Don’t drink your dinner they say, but your brekkie or supper? Well, that’s okay. The rainbow-esque colours of these varied offerings will brighten your day. With a new recipe for every day of the week (and then some), these will keep you satisfied until dinner.
Get to grips with these eight easy, homemade options:
1. Coffee and sweet banana
A kick-start of epic proportions that includes one of your five-a-day.
Ingredients (for one serving)
3/4 cup of brewed coffee
One large frozen banana
1/3 cup of Greek yoghurt
One tsp vanilla extract
Optional: Throw in a teaspoon of cacao nibs and a dollop of cream on the top if you fancy a more indulgent treat.
Directions: Blend and enjoy!
2. Strawberry, yoghurt and shredded coconut
A sweet fix to make the mornings better or a healthy after dinner drink to curb evening cravings.
Ingredients (for one serving)
Eight strawberries
1/2 cup of coconut yoghurt or hemp yoghurt
1/2 cup of shredded coconut
Optional: Throw in a little cinnamon to spice things up.
Directions: Blend and enjoy
3. Blueberries, almond butter and non-dairy milk
The perfect dose of antioxidants for a midweek boost. Include non-dairy milk and it’s anti-inflammatory, too.
Ingredients (for one serving)
3/4 cup of blueberries
One tbsp of almond butter
1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk/hemp milk
Optional: This can also be made with cherries if you don’t dig the blueberry buzz.
Directions: Blend and enjoy!
4. Mango, coconut milk and chia seed
Chia seeds have a massive amount of nutrients and very few calories. Mango just tastes great. End of.
Ingredients (for one serving)
3/4 cup of mango pieces
1/2 cup of coconut milk
One tbsp chia seeds
Optional: Add a little ground nutmeg or protein powder, depending on your needs.
Directions: Blend and enjoy!
5. Beetroot, raspberry and rice milk
This is perfect to squeeze in before a hectic day. The beets are said to increase athletic ability. You may not be running a marathon, though it can feel like that on some days.
Ingredients (for one serving)
1/2 cup of rice milk
One medium sized beetroot (steamed)
1 cup of raspberries
Optional: Add a little ice to this one on a warm day.
Directions: Blend and enjoy!
6. Minty melon and fig
The mint aids digestion and the figs satisfy your sweet tooth. It tastes pretty spectacular, too.
Ingredients (for one serving)
3/4 cup of honeydew melon
Two dried figs
Three fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup of water
Optional: 1/2 cup of ice for a more refreshing version.
Directions: Blend and enjoy!
7. Green apple, ginger and spinach leaf
A zesty ‘oomph’ when you need it, at any time of the day.
Ingredients (for one serving)
One green apple, skinned, cored and cut into chunks
1/2 cup of spinach
1/2 piece of peeled fresh ginger
1/2 cup of water
Optional: You can blend half an avocado or half a lime into this mix too – delish.
Directions: Blend and enjoy!
8. Orange and yellow pepper with coconut oil
Vibrantly coloured fruits are full to the brim with vitamin C to prevent pesky ‘flu and illness. Big win.
Ingredients (for one serving)
One pepper: quartered, stemmed and seeds removed.
One peeled orange
One tbsp of coconut oil
Optional: Spice it up with cayenne pepper or cinnamon.
Directions: Blend and enjoy!
This is another regular smoothie list to bookmark. Check out HerFamily.ie Instagram for regular smoothie and juice recipes.
