Thursday, May 23, 2013

HEALTHY SMOOTHIES from greatist.com


 Black and Blue Smoothie
Though this smoothie has a misleading name (it’s because of the berries!), it’s got a hearty dose of spinach which can actually help speed healing (because it’s a great source of vitamin K).

2-3 cups organic spinach 
1 cup milk (or juice) of choice
1 banana
¼ cup blueberries, frozen
¼ cup blackberries, frozen
3 ice cubes

PKB (Pumpkin, Kale, Banana) 
Mmmmm, pumpkin. The delicious fall favorite has nearly no fat, but adds a creamy thick consistency anything it’s added to. It’s also loaded with antioxidants, like alpha- and beta-carotene, which convert into vitamin A in the body. This harvest drink also uses cinnamon, which can help fight inflammation.

3 leaves kale
½ cup vanilla soymilk
1 tablespoon flax seed
1 banana, frozen
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup pumpkin
3 ice cubes

Banana Java 
Many of these smoothies feature banana as their main event, but it takes the spotlight in this coffee variety. The superfood is mostly known for it’s potassium punch, but it’s also got carotenoids, which are especially good for our eyes.

1 banana 
 cup oats
1 scoop vanilla whey protein
¼ cup skim milk
1 cup coffee

Chunky Monkey 

Chocolate milk can help the body recover after exercise because of its carb-to-protein ratio (four to one) [3]. And combining chocolate, peanut butter, and banana is always a win.


1 medium banana

1 tablespoon peanut butter

1 cup low-fat chocolate milk

3 ice cubes


Caramel Apple Cider 


This treat uses apple cider, which is a good source of potassium and vitamin C. To get extra fancy, rim the glass by dipping it in cider and then in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.



1 cup apple cider


½ apple, peeled and diced

½ cup low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt

1 tablespoon caramel sauce

½ teaspoon cinnamon

3 ice cubes




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