As a health enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for new and delicious ways to add more fruits and vegetables to my diet. Smoothies are a great way to do just that, but many recipes are loaded with sugar and other sweeteners. That’s why I’ve compiled this list of smoothie recipes that are tasty, nutritious, and won’t send your blood sugar soaring.
- Green Machine Smoothie
- Blueberry Avocado Smoothie
- Cucumber Mint Smoothie
- Spicy Mango Smoothie
- Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
- Carrot Ginger Smoothie
- Tropical Turmeric Smoothie
- Beet Berry Smoothie
- Cherry Chia Smoothie
- Spinach and Grapefruit Smoothie
Green Machine Smoothie
This smoothie is packed with nutrients from spinach, kale, and avocado, but it’s not overly sweet thanks to the addition of cucumber and lime.
Blueberry Avocado Smoothie
Avocado gives this smoothie a creamy texture and healthy fats, while blueberries add a touch of sweetness without going overboard.
Cucumber Mint Smoothie
Crisp cucumber and refreshing mint make this smoothie a perfect pick-me-up on a hot day. A splash of lime juice adds a bit of tanginess.
Spicy Mango Smoothie
If you like a little kick in your smoothie, try this spicy mango version. Cayenne pepper and ginger give it a zing, while mango and orange balance out the heat.
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Peanut butter and banana are a classic combo, and they make for a protein-packed smoothie that’s not too sweet. Add a dash of cinnamon for extra flavor.
Carrot Ginger Smoothie
Carrots and ginger give this smoothie a bright orange hue and a spicy kick. Coconut milk and vanilla extract balance out the flavors.
Tropical Turmeric Smoothie
Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory spice that pairs well with pineapple and mango in this tropical smoothie. Coconut water adds hydration.
Beet Berry Smoothie
Beets give this smoothie a beautiful reddish-pink color and provide antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Mixed berries add a touch of sweetness.
Cherry Chia Smoothie
Chia seeds provide healthy omega-3 fats and fiber to this cherry-filled smoothie. Vanilla extract and almond milk give it a creamy texture.
Spinach and Grapefruit Smoothie
Grapefruit adds a tangy flavor to this spinach-packed smoothie, while banana and honey balance out the bitterness. A splash of almond milk makes it extra smooth.
FAQ
Are these smoothies still sweet?
These smoothies are not overly sweet, but they do contain natural sugars from fruits and other ingredients. They’re a healthier alternative to sugar-laden smoothies.
Can I add sweeteners if I want a sweeter smoothie?
Yes, you can add a small amount of honey, maple syrup, or dates to any of these recipes if you prefer a sweeter taste.
Do I need a high-powered blender to make these smoothies?
While a high-powered blender like a Vitamix or Blendtec will make the smoothies extra smooth, a regular blender should work fine as long as you blend the ingredients thoroughly.
Can I make these smoothies ahead of time?
Yes, you can make these smoothies ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Just give them a good shake or stir before drinking.
Can I use frozen fruits in these smoothies?
Yes, you can use frozen fruits instead of fresh. Just be sure to thaw them first or use a powerful blender that can handle frozen ingredients.
Are these smoothies good for weight loss?
These smoothies are healthy and nutrient-dense, but they still contain calories. If you’re trying to lose weight, be sure to watch your portion sizes and incorporate these smoothies into a balanced diet.
Can I add protein powder to these smoothies?
Yes, you can add protein powder to any of these smoothies to make them more filling and satisfying.
Are these smoothies good for kids?
These smoothies are a great way to sneak in some fruits and veggies for picky eaters. Just adjust the portion sizes and sweeteners to your child’s taste.
Pros
These smoothie recipes are:
- Healthy
- Nutritious
- Low in added sugars
- Easy to make
- Delicious
Tips
For best results, use fresh, ripe ingredients and blend until smooth. You can also experiment with different flavor combinations and customize the recipes to your liking.
Summary
Smoothies are a great way to get more fruits and veggies into your diet, but many recipes are loaded with sugar. These 10 smoothie recipes are tasty, nutritious, and won’t send your blood sugar soaring. Try them out and see which ones you like best!
Simple Green Smoothies
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Author by : Jen Hansard
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2015-11-03
Publisher by : Rodale
ISBN :
Description : Jen Hansard and Jadah Sellner are on a fresh path to health and happiness--deprivation not included. In their book, Simple Green Smoothies, these two friends invite you into a sane and tasty approach to health that will inspire and energize you on your own journey toward a happier life. The Simple Green Smoothies' lifestyle doesn't involve counting calories or eliminating an entire food group. Instead, it encourages you to make one simple change: drink one green smoothie a day. Simple Green Smoothies includes a 10-day green smoothie kick-start to welcome you into the plant-powered lifestyle, with shopping lists included. Follow it up with 100+ delicious recipes that address everything from weight loss to glowing skin to kid-friendly options. Hansard and Sellner are two moms raising their own families on healthy, whole-food recipes. They've seen the amazing health benefits of green smoothies firsthand--from losing 27 pounds to getting more energy. Their wildly popular website has changed the lives of over 1 million people and made them the #1 green smoothie online resource. Simple Green Smoothies will empower you to take control of your health in a fun, sustainable way that can transform you from the inside out. Ready to join the plant-powered party?...
10 Day Green Smoothie Cleanse
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Author by : JJ Smith
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2014-07-01
Publisher by : Simon and Schuster
ISBN :
Description : The New York Times bestselling 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse will jump-start your weight loss, increase your energy level, clear your mind, and improve your overall health as you lose ten to fifteen pounds in just ten days. Made up of supernutrients from leafy greens and fruits, green smoothies are filling and healthy and you will enjoy drinking them. Your body will also thank you for drinking them as your health and energy improve to levels you never thought possible. It is an experience that could change your life if you stick with it! This book provides a shopping list, recipes, and detailed instructions for the 10-day cleanse, along with suggestions for getting the best results. It also offers advice on how to continue to lose weight and maintain good health afterwards. Are you ready to look slimmer, healthier, and sexier than you have in years? Then get ready to begin the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse! If you successfully complete the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse, you will… • Lose 10–15 pounds in 10 days • Get rid of stubborn body fat, including belly fat • Drop pounds and inches fast, without grueling workouts • Learn to live a healthier lifestyle of detoxing and healthy eating • Naturally crave healthy foods so you never have to diet again • Receive over 100 recipes for various health conditions and goals...
Healthy Quick Easy Smoothies
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Author by : White, Dana Angelo MS, RD, ATC
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2018-11-13
Publisher by : Penguin
ISBN :
Description : Satisfy your anytime cravings with a smoothie! On a summer day, after an intense workout, or on a lazy afternoon, nothing refreshes better than a cold smoothie. Unfortunately, it can often take a lot of time and effort to make and enjoy them. But not the smoothie recipes in Healthy, Quick & Easy Smoothies. You won't need more than 10 minutes and no more than 5 ingredients to make any smoothie in this book--and they're all under 300 calories! Healthy, Quick & Easy Smoothies includes these features: - 100 mouthwatering recipes for tropical fruit, berry, combination, and green smoothies. -Complete nutritional data to help with your weight loss goals. - Expert information from Dana Angelo White, nutritionist for the Food Network, on why smoothies are better than juices and how to best make smoothies. Every recipe contains complete nutritional data to help you plan your meals and meet your daily dietary needs. Many recipes also offer modifications you can make - but the healthy, quick, and easy promises never change. And because you have so many delicious smoothies to choose from, your blender is sure to occupy a permanent place on your countertop!...
Minimalist Baker S Everyday Cooking
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Author by : Dana Shultz
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2016-04-26
Publisher by : Penguin
ISBN :
Description : The highly anticipated cookbook from the immensely popular food blog Minimalist Baker, featuring 101 all-new simple, vegan recipes that all require 10 ingredients or less, 1 bowl or 1 pot, or 30 minutes or less to prepare Dana Shultz founded the Minimalist Baker blog in 2012 to share her passion for simple cooking and quickly gained a devoted worldwide following. Now, in this long-awaited debut cookbook, Dana shares 101 vibrant, simple recipes that are entirely plant-based, mostly gluten-free, and 100% delicious. Packed with gorgeous photography, this practical but inspiring cookbook includes: • Recipes that each require 10 ingredients or less, can be made in one bowl, or require 30 minutes or less to prepare. • Delicious options for hearty entrées, easy sides, nourishing breakfasts, and decadent desserts—all on the table in a snap • Essential plant-based pantry and equipment tips • Easy-to-follow, step-by-step recipes with standard and metric ingredient measurements Minimalist Baker’s Everyday Cooking is a totally no-fuss approach to cooking for anyone who loves delicious food that happens to be healthy too....
Open Your World To Smoothies
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Author by : Emily Foster
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2020-05-11
Publisher by :
ISBN :
Description : If you are struggling to lose weight, the smoothie diet plan might be your answer! I used the smoothie weight loss program, which gave me great results, and it's also helped other people to reach their goals. You might be wondering, why should you trust me with this weight loss program? After giving birth to my child, for a very long time I was looking for the right diet that would help me to save time and deliver great results. It's a well-known fact that all the vitamins, minerals, and fiber contained in a smoothie will help you to boost the immune system, improve your metabolism, and detox your body. Smoothies with greens and fruits are universal foods. You should keep it in mind that a smoothie isn't just a drink, it's an actual meal. Any dietician would tell you that you can't lose weight until you implement healthy eating habits. Healthy smoothies will help you to eat correctly and gain the desired results. Strict diets can be very harmful to your body and are not for everyone. After such extreme food deprivation, you are more likely to experience a rapid gain of fat, known as the yo-yo effect. This is one of my smoothie diet books, where I share my recipes, offer different ways to lose weight, and give useful tips. I believe everything is good in moderation. You can use a smoothie as a meal substitute as well as consuming it instead of a snack. In this book, I also offer a program for fasting days. You can find many answers to your questions. There are 75 carefully selected recipes here. I believe you can find recipes according to your taste and liking. All recipes are divided into chapters: fat burning smoothies, green smoothies, berry smoothies, fruit and vegetable smoothies. You don't have to count calories, which ingredients to prepare, how many portions you will have, or how much time it will take to cook. All this information is already included in the recipe book for your convenience. In this book, you will learn: How to Make Yummy Smoothies Healthy Green Smoothie Recipes Determine Fresh Juice and Smoothies Diet Plan 10 Day Green Smoothie Cleanse Smoothie Detox Guide Losing Weight with Smoothies Cook Smoothies for a Health Condition such as Diabetes Do a Smoothie Weight Loss Cleanse Cook Smoothies Recipes for Weight Loss Diets Smoothie Projects with Fruit Healthy Drinks Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss Diets Smoothie Project Bowl Recipe Cookbook for Beginners and Kids Fat Burning Smoothies Recipes Berry Smoothies Fruit Smoothiea Vegetable Smoothies Strawberry Smoothies Smoothie are my staple food. They're fast, healthy, delicious, make it easy to control calorie intake, and can be eaten on the go. I firmly believe these healthy smoothie recipes will help you to lose weight, improve health, and live up to your full potential. Scroll up and buy a book! Attention!! Available as: Kindle eBook Paperback black and white Paperback full color To choose the desired version press See all 3 formats and editions....
50 Green Smoothies For Weight Loss Detox And The 10 Day Green Smoothie Cleanse
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Author by : Travis Mackensie
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2015-10-06
Publisher by : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN :
Description : A Smoothie recipe book for everybody!! Smoothies have become very popular in the last 10 years or so for one basic reason: People are drinking smoothies for health. As a result people are always looking for new recipes to make new smoothies so that whether they're on a smoothie diet or using smoothies for weight loss, they have some variety in their life. It's not fun to be smoothie detox plan and be drinking the same smoothies over and over again. You need variety. Variety is the spice of life. It was with these thoughts in mind that I created this smoothie recipe book. "50 Green Smoothie Recipes For Weight Loss, Detox Or The 10 Day Smoothie Cleanse Plan" allows you to have varieties of smoothies to choose from that will give you all the nutrients and vitamins and you need in your diet and at the same time have something you look forward to drinking. Practical Smoothie Recipes Also, this smoothie book focuses on the practical. I have not included ingredients that are either exotic or that you have to buy online. All the ingredients are vegetables and fruits that you can buy at your local grocery store. There's nothing worse than getting a smoothie book that the recipes call for bok choy or camu powder or spirulina, or other ingredients that generally are not found in every supermarket or grocery store. Or that are not natural. Smoothies for Kids Another great thing about smoothies is that you can make smoothies for kids. If your kids have a hard time eating their veggies or their fruits, smoothies are a great way to get them to eat their nutrients naturally without actually having to look at vegetables. Many a mom out there is getting their kids to "eat" their vegetables by giving them smoothies. No matter what you're using your smoothie diet for, whether it's for losing weight, to improve the beauty of your skin or just better health, having smoothies in your life is better than not having any smoothies at all. Some of the benefits of smoothies are -Lose Weight in a healthy fashion -Detox the Body with natural ingredients -Increase Energy for the whole day -Fight Heart Disease by eating right -Healthy Skin and Hair with the right nutrients Smoothies are the easiest way to eat less calories and at the same time get more nutrients into your body. So, It makes sense if your goal is to lose weight to incorporate smoothies into your life. It's been proven that this is a guaranteed way to lose weight, or to rid your body of toxins, provided you follow a dedicated plan. So here's what you get in this book -Practical ingredient smoothies -Smoothies that are easy to make -Smoothies that will last you the whole day long -Nutritional information so you can plan out your diet -Fun interesting facts and trivia In addition, I give you a free gift that you can use in conjunction with these recipes to really get the most out of the book. Get this recipe book now, and start enjoying new smoothie recipes....
10 Day Green Smoothie Cleanse 50 New Sleep Helper Recipes Revealed Get The Sleep You Deserved Now
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Author by : Scott Green
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2015-06-10
Publisher by : Publisher s21017
ISBN :
Description : NutriBullet Sleepy Seeds Smoothie Ingredients 1 banana, sliced 1⁄4 cup blueberries 1⁄4 cup raspberries 2 cups spinach 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds 1 tbsp sunflower seeds Instructions Place ingredients into a blender and blend until a smooth consistency is achieved. For the best results with easy clean up, we recommend using a NutriBullet Nutrition Extractor. Grab the book for more smoothie recipes now!...
No Meat Athlete
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Author by : Matt Frazier
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2013-10
Publisher by : Fair Winds Press (MA)
ISBN :
Description : "Combining the winning elements of proven training approaches, motivational stories, and innovative recipes, No Meat Athlete is a unique guidebook, healthy-living cookbook, and nutrition primer for the beginner, every day, and serious athlete who wants to live a meatless lifestyle. Author and popular blogger, Matt Frazier, will show you that there are many benefits to embracing a meat-free athletic lifestyle, including: Weight loss, which often leads to increased speed; Easier digestion and faster recovery after workouts; Improved energy levels to help with not just athletic performance but your day-to-day life; Reduced impact on the planet. Whatever your motivation for choosing a meat-free lifestyle, this book will take you through everything you need to know to apply your lifestyle to your training. Matt Frazier provides practical advice and tips on how to transition to a plant-based diet while getting all the nutrition you need; uses the power of habit to make those changes last; and offers up menu plans for high performance, endurance, and recovery. Once you've mastered the basics, Matt delivers a training manual of his own design for runners of all abilities and ambitions. The manual provides training plans for common race distances and shows runners how to create healthy habits, improve performance, and avoid injuries. No Meat Athlete will take you from the start to finish line, giving you encouraging tips, tricks, and advice along the way"--...
Smoothies Juices Prevention Healing Kitchen
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Author by : Frances Largeman-Roth
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2020-09-08
Publisher by : Hearst Home & Hearst Home Kids
ISBN :
Description : Enjoy 100+ refreshing smoothies and juices that promote gut health, glowing skin, heart health, strong muscles, and reduce inflammation from the trusted editors at Prevention. Smoothies and juices are a delicious and easy way to add more fruit and vegetables into your diet and satisfy cravings between meals. Organized by principal health benefit—gut health, heart health, silky skin, post-workout recovery, and reducing inflammation—every recipe includes a detailed explanation about why it's so good for you. Plus, nutrient-rich ingredients include whole fruits and vegetables like avocados, berries, and kale; fresh herbs like mint, basil, and cilantro; as well as healthy add-ins like collagen peptides, bone broth, celery juice, alternative milks, chia seeds, flax seeds, and hemp seeds, apple cider vinegar, filling proteins like nut butter and protein powders, and prebiotics and probiotics to support your microbiome. Smoothies & Juices: Prevention Healing Kitchen includes: · 100+ healthy and delicious recipes such as Carrot-Coconut Smoothie, Pear-Almond Smoothie, Peaches ‘N’ Cream Oatmeal Smoothie, Citrus-Pineapple Smoothie, Pumpkin Detox Smoothie, Berry, Chia, and Mint Smoothie, Turmeric Twist, Celery Juice, Banana-Avocado Zinger, Blueberry Cobbler Smoothie Bowl, and more! · No additional equipment needed! All juices as well as smoothies can be made in your blender · Tips and tricks from the test kitchen for easy preparation · Recipes clearly labeled as high in fiber, protein, and calcium, as well as vegan and good for meals on-the-go · Nutritional values for every recipe · Lie-flat binding for easy use So power up your blenders! A healthier way of eating is only one tasty smoothie away....
Paleo Smoothies
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Author by : Jane Burton
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2015-05-06
Publisher by :
ISBN :
Description : Paleo Smoothies Recipe Book: Smoothies are not only a quick and easy way to eat a nutritious meal when you are busy, but they are also a tasty, refreshing drink. If you follow the Paleo diet, these healthy smoothie recipes will fit right into your lifestyle. We love making smoothies at our house because they are so flexible with ingredients. They can also save you money if you buy fruits or vegetables on special at the supermarket, or if you have an abundance from your own garden. Of course when people are on their way to work or kids are off to school, smoothies are the perfect quick to prepare choice. Paleo smoothies don't differ all that much from regular fruit or vegetable smoothies, but they probably differ the most when it comes to their dairy content. These Paleo smoothie recipes are all dairy free, instead some of the recipes using almond milk or coconut milk. If a sit down breakfast isn't working out at your house because of time restrictions, then healthy smoothies may be your answer. So whether it be breakfast, snack or a meal replacement smoothie recipe you are looking for, this book will definitely help you. I've also included smoothie making tips and a list of 30 super foods you can use in your Paleo smoothies and juices to give them extra nutrients and minerals. Smoothies are also wonderful if you are feeling unwell but need nutrition, or just plain aren't very hungry! Some people like smoothie fasting recipes that are in place of a balanced meal, including protein, as an all in one drink, while others drink smoothies for weight loss. Enjoy this Paleo Smoothies recipe book by Jane Burton!...
