While smoothies are a popular summer drink, they're also a delicious treat that can be enjoyed during the winter, too! Smoothies provide loads of nutrition and are a delightful way to get your daily dose of fruits and veggies.If you are one of the many who believe smoothies are just a summertime treat, then we're here to change that. After reading this list of healthy winter smoothie recipes, you'll realize just how easy it is to transform this refreshing drink into a real winter treat! Sneak in a cup full of spinach, or packed them with pea protein, the health-boosting benefits of these winter smoothie recipes are endless!
While carrot cake is a commonly enjoyed winter dessert, when blended into a winter smoothie recipe, it proves to be a healthy and nutritious part of any meal. Made with carrot juice and our Chai Protein Powder Nutritional Booster, it's a sweet treat that's bursting with vitamins and antioxidants.Drinking carrot juice is one of the easiest ways to add this superfood to your diet. Because carrot juice is filling and low in calories, it's a great sweet substitute for sugary sodas and beverages. Carrot juice also contains a large amount of vitamin C. Incorporating this healthy winter smoothie into your weekly menu may help give your immune system a boost making this winter smoothie recipe the perfect choice for a blistery snow day.When nutrient-dense carrot juice is mixed with our Chai Protein Powder Nutritional Booster, not only is the nutritional value of this healthy winter smoothie enhanced, but the flavor is as well. A fully vegan protein powder, this nutritional booster is made from pea protein, chicory root, chia seeds, probiotics and monk fruit. The best part of it all, it tastes like chai!Topped off with non-dairy vanilla yogurt, banana, chopped walnuts and your choice of honey or maple syrup, this winter smoothie recipe is a yummy, vegan treat that will keep you happy all winter season.
The saying "pumpkin spice and everything nice" perfectly describes this smoothie recipe for winter. It's a mouthwatering drink that genuinely embodies the flavors of the holiday season. An excellent source of protein and fiber, this healthy winter smoothie serves up 240mg of omega-3 per serving, an essential nutrient that has loads of benefits.Aside from the protein and fiber found in this smoothie, it's also rich in iron and entirely vegan. Food containing carotenoids, like pumpkin, is especially beneficial for skin health and appearance. The pumpkin puree used in this treat also brings immune-strengthening vitamins like vitamins A, C and zinc into the mix to help you get through the cold season. In addition, our Chai Protein Powder Nutritional Booster uses pea protein as a vegan protein source to keep you healthy and energized.The pea protein powder used in our nutritional booster is a high quality, easily digestible protein that works with your body to aid in muscle growth, weight loss and heart health. Containing all nine essential amino acids, pea protein supplies your body with nutrients that it can only get from food. Pea protein is also naturally vegan, gluten free and dairy-free, which makes this winter smoothie recipe an excellent choice for individuals who are following a specific diet. Delicious and festive, this Pumpkin Spice Booster smoothie is one of our absolute favorite healthy winter smoothies!
The focus of winter foods is usually warm dishes and hearty meals. Pizza, pasta, pies and potatoes are just a few of the many comfort foods we indulge in during the winter season. While these foods are delicious, they may lack the vitamins and nutrients that most fruits and veggies provide. That's why this tasty Peaches and Greens Smoothie has become a beloved part of our winter menu.A full cup of spinach is packed into this healthy winter smoothie to help us beat flu season and stay healthy all winter long. And not only that, but eating this leafy green may benefit eye and skin health, bone strength and heart health. It's a green leafy vegetable that's genuinely a nutritional powerhouse. It's no wonder why Popeye loved it so much!Green smoothies with lots of green leafy vegetables like this one add essential vitamins and minerals to your meals that may be hard to get otherwise. These nutrients help to aid in digestion and prove to be a beneficial meal no matter what the time of day.To complement the spinach, we use our Vanilla Protein Powder Nutritional Booster in this recipe, which gives it a flavorful and healthy touch. Full of fiber, protein and probiotics, our nutritional booster is a great way to uptake your intake of protein. The best part? It helps create a naturally sweet winter smoothie recipe with just 3 grams of sugar!
If we didn't know better, we'd think this winter smoothie recipe was truly magical! Just one sip and we're transported to the hall of Hogwarts beside some of our favorite wizards. While it may not be as sweet as butterbeer, it takes the trophy when it comes to flavor. This magical blend of cocoa powder, honey, peppermint extract and our hemp protein powder creates a fantastic smoothie that's perfect for the holiday season.One of the richest sources of polyphenols, cocoa powder, has been linked to numerous health benefits. Processing and heating cocoa can strip it of these beneficial properties, but in this healthy winter smoothie, the cocoa is not processed or heated, which helps it retain all of the vital nutrients, resulting in a health-boosting smoothie that's exploding with flavor.The Bob's Red Mill Hemp Protein Powder used in this Magic Mint Smoothie has been crafted to dissolve quickly and has a very mild taste, meaning that while you won't be able to taste it, you will benefit from all of the extra nutrients. Embracing all of the essential amino acids, hemp seeds are one of nature's best sources of plant-based protein! They're full of fiber, iron and other nutrients, making them a convenient smoothie add-in.
Peanut butter and jelly, bacon and eggs, grilled cheese and tomato soup, these are all of some of the best food combos around. But get ready, because we're here to rock your world and add what's sure to be your new favorite food combo to the list: avocados and chocolate. While this may sound like a strange flavor combo, we encourage you to try it before writing it off completely. The delicious flavor is one that almost anyone will love! Avocados provide a silky and creamy texture to smoothies without an overbearing taste. They're also a great way to sneak in added health benefits. High in protein and potassium, avocados are a great source of healthy fats. Once you make a smoothie with avocados, you'll be searching for ways to add it to your favorite smoothie recipe for winter.To increase your faith in this smoothie even more, here are a few other amazing benefits of avocados to consider.
They have more potassium than bananas. Just a 3.5 ounce serving of avocado contains nearly 14% of the recommended daily value of potassium.
Avocado is a high-fat food - in a good way! 77% of the calories in an avocado are from fat, and it's loaded with healthy monounsaturated fatty acids, which are linked to reduced inflammation and various other health benefits.
Avocados help increase the number of antioxidants your body absorbs from other foods. Plus, they're also high in antioxidants themselves! Avocados have high levels of carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, all of which are linked to a reduced risk of cataracts!
To amp up the nutrition of this tasty treat, even more, our Pea Protein is added to the smoothie. Providing 21 grams of protein per serving, it's an excellent vegan protein boost for those with dietary restrictions. With only five ingredients, this simple recipe can be made in under 5 minutes, making it the perfect healthy winter smoothie for a busy morning or when you're running short on time.Still on the hunt for your perfect smoothie? If you're someone with adventurous taste buds, then we dare you to try out these unique smoothie flavors! As strange as these combos may sound, they're all incredibly delicious and full of health benefits.