Saturday 28 June 2014

Healthy Summer Smoothies

Summer is here and sometimes in the afternoon I need a refreshing energy boost or a quick lunch on the go.
I often will make a shake with fresh fruits and veggies to drink at home or take with me in a Mason jar in a cooler bag. If it's a lunch on the go, then take a plant protein side with you as well. I say plant because for optimum digestion, you don't want to mix animal protein with fruit and veggies. 
I love fresh juices as well but these smoothies are great because you get the healthy fibre as well as the nutrients and yummy flavour. I use a good quality blender that gets everything smooth and creamy.
I don't add ice while blending but you can add it after and stir to cool the mixture to your liking, use frozen fruit or just refrigerate for a while. These are best consumed the same day of making.
Here are my three favourite recipes. 
Let me know if you like them too.

Creamy Pear
1 pear 
1/2 a med cucumber peeled
1 cup washed spinach
1 tsp maple syrup
1/2 cup water

Melodious Melon
1/4 cantaloupe
1/2 med cucumber
1/2 cup diced watermelon
1/2 cup spinach
1-2 tsp lime juice
1 tsp maple syrup
1/2 cup water

Icey Pineapple
1 cup frozen pineapple
1/2 cup fresh strawberries
1/2  med cucumber 
1 cup spinach
1 tsp maple syrup
1/2 cup water

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