Smoothies are the ultimate lazy girl’s guide to getting healthy. They’re packed with fruits that are full of antioxidants, still have great fiber benefit, are hydrating so good for your skin, and have a ton of nutrients from fruits and veggies! I do a ton of breakfast smoothies and sometimes I’ll even do some for lunch or dinner. Below I have listed out a few of my favorites. All recipes have the option to include or exclude protein powder and flax seed as nutrition needs vary. Flax seeds are an excellent source of essential fatty acids!
To prep smoothies, I make resealable Ziploc smoothie bags that I label. You will have to add certain things the day of- like any powders and coconut water, regular water, or almond milk. I listed below some of my favorite smoothies to prep!
Mixed berry: ½ banana, handful blueberries, 8 blackberries, 1 cup frozen strawberries, ½ cup almond milk, ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, optional: vanilla or berry protein powder
Tropical: ½ cup coconut water, 1 cup frozen pineapple, 1 cup frozen mango, ½ banana, ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, optional: vanilla protein powder, pinch of ground flax
Tropical berry blend (pictured): 1/2 cup coconut water, 1 cup frozen pineapple, 1/2 cup frozen peaches, handful blueberries, 1 cup strawberries, 1 cup spinach or (destemmed) kale, drizzle honey. Optional: Vanilla or berry protein powder, pinch of ground flax
Green smoothie: ½ banana, ½ cup coconut water, 1 scoop spirulina, 1 cup kale (destemmed) or spinach, 3 cucumber slices, ½ cup pineapple, ½ avocado, freshly grated ginger to taste, ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, drizzle honey, optional: vanilla protein powder, pinch of ground flax
Sweet Start: 1 banana, 1 scoop dark chocolate peppermint fruits and greens, coconut water, ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, frozen cherries or strawberries, optional: chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry protein powder, pinch of ground flax
Wake up call: Banana, Almond milk, Chilled coffee, ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 dates, cinnamon, 5 ice cubes Optional: Mocha, chocolate, or vanilla flavored protein powder- mocha is recommended, pinch of ground flax
Strawberry peanut butter: ½ banana, 1.5 cups frozen strawberries strawberries, 1.5 tbsp peanut butter, ¼ cup rolled oats (I use Bob’s red Mill), 1 tbsp honey, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, optional: vanilla, strawberry, or peanut butter protein powder, pinch of ground flax
