{"id":678,"date":"2018-11-08T15:21:34","date_gmt":"2018-11-08T02:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kalem92887712.wordpress.com\/2018\/11\/08\/simple-smoothie-recipes\/"},"modified":"2018-11-08T15:21:34","modified_gmt":"2018-11-08T02:21:34","slug":"simple-smoothie-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/2018\/11\/08\/simple-smoothie-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Smoothie Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-images-1.medium.com\/max\/800\/1*rvNIxu2lswLCGGiPVfspsg.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<p>Smoothies are a delicious start to any day! Made right and they will fill you with vitality and get you up and going for your day. Smoothies are a wonderful way to get a few extra fruit and vegetable servings in! When we make smoothies, we always include some fruits, veggies, healthy fats and protein. Here\u2019s our 5 favourite smoothies with 5 ingredients or less!<\/p>\n<p><em>Simply scroll to the bottom for the method.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Green<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 fresh or frozen banana, peeled<br \/>1\u20132 handfuls greens (spinach, baby kale)<br \/>1 kiwifruit, peeled and chopped<br \/>Top up with water or coconut water<br \/>1 Tbsp nuts or seeds (chia, linseed, sunflower, cashew, almonds)<\/p>\n<p><em>Can add:<br \/><\/em>1 Tbsp dried coconut<br \/>4\u20135 fresh mint leaves<br \/>1 tsp fresh ginger<\/p>\n<p><strong>Banana Berry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 fresh or frozen banana, peeled<br \/>1 cup frozen berries<br \/>Top up with milk (almond, soy, dairy, oat) or water<\/p>\n<p><em>Can add:<br \/><\/em>\u00bc cup plain, unsweetened yoghurt<br \/>1 tsp honey (optional)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oaty Choc<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 fresh or frozen banana, peeled<br \/>2 Tbsp rolled oats<br \/>2 tsp cocoa or cacao powder<br \/>Top up with milk (almond, soy, dairy, oat)<\/p>\n<p><em>Can add:<br \/><\/em>\u00bd cup frozen berries (raspberry, blueberry)<br \/>\u00bc fresh or frozen avocado<\/p>\n<p><strong>Banana Nut<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 fresh or frozen banana, peeled<br \/>1\u20132 Tbsp nut butter<br \/>1\u20132 Tbsp oats<br \/>1 medjool or 2 dried dates<br \/>Top up with milk (almond, soy, dairy, oat)<\/p>\n<p><em>Can add:<br \/><\/em>A good pinch of cinnamon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tropical<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 fresh or frozen banana, peeled<br \/>1 cup fresh or frozen mango or pineapple<br \/>1 Tbsp dried coconut<br \/>Top up with milk (coconut, almond) or water<\/p>\n<p><strong>Method\u200a\u2014\u200afor any smoothie:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Add all ingredients for your smoothie into a blender and blitz for about 1 minute, or until smooth and lumps are gone. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more liquid until you reach your desired consistency. For smoothie bowls, use a little less liquid than usual, but enough to ensure the mixture all gets blended and combined.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip\u200a<\/strong>\u2014\u200adice up any fruit that\u2019s about to turn over-ripe (kiwifruit, banana, pineapple, mango, berries, avocado), and store in the freezer to use for smoothies! It means you\u2019ll always have some good smoothie basics handy, there\u2019s less food wastage and your smoothie ends up nice and chilled! Win win win!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip 2\u200a<\/strong>\u2014\u200aIf you usually use a protein powder, you can simply add this to your smoothies too\u200a\u2014\u200ayou might just need to add a dash more liquid.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Click here to return to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/freshstart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fresh Start<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smoothies are a delicious start to any day! Made right and they will fill you with vitality and get you up and going for your day. Smoothies are a wonderful way to get a few extra fruit and vegetable servings in! When we make smoothies, we always include some fruits, veggies, healthy fats and protein. 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