Cheers to good health
They always sound delicious on the menu, but we tend to neglect them back home. Get super smooth with these health drinks that will have you coming back for seconds.
Mango Smoothie
Photo courtesy www.prevention.com
Serves 1
¼ c mango cubes
¼ c mashed ripe avocado
½ c mango juice
¼ c vanilla yogurt
1 T freshly squeezed lime juice
1 T sugar/honey
6 ice cubes
Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Pour into a tall glass. Garnish with sliced mango or strawberry if desired.
Tip: For extra protein, add 2 scoops of protein powder, such as whey protein.
Blueberry Smoothie
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Serves 1
1/2 c skim milk
1/2 c plain yoghurt
1 c frozen unsweetened blueberries
1 T cold-pressed organic flaxseed oil
Honey to taste
Combine milk, yoghurt and blueberries in blender, and blend for 1 minute. Transfer to glass, and stir in flaxseed oil. Add honey to taste.
Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie
Photo courtesy www.seventeen.com
Serves 1
½ c fat-free milk
½ c fat-free plain yogurt
2 T peanut butter
¼ very ripe banana
1 T honey
4 ice cubes
Combine ingredients in a blender. Process until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve.
Kale & Pear Juice
Photo courtesy www.fitliv.tv
Serves 1
2 stalks kale
1 cup spinach
1 pear
½ lime
3 stalks celery
½ cucumber
Add one tablespoon of Organic coconut oil for additional health benefits.
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