3 Easy Smoothie Recipes To Kickstart your Day

Here are three easy healthy smoothie recipes to boost your metabolism and provide plenty of nutrients. All you have to do is put it all in a blender and go!

Smoothies are one of the most booming trends of the 21st century. With smoothie bars opening up across the globe and influencers showing us their favourite ingredients to blend together, there is no doubt that we all want to jump on this delicious bandwagon.  

Smoothies are full of nutrients and flavour, with countless recipes to choose from. They provide a power-packed boost to your day and are a super convenient way to get your five-a-day down before noon!  

Here are three simple smoothies that will boost your metabolism and provide plenty of nutrients to keep you going until lunch time. All you have to do is put it all in a blender and GO… 

Ready to Rumble

Ingredients

1 Large Carrots (peeled and grated) 

1 Peach (pitted and sliced) 

¼ Cup Pineapple (sliced) 

¼ Cup Mango (Sliced) 

½ Orange (sliced) 

½ Cup Coconut Milk 

½ Tbsp Organic Honey / Agave Nectar 

½ Cup Ice Cubes or Crushed Ice 

This bright and light smoothie is packed with Vitamin C, A and B6, and contains minerals such as Zinc, Iron, Magnesium and Potassium. The best smoothie to boost your immune system, one great for those post-lockdown pub trips!

Power Trip

Ingredients

¼ Cup Rolled Oats 

1 Tbsp Almond / Peanut Butter 

1 Banana 

¼ Cup Blueberries 

¼ Cup Raspberries 

¼ Strawberries (diced) 

1 tsp Cocoa Powder 

½ Cup Almond Milk 

This choco-tastic smoothie will fill you right up and give you the ultimate energy boost to begin your day. Containing Vitamins C, E and B12, and minerals like Zinc, Potassium and Magnesium, and best of all, packed full of fibre, this smoothie is bound to replace that boring breakfast. 

Green-Day Morning

Ingredients

1 ½ Cups Kale 

1 ½ Cups Spinach 

1 Pear (pitted and sliced) 

1 Kiwi 

¼ Cup Pineapple (sliced) 

½ Tbsp Organic Honey / Agave Nectar 

½ Cup Water 

½ Cup Ice Cubes or Crushed Ice 

Everybody loves a green smoothie, but this smoothie is by far the best of them all. Overflowing with Vitamins C, A, B6 and K, as well as including heaps of fibre, Magnesium, Calcium and Zinc, this smoothie will cure all the hangovers. Well, maybe not all of them, but it will definitely give you the most delightful and flavourful start to your day… 

UPGRADE YOUR SMOOTHIE  

These ingredients will help you get that energy boost you’re looking for. Simply add a tablespoon to your smoothie and let it work its magic: 

  • Protein Powder – adding flavourless protein powder is one of the easiest ways to get more protein and tailor the amount to your personal needs. It blends right in and doesn’t change the flavour. You can also replace the cocoa powder in the “Power Trip” smoothie with a choco-flavour protein powder.  
  • Seeds like flax, hemp, chia or sunflower seeds add a bit of texture to your smoothie, and give a little boost of minerals (especially copper and zinc) and omega-3 fatty acids. 
  • Nut butters such as almond, walnut or pistachio also contribute zinc and copper, along with some protein and fiber. 
  • Avocado adds a silky-smooth add-in to smoothies, and provides the same healthy fats found in olive oil along with some vitamin E. 

SIDE NOTE* – Please be mindful that smoothies are not a way to replace meals or to help weight loss by only drinking them, this is dangerous. You should be including smoothies into your day if you’re not getting enough nutrients or meals, or if you’re running late and need a quick and effective way to get your breakfast in. 

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