Healthy Drinks

Green Smoothie Guide

Banana-Peanut Butter Smoothie

1 ripe banana
1 cup nut milk / soy milk
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup ice

Avocado-Pear Smoothie

1/2 ripe avocado, peeled and pit removed
1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup pear juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup ice

Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth

Ginger Smoothie

1 ripe banana
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup ice

Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.

Blueberry-Flax Smoothie

1 ripe banana
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
4 teaspoons flaxseeds
1 tablespoon honey

Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.

Strawberry Soy Smoothie

 1 ripe banana
2 cups frozen strawberries (8 ounces)
1 cup soy milk
2 tablespoons honey

Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.

Orange-Berry Smoothie

2 navel oranges, peel and pith removed, cut into chunks
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup frozen raspberries

Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.

Blueberry and Green Tea Smoothie

1/2 cup frozen blueberries
2 cups green tea, room temperature
1 tablespoon agave nectar

1. Divide blueberries between compartments of an ice cube tray. Fill with green tea and freeze.
2. Puree in blender with remaining green tea and agave.

Mango-Coconut Water Smoothie

Mango-Coconut Water Smoothie

These nutritious combos of fruit, veggies, proteins, and healthy fats make delicious snacks or quick lunches on the go.

2 cups ripe mango chunks (from 1-2 mangos)
2-3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cups unsweetened coconut water
Pinch of cayenne powder

Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.

Creamy Banana Kale Smoothie

Creamy Banana Kale Smoothie
Serves 2

1 1/2 cups curly green kale (preferably organic), loosely packed, stems removed
1 1/2 banana, frozen
1 1/2 cup water
1/2 cup ice

Better-for-you ingredients
Kale is full of nutrients with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits that help your body stay vibrant and youthful. Kale is also packed with chlorophyll. Chlorophyll removes heavy metals and chemical toxins from your body.

Directions
Combine the ingredients into a powerful blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Thin with water if desired. Enjoy!

Fresh, light and low cal summer drinks

Fresh, light and low cal summer drinks

Watermelon Breeze
3 cups cubed chilled watermelon
1 cup coconut water
squeeze of fresh lime
Ice if needed
Sprig of mint
Put all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.
Makes two servings.
90 calories per serving.


Melon Mojito
2 cups cubed Honeydew Melon (I like to freeze mine)
1 cup cubed English Cucumber
1 cup coconut water (I freeze this into cubes too!)
12 fresh mint leaves
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Agave or honey squirt
Blend until smooth.
Makes 2 servings.
95 calories per serving.

Vanilla Peach Treat
2 cups sliced fresh peaches
1 cup cubed Asian pear
1 cup vanilla almond milk
1 cup coconut water frozen cubes
Dash of cinnamon
Put all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.
Makes 2 servings.
160 calories per serving.

Chocolate Superfood Smoothie

Chocolate Superfood Smoothie

Papaya Smoothie

Green Smoothie for Weightloss

green smoothie for weightloss