Delicious & Healthy Smoothie Recipes

There are not as many delicious and healthy ways for us to get our recommended daily doses of fruit and vegetables than a homemade smoothie!  

What's cool about making energy-activating smoothies is that you can change up the recipe each time, and they still turn out delicious. So experiment, and have fun.

Here are few of my favorite smoothie recipes. Feel free to share your personal favorites, as well.

Let's start with one of my daily standbys (they make 2 servings).  

Rob's Waker-Upper

• 1 cup of frozen mixed fruit (melon, strawberries, and pineapple)

• 1 teaspoon of natural honey

• 1/2 half cup of organic coconut milk

• 1/2 banana

• 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt

• A couple dashes of cinnamon

• 2 leaves of mint

• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract (secret ingredient)

          Mix on high until creamy smooth - Yum!

Fruit n' Oats

• 1/4 cup natural rolled oats (the kind you use for Oatmeal)

• 1 cup fresh strawberries

• 1/2 banana

• 1/2 cup soy milk

• 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt

• 1 tsp. of natural maple syrup

• A dash of cinnamon

• 1/4 cup crushed ice (optional)

          Mix to preferred texture in blender

Hail to the Kale

• 2 cups chopped Kale

• 1 banana

• 2 Tbsp flax seeds

• 1/2 cup soy milk

• 1 tsp. natural maple syrup

• 1 cup crushed ice

           Mix until ice is smooth

Zucchini Zing

• 1 medium Zucchine cubed

• 1/2 cup ice cubes

• 1 cup 100% orange juice

• 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar

• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

          Blend well

Berry Delicious

• 1 cup frozen blueberries

• 1 banana

• 1/2 cup soy milk

• 1/2 cup corn flakes cereal

• 1/2 cup crushed ice

• 2 leaves of mint

          Blend for 15 seconds

Be creative, and "mix" it up.  You'd surprised to see how quickly you can make a Smoothie - usually within about 5 minutes.  Plus, they are a great way to start your day with healthy nutritiousness, while offering a day-starting energy boost.

Keep it healthy, and starting Smoothie-ing!

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Disclaimer:  This information has been provided by Dr. Kevin Crawford, Lubbock Sports Medicine as general information only. It is not intended for any patient or specific situation.  Exercise with care and under a doctor's supervision.

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Dr. Kevin Crawford, MD

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