Starting the new year off on the right foot is something we all tend to aspire to. At the start of the year, and all throughout January, we promise ourselves a healthier lifestyle — we’re going to eat better, exercise, stop procrastinating, and make sure we maintain ourselves as a priority — but what are the ways we are preparing to make these new changes stick? In one of our most recent blogs, we talked about how to stay on top of your fitness goals and routines, without falling off the wagon. We’d like to see the same discipline when it’s applied to what you’re feeding your body! One of the (fun!) ways to introduce a healthier blend of nutrients to your body, is to get into the practice of making smoothies! With veggies, good protein, and so many other healthy foods to choose from, the beauty of the smoothie is that you can custom-make it to your liking. With allergies, weight-loss goals, pre-existing conditions, and a host of other reasons, creating a healthy smoothie is not as complicated as you may think! Here, we’re sharing three fun recipes for smoothies you’ll love! All you have to do is combine the ingredients in a blender, blend, serve, and enjoy!
Brazilian Nut
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup of kale
- 1 cup of strawberries
- 1 banana
- ½ cup of Brazil nuts
- 2 cups of coconut water
Pineapple Berry
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups Chia seeds
- *Please note: Add the Chia seeds to the water first, let them soak for 1 - 2 minutes, and then add the rest of the ingredients.
- 1 cup of frozen mixed berries
- 1 1/2 cups of pineapple chunks (can be frozen)
- 1 banana
- 1 cup mango chunks
- 2 cups spring mix
Banana Turmeric
- 2 bananas
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp of ginger
- 1/2 cup of almonds
- 1 1/2 cups of almond milk
- 2 tsp of flaxseed
- 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon
- 1 cup of ice
*Optional: Your protein powder of choice can be added to any of these smoothies.
From a nutty flavor to the healing (anti-inflammatory) properties of turmeric, these smoothies may just be what you’ve been looking for as a complement to your new (year) lifestyle!
This recipe was created exclusively for Ellie by Iris Rodriguez.