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It may be Winter but smoothies have become my morning lifeline. It is never too cold to get your nutrients in, am I right?! I know I can get at least 1-2 servings of fruits and veggies, as well as fill in any spaces I might have missed for the day in one smoothie, so I am not going to skimp out on that.
There really is no wrong way to make a smoothie, but there is a right way to maximize the nutrients you pack into them. I used to consider a blender a power tool until I became familiar with the possibilities of one. Now it is a morning routine staple. I’ve included my fundamental smoothie ingredients below as well as some of my classic flavor combos. I’d love for you to share your favorite smoothie combos in the comments below!
Fundamental ingredients of a great morning smoothies
My smoothies are all dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, and taste SO yummy.
Fruit
The fruit is the holy grail of the smoothie. What you select here is going to be your main source of flavor. I’ll pack in as many berries as I can into my cup. I typically buy these fresh and then just freeze them myself because frozen bags of fruit can contain unwanted starches and are typically more expensive. Skip the convenience aspect on this one if you’re looking to save a few bucks.
Tip: Mango is the superior smoothie fruit. Mango will block out a lot of unwanted flavors from veggies or powders. I always have some on standby in case my blend doesn’t go as planned.
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds have so man benefits. If you’re not putting chia seeds in your diet, you should start now! They really don’t taste like anything. I never even notice when I blend them up. I’m not a fan of the chia seed pudding or anything like that, but in a smoothie, you can’t taste them and chia seeds provide many nutritional benefits like antioxidants, fiber, high-quality protein, promote weight loss, and omega-3 fatty acids to name a few.
Rice milk or Coconut Milk
I definitely prefer rice milk in my smoothies. It might be a nostalgia thing because I grew up on Rice Milk, but coconut milk is a decent second. I can have dairy, I just found that yogurt and 2%milk make my smoothies so heavy. Rice milk can be naturally sweetened and it provides the right amount to balance out the tartness of the fruit.
Tip: I make my own Rice milk and freeze it! By making your own rice milk you save a pretty penny in the long run and it is so easy to make!
310 Nutrition Plant-Based Protein Powder
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Tip: If you’re mixing with peanut butter or peanut butter flavors in smoothies, always go with blueberries as your fruit. They just really compliment one another.
Total Greens
This baby is packed with 37 different fruits and veggies! Packed with a full spectrum of antioxidant-rich fruit and vegetable powders and dietary fiber, this superfood boost supports energy, immune health, and glowing skin. Total Greens is fantastic to put in your smoothie because it does a really great job at filling in all of the gaps you might’ve missed for your fruit and veggie intake.
TIP:You can also just take this with water separately too
Collagen Key
This contains an amino acid blend utilized by the body to maintain existing collagen levels and replace lost collagen. It supports the body’s natural production of collagen, adding strength and resilience to the hair, skin, and nails. The Monat Collagen Key is a unique all-in-one vegan formula that helps support the body’s natural production of collagen, providing all of the essential ingredients for a strong structural support system.
Leafy Greens
You need your vegetables and sometimes a salad isn’t always an option for the day. Get at least 1-2 servings of veggies in the morning without the added dressings or taste. I pack my smoothie full of spinach or kale and the fruit overpowers it so I don’t even taste the greens. A lot of moms use this method with their kiddos. They would never even know.
Tip: Blend up water and spinach and pour it into an ice cube tray. Each cube will contain a healthy amount of fresh spinach and you don’t have to worry about it wilting
Apple Cider Vinegar
This is my special ingredient. Three teaspoons of ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar) has SO many benefits. It has a very sour bitter taste though so you have to dilute it with something otherwise it will burn on your throat. Some use water or juice, but I blend mine up in my smoothie and you can’t even taste it. The benefits of apple cider-like clearing harmful bacterias from my body, it helps to fight diabetes, helps promote weight loss, and lowers cholesterol to name a few.
If I am not able to get my ACV in my smoothie though I really enjoy these ACV gummies from Goli. I taste all the apple and none of the vinegar.
I use these simple smoothie ingredients all of the time because they are the perfect combination for making smoothies ahead of time or prepping smoothies at night to take with you in the morning.
I am a creature of habit and tend to draw back to the same combos, but they taste great and I’m always trying new flavors however these are the staple morning smoothie choices for me. Spinach or kale don’t change the flavor for me so I go by whatever I have in the fridge at the time.
- Pineapple, Mango, Spinach, + Spinach or Kale
- Strawberry & Cherry + Spinach or Kale
- Blueberry, Apple, Blackberry, + Butternut Squash, Kale,
Spinach - Raspberry, Blueberry, Blackberry + Spinach or Kale
So, don’t wait until summer. Pack your morning with nutrients and give your brain a boost and maximize your morning with a smoothie full of all the good things your body needs.
