There are a number of benefits from consuming smoothies, they increase fibre intake, contribute towards your 5 a day, boost your vitamin C levels and can jump start your energy levels and improve your mental clarity. Smoothies are an easy and effective way of achieving your daily nutritional requirements.
Here are 4 simple smoothie recipes to make you feel amazing everyday:
Super Greens
Everybody knows they should eat there greens. Unfortunately not everyone finds greens delicious. This smoothie recipe sneaks in super greens without compromising on taste.
- 1 banana, frozen (or fresh)
- 1 cup milk of your choice (we use almond milk)
- 1 teaspoon of Cress Valley New Zealand Super Greens Powder
- Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
Tropical Treat
You can feel like you are on vacation every day of the week with this tropical treat. This blend is a great to add to your smoothie routine as it tastes divine.
- 1/2 cup mango, frozen
- 1/2 cup pineapple, frozen
- 1/2 banana, frozen
- 1/2 cup strawberries (optional)
- 1 cup coconut water + 1/2 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
Super Cress
Watercress is the most nutrient dense vegetable on the planet, so it is no surprise the Super Cress smoothie is packed full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and plant nutrients to help your body stay energized and on top of the world.
- 1 banana, frozen (or fresh)
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon of Cress Valley Watercress Powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt.
- Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
Breakfast Kick Starter
For an all rounded nutritional powerhouse, the Breakfast Kick Starter is perfect for those wanting a convenient pick-me-up in the morning. With Super Greens, Fruits and Veggies this smoothie covers a wide range of nutritional bases.
- 1 banana, frozen (or fresh)
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon Cress Valley New Zealand Super Greens
- 1 teaspoons Cress Valley New Zealand Super Fruits & Veggies
The above recipes are guides to get you started. Feel free to mix and match ingredients and combinations to suit your preferred liking or health objective.
These recipes illustrate how simple it is to make a smoothie that can be incorporated into your daily routine. So if you are a smoothie novice, start today and your body will thank your for elevated energy, better mental clarity and improved overall health and wellbeing.