Healthy Smoothie Recipes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

 

Ingredients

·         1 cup nut milk, e.g. almond milk

·         ½ avocado

·         3 tbsp organic peanut butter

·         1 tbsp cocoa powder 

·         ¼ tsp cinnamon

Optional: 1 serving protein powder for an added protein boost

Instructions

·         Blend all of the ingredients in your blender until you get a creamy consistency.

 Mega Calorie Smoothie

 

Ingredients

·         2 cups of milk

·         2 bananas (can be substituted for ½ avocado)

·         2 scoops protein

·         1 cup ice cream (preferably similar flavor to the protein powder)

·         2 tbsp olive oil

·         1/2 cup oats

·         4 tbsp peanut butter

Instructions

1.  Soak the oats before blending them.

2.The protein powder and peanut butter should be added to the blender after some of the other ingredients have gone in to avoid them getting stuck to the bottom and being difficult to blend properly.

 Avocado & Berry Yogurt Smoothie

Ingredients

·         ½ avocado

·         ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

·         1 tbsp chia seeds

·         1 tbsp coconut oil

·         ¼ cup berries

·         ¼ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Blend all of the ingredients together until creamy and smooth.

Walnut Protein Smoothie

 

 

Ingredients

·         1 scoop protein powder

·         1 cup walnuts

·         1 cup spinach

·         1 banana

·         ½ avocado

·         ½ apple

·         1 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

1.  Soak the walnuts in a small bowl of water for about 30 minutes

2.Add all of the ingredients to your blender

3.You may need to blend a little bit longer to ensure that the walnuts are fully blended. If you don’t mind nutty bits in your smoothie, you can just blend for a shorter period of time.

Oat Protein Smoothie

Ingredients

·         2 cups whole milk

·         1 ½ cups oatmeal

·         2 scoops protein powder

·         1 cup plain Greek yogurt

·         2 tbsp almond butter

·         1 tbsp coconut oil

·         1 banana

Instructions

Blend everything together until smooth and creamy. If you like your shakes chilled, add 2-3 ice cubes. 

Yummy recommendation: add one drop of vanilla extract, preferably natural and organic such as this one.

Vegan - Paleo Protein Smoothie

 

Ingredients

·         1 banana

·         2 tbsp coconut oil

·         ½ cup mixed nuts

·         1 scoop protein powder

·         1 cup coconut milk (nb: ½ cup if you want fewer calories)

·         1 cup almond milk

·         Optional: 1 teaspoon maple syrup

Instructions

1.  You may prefer to blend the mixed nuts before you put everything else into the blender.

2.The protein powder shouldn’t be added first as it is likely to collect at the bottom of the blender and not mix properly with the other ingredients.

Berry, Banana & Oat Protein Smoothie

 

Ingredients

·         1 cup oats

·         1 cup whole milk

·         ½ cup raspberries

·         ½ cup blueberries

·         2 bananas

·         1 peach

·         2 scoops of protein powder

Instructions

1.  You may want to blend the oats first so that it’s easier to create a smoother consistency.

2.Add all other ingredients to the blender and blend until the mixture is smooth.

Strawberry, Banana & Peanut Butter Smoothie

 

Ingredients

·         ¾ cup plain yogurt

·         5 large frozen strawberries

·         1 banana

·         2 tbsp organic peanut butter

·         2 tbsp full-fat milk

Instructions

1.  Add the milk, yogurt, and banana to the blender and blend.

2.Add the peanut butter and strawberries and blend everything until smooth.

Banana & Peanut Butter Smoothie

 

Ingredients

·         ¾ cup plain yogurt

·         2 tbs peanut butter

·         1 banana

·         1/8 cup milk

·         ¾ cup ice (optional)

Instructions

1.          Add the yogurt, banana, and milk to the blender and combine.

2.Add the peanut butter and blend everything until smooth.

3.If desired, add the ice and blend again.