It’s smoothie season! With all this sunshine we’ve recently had there’s plenty of fresh fruit around and I’m going to get you in the mood with these top four smoothie recipes by Martha Stewart. In case you’re still slurping your full-fat latte here’s the sales pitch to make the smoothie switch.
Firstly, home made smoothies are delicious. They are a great and healthy way to start the day and much cheaper than shop-bought ones.
The smoothie recipes below are packed with fruit, veggies, milk, yoghurt and more. They give you more fibre and nutrients than juice does, ensuring good digestion and empower your immune system.
But best of all they provide you with the scientifically proven best ‘brain fuel’ in the form of fructose according to Perfect Smoothie. So power up, fill up and feel great!
HEARTY FRUIT AND OAT SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup quartered strawberries
1 sliced banana
1/4 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1 teaspoon maple syrup
MANGO AND YOGHURT SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups low-fat plain yogurt
2 1/2 cups frozen mango chunks
1 tablespoon honey
Juice from half lime
GREEN GINGER-PEACH SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS:
2 handfuls baby spinach
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
2 cups frozen sliced peaches
2 teaspoons honey
1 1/4 cups water
TROPICAL BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS:
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup chopped pineapple
1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries
1 orange, seeded and cut into quarters
1/2–3/4 cup water
Enjoy and I hope you’re inspired!
MORE INFORMATION | Martha Stewart
PHOTOGRAPHY | Jonathan Lovekin