It’s well known that smoothies can pack a nutritional punch, but if you’re making your own it does pay to consider what you’re putting in them. When loaded with fruit, smoothies can provide you with a lot of sugar, something to avoid if you are pursuing a healthy diet. The smoothies listed here taste delicious and provide you with lots of different nutrients. Have them at breakfast, after a workout, or even as a post-dinner treat.
Kale Goodness
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of steamed kale
- 2 cups of milk
- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter
- 2 ripe bananas
- ¼ cup of berries ¼ cup chia seeds
Instructions:
Soak the chia seeds in the milk for 5 minutes. Then, place all of the ingredients into a blender and blitz until smooth.
Beetroot Blast
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of beetroot
- ½ cup of carrot
- 1 handful of spinach leaves
- 1 banana
- ½ cup of oats
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 cup of apple juice
Instructions:
Slice the beetroot and carrots into thin strips, then place all of the ingredients into the blender and blitz until smooth.
