Smoothies are the best! The absolute best.
You can tell we are huge fans. Smoothies are healthy, perfect as a snack, after workout fuel, breakfast on the go etc. There are many reasons why we love smoothies; they help to boost the immune system, cleanse your body, improve sleep, and can serve as a meal replacement.
Whether you are in need of an energy boost to start the day, or you just need an extra shot of vitamins, we gathered 5 amazing smoothie recipes for you. Try these out at home, then you’ll get why we love smoothies.
- Green smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach (fresh)
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup pineapple
- ½ cup mango
- 1 banana (peeled)
Directions
- Blend spinach with water till all chunks are gone.
- Add pineapple, mango, and banana to the blender.
- Blend all together until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately
2. Banana ginger smoothie
- 1 banana (sliced)
- 1 cup vanilla yoghurt
- 1 tbsp. honey
- ½ tsp grated ginger
Directions
- Combine the banana, yoghurt, honey, and ginger into a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
3. Strawberry Banana smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1 cup strawberries
- ½ cup vanilla yoghurt
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 pinch of cinnamon
- 1 cup ice
Directions
- Combine all the fruits and yoghurt together. Blend until smooth.
- Drop a pinch of cinnamon with ice into mix.
4. Workout smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 ½ chopped strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- ½ cup raspberries
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup ice cubes
Directions
Blend all ingredients together.
5. Mango madness smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup pineapple
- Frozen vanilla yoghurt
- ½ cup mango (peeled and chopped)
- 1 ripe banana (sliced)
- Ice
Directions
Combine the pineapple, frozen yoghurt, mango, and banana. Blend until smooth.
With the blender running, gradually drop enough ice until satisfied.
You can get all these fruits at Marie’s Vegg, ground floor, Home Affairs Supermarket.
Let’s get blending guys!
