Monday, June 27, 2016

Smoothies

Fruit Smoothie Bowls
Smoothie bowls are coming very popular; it is one of the quick and easiest ways to make a breakfast smoothie, so the basic ingredients are  1 cup of your frozen fruit of choice  plus 1 frozen banana.
Then take your choice of some of these ingredients

Pick Your Liquid (about 1 ½ cups)

  • Milk
  • Almond milk
  • Soy milk
  • Coconut water
  • Fruit juice
  • Yogurt
Pick a Protein (optional)
  • Nut butter (about 2 tbsp.)
  • Avocado (½)
  • ½-cup low-fat cottage cheese
Pick a Sweetener (optional, about 1 tbsp.)
  • Agave
  • Cocoa powder
  • Maple syrup
  • Honey
Place your ingredients into a blender with a ½ cup ice and blend until smooth.
Pick Your Toppings
  • Chia seeds for fiber
  • Hemp seeds for omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
  • Flax seeds for omega-3 fatty acids and fiber
  • Almonds for monounsaturated (“good”) fats, protein, and fiber
  • Cacao nibs for fiber and magnesium, and to lower blood pressure
  • Pomegranate seeds to improve heart health
  • Sunflower seeds for vitamin E, iron, selenium, monounsaturated fats, and protein
  • Kiwifruit is an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin K as well as a very good source of copper and dietary fiber.
  • Berries for antioxidants, vitamin C, fiber, and folate
  • Banana for potassium, fiber, and vitamins C and B6
  • Pineapple for vitamin C


Super Energy Blueberry Smoothie

This is a great way to start off your day with a big boost of energy, try starting with this smoothie. It’s loaded with healthy fruits and veggies like watermelon, which helps dilate blood vessels to promote blood flow.

Also, it has coconut water – one of the most hydrating liquids out there. Another positive aspect of coconut water is that it reduces blood pressure which can make you lethargic.

The best part is this recipe yields a big batch, so it you can make it once, freeze it, and drink it all week long.


Ingredients

  • 2 pints pineapple
  • 2 pints watermelon
  • 2 quarts coconut water
  • spinach
  • blueberries
  • 2 green apples

    Directions
Blend all of the ingredients together in a juicer, pour into 16 oz. servings. You can store or freeze extra smoothies to drink later. Enjoy!




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