How can you make a tasty and healthy smoothie?
Depending on the ingredients they are made with, smoothies can quickly turn into an unhealthy calorie-filled drink, full of sugar and saturated fat.
A healthy and delicious smoothie should be a blend of ingredients that contain protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Read on for our 5 tips to build a healthy smoothie!
Step 1: Choose a base
(approx. 250-300 ml)
- Nut milk (almond milk, coconut milk, cashew milk)
- Semi-skimmed milk
- Water
Step 2: Add fruits / vegetables
Add 2-3 servings of fruits / vegetables. This can be fresh or frozen.
- Berries - strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries
- Other fruits - banana, apple, mango, pineapple, kiwi, avocado
- Vegetable - kale, spinach, carrot, cucumber
Step 3: Thicken the smoothie
Create the right consistency and creaminess while making the smoothie more nutritious. Consider portion size, as some of these ingredients are high in calories
- Low-fat yogurt (no added sugar)
- Oatmeal
- Chia seed
- Nut butters (peanuts, almonds, cashews).
- Ice cubes
Step 4: Power boost
Take your smoothie to the next level by increasing the protein and omega 3 levels.
- Protein powder IQ Nutrition Iso-Whey pure & unflavored (1 scoop)
- Flax seeds
Step 5: Flavor the smoothie
Use these ingredients for a healthy flavor boost.
- Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger)
- Fresh mint
- Skimmed cocoa powder
- Vanilla extract
- Honey