Nonfat yogurt adds creaminess without extra calories and fiber-rich oats help to lower bad cholesterol. If you want a thicker and colder smoothie then freeze your sliced banana ahead of time.
Nutrient packed smoothies with ingredients like anti-inflammatory ginger and turmeric as well as naturally sweet mango and banana make for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Increase your intake of nutrients and antioxidants when your body needs a reset. You can make it easier by pre-portioning spinach and fruit into freezer bags. Just grab a bag from the freezer on busy mornings and blend with milk and honey. It’s that easy.
Replace Greek yogurt with almond or coconut yogurt to make this bowl dairy-free.
This strawberry milkshake is low fat and filled with fresh ingredients, which makes for a delicious frosty spring & summer treat.
Fuzzy Navel Smoothies
Wake up and start your day with my delicious Fuzzy Navel Smoothies. If you don’t have fresh peaches then by all means use frozen ones.
INGREDIENTS
6 Ounces Peach Yogurt
1 Cup Peach Slices
1 Cup Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
Place yogurt, peaches, and orange juice into a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Pour into two glasses and serve immediately. Serves 2.
© Victoria Hart Glavin
Sometimes I’m in the mood for a smoothie, but I want to make it healthy. You can prepare your own wholesome smoothie with the push of a button. Homemade smoothies can be just as quick as store bought ones and a lot healthier.
INGREDIENTS
2 Large Peeled & Chopped Carrots
1 Cored & Sliced Granny Smith Apple
2 Peeled & Chopped Beets
1 Cup Ice Cubes
1 Cup Cranberry Juice
In a blender or food processor, combine the carrots, apple slices, beets, ice cubes and cranberry juice. Pulse until smooth. Pour your delicious smoothie into tall glasses and serve immediately. Serves 2