Smoothies are hands down one of my favourite things to make. Apart from the obvious fact that they can be ridiculously delicious, here’s why I love them to the moon and back:…
Drink Recipes
Got a thirst for a something delicious? Our quick and easy smoothie recipes also double up as on-the-go breakfasts and protein-packed snacks in liquid form.
We’ve got elaborate smoothie bowls, green protein shakes and even an unexpected pineapple gazpacho recipe to wow your friends and family on those tropical summer days.
Matcha & Spirulina Tropical Smoothie Bowl
What’s green, delicious and full of vitamins? Our matcha and spirulina tropical smoothie bowl! If you’re bored with those same old green smoothie recipes and want to try something a little different and super tasty, this one’s for you, kid.
In truth, this smoothie combination came about when I had a craving for something green, but had just run out of the usual suspects: spinach, kale, celery, cucumbers, etc. I did have some frozen lychees and mangos on hand, though, and a boat load of superfood supplements at my disposal. And so this gloriously delicious smoothie bowl was born: slightly earthy thanks to the spirulina and matcha powder, suitably punchy thanks to the mango, banana and lychee combination, and just sweet enough thanks to a lovely dried fig. What’s lovely about this recipe is that none of the flavours are particularly overpowering – they all work together in perfect synergy and the frozen fruit give the blend a perfectly thick and creamy texture….
Cherry Acai Smoothie
After my workouts, I love to drink a high protein smoothie packed with natural ingredients. One of my favourite tips for amazing smoothies any time of the year is to always have frozen fruits on hand at any time. That way, you can enjoy the fruits of any season regardless of the time of year. It took me some time to find a store which sells frozen cherries, my absolute favourite smoothie ingredient, but now I have a regular supplier that keeps me happy all year round!…
Spinach Power Smoothie Shake
Daily I am confronted with the urge to satisfy my carb-loving/sugar-fiending taste buds (it does not help that my Instagram feed consists solely of top chefs/bakers). Note: I have tried to unfollow these desires, but life becomes quite mundane without them.
So in order to stay sane, I adhere to the spiritually-focused/cognitively-challenging health ritual of portion control. This practice, which is thought to be one of the toughest feats to conquer, requires the subject to eat minimal amounts of the unhealthy stuff (i.e. typically mouthwatering foods) in order to achieve their health/fitness goals. It has taken me many, many years of practice, but as I embark on the latter side of my quarter-century life phase, I am aware that these sacrifices are necessary.
One way I combat the urge to not eat as much throughout the day is making sure that I eat enough of the right stuff at the start of the day. After 30+ years of eating breakfasts, I have finally discovered my go-to meal: Spinach Power Shake Smoothie.
The key is having ingredients that keep you full for a substantial amount of time. A lot of people love the to-go oatmeal every morning, thinking the slow digesting carbs will keep them full (and for many people it does), however for myself, it never did the trick! See, when having oatmeal, you really should only be having ¾ of a cup. This is a pitiful amount in my opinion, so what I ended up doing was having twice as much, thus consuming quite a lot of carbs/calories. The comforting bowl of oats would leave a 300+ calorie deficit of my daily total and over 50 grams of carbs (although not necessarily the bad carbs, albeit carbs non the less), and most importantly, a grumbling tummy within an hour.
So I turned to the breakfast shake/green smoothie. I have always enjoyed a good protein shake, but this time I started adding a new ingredient: spinach. Spinach, when blended in a smoothie, is virtually tasteless, but adds so many nutrients that it would be silly for anyone not to add it their shakes.
Spinach is a powerhouse leafy green, with a boat load of dietary potassium (almost twice as much as a banana and great for muscle recovery), rich in iron, and also has ton of magnesium, which is necessary for energy metabolism. Also adding a healthy dose of Vitamin K to your diet, this green hero was a life changer in my daily routine.
Spinach Power Shake Smoothie
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Easy, lightning fast shake to get you through your mornings post-workouts, or when you need something fresh, light and green in your belly.
Three Silver Spoons Author: Kate Metzner
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- A handful of baby spinach
- ½ frozen banana (doubles as a fruity ice cubes to cool down the smoothie)
- 1 cup of water
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
- Additional options:
- Chia seeds
- Any other fruit (I also love blueberries)
- Any powder supplements you may be taking
Instructions
- Add the smoothie ingredients to your blender and whizz up until smooth.
- Top with your favourite toppings.
Berry Antioxidant Smoothie
Often, it can be hard to meet all your nutritional needs in just three meals a day. If you snack healthy and fresh goodies, you’ll be able to fill in any nutritional gaps you may have. This help to minimise cravings (your body’s way of telling you you’re missing vital nutrients) and offers numerous health benefits.
Aside from this being insanely pretty, strawberries and acai make for a refreshing and detoxifying smoothie. Full of antioxidants to clear you skin, this one is great a great way to start your day if you’re feeling a bit run-down. Acai berries contain antioxidants, fiber and heart-healthy fats. They have more antioxidant content than other commonly eaten berries, such as cranberries, blueberries and strawberries, so just a small amount can lead to great health benefits! This smoothie offers increased overall level of energy and stamina, and may aid to combat fatigue and exhaustion. Whenever you need a boost, skip the coffee and simply whip this up in your blender – you will be ready to go in no time! Great for post-workout (add a scoop of protein for extra muscle-loving) or just as an afternoon snack to curb cravings….
Raw Mesquite Buckwheat Porridge & Carob Smoothie Parfait
What do you think of when you hear the word “mesquite”? For me, it brings about thoughts of smokey barbecue sauce and savory foods – at least it used to. That is until I discovered that this amazing nutrient dense super food can actually be used as a rich and delicious sweetener in smoothies, porridge, oats, desserts, or ice cream. The list of uses for this glorious powder goes on and on and is only limited by your imagination! With its growing popularity, mesquite powder is popping up in more and more grocery stores, online shops and even in restaurants as a delicious extra to add into smoothies and juices….
