Introduction
Creating a smoothie recipe that tastes good, is healthy and of a great consistency is usually challenging but we have a step by step solution for you.
Smoothie Recipe Step 1: Water or Ice
Option 1: Pour half a cup of cold water into the blender
Option 2: Select 4-8 Ice cubes with a touch of water
Smoothie Recipe Step 2: Select your Fruit
Option 1: Half a cup of frozen mixed berries
Option 2: A frozen banana
Option 3: Dates (Don't forget to remove the pit)
Option 4: Mangos or pinapples (remove skin)
Option 5: Mix and match the options above
Smoothie Recipe Step 3: Add your Protein
There are many different types of protein and it's important to mix up the variety of protein source that you receive. Your options are:
- Whey
- Soy
- Egg
- Hemp
- Rice
Smoothie Recipe Step 3: Add your Vegetables
There are lots of vegetables that taste great in smoothies but the trick is to find the right one. Some can make or break a smoothie (ie. Leeks will destroy it). Some of your healthy options are:
- Greens Powder
- Carrots
- Cucumber
- Peppers (Green, Yellow, Orange and Red)
- Celery
- Spinach
Smoothie Recipe Step 4: Pick your good fats
Good fats are important for any type of healthy recipe, but we are selecting from lots of different options:
- Almonds
- Walnuts
- Flaxmeal
Smoothie Recipe Step 5: Other options
There are other types of ingredients you can add to your super healthy smoothie recipe. These include:
- Lemon
- Fresh Garlic
- Ginger (use sparingly)
- Cinnamon
- Coconut (loaded with calories, go easy on it)
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