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Some more smoothie recipes
Posted by: | CommentsAnd here are just a few more lovely smoothie recipes.
Mango-a-go-go
2 mangoes
1 grapefruit
¼ inch grated ginger root
120ml apple juice
Great for boosting energy and immunity levels
Nutrients: Beta-carotene, folic acid, Vitamins C and E, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and sulphur.
Good for stimulating digestion and mopping up free radicals.
Colour blend
2 peaches
1 banana
1 handful raspberries
75ml natural yogurt/soya yogurt/tofu
120ml pineapple juice
Blend all until smooth
Nutrients: Beta-carotene, folic acid, Vitamins B1, B3, B6 and C, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulphur and zinc.
Good for slow releasing energy and internal cleansing.
Sunny Strawberries
½ pineapple, frozen in chunks
1 handful frozen strawberries
15mlk coconut milk
A little pineapple juice
Pop everything in the blender and whizz it for a minute
Nutrients: Beta-carotene, biotin, folic acid, Vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and sulphur.
Good for boosting immunity
Fizzy berry crush
2 handfuls strawberries
2 handfuls blueberries
4-6 ice cubes
Sparkling mineral water to top up
First blend strawberries and blueberries with the ice, then top up with the sparkling water to give a fabulous texture.
Nutrients: Beta-carotene, biotin, folic acid, Vitamins B1, B2, B6, C and E, calcium, chromium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and sulphur.
Good for boosting the immune system and slowing down the signs of ageing.
More Smoothie Recipes
Posted by: | CommentsHere are some more delicious smoothie recipes for you to try.
Apple Booster
250ml apple juice
½ tsp powdered cinnamon
2 tsp grated fresh root ginger
2 bananas
Put all ingredients in a blender and whizz until smooth
Nutrients: Beta-carotene, folic acid, Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, and C, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulphur and zinc
Good for boosting the immune system and an energy boost
Greenie Smoothie
3 medium kiwi fruits
70g seedless green grapes
60ml water
Blend all ingredients until smooth
Nutrients: Beta-carotene, folic acid, Vitamins B1, B2, B6, C and E, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium
Good for cleansing and energising
Black banana
2 bananas
2 heaped tablespoon blackcurrants
150ml apple juice
Blend all
Nutrients: Beta-carotene, biotin, Vitamins B1, B3, B6, C and E, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and sulphur.
Good for boosting the immune system
Easy morning smoothie
2 bananas
1 pear
1 orange
Peel pear and orange (and banana) and whizz it all up.
Nutrients: Beta-carotene, folic acid, Vitamins B1, B3, B6, and C, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and sulphur.
Good for slow releasing energy and a boost tot eh immune system.
Coconut & Banana
2 bananas
½ pineapple
2 tablespoons coconut milk
120ml pineapple juice
For a tropical taste of paradise – blend all ingredients and serve with a cocktail umbrella!
Nutrients: Beta-carotene, folic acid, Vitamins B1, B3, B6, C and E, calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and sulphur.
Good for aiding digestion and helps to dissolve excess mucous so helpful for hay fever and asthma.
Tropical Smoothie
2 mangoes
4 tangerines
½ tsp vanilla essence
120ml orange juice
Blend all together until smooth
Nutrients: Beta-carotene, folic acid, Vitamins C and E, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and sulphur.
Good for stimulating the immune system.
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