Smoothies are such a wonderful option for packing a bunch of nutritious ingredients into one meal or snack. They are so refreshing, and with summer just around the corner, they are a staple! I also have personally have found them to be so helpful for times that I haven’t felt well, recovered from surgery, etc. and needed something nutritious and more easily digestible at the same time. With so many options for flavors and add-ins, there’s a lot to love.
Here are some ideas for things to include in smoothies to make a nourishing and satisfying meal/snack:
🍓Fruit. Fresh or frozen, any and all fruits make a beautiful base for smoothies. Fresh fruit tends to lead to a more liquid texture, while frozen fruit makes smoothies thicker and colder- both work well to suit individual preferences!
🥬Veggies. Though not essential, there are many veggies that blend beautifully into smoothies. One of the most neutral-tasting options is spinach, but other leafy greens such as kale, herbs, and other veggies such as zucchini and beets go well with so many smoothie combinations.
🥜Protein. Protein powder, peanut butter, soy milk, and hemp seed hearts are a few of my personal favorite options for smoothies.
Protein helps with slowing down the processing of the carbohydrates in smoothies, which helps with keeping blood sugar stable, and keeping our bodies fueled and satisfied for longer!
🥛Fortified non-dairy milk. For calcium, vitamin D, and of course creaminess, you can’t go wrong with fortified non-dairy milk as the liquid base of a smoothie! Some popular options are oat, soy, almond, cashew, and hemp!
🥑Fat. Fat sources such as avocado, nut butters, coconut milk, and seeds make smoothies extra creamy and satisfying! It also helps with absorbing fat soluble vitamins, such as the vitamin D found in fortified non-dairy milk!
✨Spices. Cinnamon and ginger are my personal favorites to add just enough flavor and a bit of warmth to some smoothies. I especially love adding spices to pumpkin and carrot cake smoothie flavors!
What are some of your favorite smoothie combinations?!
