Chocolate Berry Smoothie

Looking for a very healthy snack when you crave something to eat , try this healthy Blueberry Chocolate Smoothie.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cashews 12 ounces cold water ¼ cup frozen blueberries ½ of an avocado 2 tablespoons organic cocoa powder ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Add a little raw honey to sweeten it to your liking Instructions

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high for 40 - 60 seconds.

Pour serve and enjoy.

Nutritional Facts

Calories 250 • Total Fat 17.2 g • Fiber 7.7 g • Protein 6.4 g • Sugar 8 g • Sodium 55 mg

Triple Delite Smoothies

There is no easier way to start your day with a smoothies, here are 4 very nutritious smoothie recipes for you to try.

Mango and Papaya

Mango

Papaya

Pineapple
Macadamia Nuts
Glazed Cherry
Apple Juice

CACAO and AVOCADO

Zucchini
Avocado
Raw Pumpkin Seeds
Dates
Coconut Oil
Vanilla Bean
Ginger

Banana and Spinach

Banana
Spinach
Kale
Cucumber
Lemon
Wheatgrass

 

Blueberries
Hemp Protein
Fresh Ginger
Spinach
Kale
Figs
Walnuts

Breakfast Smoothie

The  Dash Diet breakfast smoothie is a great way to start your day, here you can pack your smoothie with a punch that will included all the nutrients and fiber to get you going for the day.

Here is a basic plan for a Dash Diet Breakfast Smoothie, so you can pick and choose the ingredients you like and go with them, don't include items you don't like or give you that nasty after taste, life is too short to eat foods your don't like.


Fruit (1 to 2 cups):
Frozen works best here, but if you use fresh, just add some ice cubes to give it a frosty consistency.
Mix it up with two to four kinds of fruit such as banana, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, mango, peach, pineapple, pear, cherries, apple, grapes, papaya, oranges, melon, or kiwi.
Greens (1 to 2 cups):
Spinach and kale may turn your smoothie green, but once they're mixed with fruit, you'll hardly be able to taste them.
You can also try adding beet or dandelion greens, sprouts, or arugula.

Liquid (1 to 2 cups):
Water or some type of milk (cow, soy, almond, or rice) is always a winner, try adding green tea; coconut water or milk; freshly squeezed juice such as carrot, beet, or orange; or chocolate milk.

Thickener (1/4 to 1/2 cup):
For the perfectly creamy texture and for added protein and fiber, mix in some Greek yogurt or cottage cheese (3 ounces), nut butter (one tablespoon) or nuts (1/8 cup almonds, walnuts, or cashews), avocado (1/4 fruit), cannellini beans (1/4 cup), baked sweet potato (1/4 cup), oats (1/4 cup), or soft tofu (1/2 cup).
Optional extras:
Mix in a serving of your favorite protein powder to build muscle and stave off hunger.
Try an added fiber, add flax meal, wheat germ, or chia seeds (1/2 teaspoon).
For a health boost, add fish or flaxseed oil or probiotics (recommended dosage). And for extra pizzazz and flavor, add cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, maple syrup, honey, dates, fresh herbs, or fresh ginger (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon).

This is a basic Dash Diet  breakfast smoothie plan, so don't be afraid of what it looks like, you know what's in it and you k

Turmeric Smoothies

Here are several Turmeric Smoothie Recipes for you to enjoy, depending on what season it is or what you have in your fruit bowl add a little turmeric is is a super herb that is used for a whole body cleanse.

Turmeric has been used for medicinal purposes for years is an antioxidant, anti=inflammatory, soothes stomach cramps, cleanses the liver and has heart protecting properties just to name a few of the main benefits of Turmeric.

Tropical Turmeric Smoothie

1 cup almond or coconut milk.
1/2 cup frozen mango chunks.
1 fresh or frozen medium banana.
1 tablespoon coconut oil.
1/2 teaspoon turmeric.
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
1/2 teaspoon ginger.

DIRECTIONS

Blend all ingredients together and enjoy.

Ginger Carrot and Turmeric Smoothie

So many health benefits in this smoothie, here is a 7-ingredient smoothie with carrot juice, ginger, turmeric, pineapple and banana.

An anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting smoothie that's perfect for breakfast or a snack.


Ingredients

CARROT JUICE

• 2 cups  carrots
• 1 1/2 cups filtered water Make carrot juice by adding carrots and filtered water to a high speed blender and blending on high until completely pureed and smooth. Add more water if it has trouble blending / scrape down sides as needed. Keep juice in refrigerator and use when needed.
  

SMOOTHIE

• 1 large ripe banana, (more for a sweeter smoothie)
• 1 cup (140 g) frozen or fresh pineapple
• 1/2 Tbsp fresh ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) carrot juice
• 1 Tbsp lime juice
• 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk Blend all ingredients together in a blender.

Serving size: 1/2 Recipe Calories: 144 Fat: 2.3g Carbohydrates: 32g Sugar: 17.5g
Sodium: 112mg Fiber: 5g Protein: 2.4g

Raspberry Green Smoothie

Raspberry Green Smoothie

Kick off your morning with this breakfast raspberry green smoothie. It’s a great way of starting you green smoothie taster; you won’t taste the spinach in this as the raspberries have such a sweet flavor.

Raspberries, banana, and spinach provide the vitamins and fiber you need to stay focused all morning long.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp Chia seeds
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 banana
• 1/4 cup spinach
• 1 tbsp. almond butter

• 2 tbsp. lemon 

  Directions

Wash the raspberries and spinach in a strainer.

Peel the banana and slice it into pieces.

Pulse the raspberries in the blender four or five times to break them down.

Add the banana and spinach to the blender and pulse a few times to break down the larger pieces, and then blend until smooth (about a minute).

Enjoy.

Blueberry Smoothie

Blend all of the ingredients together in a juicer, pour into 16 oz. servings. You can store or freeze extra smoothies to drink later. Enjoy!

Super Energy Blueberry Smoothie

This is a great way to start off your day with a big boost of energy, try starting with this smoothie. It’s loaded with healthy fruits and veggies like watermelon, which helps dilate blood vessels to promote blood flow.

Also, it has coconut water – one of the most hydrating liquids out there. Another positive aspect of coconut water is that it reduces blood pressure which can make you lethargic.
The best part is this recipe yields a big batch, so it you can make it once, freeze it, and drink it all week long.

Ingredients

• 2 pints pineapple
• 2 pints watermelon
• 2 quarts coconut water

• spinach
• blueberries
• 2 green apples Directions

There are just so many cool ideas for a breakfast smoothie, here are some of my stable ingredients add a little almond milk and voila, you have your Dash Diet Breakfast Smoothie.

Avocado Smoothie

AVOCADO SMOOTHIE

The Avocado smoothie is a great way to get omega 3 fatty acids, the good fat often found in fish, along with Vitamin B6, C, E and K as well as potassium and fiber into your diet in one easy drink.

Ingredients

• 1/2 avocado
• 2 tbsp cacao powder
• 1/2 medium cold banana
• 1/4 cup plain coconut milk
• 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds

Directions

1. Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
2. You could try adding a little lime juice and cucumbers for additional flavoring This is 391 calories per serving, so it is a substitute for an entire meal, but it will curb your cravings for hours.