Tagged with 'smoothie'

This sleepytime smoothie contains ingredients scientifically shown to support sleep.

This frothy smoothie gives you a nice protein and potassium boost that's a great way for you (or your kids) to start the day.

Eating all the colors of the rainbow means you’re getting a variety of health-promoting, disease-fighting phytonutrients.

This recipe combines two powerful superfoods – spirulina and cacao – into one delicious smoothie that's good and good for you.

Fight off allergies with turmeric. This smoothie is an easy way to incorporate this super nutrient.

This nutritious shake will taste like a treat to your kiddos, but it's a great way to them to eat something healthy.

Adaptogens support the health of your adrenal system, which is responsible for managing your body’s hormonal response to stress. I'm loving the bright red color of this nutritious smoothie!

If you're looking for a way to naturally support your libido, just add maca.

The fat-soluble vitamins in your smoothie need fat to be absorbed by your body, and adding almond butter is a great option. The almond butter also add protein and flavor.

Our dietitian (and her kids) loves Dr. Oz's classic green drink! It's a great way to feed the good bugs in your gut and improve the health of your microbiome.

Blueberries are in season, so get your farm fresh ones now.

We heart these smoothie jars!

Tip to make it look pretty: You must push the sliced fruit right up against the glass. That removes all the air in between, so the fruit stays I place.

That bright blue color? Give props to spirulina, a protein-packed powdered algae. And for nutrients galore with minimal calories, load up on chia seeds.

Base Recipe For Each Smoothie

¼ cup chia seeds

2 cups almond milk

Banana

Combine ¼ cup chia seeds with 1 cup almond milk, and soak for 20 minutes.

In a blender, combine with 1 more cup almond milk and banana

Creating Various Colors For Each Smoothie

Pink smoothie: add 1 cup sliced strawberries

Blue smoothie: add 1 cup chopped pineapple and 1 teaspoon spirulina powder

Pale purple smoothie: add 1 cup blueberries

Yellow-Orange smoothie: add 1 cup mango

Blend, then fill the jar one-third full. Press some sliced fruit up against the glass, pressing to adhere. Fill with the remaining smoothie.

Recipe courtesy of Womens Health Mag