1. Banana & ginger smoothie
Ginger is a great natural remedy for soothing digestion, nausea and heartburn.
Ginger has been used for thousands of years to help relieve digestion issues and paired with banana it makes for a delicious smoothie.
- 1 banana, sliced
- Vanilla yogurt
- 1 tsp Honey
- Freshly grated ginger
2. Spinach smoothie perfects if you’re lacking in iron
As spinach contains little calories and little fat, this smoothie is perfect if you’re trying to maintain your weight.
Spinach is an excellent source of iron, giving you that well-needed energy boost to see you through the day.
- Seedless green grapes
- Baby spinach
- Ice
- Coconut milk
3. Berry smoothie packing a punch
Berries are classed as a superfood as they have so many wonderful health benefits.
One of their many benefits is helping with weight loss – this smoothie is deliciously guilt-free!
- Frozen berries
- Fat-free strawberry yogurt
- Milk
- Porridge oats
- Honey
4. Mango madness smoothie
Mangos are known for having an incredible disease-fighting ability.
Mango boosts our ability to help combat heart disease, eye problems and cancer. You don’t want to miss out on this tasty smoothie.
- Pineapple chunks
- Fat-free frozen vanilla yogurt
- Ripe mango, peeled and chopped
- Ripe banana
- Crushed or cracked ice
5. Blueberry antioxidant smoothie
Blueberries have the highest antioxidant capacity of all fresh fruit.
They are great for boosting your immune system and helping to fight off the common cold and infections.
- Banana
- Kiwi
- Blueberries
- Ice cubes
- Vanilla yogurt
6. Green goodness smoothie
Try this smoothie filled with the benefits of kale with a tropical twist.
Kale is one of best sources of vitamin K in the world, with a single serving having almost 7 times the recommended daily amount. Vitamin K improves calcium absorption in bones, strengthening your body.
- Coconut Milk
- Kale
- Pineapple
- Banana
7. Tropical carrot smoothie
The vitamin A found in carrots helps to cleanse all of the bad toxins out of your body.
The benefits of carrots are endless as they also improve your eyesight and help slow down the ageing of cells.
- Orange juice
- Banana
- Mango chunks
- Frozen carrots
8. Peanut butter protein smoothie
This smoothie is guaranteed to make a bang as it’s packed with protein.
The healthy dose of protein found in this smoothie is great if you are working out as it helps to strengthen and repair muscles.
- Apple
- 2 tbsp Peanut Butter
- Banana
- Crushed Ice
9. Vitamin C booster
A high dose of vitamin C isn’t just found in oranges.
Grapefruit, pineapple and strawberries are all high in Vitamin C. If you tend to have low iron levels, this smoothie is perfect for helping absorb the mineral.
- Pink Grapefruit
- Crushed pineapple
- Strawberries
- Non-fat greek yogurt
10. Orange and Banana breakfast smoothie
This fruity combo is the ultimate breakfast treat.
Bananas are great sources of potassium which is great for keeping your blood pressure down. They also contain vitamin B6 which helps with regulating your blood sugar levels.
- Fresh Orange juice
- Strawberries
- Banana
- Ice cubes
11. Refreshing Summer Smoothie
This low in calorie, refreshing drink is perfect for keeping you healthy and hydrated.
Both the cucumber and the mint are great for digestion as they are both rich in fibre. Cucumber is 95.2% water – meaning the vegetable boosts your daily water intake, helping you stay hydrated.
- Cucumber
- Apple Juice
- Chopped fresh mint
- Ice cubes
Author: healthier matters
