Healing Cranberry Cleanser Green Smoothie

While a little sour, I think I can get used to this weeks smoothie. The Cranberry Cleanser Green Smoothie includes two fruits I’ve never used in a smoothie before: oranges and cranberries.

Though cranberries contain those familiar nutrients of fiber and Vitamin C. The array of phytonutrients is what caused the fruit to receive the special attention of health researchers. Phytonutrients, or plant-nutrients, are what protects your body from germs, fungi, bugs, and other threats.

Oranges are full of antioxidants and Vitamin C, both perfect ingredients for healing and resisting illnesses.

Kale is another ingredient in this smoothie and I love it. I find myself using this one as much as I can. Kale has zero fat, and is high in iron and Vitamin K.

 

Too make this smoothie more powerful I also added some matcha powder and cacao nibs.  When researching matcha powder I discovered that “One glass of matcha is the equivalent of ten glasses of green tea in terms of nutritional value and antioxidant content.”

After this smoothie, your body

will immediately receive the natural energy it needs to get through the day.

P.S. Don’t be afraid if your smoothie doesn’t get the perfect green colour, it will still taste delicious.

Get the full recipe here, and enjoy. 

Oatmeal Smoothies

What better way to start your morning than with Martha Stewarts very own Oatmeal Smoothie? Personally, I am not much of a breakfast girl and I’ve found smoothies to be the best way to start my morning.

This smoothie consists of many healthy ingredients and let me be the first to tell you ... this drink is delicious!  

It includes: ice, frozen raspberries, low-fat yogurt, one banana, rolled oats, honey and some coconut water.

For more information on the health benefits of each ingredient just click on the one you’re interested in.

When I first heard of putting oatmeal in smoothies, I wasn’t exactly sure why or how.  After doing some research, I came to the realization that rolled oats are perfect in the morning. They provide your body with the strength and energy needed to get through the day. I also should mention that oats are significantly essential for those who need to lower and maintain great cholesterol.

The raspberries and bananas together will also provide you with Vitamin C, Vitamin B-6, Fiber and Magnesium.

If you don’t have enough time in the morning to make yourself a nice breakfast, this smoothie is perfect for you. If you are a student, full-time worker or even just simply not a breakfast eater, I suggest you give this yummy and quick recipe a try.

Enjoy!

The Carrot Cake Smoothie

This week I took a smoothie suggestion from a fellow classmate and blogger. This Carrot Cake smoothie was healthy, delicious and a perfect match for my blog.

The recipe was discovered on Pinterest from a website called rightathome.com. Although they’re many different ways to create a smoothie like this one, the recipe I found seems to be the simplest and easiest to make.

It includes carrot juice, pineapple, cinnamon, low fat plain yogurt, honey, and ice cubes.

This was the first time I ever used carrot juice and trying it on its own wasn’t my favorite. However, blended together with the other ingredients I happened to enjoy it.  Carrot juice gives you more than the amount of vitamin A you need. Vitamin A is not only good for your vision; it helps support your immune system, your inflammatory system and your bone health.

Pineapple is low in calories, has a good source of dietary fiber and Vitamin C. As well, contains a variety of essential B Vitamins.

This smoothie is perfect for carrot cake lovers. It has a similar taste but this way you won’t be getting all the carbs you usually get from the delicious dessert.  

See the full recipe here and enjoy!

Pineapple Mango Green Smoothie

It’s time to announce that the green-smoothies fad has officially made its way to my blog. If you haven’t made a green smoothie before, don’t worry, the Pineapple Mango Green Smoothie may have a strange colour but I promise it tastes delicious.

I got this recipe from Café Zupas, which like most smoothies has you blend all the ingredients together at once. My first green smoothie wasn’t a good one. The leafy chunks overpowered the fruity flavor, not necessarily the experience I wanted.

Nevertheless, when making this smoothie, I blended the spinach and almond milk together before adding the fruit. This helps with increasing the smoothness in this green drink.

Together, mango and pineapple give an irresistible tropical taste and contain more than the right amount of Vitamin C people need. These fruits will also provide you with dietary fiber and Vitamin A.

The spinach is what makes this smoothie green; it is full of health benefits and a main part of why this smoothie contains a variety of essential nutrients. It is perfect for cardiovascular health, antioxidant health, and even stress relief.

I love simplegreensmoothies.com, they have tons of valuable tips and recipes to making awesome green smoothies. If you need more help on how to make the perfect green smoothie, click here for five tips to get you started.

If you haven’t gotten on the green smoothie bandwagon yet, try this recipe and I’m sure you’ll be hooked.

Get my version of the recipe here, and enjoy!

Kiwi Strawberry Smoothie

Considering that it is Valentines Day, if I am enjoying a smoothie this week, it better be pink.

Since strawberries, kiwis and bananas turn out to be a match made in heaven, I figured what better smoothie to make than the Kiwi Strawberry Smoothie.  I got this recipe from allrecipes.com. It’s easy to make, tastes delicious and includes ingredients that are not only common but also easy to find.

 

Kiwis are full of Vitamin C and Vitamin K, both essential nutrients for everyone’s body. It’s helps with maintaining good blood pressure and fighting illnesses.

Strawberries also provide you with an excellent source of Vitamin C. On top of that, research proves that this fruit helps with the prevention of memory loss and strengthening of bones.

Bananas are the final main ingredient for this delicious and healthy smoothie. In my opinion, I believe banana is one of those ingredients that help with adding the ‘smooth’ in smoothie.  This potassium filled fruit aids with having a healthy heart. A high source of Vitamin B6, and fibers are other nutrients bananas provide.

To make this recipe my own, I added a bit of mint leaves. The added mint flavor gave the smoothie a fresher taste and made it a healthier drink. Mint is also a good source of several essential minerals, including magnesium, copper, iron, potassium, and calcium.

See the full recipe here and have a Happy Valentines Day.