It’s that time of the year when we are all looking for healthier ways to better improve our lifestyles — inside and out. Incorporating nutrient-rich, healthy smoothies into your diet helps the body tremendously, whether you need a boost to kick-start your day, a yummy snack, or something that helps your skin glow.
The instructions for smoothies are pretty simple: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. After the first go round, adjust liquid and ice measurements to suit your taste. Enjoy!
DETOX GREEN SMOOTHIE WITH CHIA SEEDS
1 cup spinach leaves
1 banana, cut into pieces
1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1 Tbsp. chia seeds
1 cup unsweetened almond milk, plus more if needed
Pinterest source: Ally’s Cooking
STRAWBERRY VANILLA SMOOTHIE
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
2 Tbsp. honey
4 cups frozen sliced strawberries
1 banana
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1 cup water
Note: Blend almonds and oats first
Pinterest source: Simply Made Recipes
PINEAPPLE COCONUT SMOOTHIE
2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 (6 oz.) container vanilla or coconut yogurt
2 Tbsp. coconut
1 cup ice
Toasted coconut, optional garnish
Pinterest source: Two Peas and Their Pod
CINNAMON ROLL SMOOTHIE
1 cup vanilla almond milk
½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
¼ cup old-fashioned oats
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
¼ tsp. cinnamon
1 frozen banana (or fresh with 3-4 ice cubes)
Pinterest source: Family Fresh Meals
IMMUNITY BOOSTING ORANGE SMOOTHIE
1 large orange, peeled
½ medium banana
1 cup frozen mango pieces
½ cup almond milk
¼ tsp. vanilla extract
Pinterest source: Kristine’s Kitchen
GLOWING SKIN BLUEBERRY AVOCADO BANANA SMOOTHIE
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 cup fresh spinach
1 medium ripe banana, peeled
1/2 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
2 cups frozen blueberries
1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed meal
1 Tbsp. almond butter
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Pinterest source: Well Plated