Best Smoothie Recipes with Superfoods

 

1. Strawberry-Hemp Smoothie 

Hemp seeds are a super food because of its incredible nutritional contribution. It contains 44% fat, 33% protein and 12% carbohydrate with fiber. They also provide vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals.

Hemp seeds contain omega 3 and omega 6 in an optimal balance. Omega-6 fats are necessary to maintain good balance of clotting and inflammation levels in the body. Excess of omega-3 fats is unhealthy, so there must be a balance.

Proteins found in hemp seeds are of excellent quality and contain almost all essential amino acids. In addition, these proteins are easily digested and assimilated.

Hemp seed powder is high-protein and has immunomodulatory properties, stimulates cognitive functions (concentration, memory, learning), regulates blood sugar level and also has slimming benefits thanks to its fiber content.

Ingredients: 

•     1 cup hemp milk (substitute almond or coconut milk)
•     1/3 avocado
•     1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
•     2 tablespoons hemp protein powder
•     1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
•     1/2 tablespoon honey to sweeten
•     1 cup kale or spinach (go green)
•     1 tablespoon coconut flakes or shreds
•     1/2 tablespoon coconut oil

 Preparation: 

Place all of the ingredients into your high-speed blender and blend for around 30-45 seconds or until nice and smooth. 

2. Maca Superfood Green Smoothie Recipe 

Maca is a superfood with unique properties that has been used by ancient civilizations like the Incas.
This Andean root has energizing, revitalizing and immunomodulatory properties. It helps reduce fatigue and chronic headaches as well as to improve brain function. 

Ingredients

•     1 cup almond, coconut, or hemp milk
•     1 fresh or frozen medium banana
•     1 tablespoon maca powder 
•     1 tablespoon chia or flax seeds
•     A little honey, stevia, or maple syrup to sweeten (optional)
•     1/2 tablespoon cacao powder 
•     1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
•     1/2 cup fresh or frozen berries of choice

Preparation 

Place all the ingredients into your high-speed blender and blend for around 30-45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.

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3. Apple Raspberry Beet Greens Smoothie Recipe 

Beet greens bring a sweet touch to this smoothie. They also have a high nutritional content because they provide vitamin A to maintain the health of the mucous membranes and the immune system; and vitamin K to regulate blood clotting and maintain strong bones. Beet greens also provide vitamins C and E, calcium, iron, potassium and other micronutrients.

Raspberries give a touch of flavor and provide thermogenic substances (ketones) having the ability to increase fat oxidation.

This smoothie has a satiating capacity. Thanks to these characteristics is ideal for weight loss.

Ingredients 

•     1 cup almond milk
•     1 apple, cored
•     1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
•     1/2 fresh or frozen banana
•     1- 2 cups beet greens, chopped, thick stems removed and discarded
•     1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
•    Stevia to sweeten (optional)
•     1 tablespoon flax or chia seeds
•     1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
•     1 serving of your preferred protein and/or green superfood powder

Preparation 

Place all the ingredients into your high speed blender and blend for around 30-45 seconds or until your desired consistency is reached.

4. Chía, Kale, Banana Green Smoothie 

Kale is a vegetable with unique properties. It contains a high percentage of vitamins A, C and K, and other micronutrients.

kale has detoxifying, antioxidant, anti-cancer and, thanks to its high contribution of fiber, water and low-calorie content is ideal for weight loss and increase satiety of smoothies.

Banana gives creaminess to this smoothie and high potassium content which helps eliminate retained fluids and reduce blood pressure.

Chia seeds are high in fiber, protein, potassium and anti-inflammatory healthy fats.

Ingredients    

•     1 cup almond milk
•     1 fresh or frozen medium banana
•     1 cup kale, stems removed
•     1 tablespoon chia seeds or chia seed gel (substitute flax seeds)
•     1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
•     1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
•     Stevia to sweeten (optional)
•     1/2 cup fresh or frozen berries of your choice
•     1 tablespoon coconut flakes or shreds
•     1 serving of your preferred protein and/or green superfood powder

Preparation 

Place all of the ingredients into your high-speed blender and blend for around 30-45 seconds or until nice and smooth.

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5. Cinnamon Bun Smoothie 

Banana is a fruit with great contribution of carbohydrates and fiber, in addition to having a sweet taste, which makes it ideal to be consumed as a dessert.

Oats provides healthy fats in small amounts as well as soluble fiber that helps achieve a slow, sustained sugar absorption from food.

Oats also helps remove toxic substances from the body.

Cinnamon adds flavor and has a synergistic effect with oats helping to control blood sugar levels.

Ingredients 

•     2 Frozen Bananas
•     ¼ Cup Rolled Oats
•     3 Pitted Dates
•     1½ Cup almond milk
•     ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
•     ¼ teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Preparation 

    Remove pits from dates. If dates aren’t soft and gooey, you may want to soak them in hot water for 10 minutes to soften.

   Add everything in a blender, and blend until smooth.

6. Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie 

The addition of Greek yogurt makes this smoothie a creamy, satisfying and amazing flavor option. A healthy choice for dessert.

Greek yogurt provides high-quality protein as well as calcium and phosphorus, vitamins A and D.

This nutritional value is enhanced by the addition of cottage cheese, which also gives the flavor of cheesecake.

Strawberries are a great supply of fiber, vitamin C and water.

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen strawberries 
• 3/4 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 2 ounces cottage cheese
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 tablespoons agave nectar 

Preparation

Place all ingredients in the pitcher of a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

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