For Christmas, I got a single-serve blender and it has been my favorite item in the kitchen ever since! I have been making smoothie recipes galore, especially with a newborn. It’s an easy way for me to get some nutrients that taste delicious! Here are my favorite recipes recently for healthy smoothies!
#1 Recipe
Green Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 4 cups spinach or other greens
- 4 small bananas frozen
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/4 cups peanut butter
- 2 cups plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 4 scoops protein powder optional
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to your blender in the order listed
This one is my favorite because I am a fan of all things green! Spinach is one of my favorite things on this plant! So of course, I put it in anything I can!
#2 Recipe
Creamy Blueberry Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1-2 scoops protein powder
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Add more water if needed.
I haven’t always been a big lover of blueberries but when put in a smoothie, I am all for it! SO tasty!
#3 Recipe
Avocado Dreamsicle Oatmeal Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 avocado 3-4 oz.
- 1 orange peeled
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend for 30-60 seconds until smooth
- Serve right away or store in an airtight jar in the fridge
I thought this recipe was so fun because of the avocado! I try to put avocados in things whenever I can. Just such a healthy fat!
#4 Recipe
Triple Berry Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup frozen berry mix
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 bananas sliced
- 1/4 cup frozen kale or spinach
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.
I love most all berries! Especially strawberries and raspberries! But when paired with peanut butter…….YUM!
I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I have been! It has been so fun to play around with ingredients and try new combinations! If you have a favorite smoothie recipe please share it with me in the comments below!
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