5 Smoothies To Help Boost That Summer Glow
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Whether you struggle to keep your energy up after 3pm or are looking to help soothe inflammation and aid digestion, these 5 delicious and easy-to-make smoothie recipes are full of essential nutrients to help you kickstart your healthy habits and get you ready for a healthy summer.
Super Elixir Smoothie
Ingredients:
2 tsp Super Elixir Greens
1 cup cucumber
1 cup spinach
1 small apple, chopped
½ lime
1 cup water
1 cup ice
Add ingredients into a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
Improve and enliven the mind, body, and spirit with this wonderfully potent healing elixir. Adding greens to your smoothies is a great way to get in your 5 a day. It can positively impact digestion, circulation, the nervous system, hair, skin, nails and the body's production of hormones. Enjoy this smoothie for breakfast or as a mid-morning snack. ½ cup ice
Add ingredients into a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
Turmeric is a potent anti-inflammatory that works wonders on the immune system. This smoothie contains properties that help to rev up the metabolism and is great to have first thing in the morning or as an afternoon snack.½ cup ice
Improve and enliven the mind, body, and spirit with this wonderfully potent healing elixir. Adding greens to your smoothies is a great way to get in your 5 a day. It can positively impact digestion, circulation, the nervous system, hair, skin, nails and the body's production of hormones. Enjoy this smoothie for breakfast or as a mid-morning snack.
Turmeric Smoothie
Ingredients:
500ml unsweetened almond milk
2 tsp Turmeric Powder
½ tsp cinnamon
2 dates, pitted
½ cup ice
Add ingredients into a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
Turmeric is a potent anti-inflammatory that works wonders on the immune system. This smoothie contains properties that help to rev up the metabolism and is great to have first thing in the morning or as an afternoon snack.
Cacao Smoothie
Ingredients:
500ml unsweetened almond milk
40g Vegan Protein Powder
1 tbsp cacao powder
2 tsp maca powder
1 medjool date, pitted
1 small ripe banana
1 packet of Energy Trail Mix
½ cup ice
Add ingredient into a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
Healthier smoothies don't have to mean compromising on taste. Cacao is chocolate in its purest state: raw, vegan, unroasted and minimally processed with no additives or artificial sweeteners, but with all of the flavour and health benefits! For extra sweetness, add another serving of Medjool dates. Adjust servings to taste.
Cacao is the highest plant-based source of iron and is chock full of magnesium and calcium. It is also a natural mood enhancer and an anti-depressant. This smoothie is best as a post-workout meal replacement.½ cup ice
Healthier smoothies don't have to mean compromising on taste. Cacao is chocolate in its purest state: raw, vegan, unroasted and minimally processed with no additives or artificial sweeteners, but with all of the flavour and health benefits! For extra sweetness, add another serving of Medjool dates. Adjust servings to taste.
Cacao is the highest plant-based source of iron and is chock full of magnesium and calcium. It is also a natural mood enhancer and an anti-depressant. This smoothie is best as a post-workout meal replacement.
Matcha Smoothie
Ingredients:
500ml Organic Oatly
2 tsp Matcha Powder
½ avocado
1 cup spinach
2 dates
½ cup ice
Add ingredient into a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve. Refreshing, smooth and super hydrating, this Matcha Smoothie is an easy and healthy way to enjoy a meal on the go. Matcha is a wonderful alternative to coffee and contains L-theanine which helps to stimulate feelings of relaxed alertness and clarity. Matcha also comes with an abundance of antioxidants and potential fat burning properties. This smoothie is great to have for breakfast or as a mid-morning snack.
½ cup ice
Cinnamon Chia Smoothie
Ingredients:
500ml Organic Oatly
1 cup spinach
1 small apple
1 tbsp chia seeds
½ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp almond butter
½ cup ice
Add ingredient into a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve. Adults who lack sufficient amounts of protein in their diets tend to feel more lethargic and sluggish throughout the day. Protein helps to maintain blood sugar levels and reduce spikes and crashes in energy. Smoothies are one of the easiest ways to get healthy protein in the morning. Try this smoothie with organic hemp seeds or nut butter for an added energy boost. This smoothie is perfect for breakfast, as a snack, post-workout energy booster or even as a sweet-tooth-satisfying dessert.
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