5 Green Smoothies

Go green ! Its the slogan everywhere now.So, here are some healthy green smoothies which
you can make at home.

Benefits:

• Smoothies keep you fuller longer.
• Unlike juice they don'y strip away the fiber.
• Smoothies has micronutrients like carotenoids and flavonoids, which help reduce the risk of cancer disease and cardio diseases.
• Helps to slim down.

Now, get ready to blend..

Blueberry Basil Smoothie

Serves 1
Ingredients
1 cup blueberries
1/4 cup basil leaves
1/2 cup spinach leaves
1 frozen banana
2 cups unsweetened almond milk

Directions
Blend ingredients until smooth.

Nutrition info per serving: 249 calories 6g total fat 50g carbohydrates 9g fiber 28g sugar 5g protein

  

Mint Chocolate Chip Green Smoothie

Serves 1
Ingredients
2 heaping cups organic spinach
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup filtered water
1/2 avocado
1 scoop chocolate protein powder of choice
1/4 cup fresh mint or 1 drop of mint extract to desired taste
1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs
Stevia to taste
Ice (optional)

Directions
Blend all ingredients into a high-speed blender until thick and smooth.

Nutrition info per serving: 365 calories 22g fat 0g trans fat 22g carbohydrates 8g sugar 10g fiber 30g protein

    

Green Monster Juice

Serves 2
Ingredients
1 cup of pineapple
1 apple
4 large kale leaves
1/2 bunch of parsley
1 cucumber
6 large stalks of celery
Knob of ginger

Directions
Place all ingredients into juicer.

Nutrition info per serving: 226 calories 2g total fat 35g carbohydrates 15g sugar 5g fiber 8g protein

Pink Beet Chard Smoothie

Serves 1
Ingredients
1 cup firmly packed chopped red chard, including stems of 1 cup cooked red beets
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup ice
1 teaspoon maple syrup/sweetener of choice, optional
1 scoop protein powder of choice, optional

Directions
Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition info per serving: 270 calories 4g fat 20g protein 39g carbohydrates 5g fiber

     

Tart Apple, Cucumber, and Mint Refresher

Serves 2
Ingredients
1/4 cup peeled and chopped cucumber
1/2 cup non fat plain Greek yogurt
1/2 lime, juiced
1/4 cup fresh baby spinach
1 small green apple, cored and sliced
1/2 teaspoon fresh mint
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut water
2 cups ice

Directions
Pour all ingredients in a high-powered blender, and process until completely smooth.

Nutrition info per serving: 160 calories 0 g total fat 0 g saturated fat 0 g trans fat 0 mg cholesterol 115mg sodium 31g carbohydrate 5g dietary fiber 21g sugars 11g protein