Recipe: Kale Coconut Water Smoothie

We're wrapping up our month of smoothie recipes today with this powerhouse smoothie. This one contains the best of both worlds - sweet, fruity, and packed with nutrition, this one is definitely one to add to your smoothie recipe collection! Greens, fruit, flaxseed, and coconut water combine for a real nutritional punch, and with the addition of bananas and honey, how can you go wrong?

Kale Coconut Water Smoothie

Serve in a coconut for a tasty and lovely presentation. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Ingredients:

1 cup chopped kale
1 banana, chopped
1 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. flaxseed
1 1/2 cups coconut water
a couple ice cubes

Directions:

• Put all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until desired consistency is reached.

Recipe: Pina Colada Smoothie

Mmmm....this one tastes just like a favorite summer drink! With fresh pineapple, honey, and coconut, you'll feel like you're on the beach - even though you're just drinking a healthy breakfast smoothie....

Pina Colada Smoothie

(Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup coconut water
1/4 cup yogurt, vanilla flavored
1/2 cup pineapple pieces (fresh if possible)
1/4 banana, frozen
1/2 tsp. honey
1/4 tsp. coconut extract (optional)
1/4 cup ice cubes

Directions:

• Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. 
• Optional: Garnish with a pineapple slice on the rim of your glass!

Recipe: Broccoli Blueberry Smoothie

Reap the heart-healthy benefits of broccoli, and add some extra veggies to your diet with this delicious green smoothie recipe. The sweetness of the broccoli goes well with blueberries and cranberry juice, which also add lots of extra healthy antioxidants, and the tangy creamy yogurt aids digestion and keeps you full longer. If you're tired of the same old smoothies, give this super-healthy super-food smoothie a try!

Broccoli Blueberry Smoothie

Organic blueberries. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup broccoli florettes, steamed tender, cooled
1 cup organic blueberries, frozen
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup cranberry juice

Directions:

• Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high until smooth. 

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Recipe: Power Juice Spinach Smoothie

Get your greens with this easy smoothie - so tasty your kids will drink it right up and not even know they're eating their spinach! Iron and vitamin C are just two of the healthy nutrients in spinach, and the fruit and juices add extra vitamins. Add some healthy probiotic yogurt and you've got the breakfast of champions in your glass!

Power Juice Spinach Smoothie

Ingredients:

1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1 large peeled and sliced banana
2 cups spinach leaves
crushed ice

Directions:

• Add all the ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth.   

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Recipe: Chocolate Almond Smoothie

This delicious smoothie is packed with tasty nutritious ingredients like honey, peanut butter, and cocoa powder. To add some more healthy fats to help tide you over, you can substitute coconut milk for the almond milk if you prefer. If you're a chocoholic, this is the perfect healthy breakfast!

Chocolate Almond Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp. raw honey, warmed slightly
1/2 cup almond milk
2 Tbsp. natural peanut butter
1 medium banana
1 1/2 Tbsp. raw cocoa powder

Directions:

• Put all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth and frothy.

Recipe: Nuts And Oats Super-Protein Smoothie

This hearty and filling smoothie is packed with protein and fiber and will keep you full for hours, helping your body maintain energy at the same time as burning fat. If you're looking for a breakfast smoothie that will keep you satisfied until lunchtime, give this one a try.

Nuts And Oats Super-Protein Smoothie

Rolled oats (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon flaxseeds, ground
1 tablespoon almonds, crushed
1 tablespoon rolled oats
1 1/3 cup whole milk, or vanilla flavored Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons whey protein powder
1 cup any type frozen fruit

Directions:

• Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until desired consistency is reached.

Recipe: Greek Yogurt Strawberry Smoothie

This is an absolutely great smoothie for anyone wanting to curb cravings and lose weight easily. The yogurt supports healthy digestion, while the avocado and whole milk help keep you full and reduce cravings for junk food. Healthy fats like avocado are great for boosting your metabolism and fat-burning capacity, while keeping you satisfied so you don't reach for that bag of cookies or chips!

 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Greek Yogurt Strawberry Smoothie

Ingredients:

1/4 cup whole milk
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 banana
1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
1/4 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut up
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Directions:

Add the ingredients to blender in order listed, cover and pulse and blend until smooth.

Recipe: Kiwi & Mixed Berry Smoothie

This simple and tasty smoothie is packed full of vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants, and it will surely satisfy your sweet tooth - even without any added sugars! Give this one a try for breakfast, or as a mid-day snack to help calm cravings, and avoid snacking on junk foods. (If you are lactose-intolerant, you may substitute soy milk for the whole milk, but it won't keep you full as long as it is lower in fat.)

(Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Kiwi & Mixed Berry Smoothie

Ingredients:

2 kiwis, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup chopped ripe strawberries
1/4 cup raspberries
1 banana, chopped 
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vanilla or plain yogurt

Directions:

• Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth.

Recipe: Blueberry Banana Agave Smoothie

After all the excess of the holidays, if you're anything like me, you're probably in the mood for something lighter! Smoothies are a great way to pack a lot of healthy nutrition into one tasty glass - like this one. Full of antioxidants, fiber, and flavor, this will satisfy your sweet tooth and your hankering for something healthy all in one.

Stay tuned for more tasty smoothie recipes later this month as we share some ways to cleanse and detoxify your body through healthy eating to start the New Year off on the right foot!

Blueberry Banana Agave Smoothie
(Serves 2.)

Ingredients:

Milk and blueberries (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

1 cup blueberries, frozen
1/4 tsp. orange zest, finely grated
1 banana, frozen and cut into chunks
1/4 cup plain or vanilla flavored Greek yogurt
1 cup whole milk
2 Tbsp. chia seeds, ground (optional) 
2 tsp. agave syrup
1/4 cup all-natural granola

Directions:

• Add all ingredients (except granola) to a blender and process until smooth and creamy. 
• Put the smoothie into two glasses and sprinkle granola on top and then serve.