Healthy green smoothies are probably the best type of smoothies you can consume. The goal of green smoothies is to keep your beverage raw and natural. The best way to make a green smoothie is by using fresh vegetables and fruits.
If you struggle to eat vegetables, green smoothies are a very convenient replacement. This also applies to kids who hate eating vegetables. Healthy green smoothies are tasty and they mask the look and flavour of the veggies.
Green smoothies contain many essential vitamins, minerals, and other powerful nutrients that are highly beneficial to your body.
There are many health benefits of green smoothies: they are easy to digest, keep you well hydrated; increase your energy, are great for your skin.
The following recipes use a combination of fruits and vegetables, they are highly nutritious and very delicious! I tried all of the four healthy green smoothies below shortly before hitting the gym and they gave me absolutely enough energy for the work-out.
1. Spinach, cucumber & apple smoothie
Ingredients (2 portions):
2 handful spinach 1-2 tbsp chia seeds
1 medium apple 2 tbsp maple syrup
1 baby cucumber 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup of almond (or soy) milk
2. Fat Burning Smoothie
Source: Fit Quick Recipes
Ingredients (2 portions):
1 cup spinach 1/4 cup fresh mint
1 stalk celery 1/2 grapefruit
1/4 avocado 1 cup pineapple
1/3 cup brewed green tea
pinch of cayenne pepper
3. Green Protein Smoothie
Source: Fit Quick Recipes
Ingredients (1 portion):
1 handful spinach 1 banana
1/2 avocado 1/2 lemon
1 cup soy milk 1 tbsp vanilla protein powder ( I used whey)
4. Avocado Pineapple Smoothie
Source: Fit Quick Recipes
Ingredients (1 portion):
1/2 cup pineapple 1/2 avocado
1 handful spinach 1/2 cup coconut water
1 tbsp chia seeds 1 frozen banana
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