cubed ½ avocado chopped Preparation Wash all your detox smoothie ingredients. Add them to a blender and blend on high for 1 minute. Add water until you reach the desired smoothie consistency. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 335 Kcal, Carbs 41.6g, Protein 4.2g, Fat 20g, and Fiber 14g. Kale Pineapple Smoothie Prep Time: 2 min Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients 1 large banana 1 cup pineapple 1 cup coconut water 2 cups kale, chopped Preparation Wash all your ingredients and toss them into a blender starting with the kales and ending with the fruits. Blend for 3o seconds until smooth. Add water until you have reached the desired consistency. Serve and enjoy. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 200 Kcal, Carbs 71.5g, Protein 7.9g, Fat 2g, and Fiber 11g. Anti- inflammatory Smoothie Recipes Anti-Inflammatory Blueberry Smoothie Prep Time: 2 min Number of Servings: 2 Ingredients 2 cups almond milk 2 medium bananas, frozen 2 cups blueberries, frozen 3 handfuls leafy greens 1 tbsp almond butter 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tbsp cayenne pepper Preparation Thoroughly wash the ingredients under running tap water. Combine them in a high powered blender and blast for 1 minute until smooth. Serve immediately. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 340 Kcal, Carbs 22g, Protein 9g, Fat 13g, and Fibre 11g. Turmeric Mango Smoothie Prep Time: 2 min Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients 1 large banana ½ cup mango chunks, frozen ½ cup pineapple chunks, frozen 1/3 cup almond milk, unsweetened 1 piece ginger, peeled 1/8 tsp turmeric, ground 1/8 tsp cinnamon, ground Preparation Gather, measure, and wash your smoothie ingredients. Place in a blender and blend for 1 minute until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass. Enjoy! Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 320 Kcal, Carbs 18g, Protein 9.9g, Fat 17g, and Fibre 15g. Dragon Fruit Smoothie Prep Time: 2 min Number of Servings: 2 Ingredients ½ cup dragon fruit, frozen ½ cup mango chunks, frozen 1 large banana, cut into chunks ½ tsp chia seeds ½ cup almond milk, unsweetened 5 strawberries, frozen, sliced in half Preparation Gather and measure your smoothie ingredients. Wash and place them in a blender. Blast for 1 minute until completely smooth. Pour into two glasses, garnish with fresh fruit slices, chia seeds, and unsweetened shredded coconut. Enjoy. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 120 Kcal, Carbs 28 g, Protein 1g, Fat 1g, and Fibre 3g. Apple Smoothie Prep Time: 2 min Number of Servings: 2 Ingredients 1 medium banana, frozen, cut into chunks. 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped ½ cup coconut milk, unsweetened ¼ tsp cinnamon, ground 2 dates, pitted Preparation Gather, wash, and measure your ingredients. Toss them in a blender and blast on high for 2 minutes. Once you have a smooth and creamy liquid, pour into glasses and enjoy! Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 426 Kcal, Carbs 16g, Protein 22g, Fat 17g, and Fibre 13g. Sweet Potato Smoothie Prep Time: 10 min Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened 1 cup roasted, cubed sweet potatoes ¼ cup pumpkin puree 2 tsp golden flax seeds ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg 2 tbsp maple syrup 4 ice cubes Preparation Start by roasting your sweet potatoes in an oven for 8 minutes. Next, put all the ingredients in a blender and blast for 2 minutes until you have reached the desired consistency. Serve and enjoy! Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 115 Kcal, Carbs 17g, Protein 3g, Fat 3g, and Fiber 2g. Dairy Free Eggnog Prep Time: 3 min Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened 1/8 cup full fat coconut milk 1 banana, frozen and cut in chunks 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp nutmeg A pinch of ground cloves, optional 1 tbsp maple syrup, optional Preparation Gather, wash, and measure your smoothie ingredients. Place them in a blender and blend for 2 minutes until they are a little foamy and frothy. Pour into a glass and garnish with sprinkled nutmeg or cinnamon. Enjoy. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 134 Kcal, Carbs 22g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4g, and Fiber 2g. Berry Cauliflower Smoothie Prep Time: 5 min Number of Servings: 3 Ingredients 3 cups frozen cauliflower, riced 1 ½ cup mixed berries, frozen 3 cups frozen banana, sliced 3 cups almond milk, unsweetened 2 tsp maple syrup Preparation Wash your ingredients and place them in a blender. Blend for 4 minutes until smooth. Serve and enjoy. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 149 Kcal, Carbs 5g, Protein 3g, Fat 3g, and Fiber 17 g. Watermelon-Turmeric Smoothie Prep Time: 2 min Number of Servings: 3 Ingredients 4 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed 2 cups water 6 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 3 tbsp fresh turmeric, peeled and chopped 4 tsp honey 1 tsp extra-virgin coconut oil Pinch of ground pepper Preparation Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Puree for 2 minutes until smooth. Serve and enjoy. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 169 Kcal, Carbs 21g, Protein 2.3 g, Fat 2.1g, and Fiber 3g. Carrot Smoothie Prep Time: 13 min Number of Servings: 2 Ingredients 1 cup carrots, sliced ½ tsp orange peel, finely shredded 1 cup orange juice 1 cup ice cubes Preparation Place your carrots in a shallow pan, add some water and cook for 10 minutes. Drain well and allow them to cool. Toss the drained carrots in a blender and add the orange juice and orange peel. Cover and blend for 1 minute. Add ice cubes and continue blending for 30 seconds. Pour into glasses and enjoy. Tip: Preparation time includes the carrot’s cooking time. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 55 Kcal, Carbohydrates 13g, Protein 1g, Fat 6g, and Fiber 12 g. Mango Ginger Smoothie Prep Time: 7 min Number of Servings: Ingredients ½ cup red lentils, cooked and cooled 1 cup mango chunks, frozen ¾ cup carrot juice 1 tsp fresh ginger, chopped 1 tsp honey Pinch of cardamom, ground 4 ice cubes Preparation Clean your ingredients and place them in a blender. Blend on high for 3 minutes. Serve and garnish with cardamom, if desired. Tip: Preparation time includes lentils cooking time. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 352 Kcal, Carbs 22g, Protein 13g, Fat 2g, and Fiber 9.6 g. Immune Support Smoothie Recipes Vitamin C Smoothie Prep Time: 2 min Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients ½ peeled orange, cut 4 baby carrots, washed, peeled, and chopped 1 cup water 1 medium apple, cored and chopped 1 cup ice, optional Preparation Place all ingredients in a blender and blend for 2 minutes until smooth. Pour in a glass and enjoy immediately! Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 175 Kcal, Carbs 44g, Protein 2g, Fat 5g, and Fiber 9g. Immune Boosting Smoothie Prep Time: 3 min Number of Servings: 2 Ingredients 4 cups spinach & kale mixture ½ can pineapple with the juice 1 orange, peeled 1 kiwi, peeled 2 tbsp flaxseed, ground 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 cup mixed berries, frozen 1 cup water, if needed to blend Preparation Wash your ingredients and start to blend with the greens. Blend for 2 minutes until smooth. Serve and enjoy. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 330 Kcal, Carbs 13g, Protein18.4g, Fat 6g, and Fiber 8.8g. Paleo Blueberry Smoothie Prep Time: 2 min Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients 2 cups blueberries, frozen 4 tbsp walnuts 2 cups almond milk 2 tsp maple syrup 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp chia seeds 1 cup ice cubes Preparation Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blast on high for 2 minutes until smooth. You can add more almond milk to reach your desired smoothie consistency. Serve immediately. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 289 Kcal, Carbs 10g, Protein 16g, Fat 6g, and Fiber 10g. Pineapple Spinach Smoothie Prep Time: 4 min Number of Servings: 2 Ingredients 1 cup coconut milk 2 tbsp shredded coconut, organic 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped 1 cup pineapple chunks, frozen ½ banana, frozen Preparation In blender or a food processor, add all the ingredients ensuring you layer them from liquid to frozen for easier blending. Blast for 3 minutes on high and pour into glasses. Garnish with a pinch of shredded coconut or pineapple slices, if desired. Serve immediately. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 223 Kcal, Carbs 12g, Protein 26g, Fat 6g, and Fiber 14g. Kiwi Silken Tofu Smoothie Prep Time: 3 min Number of Servings: 2 Ingredients 1 cup silken tofu 3 kiwi, peeled and cubed 2 ripe bananas, cut 2 ½ cups orange juice 1 ½ cup coconut water Preparation Thoroughly wash your fruits under running tap water. Add the coconut water, tofu, banana, kiwi, coconut water and orange juice into a blender. Purée for 2 minutes until smooth. Serve immediately and enjoy. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 336 Kcal, Carbs 25g, Protein 16g, Fat 6g, and Fiber 14g. Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie Prep Time: 34 min Number of Servings: 2 Ingredients 6 dates, pitted 3 cups vanilla almond milk, unsweetened 1 cup ice cubes ½ cup rolled oats 2 bananas, frozen 2 tbsp peanut butter 1 tbsp cinnamon Preparation In small mixing bowl, add warm water and soak the dates for 30 minutes. Drain. Next place all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Serve and garnish with additional cinnamon and peanut butter, if desired. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 198 Kcal, Carbs 20g, Protein 14g, Fat 6.2g, and Fiber 11.4g. Vanilla Latte Smoothie Prep Time: 2 min Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients 1 cup coconut/ almond milk 2 dates, pitted 1 tbsp black chia seeds 1 tbsp cacao nibs, raw 1 1 1 2 tbsp almond butter, raw tsp vanilla powder, raw espresso shot, cooled cups ice cubes Preparation In a high-powered blender, add all the ingredients and blast for 2 minutes until smooth. Once ready, serve immediately and enjoy. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 203 Kcal, Carbs 27g, Protein 32g, Fat 3.2g and Fiber 25g. Vanilla Protein Smoothie Prep Time: 3 min Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients 2 scoops vanilla protein powder ¼ avocado 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 lemon, juiced A handful of spinach 1 small cucumber ¼ cup mint leaves, freshly chopped 2 cups nut milk, unsweetened Preparation Place all your ingredients in a high-powered blender and puree to the desired consistency. Enjoy! Tip: If your spinach is frozen, you can choose not to add the ice. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 188 Kcal, Carbs 7g, Protein 8g, Fat 12g, and Fiber 18g. Acai Avocado Smoothie Prep Time: 2 min Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients 1 scoop vanilla pea protein, organic ¼ avocado 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp acai powder (optional) A handful of spinach ¼ cup fresh wild blueberries, frozen 2 cups almond milk, unsweetened Preparation Wash and place your ingredients in a blender. Blend for 2 minutes until smooth. Enjoy! Tip: If your berries aren’t frozen, you can add 3 ice cubes to cool down your smoothie. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 202 Kcal, Carbs 12g, Protein 23g, Fat 2.2g and Fiber 15g. Mint Cauliflower Smoothie Prep Time: 3 min Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients ½ cup cauliflower, frozen and riced ½ cup blueberries 1/3 cup mint, chopped 2 tbsp cacao powder, raw 2 tbsp hemp seeds 1 scoop chocolate protein powder ½ cup coconut water ½ cup almond milk 1 tbsp cacao nibs Preparation Add all your ingredients into a blender and puree on high until smooth. Pulse in your cacao nibs and enjoy! Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 346kcal, Carbs 30g, Protein 18g, Fat 21g, and Fiber 11g. Smoothie Bowl Recipes Strawberries 'n' Cream Smoothie Bowl Prep Time: 3 min Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients 1 cup strawberries, frozen ½ cup yogurt, unsweetened ¼ cup milk 1 tbsp maple syrup, plus more for drizzling ¼ tsp vanilla extract ½ cup cornflakes 5 strawberries, sliced ¼ cup blueberries 2 tbsp almonds 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds 1 tsp chia seeds Preparation Add the yoghurt, strawberries, maple syrup, and the vanilla extract. Blast on high until smooth. Transfer the puree to a bowl and top with the remaining ingredients. Enjoy! Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 400 Kcal, Carbs 34g, Protein 28g, Fat 25g, and Fiber 18g. Pineapple Peach Smoothie Bowl Prep Time: 2 min Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients 1 cup pineapple, frozen 1 medium banana ¼ cup coconut milk 1 tbsp honey, plus more for serving ¼ peach, thinly sliced ½ cup blackberries 2 tbsp sunflower seeds ¼ cup rice cereal, puffed Preparation Wash all your ingredients under running water. Transfer the banana, pineapple, coconut water, and honey into a blender and blast on high until smooth. Once ready pour into a bowl and top with the blackberries, peach, rice cereal, sunflower seeds, and a drizzle of honey. Enjoy! Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 206 Kcal, Carbs 17g, Protein 20g, Fat 2.1g, and Fiber 12g. Raspberries Kale Smoothie Bowl Prep Time: 3 min Number of Servings: 2 Ingredients 2 cups kale leaves 2 cups almond milk 2 large bananas, sliced 1 1 2 2 large avocado cup ice cubes tbsp agave syrup, plus more for drizzling cups raspberries 2 kiwi fruits, sliced 2 tsp chia seeds Preparation In a blender, add the almond milk, kale, 1 banana, avocados, agave syrup, and ice. Blast for 2 minutes until smooth. Once ready, transfer to a bowl and top with the kiwi fruits, raspberries, chia seeds, and the remaining banana. Drizzle the reserved agave syrup and enjoy. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 198 Kcal, Carbs 23g, Protein 14g, Fat 11g, and Fiber 16g. Raspberry and Almond Butter Smoothie Bowl Prep Time: 3 min Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients 1 large banana 1 cups raspberries, chopped ½ cup coconut milk 2 tbsp almond butter 1 tbsp honey 5 strawberries, sliced ¼ cup granola 2 tbsp shredded coconut ½ cup ice Preparation Blend the almond milk, banana, raspberries, almond butter ice, and honey until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and garnish with granola, coconut shreds, and a drizzle of honey if you like. Enjoy! Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 224 Kcal, Carbs 15g, Protein 20g, Fat 7.1g, and Fiber 14g. Almond Matcha Smoothie Bowl Prep Time: 4 min Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients ½ cup banana, frozen and sliced ½ cup peaches, frozen and sliced 1 cup spinach ½ cup almond milk, unsweetened 5 tbsp slivered almonds, divided 1 ½ tsp matcha tea powder 1 tbsp maple syrup ½ ripe kiwi, diced Preparation Wash all your smoothie ingredients. Place the spinach, banana, peaches, matcha, 3 tablespoons almonds, almond milk, and maple syrup in a blender. Blend for 3 minutes until smooth. Pour the smoothie into a glass and top with the kiwi fruit and the remaining slivered almonds. Enjoy. Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 353 Kcal, Carbs 21g, Protein 10g, Fat 12g, and Fiber 25. Berry Smoothie Bowl Prep Time: 3 min Number of Servings: 3 Ingredients 3 cups mixed berries, frozen 1 ½ cups pomegranate juice ¾ cup plain yogurt, plus more for drizzling 1 ½ cup blueberries 1 ½ peach, sliced 2 tbsp mulberries, dried 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds Preparation Blend the pomegranate juice, frozen berries, and yogurt until smooth. Pour into a bowl and top with the remaining ingredients and drizzle yogurt on top. Enjoy! Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 146kcal, Carbs 11g, Protein 12g, Fat 10g, and Fiber 11g. Cantaloupe Smoothie Bowl Prep Time: 3 min Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients 1 cantaloupe, halved 1 cup almond milk 1 cup raspberries, frozen 1 cup raspberries, fresh for garnish 1 banana, sliced, divided ½ cup mango, frozen ½ cup plain Greek yogurt 1 tsp pure vanilla extract ½ cup granola Preparation Start by removing and discarding cantaloupe’s seeds. Reserve the removed fruit for the smoothie. Add the almond milk, half the banana slices, pineapple, raspberries, Greek yogurt, cantaloupe, and vanilla. Blast on high for 2 minutes until smooth. Pour your smoothie into the cantaloupe "bowls" and top with the reserved ingredients. Serve and enjoy! Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 126kcal, Carbs 23g, Protein 18g, Fat 21g, and Fiber 11g. Mango Pineapple Smoothie Bowl Prep Time: 2 min Number of Servings: 2 Ingredients 2 bananas, frozen 2 cups mango, sliced and frozen 2 cups pineapple, sliced and frozen 1 cup coconut milk Coconut granola Fresh fruit of choice, to top Preparation Combine all your ingredients except the toppings in a high-powered blender. Puree for 2 minutes until completely smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl, add toppings, and enjoy immediately! Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 176kcal, Carbs 11g, Protein 7g, Fat 1.2g, and Fiber 6g. Rainbow Protein Smoothie Bowl Prep Time: 2 min Number of Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 large mango, peeled and cubed 3 cups baby spinach 1 cup strawberries, halved 1 1 2 4 cup blackberries, frozen cup raspberries, frozen tbsp agave syrup scoops protein vanilla 1 cup coconut milk Sunflower seeds, toasted (optional) Chia seeds, toasted (optional) Coconut flakes, (optional) Fresh fruit, (optional) Preparation Combine the spinach, cubed mango, berries, agave, protein powder, and coconut milk in a blender. Blast on high until you have a smooth puree. Divide between 4 serving bowls. Garnish with the fresh fruits, toasted seeds, and coconut flakes. Enjoy! Nutritional Info per Serving: Calories 118 Kcal, Carbs 23g, Protein 25g, Fat 1g, and Fiber 4g. Conclusion When my kid is leave for school in the morning, my goal is to prepare him something quick and healthy! On top of my list are smoothies. These ultimate nutrition mother loads are quick to prepare, and since they are full of fresh fruits and vegetables, they are pretty affordable and the options are endless. You can also incorporate a variety of ingredients to prevent boredom from setting in. I hope that my smoothie recipes will help you and your family to start your mornings off right.