Don't be afraid to add beets to a smoothie! Combined with citrus fruits like orange, you'll find it creates a tasty flavor while providing lots of potassium and B vitamins! Bonus? Beets give smoothies that vibrant pink color!
1/2 cup beets, cooked, chilled
1 banana
1/2 orange
1/2 cup raspberries, frozen
1 cup water
coconut chips
Place all ingredients into a blender, and mix until you reach desired consistency.
This decadent smoothie contains almond butter and a hint of cinnamon, which makes it extra tasty! The fortified almond milk provides vitamin D and calcium, while the banana provides potassium. The healthy fat from the almond butter is what will help keep you feeling indulgently satisfied.
1 tbsp almond butter
1 banana, frozen
2 dates, dried
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup almond milk, unsweetened
Place all ingredients into a blender, and mix until you reach desired consistency. If you're using room temperature bananas, chill smoothie or add 1/2 cup ice.
This is the ultimate green starter smoothie for beginners--especially for my green smoothie skeptics! With just 2 ingredients, it doesn't get any simpler than this. It's quick to make and perfect for anyone trying to fit in more greens into their diet. And I promise that the sweet pineapple covers up any spinach flavor. In fact, if it weren't for the color you wouldn't even know you were drinking it!
It's a great way to introduce yourself (or someone else) to the beauty of adding greens to smoothies. And the best part is that you'll be getting a glass full of iron, potassium and vitamins galore—and it tastes like a tropical treat!
Place all ingredients into a blender, and mix until you reach desired consistency. Try it out and if you like it sweeter, add more pineapple. That's it!
