Posted by Dr. Della Parker on May 30, 2018
Packed with fresh fruits and veggies, smoothies are a great — and delicious — way to get your fill of energy-boosting proteins and healthy fats. Shake up your summer routine this season with these fabulous AM smoothies for the whole family.
From SELF — The Mango Tango Spinach Smoothie
(Studies have shown that carotenoids, such as the beta-carotene in this smoothie, is associated with lower levels of sun damage to the skin, making this the perfect summer smoothie)
Combine: 1 cup skim milk (Subsitiute with coconut milk or almond milk)
1 banana, sliced
1/2 cup chopped mango
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
1 cup fresh spinach
1/4 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt (Subsitiute with almond milk yogurt)
2 teaspoons honey
From Prevention — Green Goddess Smoothie
(Powerful antioxidants make this a great smoothie to start a sunny day with)
Combine: 1 cup baby spinach
1 cup peeled cucumber, cut into large chunks
½ avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled
1 large kiwifruit, peeled and chopped
½ c frozen kefir (we used Lifeway) or low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt (Subsitiute with almond milk yogurt)
½ c fresh orange or tangerine juice
¼ c mint leaves
From TheDomesticGeek — The Purple Smoothie
(This luxurious smoothie is a sweet delight for everyone in your family)
Combine: ½ cup pomegranate juice
½ vanilla Greek yogurt (Subsitiute with almond milk yogurt)
½ cup frozen blackberries
½ cup frozen blueberries
¼ cup cherries, pitted
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