5 Homemade Smoothie Recipes Recommended by Nutritionists

5 Homemade Smoothie Recipes Recommended by Nutritionists

Smoothie lovers, don’t miss out on today’s five smoothies. These are all recommended by American dietitians as healthy morning drinks, so be sure to try them if you have the chance.

Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie

Strawberries are a great ingredient for breakfast smoothies. They’re rich in nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber, which not only boost immunity but also help with satiety.

Ingredients:

4 cups strawberries
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup orange juice

Instructions:

Wash the strawberries and place them in a blender along with the yogurt and orange juice.

Blend the strawberries, yogurt, and orange juice on high speed for about 15 seconds.

Pour the smoothie into 4-5 cups and enjoy.

If you’re using a blender, use a strainer to remove any debris from the smoothie.

Mango Avocado Smoothie

Have you ever tried a smoothie with avocado? Avocado is a very nutritious ingredient, containing good fats and various nutrients. It can also help stabilize blood sugar levels, and when mixed with mango, it becomes incredibly sweet.

Ingredients:

1 cup mango (cut into small pieces)
1/4 avocado (peeled and pitted)
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons lime juice

Instructions:

Place the mango, avocado, milk, honey, and lime juice in a blender or blender on high speed until smooth.

Pour the blended smoothie into a glass and serve.

If you don’t like avocado, try a mango and apple combination! This combination is just as delicious and nutritious. See the recipe below for the recipe.

Tomato Yogurt Smoothie

Tomatoes, believed to protect the heart and help prevent cardiovascular disease, are also a great ingredient for a breakfast smoothie. Paired with yogurt, they provide a rich source of probiotics and calcium.

Ingredients:

225g plain yogurt
2 large tomatoes (peeled, seeded, and chopped)
2 tablespoons orange juice
A pinch of salt

Instructions:

Place the yogurt, tomatoes, orange juice, and salt in a blender and blend until smooth. Blend for about 2 minutes.

Pour the blended smoothie into a glass.

Berry Beetroot Smoothie

Beetroot is a highly nutritious ingredient that helps promote blood circulation. Raspberries, belonging to the berry family, are rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, and other beneficial nutrients.

Ingredients:

150g beetroot (chopped)
60g raspberries
250ml cranberry juice
225g plain yogurt

Instructions:

Place the beetroot, raspberries, cranberry juice, and yogurt in a blender and blend until smooth.

Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy. If using a blender, strain before pouring into a glass.

If you don’t like beetroot, you can refer to the berry smoothie recipe below.

Banana and Orange Smoothie

Bananas are rich in potassium, vitamin B6, and dietary fiber. Potassium is believed to help stabilize blood pressure, vitamin B6 is believed to help stabilize blood sugar, and dietary fiber helps maintain gastrointestinal health.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup banana (sliced)
3/4 cup orange juice
8 almonds (omit almonds if using a blender)

Instructions:

Blend the banana, orange juice, and almonds in a blender. If using a regular blender, omit the almonds, as this may damage the blender blades.

Pour the smoothie into a glass and you’re done! If you like mint, you can also top the smoothie with 2-3 small mint leaves!


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