Drinks similar to modern smoothies appeared in the United States in the 60s of the 20th century, and in the 70s they began to be sold en masse in supermarkets and cafes. The fashion for them came to us not so long ago, around the early 2000s.
This is a kind of “food in a cup”, for the preparation of which you do not even need to have a ready-made recipe. You can use your imagination and favorite ingredients. Fruit smoothie recipes contain yogurt/milk/kefir/water, fruits, vegetables or berries, nuts, muesli, chocolate, herbs and so on.
“Smooth” - from English “soft, pleasant”, because the structure of this miracle drink is delicate and thick. In addition to a blender, to prepare them you will also need ice, thick straws, all kinds of spices and decorations.
Remember a couple of rules:
- It is best to prepare smoothies at home, from fresh ingredients, and preferably immediately before consumption - drinks are stored for no more than a day;
- they are quite high in calories - due to ice cream, fruits, nuts and other ingredients. Therefore, practice moderation;
- Instead of cow's milk, you can take nut milk - it is better absorbed in combination with fruit;
- When experimenting, do not use too many ingredients - otherwise you risk getting an unappetizing gray-brown mass.
We offer 50 recipes for any occasion and mood - choose your favorite!
Fruit smoothie recipes
Apple-pear
Mix 1 apple + 1 pear + 4 apricots + 150 ml yogurt. There is a proverb in English: “Whoever eats an apple a day never sees the doctor.” Apple fiber stimulates intestinal motility. Fiber may also be beneficial for preventing heart disease, losing weight, and lowering cholesterol.
"Tropicana"
Ingredients:
- 1 mango (ripe, previously frozen);
- 0.5 pcs banana;
- juice of half an orange;
- 50 g ginger syrup;
- ice - several cubes.
Beat everything, add mint.
Banana smoothie recipe
Mix a couple of bananas + 200 ml of kefir (yogurt) + honey to taste in a blender.
Summer with watermelon
- 1 lemon;
- 1 pear;
- a handful of strawberries;
- watermelon – 2 slices.
Chop the fruits and beat everything until smooth.
Double layer solar smoothie
This drink is ideal for serving to guests - original, refreshing, bright.
You will need:
- 1 large sweet grapefruit;
- 3 tangerines;
- 3 ripe apricots;
- a handful of strawberries;
- 100 ml water;
- ice.
- First you need to squeeze the juice from the grapefruit, beat it with strawberries. Pour the resulting mixture into a separate container;
- Now you need to mix apricots and tangerines in a blender. Add water, mix again;
- Place ice in glasses, pour first the grapefruit-strawberry mixture, then the apricots and tangerines, without stirring. The result is a beautiful orange-red drink.
"Sun"
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- orange and yellow fruits: 2 apricots, 2 peaches, a piece of pineapple, 0.5 pcs. mango, 0.5 pcs. banana;
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice;
- 125 ml orange juice.
Wash, peel, remove seeds and cut the fruits. Beat for about a minute until smooth.
Lemon smoothie
- 100 ml each of milk and cream;
- 1 banana;
- juice of half a lemon + lemon wedge;
- vanilla, a teaspoon of honey.
Mix on high and garnish with lemon zest.
Tri-color smoothie
- for the green layer – 2-3 kiwi fruits;
- for the red layer – 150 g of watermelon or cherry;
- for the yellow layer - 200 ml of peach juice with pulp.
- First beat the kiwi, put the resulting puree into glasses;
- Then - watermelon (cherry), place on top of the green layer;
- And the last layer is peach.
Rules for making smoothies with apples
To make a delicious dessert, it is recommended to follow certain tips:
- Combine sweet and sour apple varieties with each other;
- Pre-clean the peel;
- Remove the seeds from the fruit - they are quite bitter;
- Drink the cocktail immediately after preparation;
- Do not store smoothies in the refrigerator;
- In hot weather, add crushed ice.
Apple smoothie with carrots
Ingredients: large apple, banana, medium-sized carrot, spoon of lemon juice (or lime juice), 100 milliliters of any fruit juice.
- Peel the banana and carrots. Cut the apple in half, remove the seeds and partitions between them. It is advisable to leave the apple peel, because it contains many useful substances.
- Place carrots in blender. Grind for a few minutes. Then add the apple. Gradually add banana pulp, one piece at a time.
- Wait for homogeneity. Pour in citrus juice.
- Add any fruit juice. Turn the blender back on. When the drink becomes homogeneous, pour it into glasses. Eat fresh.
Healthy apple smoothie with spinach
Ingredients: 2 medium-sized apples (sour varieties are best), a bunch of spinach, bee honey, crushed ice. Seasonings to taste.
- Remove the peel from the apples. Cut out the core with a knife. Cut the pulp into slices.
- Rinse the greens under running water. Then lay it on a towel and dry it. Finely chop with a knife.
- Place ingredients in blender. Grind until smooth.
- If the drink turns out to be very sour, you can sweeten it. For those who support a healthy diet, honey is suitable. However, you can go the opposite way and make a spicy smoothie. Add your favorite seasonings (such as pepper) and mix well.
Apple and banana smoothie
Ingredients: 2 large sweet apples, 2 bananas, 200 milliliters of natural yogurt (without dyes or other additives). If there is no yogurt, you can replace the fermented milk product with any fruit juice or ordinary drinking water. The result will be no worse.
- Wash the apples. Cut out the core with a knife.
- Peel the banana and cut the pulp into small rings. Place in blender. Add apples. Turn on the chopper and wait until the mixture becomes homogeneous.
- Reduce blender power. Add yogurt and crushed ice.
Diet apple smoothie
First of all, prepare the main ingredients. Wash the apples well, peel and core them with a knife. It is recommended to remove the seeds, as they add excessive bitterness to the drink. Then take a large grapefruit. Peel the citrus and remove any hard partitions. Cut the fruit pulp into small cubes. Place the ingredients in a blender bowl, add fruit juice, grated ginger root, and apple cider vinegar. Beat for a few minutes. You will get a homogeneous mixture. Pour the finished drink into glasses.
It is advisable to sweeten the diet smoothie a little. Moreover, it is not necessary to use granulated sugar. You can add a few dates.
Apple smoothie with kiwi
Ingredients: 1 large apple, 2 kiwis, 2 tablespoons of lime or lemon juice, 100 milliliters of any fruit juice, cinnamon powder. To sweeten, use bee honey or granulated sugar. If you are making a smoothie in the summer, throw in some crushed ice. It will help keep the drink cool.
- Remove the skin from the kiwi. Core the apples.
- Cut the fruit into small cubes and place in a blender bowl. Beat well. vSqueeze a couple of tablespoons of juice from a lime or citrus and pour it into the drink. Whisk again.
- Pour in fruit juice.
- Garnish the drink before serving. You can use cinnamon powder or fresh herbs.
Orange and apple smoothie
The drink can give freshness even in the hot summer. To prepare you will need several ingredients:
- Large apple;
- 200 milliliters of orange juice;
- 1 stalk of celery;
- 50 grams of any frozen berries.
Finely chop the greens. Cut the apple into small cubes (remove the seeds first - otherwise the drink will be bitter). Add apples and juice. Beat for a few minutes.
Light smoothie for breakfast
A light fruit drink would be an excellent breakfast option. Take:
- Large apple;
- Pear;
- 1/4 cup blueberries;
- 100 milliliters of natural yogurt;
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice;
- A spoon of natural bee honey;
- Cow's milk;
- 4 tablespoons of drinking water.
Pre-peel the apple and pear. Cut the pulp into cubes. Take a frying pan and place it on low heat. It is recommended to use dishes with a thick bottom. Mix prepared fruits, bee honey, citrus juice and drinking water. The listed ingredients must be lightly fried. Transfer the softened fruit to a deep bowl and cool slightly. Place in blender bowl. Beat for a few minutes. Pour the finished cocktail into glasses.
You can use other ingredients if you wish. For example, pears can be replaced with apples, etc. You will prepare a healthy and tasty smoothie that will help you lose weight. The recipe will appeal to supporters of healthy eating. Due to the absence of sugar and other high-calorie ingredients, smoothies can be consumed for breakfast. An additional advantage is the ability to independently change the recipe. You can experiment by adding different vegetables and fruits.
Spicy New Year's smoothie with apple
To warm up on a winter evening, you can prepare a delicious apple drink.
A distinctive feature of the recipe is the addition of cinnamon powder. The cocktail tastes a little like apple pie. Its main advantage is its low calorie content compared to baked goods. So, for preparation you need to take:
- A handful of pitted prunes;
- 2 tablespoons honey;
- 200 milliliters of apple juice;
- Apple;
- 200 milliliters of natural yogurt without additives;
- Cinnamon powder - to taste.
Place ingredients in blender. Stir for a few minutes. Pour the finished mixture into glasses. Sprinkle with cinnamon powder for flavor.
Milk smoothie with apple
The milk drink turns out very tasty. To make a smoothie you will need a blender. You can add a little nut syrup to taste.
- 300 milliliters of cow's milk;
- 2 apples;
- 20 grams of cinnamon powder;
- Granulated sugar.
Preparation:
- Wash the apples well. Peel the peel. Cut the pulp into small slices.
- Fill the blender bowl with milk. Add pre-cut fruit. To make the drink sweet, add a little sugar. Beat for a few minutes.
- Add cinnamon powder. Stir again and pour into glasses.
Green smoothies
Benefits of these green drinks:
- cleanse and remove toxins;
- improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, the condition of the skin and nails;
- strengthen the immune system.
You can drink them one glass a day, and even replace one full meal with a serving of smoothie. But it is important to remember about contraindications - gastrointestinal diseases (gastritis, pancreatitis, colitis), kidney diseases. Also, such smoothies are often used in the fight against excess weight.
Herbal smoothie
- 200 ml water;
- 50g parsley and lettuce;
- 1 banana;
- celery stalk.
Cut the banana and celery into any pieces, tear the greens. Place everything in a blender, add water, and blend.
Green Hollywood smoothie
- 1 piece each – cucumber, pear, orange, kiwi;
- 0.5 lemon;
- mint, spinach - to taste.
- Squeeze juices from orange and lemon;
- Wash and peel pear, cucumber, kiwi. Cut into arbitrary pieces, throw into a blender;
- Wash the spinach and mint, add to the remaining ingredients, and beat until smooth.
Cucumber
- 4 cucumbers;
- 1 lemon (or lime);
- fresh mint (about a tablespoon);
- 1 tbsp. honey
- Peel the cucumbers and cut them. Squeeze juice from lemon, add to cucumbers;
- Add chopped mint, honey, beat everything. Serve garnished with mint.
With kiwi
- 1 piece each – banana, orange, tangerine, kiwi;
- honey;
- ice.
- There are two options. You can squeeze juice out of citrus fruits, but if you like thicker drinks, then separate the citrus fruits into slices and beat them together with the pulp;
- Cut the banana and kiwi into pieces and place in a blender. Add a few ice cubes, honey to taste, and add citrus juice;
- Whisk and pour into glasses.
With spinach
2-3 kiwi + 1 tbsp. spinach leaves + 1 tbsp. l. honey + 1 tbsp. l. lemon juice +1 cucumber + 1 banana
The cocktail is simply loaded with antioxidants. At the same time, it is low-calorie. Reduces the likelihood of cardiovascular diseases, is able to burn fat, and reduces the risk of blood clots.
Blueberry smoothie with celery
Many people think that berries are incompatible with vegetables. This is a misconception, since the combination of these two components makes the smoothie healthy and tasty. Blueberries are rich in vitamins, so this dish will be especially useful for people weakened after illness. In addition, it contains antioxidants that protect the body from free radicals. Berries also contain pectin, which can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood and increase high-density lipoprotein levels.
Ingredients:
- 2 pieces of celery.
- 3 tablespoons blueberries.
- 2 medium bananas.
- 180-200 ml of water.
- A third of a lemon.
Preparation:
- Freeze your banana first for a refreshing smoothie.
- Sort the blueberries and remove the stems.
- Place ingredients in blender.
- Fill with water.
- Turn on the device for about a minute until completely chopped.
Berry smoothie recipes for blender
With cherry
Need to:
- 1 briquette of cottage cheese (not grainy);
- 1 banana;
- cherries (frozen) – 1 handful;
- honey – 1 tsp.
Mix cottage cheese, chopped banana, cherries and honey, beat. Fast and tasty! If there are no cherries, other berries will do, and instead of honey you can take dates or condensed milk.
Bilberry
- yogurt – 150 ml;
- frozen blueberries – 0.5 cups;
- oatmeal – 0.5 cups;
- honey, ginger, ice.
Place the flakes and a little water in a blender and leave for 15 minutes until the oatmeal swells. Then add all the other ingredients and beat well.
With blueberries and sorbet
- frozen blueberries – 0.5 cups;
- heavy cream – 0.3 cups;
- blackcurrant sorbet – 1 scoop;
- 2 tsp sugar (honey).
Blend in a blender and your delicious afternoon dessert is ready!
Berry with watermelon
Take 100 g of raspberries and blueberries, as well as a few slices of watermelon. Chop everything and serve, garnished with mint.
Invigorating coffee-raspberry
You will need the following ingredients:
- 200 ml natural yogurt;
- 3 tbsp. orange juice and the same amount of raspberries;
- 2 tsp sugar and the same amount of freshly ground coffee;
Whisk everything until smooth and serve, garnished with chocolate chips. This drink is ideal for an energetic start to the day.
Vitamin assortment
To prepare this vitamin lifesaver you will need the following ingredients:
- 0.5 kg each of chilled blackberries and strawberries;
- 200 ml each of orange and pomegranate juice;
- 2 sliced bananas.
Beat until smooth and get loaded with vitamins!
"Cool Morning"
Cut 1 banana, add 100 g of berries to it - raspberries, lingonberries, cranberries. Pour in 100 ml of cherry juice. Whisk everything together and serve with mint.
With vegetables
Tomato-cucumber
You will need 1 tomato and cucumber, a bunch of greens (lettuce, parsley, dill), as well as a glass of kefir and spices. Whisk and serve in bowls.
Beetroot
You will need 0.5 kg of pomegranate, 0.4 kg of beets, a teaspoon of honey. Chop the peeled beets, place in a blender, and chop. Add pomegranate seeds, honey, beat until smooth. Also add salt and spices. Serve garnished with greens.
"Health"
You will need:
- 1 piece each – celery, carrots, tomato;
- 0.5 tsp olive oil.
Cut the carrots and celery into pieces and squeeze out the juice. Place chopped, peeled tomato, olive oil into a blender and chop. Then pour in the carrot and celery juice and beat again.
Vegetable with cocoa
2 tbsp. l. cocoa powder + 4 fresh mint leaves + 250 ml milk + 1 cucumber + 1 zucchini
Cocoa powder is known for its ability to improve mood and increase performance, as it contains caffeine. It is a source of antioxidants, as well as magnesium and iron. Mint contains menthol, which gives it its characteristic aroma and taste. Mixing everything together makes an invigorating drink that is good for digestion. It will easily help you forget about the desire to eat something harmful.
Unusual recipes for smoothies and cocktails for a blender
Coffee-waffle
For 2 servings you will need:
- 400 ml of freshly prepared coffee;
- 2 waffles;
- 100 g ice cream.
Mix all ingredients, beat. Pour into glasses, garnish with vanilla and cinnamon.
"Mojito"
- 2 pre-frozen bananas;
- 120 ml each of coconut and almond milk;
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice (or lime);
- 10 fresh mint leaves.
Slice the bananas and place in a blender. Add mint, milk, lemon juice. Whisk and serve, garnished with a lime wedge.
"Pina colada"
From Spanish this name translates as “strained pineapple.” The original cocktail contains coconut milk, pineapple juice and light rum. Try making a non-alcoholic alternative to this cocktail with bold coconut and pineapple flavors.
For 2 servings you need: 200 g chopped pineapples, 2 tbsp. oatmeal, 240 ml coconut milk and 30 g coconut flakes. Place everything in a blender and blend, voila - enjoy Pina Colada in a new way!
Fragrant
- half a bar of dark chocolate (50 g), grated;
- 70 ml of freshly prepared coffee;
- 1 chopped banana;
- 0.5 glasses of milk;
- sugar, cardamom and nutmeg.
Mix everything and beat in a blender.
Vitamin smoothie made from dried fruits
- 0.5 cups each of raisins and dried apricots;
- 3 tbsp. oatmeal;
- 1 tbsp. honey;
- half a banana;
- 2 cups of milk.
- Pour dried fruits with a glass of hot water, grind in a blender along with honey and oatmeal;
- Add chopped banana, milk and stir until smooth.
It is important to know. Oatmeal is good for skin and nails, contains complex carbohydrates, fiber, and a whole range of vitamins. It improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, strengthens muscles, and puts hormonal levels in order.
"Explosion" of dried fruits
Take a handful of dried fruits: dried apricots, dates, prunes. Finely chop, put in a blender, add banana slices, and blend everything. Then add 200 ml of kefir and beat again. When serving, sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Smoothie bowl
This is a new trend - “smoothie in a bowl”, it is eaten with a spoon. Decorated with berries, nuts, and seeds, it is not only healthy and tasty, but also very photogenic - a star of social networks. A smoothie bowl is a great place to show off your creativity. This is a bright and nutritious dish that will give you energy for the whole day.
Green "Beauty"
Take a pre-frozen banana, half an avocado, spinach, 50 ml of milk (preferably soy). Place in a blender, and when serving, garnish with banana slices, berries, almonds, and flaxseeds.
Good to know: Vitamins C, A, B1, B2, B6, PP, P, E, D2, K, trace elements iodine, potassium, iron - all this is contained in spinach leaves. Spinach is also valued for its high protein content.
Energy Purple
- frozen banana;
- a glass of blueberries or blueberries;
- 0.5 cups coconut or almond milk;
- half a teaspoon of honey.
Beat, when serving, decorate with nuts, berries, and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Banana-strawberry
- frozen banana;
- strawberries - about one and a half glasses;
- 0.5 cups of milk or yogurt.
Mix until smooth, decorate with strawberries and hazelnuts.
Carrot inspiration
Ingredients:
- 0.5 cups of carrot juice;
- dates – 5 pcs. (seedless);
- 1 banana;
- a couple of ice cubes, as well as vanilla and cinnamon - a quarter teaspoon each.
Whisk everything to a puree-like consistency. Garnish with coconut, walnuts and date pieces.
Tropical "Instagram Star"
Take 1 exotic fruit. – avocado, mango, passion fruit. Beat in a blender, adding drinking water to achieve the desired consistency. Serve garnished with chia seeds, sesame seeds, coconut chips and colorful fruit pieces.
Peach tenderness
Combine 4 chopped peaches, 1 banana and ¾ cup orange juice in a blender. Place the resulting mass on a plate, garnish with blackberries, blueberries, walnuts and flax seeds. For sweetness, you can also add a dessert spoon of honey.
Healthy vegetable smoothie made from cabbage
This is a classic vitamin smoothie recipe.
To prepare it, you can use not only white cabbage, but also red cabbage. The result is a healthy and very nutritious drink. It is recommended to drink this cocktail in the evening in order to improve the functioning of the digestive system, prevent constipation and get rid of excess weight. Helpful advice! Cabbage needs to be prepared in a special way. Separate the cabbage leaves and place in the freezer. This will help get rid of the strong aftertaste of the vegetable, which many people do not like.
Ingredients:
- Broccoli (boiled, chopped) – 2 cups.
- White cabbage (shredded) – 0.5 cups.
- 0.5 cups apple juice.
- Celery stalks.
- 2 tablespoons of water.
Preparation:
- Place the prepared ingredients into the blender bowl.
- Grind for one minute.
- Pour into glasses.
Star recipes for smoothies and cocktails for a blender
Invigorating by Hillary Swank
- carrots – 5 pcs.;
- cucumber – ¼ (squeeze juice);
- 1 apple;
- peeled ginger root – 2.5 cm;
- lemon – ½ (squeeze juice).
- Peel the carrots and apples, chop them, place them in a blender bowl;
- Pour in lemon and cucumber juice, add grated ginger with ¼ cup of water;
- Beat for half a minute - ready!
Favorite drink of Hollywood stars
- 1 piece each – celery stalk, cucumber, apple;
- a glass of apple juice;
- 150 g cranberries;
- honey to taste.
Chop the celery, cucumber and apple, place in a blender bowl, add the rest of the ingredients. Chop and decorate to your liking.
Favorite smoothie from Tracy Anderson (Hollywood trainer)
You will need:
- 0.5 cups each of orange juice and yogurt without additives;
- oat flakes (bran) – 2 tbsp;
- raspberries (can be frozen) – 0.5 cups;
- pitted dates - several pieces;
- ice.
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into containers - the drink is ready to drink!
Smoothie with yogurt, pineapple and turmeric
The smoothie contains frozen pineapples and turmeric. Why turmeric? This spice has anti-inflammatory properties and contains powerful antioxidants. When serving a smoothie with yogurt, you can garnish with corn or coconut flakes and orange slices. A joyful yellow smoothie will not leave anyone indifferent!
Ingredients
- Plain yogurt 200 ml
- Frozen pineapple 150 gr.
- Turmeric pinch
If the smoothie turns out thick, you can add a little water (50 ml). Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Garnish with fruit or cereal.
Smoothie with yogurt and cranberries
In addition to cranberries, the smoothie includes cinnamon, turmeric, and apple. Some smoothies with cranberries may seem sour, then add sugar. But for the purposes of healthy eating and preserving beauty, adding sugar is not recommended.
Ingredients
- Plain yogurt 200 ml.
- Frozen cranberries 100 gr.
- Water 50 ml.
- Sweet apple
- Pinch of cinnamon
- A pinch of turmeric
It is better to grate the apple first, especially if you do not have a very powerful blender. Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Garnish with a pinch of cinnamon and cranberries.
Smoothie recipes for weight loss
Pineapple detox
You will need half a banana, the juice of one orange, 200 ml of natural low-fat yogurt, and frozen pineapple - about 10 pieces. Beat until smooth.
Based on green tea
You need to brew 100 ml of green tea. While it is brewing, pour boiling water over 50 g of oatmeal. 3 pcs. Peel the kiwi and cut into pieces. Then whisk all the prepared ingredients, you can also add ice cubes. The drink quenches thirst well and is suitable for those who are watching their figure.
"Morning freshness"
- 125 ml orange juice;
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice;
- 1 slice of pineapple;
- 2 tbsp. parsley;
- 1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger.
- Chop the pineapples and parsley and place them in a blender. Add ginger, citrus juice;
- Beat at full power for about a minute until smooth.
Cleaning
75 ml green tea + 75 ml milk + 300 g cabbage + 200 g strawberries + 1 tbsp. l. honey
Green tea is one of the powerful cleansing foods. It is not for nothing that during meditation Indian sages do not take anything other than tea for food. From a chemical point of view, the main elements of tea are catechins and tannins. These substances are antioxidants, and very powerful ones. In turn, smoothies with milk are a storehouse of benefits. After all, it has antimicrobial, bactericidal and antiviral effects.
Smoothie with ice cream
Fruity delight
Take a banana, orange, peach, peel and cut into pieces. Add 100 g vanilla ice cream. Place the smoothie ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
With chocolate ice cream
You will need several scoops of chocolate ice cream, 1 orange and 1 tangerine, and a banana. First, peel the fruit, cut it, and puree it. Then add ice cream and stir. But you don’t have to beat the ice cream balls; you can put them in the finished treat.
Crimson
Place 150 g of fresh raspberries in a blender, add some black currants. Whisk, add 100 g of vanilla ice cream to the resulting puree. Can be sweetened with powdered sugar. It is best to eat this thick smoothie with a spoon.
Vegetable smoothie with coriander
If you want to make a flavorful vegetable drink, be sure to add coriander. This oriental spice will help you get rid of bloating and at the same time cleanse your body of toxic substances. Cilantro (as coriander is often called) also promotes sound sleep.
Ingredients:
- 500 g frozen vegetables.
- 50 g cheese
- A pinch of ground coriander.
Preparation:
- Place vegetables in boiling water. Cook for about a quarter of an hour.
- Strain the water. Place the pulp in a blender.
- Add cheese and beat.
- Add salt to taste. Sprinkle with ground cilantro.
For breakfast: perfect smoothies
With muesli
Take 3⁄4 cups of fruit and nut granola mixture. Pour in low-fat milk (100 ml), leave to soak. Separately, whisk 2 bananas with 100 ml Greek yogurt. Pour the prepared muesli into the mixture and stir. Pour into glasses.
Apple-pear
You need to take 2 small pears and 2 medium apples. Peel them, cut into slices and squeeze out the juice. Separately prunes – 6 pcs. pitted - soak in warm water for 10 minutes. Pour fruit juice over it and beat until tender.
With chia seeds
You will need 250g of different berries - raspberries, blueberries, strawberries. Also 0.5 cups of pomegranate. Place the berries in a blender, add juice and add about 100 ml. water, as well as 0.5 tbsp. chia seeds. A healthy delicious breakfast is ready!
Good to know. Smoothie recipes for weight loss often contain chia seeds, and for good reason. They are simply a storehouse of useful substances: omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, potassium, magnesium, iron, selenium, antioxidants, fiber. They strengthen the immune system, fight anemia, rejuvenate, and saturate well.
"Energizer"
1 banana + 2 cups spinach leaves + 1 cup apple or orange juice + handful of nuts
The calorie content of bananas is 89 kcal per 100 g. This is perhaps one of the most energy-dense fruits, containing natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and, of course, glucose. It contains the amino acid tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin in the body. That is, you are guaranteed a good mood. The nuts contain fat-soluble vitamins A and E. Spinach is rich in calcium, and the whole cocktail is an energy boost that will give you a second wind.
Interesting supplements
Any smoothie can be made more “personal” or healthier using less obvious additives. For example, you can thicken a smoothie with healthy carbohydrates - say, oatmeal ground in a coffee grinder or powder made from roasted pearl barley grains. Various seeds work as a thickener and at the same time as a superfood: chia, flax, pumpkin. Chlorella is not only a great antioxidant, but also a colorant that will turn your smoothies emerald green. And turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent; a smoothie with it will be delightfully yellow.
And, of course, you shouldn’t forget about your favorite flavors: any fruit and berry smoothie easily turns chocolate with the addition of cocoa powder (no sugar!). And coffee-based berry and fruit smoothies turn into your favorite breakfast!
Smoothies can be made more “personal” or healthier by using ground oatmeal, pearl barley powder, turmeric, chia seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, chlorella, cocoa powder, coffee beans
Interesting tricks:
- to increase the protein content and nutritional value in drinks, add flax seeds, chia seeds, and sprouted wheat;
- For children, you can make ice cream from smoothies - pour it into molds and place in the freezer for a couple of hours;
- Not only fresh fruits, but also frozen fruits, which retain all their beneficial properties, are perfect for blender smoothie recipes;
- vanilla goes well with berries, and mint adds piquancy and freshness.
As you can see, there are a lot of smoothie recipes. You can choose any of the 50 proposed options - for breakfast, for cozy gatherings, for dessert. Natural ingredients and speed of preparation make this drink simply irreplaceable for those who are watching their diet.
We updated this article on August 9, 2021.