5 HEALTHY SMOOTHIES » My Easy Guide to Delicious, Nutritious Smoothies

Summer's here! I'll show you my easy 5-step formula on how to make your own delicious, healthy smoothies at home, as well as 5 yummy flavours to try! These smoothies are an amazing way to efficiently pack in a ton of nutrient-packed fruits and veggies into an easy-to-drink format that tastes great. Say hello to summer and goodbye to those expensive, sugary, unhealthy smoothies you typically find at grocery stores and juice bars! -------------------- TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:49 - My 5-step healthy smoothie formula 2:58 - Freezer storage and batch prep 3:33 - Recipe #1 - Apple Kiwi Green Smoothie 4:18 - Recipe #2 - Berries & Beets Smoothie 5:02 - Recipe #3 - Tropical Breeze Smoothie 5:48 - Recipe #4 - Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie 6:26 - Recipe #5 - Chocolate Banana Smoothie 7:00 - Outro -------------------- PRODUCT LINKS: ► My go-to high-powered blender: https://amzn.to/42siXiJ ► My go-to budget blender: https://amzn.to/3GNvi8E ► Wide mouth mason jars (16-oz): https://amzn.to/3QiVRaa ► Glass drinking straws: https://amzn.to/3ppJRJx ► Chia seeds: https://amzn.to/41xHthO ► Citrus juicer: https://amzn.to/3MHcmfy ► Mixing bowls: https://amzn.to/3KDKxSN ► Cutting board: https://amzn.to/406RNfx ► Measuring spoons: https://amzn.to/3mv6k6U ► Measuring cups: https://amzn.to/3oaohbB CAMERA GEAR: ► Camera: https://amzn.to/3o5FtyF ► Lens #1: https://amzn.to/41pYwlJ ► Lens #2: https://amzn.to/418vyXM -------------------- MY 5-STEP FORMULA FOR HEALTHY SMOOTHIES: ► Step 1 - Liquid (1 cup or 250 ml) ► Step 2 - Fruits (1.5 cups) ► Step 3 - Veggies (1 cup) ► Step 4 - Thickener (optional, 1-2 tbsp) ► Step 5 - Boosters (flavour + nutrition) -------------------- #1 - APPLE KIWI GREEN SMOOTHIE (520 calories for 2 glasses) LIQUID: ► Almond milk (1 cup or 250 ml) FRUITS: ► 1 green apple, cored & sliced ► 2 kiwis, peeled & sliced VEGGIES: ► Spinach (1 cup or 30 g fresh / 110 g frozen) THICKENER: ► Avocado (half) ► Frozen ripe banana (half) BOOSTERS: ► Ginger (1/4 inch slice) ► Hemp seeds (1 tbsp or 10 g) -------------------- #2 - BERRIES & BEETS SMOOTHIE (308 calories for 2 glasses) LIQUID: ► Almond milk (1 cup or 250 ml) FRUITS: ► Frozen mixed berries (1 cup or 140 g) ► Frozen pineapple chunks (1/2 cup or 70 g) VEGGIES: ► Chopped beets (1/4 cup or 40 g) ► Chopped carrots (1/4 cup or 30 g) THICKENER: ► Frozen ripe banana (three quarters) BOOSTERS: ► Honey (1 tsp or 7 g) ► Chia seeds (1 tbsp or 7.5 g) -------------------- #3 - TROPICAL BREEZE SMOOTHIE (393 calories for 2 glasses) LIQUID: ► Light canned coconut milk (1 cup or 250 ml) FRUITS: ► Frozen mango chunks (1/2 cup or 70 g) ► Frozen pineapple chunks (1/2 cup or 70 g) ► Frozen peach slices (1/2 cup or 60 g) VEGGIES: ► Chopped carrots (1/2 cup or 60 g) ► Chopped zucchini or cucumbers (1/2 cup or 60 g) THICKENER: ► Frozen ripe banana (half) BOOSTERS: ► Lemon juice (half lemon) ► Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp or 2.5 ml) ► Ground flax seeds (1 tbsp or 7 g) -------------------- #4 - STRAWBERRY WATERMELON SMOOTHIE (238 calories for 2 glasses) LIQUID: ► Unsweetened almond milk (1 cup or 250 ml) FRUITS: ► Frozen watermelon chunks (1 cup or 120 g) ► Frozen strawberries (1/2 cup or 70 g) THICKENERS: ► Frozen ripe banana (half) ► Greek yogurt (1 tbsp or 15 g) BOOSTERS: ► Lemon juice (half lemon) ► Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp or 2.5 ml) ► Hemp seeds (1 tbsp or 10 g) -------------------- #5 - CHOCOLATE BANANA SMOOTHIE (398 calories for 2 glasses) LIQUID: ► Unsweetened almond milk (1 cup or 250 ml) FRUITS (ALSO THICKENER): ► Frozen ripe bananas (2 large) VEGGIES: ► Spinach (1 cup or 30 g fresh / 110 g frozen) BOOSTERS: ► Cocoa powder (2 tbsp or 10 g) ► Honey (2 tsp or 14 g) ► Chia seeds (1 tbsp or 7.5 g) -------------------- NOTE: This contains affiliate links, which means I'll receive a small commission if you purchase through one of the product links. #smoothies #healthysmoothies #greensmoothies