8 Delectable Smoothie Recipes

English-speakers distinguish between milkshake and smoothie, the former being the most traditional shake, the typical one we saw in those classic Hollywood movie diners, with a lot of milk and, usually, ice cream.

The smoothies are intended to offer many more ingredients, and without ice cream thicker and creamier drinks, but often with crushed frozen items directly to achieve that denser texture. They are associated with a healthy diet because many recipes add greens, vegetables, and the so-called superfoods that seek to increase the nutritional benefits.

All these smoothies will be much more appetizing if you use fresh ingredients to make them. If this summer you fancy one of these drinks, you can try combining the fresh fruits and vegetables that you can find in supermarkets, with good size, just ripe and with a good level of freshness at a competitive price. This way, you make sure that the ingredients have passed thorough quality control. 

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It’s a smoothie that’s convenient for a healthy breakfast or snack, but the ingredients are also important. The basis for making a healthy smoothie is to always make it yourself, rather than buying it at a smoothie shop or gym stand. “If you make it yourself, you have complete control over the ingredients and sugar,” says cooking expert and certified dietitian Jessica Levinson.

As healthy, A smoothie depends on the ingredients and how it is prepared. You should follow these 5 rules so that your smoothies are really healthy:

• Use only natural products. It is best to use organic fruit and vegetables so that you can process them with their peel. Because this one contains the most nutrients!
• Use as fresh seasonal products as possible. In an emergency, frozen food can also help out.
• Avoid sugar (including “substitutes” such as honey). If necessary, dried fruits can sweeten the drink. You can order dried fruits with no added sugar here at food spring.
• The smoothie also gets its fat off: some vitamins are fat-soluble and can only be absorbed by the body in combination with fat. Therefore always use a source of fat or oil. For example avocado, flax seeds, nuts, or a spoonful of vegetable oil …
• Drink the smoothie as soon as possible after preparation so that no vitamins are lost.

Caution: Smoothies are healthy with the right ingredients, but not necessarily low in calories! That shouldn’t prevent you from enjoying it with a clear conscience. But remember, you shouldn’t have multiple drinks just because they’re good for your health!

And don’t forget: Even if there are so many nutrients in the smoothie: The delicious mixed drink does not replace a meal! So it is important to keep eating fresh raw vegetables and fruits!

8 smoothie recipes: healthy & delicious

For all smoothie fans and those who want to become one, here are the 8 best smoothie recipes of all time. Have fun remixing!

1. Peach smoothie with almond milk

For 4 glasses you need:

• 4 ripe peaches
• approx. 400 ml of almond milk
• cold water (if necessary)
• 2 dates
• 1 pinch of cinnamon

This is how it works:

Peel the peaches and cut them into pieces. Then put all the ingredients in the mixer, close the lid and puree until a creamy consistency is obtained. If the smoothie is too thick, add some cold water and mix again. If you don’t have a stand mixer, put the ingredients in a tall mixing bowl and puree them with a hand blender.

2. Strawberry, banana, and coconut smoothie

For 4 glasses you need:

• 2 ripe bananas
• about 400 g strawberries
• approx. 400 ml coconut drink (e.g. from Alpro)

This is how it works:

Put all the ingredients in the blender and puree. If the strawberry-banana smoothie is too thick, you can add some coconut drink.

Tip: It gets super tasty and wonderfully refreshing if you replace half of the fresh strawberries with frozen ones.

3. Mango and banana smoothie

For 4 glasses you need:

• 1 ripe mango
• 1 ripe banana
• 250 ml of orange juice
• 500 g natural yogurt
• Splash of lime juice
• Honey (if necessary)

Here’s how:

Peel the mango and cut it into pieces. Then mix all the ingredients until the smoothie is nice and creamy. If the mango-banana drink is not sweet enough for you, you can add some honey. Then mix again.

Tip: If you cut the banana into pieces beforehand and freeze it for a few hours, the smoothie will be wonderfully cool and refreshing!

4. Pineapple smoothie with basil

For 4 glasses you need:

• 1 ripe pineapple
• 1 ripe banana
• approx. 200 g Greek yogurt
• 1 small bunch of basil leaves

This is how it works:

Peel the pineapple with a knife and cut into pieces, wash and pluck the basil leaves. Then puree all ingredients.

Tip: You can also use reduced-fat yogurt instead of Greek yogurt, this will save you calories!

5. Breakfast smoothie with blueberries

For 4 glasses you need:

• 50 g blueberries
• 1 ripe banana (preferably frozen)
• 2 tbsp oatmeal
• 150 ml of milk
• some agave syrup or honey (as needed)

This is how it works:

Mix all ingredients to make a creamy smoothie. If you like it sweeter, you can refine it with a little honey or agave syrup.

Tip: Top your breakfast smoothie with a dollop of Greek yogurt and fresh blueberries!

6. Ginger and passion fruit smoothie

For 4 glasses you need:

• 500 ml passion fruit juice
• 1 ripe banana
• 1/2 apple
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• some fresh lime juice

This is how it works:

Peel the apple and cut it into pieces. Peel the ginger and cut it into small pieces. Put all ingredients in the mixer and puree. Season the smoothie with lime and honey.

Tip: If you like, add a few more mint leaves. They give the ginger passion fruit smoothie a nice freshness!

7. Green smoothie with baby spinach

For 4 glasses you need:

• 50 g fresh baby spinach
• 1 ripe banana
• 150 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• some fresh lime juice

This is how it works:

Put all the ingredients in the blender and blend. Season with lime juice at the end. And you’ve already conjured up a green smoothie that is at least as healthy as its color promises.

8. Melon and apple smoothie

For 4 glasses you need:

• 200 ml apple juice (naturally cloudy)
• 400 g watermelon
• Juice of half a lime
• 1 tbsp honey

This is how it works:

Put all the ingredients in the blender and blend. Finally, season with lime juice and honey until the melon smoothie has the desired sweetness.

Tip: Fresh mint also goes perfectly with this summer smoothie. Simply pluck off a few leaves and mash them too.

All these smoothies will be much more appetizing if you use fresh ingredients to make them. If this summer you fancy one of these drinks, you can try combining the fresh fruits and vegetables that you can find in supermarkets, with good size, just ripe and with a good level of freshness at a competitive price. This way, you make sure that the ingredients have passed thorough quality control.