5 Easy Smoothies to Try
Enjoy 5 easy and nutritious smoothie recipes, from green blends to tropical flavors, perfect for a quick, healthy boost any time of day.
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Ingredients
- -Spinach and Banana Green Smoothie
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 frozen banana
- ½ cup non-dairy milk almond, oat, or soy
- Optional: 1 tablespoon flax seeds
- -Basic Banana Smoothie
- 1 ripe banana
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup milk dairy or plant-based
- Ice cubes optional, for a thicker smoothie
- -Energy-Boosting Green Smoothie
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 green apple sliced
- ½ avocado
- 1 cup coconut water
- -Kiwi and Blueberry Smoothie
- 1 ripe kiwi peeled and sliced
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds optional
- -Tropical Mango-Pineapple Smoothie
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup non-dairy milk optional for creaminess
Instructions
- -Spinach and Banana Green Smoothie
- Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Adjust consistency with additional milk if needed. Serve chilled.
- -Basic Banana Smoothie
- Blend banana and yogurt together. Slowly add milk while blending until smooth. Add ice cubes for extra chill and thickness. Serve immediately.
- -Energy-Boosting Green Smoothie
- Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until creamy and smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy this refreshing energy boost!
- -Kiwi and Blueberry Smoothie
- Combine kiwi, blueberries, and almond milk in a blender. Add chia seeds if desired. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
- -Tropical Mango-Pineapple Smoothie
- Add mango, pineapple, orange juice, and milk (if using) to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Enjoy a tropical twist to start your day!
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Notes
| Recipe | Calories | Protein (g) | Fat (g) | Carbs (g) | Fiber (g) | Sugars (g) | Calcium (mg) | Iron (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinach and Banana Green Smoothie | 130 | 2 | 2.5 | 27 | 3 | 15 | 80 | 1.5 |
| Basic Banana Smoothie | 180 | 6 | 3 | 33 | 2 | 22 | 200 | 0.5 |
| Energy-Boosting Green Smoothie | 150 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 5 | 12 | 100 | 1 |
| Kiwi and Blueberry Smoothie | 140 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 4 | 18 | 100 | 0.7 |
| Tropical Mango-Pineapple Smoothie | 160 | 1 | 0.5 | 38 | 3 | 32 | 20 | 0.3 |
Nutrition Disclaimer
The Chef Marcy is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.