When it comes to making smoothies, you can find them in just about any flavor you might think of. Some of the more standard flavors are typically more fruit-based, such as favorites like strawberry banana smoothies, or a mango and pineapple smoothie. However, healthy treats like smoothies aren't limited to just fruits and juices. You can make a smoothie with just about any ingredient. What you use will all depend on your taste buds and what sort of flavors you like to combine. So, for those of you more daring folks with a unique and eclectic taste palate, try some of these smoothie recipes. You might find a couple of them to be right up your alley.
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There are always days where you're just not in the mood for a heavy breakfast. Or maybe you're in a rush and simply want a healthy replacement for that bowl of cereal or sausage biscuit you would normally consume.Matcha is a unique flavor, but if you enjoy matcha green tea or things like matcha lattes, you'll love this delicious smoothie twist. Its perfect for breakfast on the go and tastes amazing. To make it, you use a blend ofplant-based vanilla protein powder, vanilla almond milk, and a healthy heaping of matcha powder. You can include dates to sweeten it up and toss in a sprinkle of sea salt to make the flavors pop. You can also throw in someshredded coconut for a bit of garnish, especially if you have company and will be making enough for two. Blend all the ingredients together with ice, garnish with the coconut, then pour and serve.
Prefer to drink your vegetables instead of eating them? We do too, sometimes. Enjoy a protein-loaded taste of summer with this savory zucchini basil blend. This smoothie is packed with pea protein powder, diced zucchini, and baby spinach. Extra flavor is added with fresh minced basil, cayenne pepper, fresh lemon juice, peanut butter, and white miso paste. Blend all the ingredients with ice and serve it up for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Dealer's choice. Just be careful with the cayenne pepper, because it can get a little too spicy if you go overboard.
If zucchini isn't really your thing, you can try this sweet and spicy red pepper and hemp smoothie instead. This drink is loaded with pea protein powder,hulled hemp seeds, fresh minced basil, and red bell pepper. Frozen mango chunks and coconut water add a hint of sweetness, and fresh lime juice gives it a tangy kick. Blend all the ingredients together with ice until you see a smooth consistency, then pour into glasses and serve. With this delicious smoothie, youre still getting your veggies, plus some fruit too! And the nice part is that this recipe can be served at any time of the day, although we think it's extra refreshing as an afternoon treat.
If you want a bit more heat, plus a protein and fiber boost, this savory, spicy jalapeno and macadamia smoothie should do the trick. Usingprotein and fiber nutritional booster, coconut water, macadamia nuts, minced cilantro, and minced jalapeno, this smoothie packs a punch. Just make sure you remove the jalapeo seeds because those could make it even hotter than you expected. Add some fresh lime juice and a dash of sea salt, then blend it until smooth. Add ice and blend it some more, so your smoothie is nice and cold.
When the day is long and you feel like you're dragging, try this yummy, creamy, avocado, and lime smoothie for an instant mood and energy boost. Avocado is packed with fiber, and when you blend that withprotein and fiber nutritional booster, baby spinach, and coconut water, you've got a healthy and energizing meal replacement. Fresh lime juice and fresh minced mint leaves jazz up the flavor nicely. Blend everything together with ice, and maybe even garnish with an extra mint leaf and wedge of lime. Pour, serve, and enjoy!There is nothing better than a frosty, flavor-filled smoothie to give you energy and fuel your day when life gets busy, and you are constantly on the go.