Smoothies are one of my favorite refreshments to drink before or after a workout. When Playa Bowls closed during the lockdown, I had nowhere to get my daily fruit dose. It was not long before I whipped out my Nutribullet and brought Playa Bowls to life in my kitchen with the help of Pinterest.
Pinterest taught me the fundamentals of creating a substantial smoothie. You must provide all of the necessary nutrients and vitamins by incorporating four crucial layers as follows:
The Base
(select one)
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Coconut water
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Fruit juice
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Cold green tea
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Almond, soy, hemp milk
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Water
Protein and Fats
(select one)
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Nut butters
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Silken Tofu
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Chia seeds
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Flax meal
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Avocado
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Yogurt
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Cottage Cheese
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Nuts and Seeds
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Coconut Oil
Vegetables
(select up to two)
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Kale
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Spinach
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Parsley
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Beet Greens
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Cucumber
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Celery
Fruits (select two)
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Grapes
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Apple
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Orange
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Melon
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Papaya
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Pineapple
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Banana
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Strawberries
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Blueberries
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Mango
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Kiwi
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Peaches
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Pear
Boosts (optional)
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Lime/lemon juice
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Turmeric powder
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Pureed ginger
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Maca powder
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Cocoa powder
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Matcha powder
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Vanilla extract
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Honey
The liquid is essential so that the blender can grind up the rest of the ingredients. You may freeze the juice before as easy smoothie packets. Fruit kept frozen is also an excellent tip for thickening smoothies and for creating smoothie packs.
Here are three smoothie recipes that I created based on this guide!
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
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½ Cup Vanilla Almond Milk
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¼ Cup Vanilla Greek yogurt
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1 Cup Strawberries
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1 Cup Bananas
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One Tbsp Honey
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⅓ Cup Spinach
Tropical Smoothie
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1 Cup Pineapple
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1 Cup Mango
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¼ Cup Kale
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½ Cup Coconut Water
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One Tbsp Flax Meal
Very Berry Smoothie
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½ Cup Orange Juice
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1 Cup Raspberries
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1 Cup Kiwi
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¼ Cup Spinach or Kale
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One to Two Tbsps Maca Powder
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One Tbsp Chia Seeds