Smoothies are an easy and healthy snack. I love all the different ways you can make them; there really isn’t a wrong way. They make a great on-the-go breakfast or snack. I have put together a list of my favorite go-to recipes. Enjoy!
Strawberry Banana
Ingredients:
· 2 cups frozen strawberries
· 1 fresh banana, peeled
· 1 cup milk (I prefer almond milk in this one)
· 1 cup Ice
· 1 tablespoon honey, if needed, to sweeten
Directions:
Add all ingredients to a blender and pulse until combined.
(If the smoothie is too thick, add more milk. If it is too thin, add more fruit and/or ice.)
Recipe from: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/strawberry-banana-smoothie-recipe/
Banana Peanut Butter
Ingredients:
· 1 large banana, peeled
· 1 cup ice cubes
· 1/2 cup almond milk
· 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
· 1 heaping Tbsp. peanut butter
· 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions:
In a blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth.
Recipe from: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/peanut-butter-banana-smoothie-recipe/
Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh baby spinach, rinsed
1 Granny Smith green apple, cored
1 banana, peeled
1 orange, peeled
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger (or 1/2 tsp. ground ginger)
Directions:
Add all ingredients to a blender. Pulse until smooth.
Recipe from: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/post-workout-green-smoothie/
Pineapple, Orange and Banana Smoothie
Ingredients:
· 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
· 2 bananas, peeled
· 1 orange, peeled
· 1 cup ice
Directions:
In a blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth.
Recipe from: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/pineapple-orange-banana-smoothie/
Tip:
If your blender has trouble getting going, you may need to add in a few tablespoons of water or juice to get it started.