3 simple smoothies
Following on from my last post about about to build a balanced smoothie, I wanted to share with you my top 3 smoothie recipes that I cycle through on a weekly basis. Consistency is KEY to a creamy smoothie, you need just the right amount of sweetness, liquid and ice! I’ve done the trial and error for you so all you need to do is get blending! What’s important about these 3 recipes is that they contain a good balance of protein, carbs and good fats and even happen to contain some veg. Use these as a base and get creative yourself, maybe try switching up the frozen zucchini for steamed & frozen cauliflower and even mix up the milks and nut butters you use. The wider variety of foods we can get into our diet, the better.
If you haven’t read my post on how to build a balanced smoothie yet, I recommend you have a quick squiz!
Creamy Peanut Banana Smoothie
Ingredients (Serves 1)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (I love the brand Pure Harvest)
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 serve vanilla protein powder
2 handfuls spinach leaves
¼ avocado
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 frozen banana
Method
Add almond milk and chia seeds to the blender and let sit for 5 mins to allow the chia seeds to expand. Add remaining ingredients and blend to desired consistency.
Green Breakfast Smoothie
Ingredients (Serves 1)
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 cup frozen zucchini, sliced
1 large handful spinach
1 serve protein powder
125ml unsweetened almond milk (I love the brand Pure Harvest)
125ml water
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon nut butter
1/2 tablespoon psyllium husks
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Method
Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until creamy but still a thick consistency. If desired, add in the ice and blend for a further minute.
Mixed Berry Smoothie
Ingredients (Serves 1)
1 cup coconut milk (I love the brand Pure Harvest Coco Quench)
½ cup frozen blueberries
½ cup frozen raspberries
1 serve vanilla protein powder
1 tablespoon tahini
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 handful spinach
1 cup ice, optional
Method
Place all ingredients excluding the ice, into a blender and blend until a creamy and thick consistency. If using, add in the ice and blend for another minute.