Smoothies are great drinks to have before you start off your day. Instead of grabbing that morning cup of coffee, do consider a fantastic smoothie drink to help power your day. Consider these five smoothie recipes to help you get going. When making your shakes and smoothies, it does not matter what type of blender you currently have, what is important is knowing how to maximize the use of your appliance. It is a great idea to always cut up the fruits and vegetables you are adding in the machine before you blend. There isn’t really a need to “dice” or make fancy cuts but the key is to get the pieces small enough instead of adding big chunks or whole fruits and vegetables. This allows for better consistency in your smoothies. If you already have one of those strong, high quality blenders (that often cost hundreds of dollars) you are lucky as you are able to blend up everything smoothly. If your blender is below average, your smoothie may not be so smooth and this affects your recipe and enjoyment. You may also need to peel off the skin of some ingredients to truly get the consistency that you want.
If you are not yet in a possession of a blender, please check out this post before you do your shopping for new blenders.
Powerhouse Greens
Ingredients
1 Bunch Kale
½ Cucumber
4 Celery Stalks
1/3 Fennel Bulb and Stalk
1 Green Apple
1 Fuji Apple
1 Pear
½ Lemon
1 Inch Ginger
Preparation
Cut all the ingredients in a uniform size and put them all in your blender. Blend all the ingredients to combine and to have a smooth consistency. What is great about recipe is that it does not have any milk (great for lactose-intolerant people and those going vegan).
Pour into your favorite smoothie glass or container and enjoy!
Stomach Soother
Ingredients
1 Small Head of Fennel
2 Stalks Celery
1 Handful of Mint
1 Bunch Flat Leaf Parsley
½ Green Apple
2 Small Lemons
Preparation
Blend all your ingredients to combine. Make sure your fruits and vegetables are cut up in chunks so your blender can blend them smoothly.
(Fennel has a bold, licorice flavor that is not only great in salads but in smoothies too. It is a fantastic digestive aid.)
Immune Booster
Ingredients
½ Cucumber
2 Stalks Celery
Handful of Spinach
1 Apple (Any apple you may have, we prefer to use green apple for the tangy taste)
½ Lemon
1 inch Ginger
Preparation
Blend all ingredients to combine. Make sure you are using fresh fruits and vegetables to really taste the goodness in your smoothie.
Ultracool Green Drink Smoothie
Ingredients
8 Kiwis
3 Green Apples
1/3 Cucumber
1 Piece of Fresh Ginger
Handful of Fresh Mint
Preparation
Blend all ingredients to combine.
Mint is very easy to grow and they are fantastic in any smoothie or other recipes. Try to grow your own mint in tiny pots to always have a handful of this fresh herb.
Healthy Lungs
Ingredients
1 Cucumber
1 Head Romaine Lettuce
1 large Handful of Parsley
2 Meyer Lemons
1 Apple
1 Inch Ginger
Preparation
Blend all ingredients to combine.
Ginger is one of those ingredients that is centuries old and is both flavorful and powerful. It is a natural anti-inflammatory and has been shown to have dramatically impressive results in persons suffering from arthritis. Most importantly it is a powerful immune booster.
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