Relish in these smoothies that are power-packed with many nutrients, the freshness of fruits, and the energy of vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Serving: 1
So, let’s get started.
1) Pineapple Coconut Smoothie
Nutritional Value: calories: 334, fat: 25, carbs: 26, sugar: 14, protein: 4
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup whole fat coconut milk
- 1 cup frozen/ fresh pineapples
- 1 teaspoon minced or chopped fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
2) Blackberry Cream Smoothie
Nutritional Value: calories: 275, fat: 17, carbs: 23, sugar: 14, protein: 11
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup frozen/ fresh black berries
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- ½ cup blanched then frozen cauliflower (optional)
3) Orange Carrot Smoothie
Nutritional Value: calories: 216, fat: 7, carbs: 25, sugar: 15, protein: 15
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 orange
- 1/3 cup grated carrot
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
- 1 scoop of collagen powder
- ¼ cup blanched then frozen cauliflower (optional)
4) Cucumber Kiwi Smoothie
Nutritional Value: calories: 226, fat: 14, carbs: 24, sugar: 11, protein: 7
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 handful spinach
- 1 cup cucumber
- 1 kiwi
- ¼ avocado
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- ½ cup blanched then frozen cauliflower (optional)
5) Berry Spinach Smoothie
Nutritional Value: (does not include any powders) calories: 22, fat: 12, saturated fat: 2 carbs: 30, sugar: 15, protein: 4,
sodium: 24mg, potassium: 538mg, fiber: 12g, vitamin a: 269iu, vitamin c: 20mg, calcium: 88mg, iron: 2mg
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup frozen / fresh mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
- Small handful of spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ¼ avocado
- ¼ cup blanched then frozen zucchini (optional)
Direction
Just go ahead and mix all the ingredients and blend until creamy.
Here are some more additional tips just for you.
You can go for half a banana or an apple anytime if you have just started reducing sugar intake, which will adjust your taste buds.
You may start with zucchini first, as cauliflower might be the dominant flavor.
Have fun with the flavors by adding veggies. It will increase the nutritional value, but first, get accustomed to the low sugar taste and then go for veggies and protein additions.
If you make a smoothie variation that you love, share it with others!
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