Everyone loves to drink smoothies! They are not only refreshing but they are also a great way to get those much-needed vitamins and nutrients into your system. Here are four recipes for vitamin- and nutrient-packed smoothies that you can make at home with no artificial ingredients in 5 minutes or less. Enjoy!
Banana, Honeydew, and Strawberry Smoothie
Ingredients:
- ½ honeydew melon, peeled and cut into small chunks
- 1 medium-sized ripe banana, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup strawberries, washed and hulled
- 1 cup ice cubes
Procedure:
Place honeydew melon and ice cubes in a blender. Liquefy for 1 minute.
Add bananas and strawberries.
Blend until smooth.
Serve immediately in tall glasses.
This recipe makes 2 servings.
Banana and Kiwi Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 2 medium-sized ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
- 8 kiwi fruits, peeled and cut into small chunks
- 1 cup ice cubes
Procedure:
Place honeydew and ice cubes in a blender. Liquefy for 1 minute.
Add bananas and blend until smooth.
Serve immediately in tall glasses.
This recipe makes 2 servings.
Berry Strawberry Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen blueberries
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped into small pieces
- 1 cup fresh or skimmed milk
- 1 cup strawberry yogurt (regular or non-fat)
Procedure:
Combine all ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth and serve immediately.
This recipe makes 4 servings.
Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
- Spinach leaves, 2 large handfuls, chopped
- 4 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium-sized cucumber, peeled and sliced thinly
- 2 medium-sized ripe avocados, peeled, stoned and chopped into small chunks
- 1 cup ice cubes
Procedure:
In a blender, combine celery, spinach, cucumber, and ice cubes. Liquefy for 1-2 minutes.
Add avocados and blend until smooth.
Serve immediately in tall glasses garnished with either spinach or celery leaves.
This recipe makes 2 servings.