Smoothies are one of the easiest ways to incorporate lots of nutrients in one meal. Most everyone has tried a strawberry banana smoothie and I agree, they're tasty, but why not think out of the box? There are so many vitamins out there that you are missing if that is all you try - and we all know we need a multi-vitamin right now during the winter/cold season. Try switching up the fruits you use. Use yogurt or banana as your base and add one or as many fruits as you like, fresh or frozen. For example:- blueberries (easily thickens your smoothie)
-kiwi
-pineapple (gives a frothy texture)
-oranges ( a juicier smoothie)
-mangoes (make a really smooth, thick consistency like a malt)
OR what about incorporating nuts/seeds? Use your blender/magic bullet to grind your nuts or seeds down to a fine powder and then put it in with your banana, fruits, yogurts, juices and milks. Yesterday I made a banana walnut smoothie. (Banana, walnut powder made from a TBSP of walnut pieces, yogurt and soymilk). Healthy AND delicious!
And if you're daring, add some green leaves into your smoothie. Spinach leaves are tasteless so you'll get the green color and all the nutrients but no change in flavor. I have also added romaine lettuce and kale.
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